The best gigs abroad in 2026-2027: Who to see and where to see them
From Berlin to Barcelona, New York to Reykjavik, these are the great cities to visit for a gig this autumn and winter
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Susan Sarandon and Noel Gallagher among artists calling for independent Drumcree mediator
International mediator ‘would lower the political temperature’, dozens of artists argue in open letter to Chris Bryant
Drumcree consequences will be profound. That’s why it’s a line in the sand for nationalists
The resurrection of this march of all marches, with its bitter, bloody history, has tapped into something visceral in the northern nationalist psyche
‘There’s so much change’: Young Spencer on finding common ground with Kneecap in Belfast
Rapper says music is bringing young people together in Northern Ireland and talks about how his association with nationalist rap trio ‘divides opinion’
The Ed Sheeran controversy made Irish artists the biggest in the world
Until now, there has been a perception and reality that speaking out against Israel’s genocide in Palestine will hurt the bottom line
‘We came to the best place on earth. Irish people have been so generous to Palestine’
Izzedeen Alkarajeh runs Café Izz in Cork city, serving authentic Palestinian food, with his wife Eman
‘We have skin in the game’: TD backs ‘half Irish’ Macklemore after Sheeran ditching
Plus: National Library seeks a Deputy Chief Herald, Phil Hogan tours East Africa as he bids for UN job, Marty Whelan honoured to be honoured
Gurriers singer Dan Hoff: ‘I try to talk about my mental-health issues the same as a common cold’
Postpunk band are upfront about having accumulated hard-won wisdom since they formed in 2020 before lockdown
Event guide: Dublin Theatre Festival, Denise Chaila and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
September 19th-25th, 2026: Our pick of music, art, theatre and more coming your way this week
There’s been a large generational shift in attitude to the Irish language
A new positivity and pride make it possible for even the calcified cranks like me to revisit their relationship with our native tongue
Macklemore says he has been removed from tour with Ed Sheeran after Gaza comment
Kneecap back US musician for voicing support for Palestinians and raising their plight
Kneecap to sue Canadian MP over alleged claims they support terrorism
Judge Cian Ferriter granted the group’s legal team leave to serve a defamation summons
Kneecap get special visa exemption for New Zealand gigs after ban from Hungary
New Zealand immigration say ‘political views’ not a valid cause for exclusion
New Bohemians jersey designed by Massive Attack highlights Ireland-Cuba links
British band continues tradition of musicians collaborating with Dublin football club to draw attention to social or political issues
All Together Now 2026: The weekend in pictures
From Britpop rockers Pulp on Friday to electronic dance duo Disclosure’s closing set on Sunday evening, 2026’s All Together Now saw a weekend stacked with music, laughs and eccentric fashion
All Together Now 2026 highs and lows: Kneecap’s Irish Goodbye, €11 curry chips and Kate Nash’s tin whistle
Curraghmore Estate in Co Waterford was packed with 35,000 festivalgoers over the weekend. Here’s what we loved and what we didn’t
Carnival-like atmosphere as first Australia-Ireland AFLW game proves a winner
Aussies blow Ireland away on the oval, but there were no losers here
Kneecap at All Together Now: Exceptional performance marks a departure for Belfast rappers
A mature, moody headline performance from the Belfast band who bring various collaborators on to Waterford stage
In pictures: Festival-goers arrive for All Together Now
Seventh edition of All Together Now will see Kneecap, Pulp and Underworld among headline acts
Thousands of music, Mayo and Glen Hansard fans descend on All Together Now
Kneecap, Pulp and Disclosure to headline this weekend’s Waterford music festival
All Together Now festival 2026: Stage times, ticket information, how to get there and more
From Pulp and Cardinals to Kneecap and Self Esteem, the seventh edition of All Together Now is jam-packed. Here is everything you need to know
Event guide: All Together Now, Gaze, David Baldacci and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
July 25th-31st, 2026: The best music, art and more coming your way this week
A Gaeilgeoir in Paris: ‘I have spoken more Irish this year than I have since my Leaving Cert’
Living in the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris, Rachael Ní Leannáin has ‘never felt more connected to Ireland’
Kneecap to headline charity gig in Belfast as part of Féile an Phobail
Uppa Falls gig to take place on August 6th with profits going to two Irish language projects
Prodcast: ‘It’s about being proud to be Irish, proud to be a Prod, proud of my country’
Two Irish Protestants have started a new podcast on life in contemporary Ireland
Kneecap suing indigenous leader over allegedly defamatory statement opposing Canada gigs
Statement concerning Irish rap group first appeared on website of pro-Israel organisation, Indigenous Embassy Jerusalem
Sinn Féin declares ownership of six new properties in latest set of annual accounts
Party’s merchandising operation saw surge in sales to €405,612 in 2025
Gruff Rhys of Super Furry Animals: ‘We’d pick up Dave Fanning and Marty Whelan on the signal from the west’
The Super Furry Animals singer on the band’s triumphant live return, his favourite SFA albums and making minority languages fun
Boycott is a pernicious strategy silencing Jews, Israelis and Palestinians
As Boy George said: ‘If you don’t know any Jewish people, maybe that’s the problem.’
Uncharted with Ray Goggins: Sergeant-major routine is ditched for a chummy Boy’s Own romp
Television: Riding into the sunset with the actor Liam Cummingham and the comedian PJ Gallagher, it’s like an Irish version of old Top Gear specials
The performance of Irishness for outside approval is finished
Kneecap, Sally Rooney and the comedian Vittorio Angelone ask a question the State has avoided for years: what is all of this for, if not for us?
The best and biggest music festivals to see around Ireland this summer
Your guide to live music for May, June, July and August in 2026 from CMAT, Forbidden Fruit, Fontaines DC, The Cure to Electric Picnic
Kneecap’s Móglaí Bap speaks of mother’s death by suicide: ‘We have to alleviate that extra burden of shame’
Activist Aoife Ní Riain died in 2020 and son Naoise Ó Cairealláin has dedicated new song to her
Miriam Lord: Sinn Féin’s ard fheis to see Kneecap workshop - and what’s with new Dáil seating plan?
A three-hour short programme sharpened Shinner appetites for Saturday’s packed agenda
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