Lemoncello: ‘Dublin is squeezing the life out of musicians. It’s not a home for artists any more’
Claire Kinsella and Laura Quirke form the duo Lemoncello, now one of the most important young folk acts in Ireland
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Dolores Keane: Soulful traditional music singer forged a path for other women
Galway singer who cofounded De Dannan and featured on A Woman’s Heart has died aged 72
Cillian Murphy: ‘It was one of the greatest weeks of my life. I haven’t talked about it much’
The star of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has been heavily involved in its soundtrack – as music has always been the actor’s most profound inspiration
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Pillow Queens: ‘When we’re seeing trans friends’ rights being taken we absolutely let the music take a back seat’
Irish band reflects on what makes them different, feeling a ‘new energy’ and how their work has resonated with people
‘The measure of my dreams’: Rainy Night in Soho lives on, almost 40 years after its release
One of Shane McGowan’s best-loved songs has been covered by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Lisa O’Neill, Nick Cave and more
RTÉ Folk Awards 2025: The freewheeling spirit at the heart of Ireland’s trad resurgence
From Lankum to Lemoncello, Christy Moore and Róis, the breadth of nominees for this year’s awards reflects the vibrancy and relevance of the contemporary trad scene
Lisa O’Neill at the Gate: Story-telling artist has never sounded better
Legacy and history weave through this singular performance, which resonates long after it ends
The Guide: Dara Ó Briain, Lisa O’Neill, TradFest and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
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Gig for Gaza at 3Arena: This night is a gift of hope for anyone yearning for peace
Damien Dempsey, Lankum, Mary Wallopers, Lisa O’Neill and more perform for diverse crowd
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The best movies, music, art and more coming your way September 23rd-29th
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