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Mayo premiere will help children’s hospice

Mayo premiere will help children’s hospice

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

The orchestral and choral suite ‘Bound for Canada’, which honours the resilience of the many famine migrants who embarked on their perilous journeys from Ireland in the summer of 1847, will receive its Mayo premiere in Ballina next month.
Dropkick Murphys announce June 2026 gig at Dublin's Fairview Park

Dropkick Murphys announce June 2026 gig at Dublin's Fairview Park

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Tickets for the gig go on sale via Ticketmaster at 10am on Friday.
Paul Weller to play Live at the Marquee in Cork in June 

Paul Weller to play Live at the Marquee in Cork in June 

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

Weller found fame in the 1970s when he was the lead singer of band The Jam, which also featured Bruce Foxton (bass) and Rick Buckler (drums).
Inhaler, Chasing Abbey, and BIIRD to perform at New Year's Festival Dublin

Inhaler, Chasing Abbey, and BIIRD to perform at New Year's Festival Dublin

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

The festival, which runs from December 30th, 2025, to January 1st, 2026, will also see the return of the 'Fireworks Spectacular', with firework displays taking place in two locations.
Talented musical family for Gurteen show

Talented musical family for Gurteen show

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

For one night only at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen, Co Sligo, members of the well-known Collis and Kearins family from Sligo will come together to perform and celebrate the Owenmore Céilí Band with a live concert on Saturday, November 22, at ...
Local musicians take to Ballina stage

Local musicians take to Ballina stage

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

This summer’s Music@Lunchtime series in Ballina Arts Centre featured a huge number of local musicians and artists, both new and well-known. 
Big Band twist on Rock 'n' Roll history

Big Band twist on Rock 'n' Roll history

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Luke Thomas and The Swing Cats have announced a brand-new nationwide tour and this time they’re turning up the heat with Swing and Big Band arrangements of classic rock anthems.
Talented duo perform at Coleman Music Centre

Talented duo perform at Coleman Music Centre

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

PJ Murrihy and Seamus Shannon join forces for a very special concert at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen on Saturday, November 8th.
Superb line-up for this year's Westival

Superb line-up for this year's Westival

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Westival, Westport’s festival of music and arts, has revealed a new wave of events for its 2025 programme, expanding an already exciting line-up. The updated festival poster featuring the complete programme is now available.
Michael English for Knockmore show

Michael English for Knockmore show

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

One of Ireland’s top musical entertainers, Michael English, is bringing his much-acclaimed church concert tour to Christ the King Church, Knockmore this month, as part of his powerful and uplifting show, An Evening of Faith, Hope and Inspiration.
David Keenan to play intimate Ballina shows

David Keenan to play intimate Ballina shows

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

His reception at Glastonbury a few years ago won’t be a patch on the welcome that David Keenan can expect when he plays two intimate gigs in Ballina this week, writes David Dwane.
Foxford hosts Traditional Weekend

Foxford hosts Traditional Weekend

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

The Foxford Traditional Weekend makes a welcome return once again this year from Thursday to Sunday, October 16 to 19,  bringing together world-class musicians, singers, and dancers in a captivating celebration of Irish culture and heritage.
Kodaline announce split after over a decade

Kodaline announce split after over a decade

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Irish band Kodaline have announced that "it's time to say goodbye"
Snow Patrol to play outdoor gig at St Anne's Park next year

Snow Patrol to play outdoor gig at St Anne's Park next year

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Tickets will go on sale from €69.90 on Friday via Ticketmaster.
Dermot Kennedy, Tori Amos, and Richard Ashcroft announce 2026 Dublin gigs

Dermot Kennedy, Tori Amos, and Richard Ashcroft announce 2026 Dublin gigs

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Dermot Kennedy will play in the Aviva Stadium on July 11th, 2026.
Kingfishr to play two December gigs at TF Royal in Castlebar

Kingfishr to play two December gigs at TF Royal in Castlebar

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Tickets for the gigs go on sale on Friday at 10am
Priscilla Presley, Daniel O'Donnell, and more to join Late Late Show Country Music Special

Priscilla Presley, Daniel O'Donnell, and more to join Late Late Show Country Music Special

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

American businesswoman and actress Priscilla Presley will sit down with Kielty to chat about her memoir Softly As I Leave You.
Award-winning céilí band for Gurteen show

Award-winning céilí band for Gurteen show

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

The Coleman Music Centre is proud to welcome Glór na dTonn Céilí Band, the newly-crowned All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band Champions for an unforgettable night of traditional Irish music on Saturday next, October 4th, at 8pm.
Ballina to host concert in aid of children of Gaza

Ballina to host concert in aid of children of Gaza

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

Ballina’s strong humanitarian stand with Gaza during recent and current afflictions on its people has been notable.
Pixies announce summer 2026 gigs in Dublin and Limerick

Pixies announce summer 2026 gigs in Dublin and Limerick

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Pixies will stop in Limerick on May 31st, 2026, and at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on June 2nd, 2026.
New festival to take place in Claremorris

New festival to take place in Claremorris

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

Claremorris will host a series of cultural and artistic events from Thursday, September 25th, to Sunday, September 28th, culminating in the first Hi-Doh Festival of Song and Songwriting.
Electronic music night at Ballina Arts Centre

Electronic music night at Ballina Arts Centre

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Ballina is to be part of a series of musical evenings which will take place at six different venues along the Atlantic coast from Letterkenny to Cobh.
Ballina is selected for major national show

Ballina is selected for major national show

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann is staging a specially commissioned show entitled 'Caírdeas' in Ballina Arts Centre on Wednesday, October 29.
Mayo singer pays tribute to Big Tom

Mayo singer pays tribute to Big Tom

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Country singer Mick Mulhern has released a new song called Castleblaney’s Country King – a tribute to country music legend, Big Tom, timed to coincide with the Big Tom Weekend in Castleblaney, Co Monaghan, on September 19th, 20th and 21st next.
Ballina's laneways will come alive for Culture Night 2025

Ballina's laneways will come alive for Culture Night 2025

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Ballina is set to sparkle this Culture Night as the town’s laneways come alive with music, art and atmosphere for the Laneways & Sessions Music Trail on Friday next, September 19th, from 6pm to 11pm.
Top musical duo performs in Westport

Top musical duo performs in Westport

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

Music lovers are in for a rare and electrifying evening as two celebrated virtuosos, Enda Scahill (banjo) and Joel Anderson (harmonica), bring their remarkable talents to the Westport Town Hall Theatre this Saturday, September 20th, at 8pm, for the ...
Music festival in Belmullet next weekend

Music festival in Belmullet next weekend

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The vibrant sounds of Ireland’s rich musical heritage will fill the streets of Belmullet this September as Trad ar an mBéal takes place for the first time, bringing a weekend of traditional music, song and dance.
Lewis Capaldi to play in Dublin, Limerick, and Belfast next summer

Lewis Capaldi to play in Dublin, Limerick, and Belfast next summer

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

The announcement comes during Lewis’s current sold-out 17-date UK arena tour, his first return to touring in two years.
Talented duo to perform in Gurteen

Talented duo to perform in Gurteen

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

There is a fantastic treat in store for music lovers at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen, Co Sligo, on Saturday, September 20th, when Angelina Carberry and Dan Brouder perform together.
Irish acts CMAT and Fontaines DC nominated for 2025 Mercury Prize

Irish acts CMAT and Fontaines DC nominated for 2025 Mercury Prize

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

The prize, which has been running since 1992, when it was won by Primal Scream’s Screamadelica, aims to champion the album format as well as new music in Ireland and the UK across an eclectic range of genres.
Lady Gaga wins artist of the year among four awards at MTV VMAs

Lady Gaga wins artist of the year among four awards at MTV VMAs

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter and Ariana Grande collected three wins each while Mariah Carey won the Video Vanguard award.
Dooagh Folk Festival launches charity raffle

Dooagh Folk Festival launches charity raffle

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

The Dooagh Folk Festival takes place on Achill Island next weekend. Stockton's Wing are the headline at for this annual Irish folk and traditional music festival, which this year is held from September 12th to 14th.
The Last Dinner Party to kick off headline tour in Dublin's 3Arena

The Last Dinner Party to kick off headline tour in Dublin's 3Arena

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Tickets for the group's Dublin gig, which can be bought through Ticketmaster, range in price from €56.35 to €61.85.
Irish Chamber Orchestra has dates in West

Irish Chamber Orchestra has dates in West

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) lights up the month of September with two compelling offerings, a powerful one-night-only performance at the Westport Chamber Music Festival and a captivating three-date tour with Water Music, which includes a stop at ...
Electric Picnic 2026 already sold out after tickets went on sale Wednesday morning

Electric Picnic 2026 already sold out after tickets went on sale Wednesday morning

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Organisers said they are "already making sure" 2026 will be "the best festival yet".
Inhaler to headline New Year's Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle

Inhaler to headline New Year's Countdown Concert at Dublin Castle

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

The show will follow a big year for Inhaler, who released their third album, Open Wide, in February.
Miley Cyrus says mother advised her to be with ‘wrong guy’ because they were hot

Miley Cyrus says mother advised her to be with ‘wrong guy’ because they were hot

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Cyrus, 32, rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel programme Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit songs We Can’t Stop and Flowers.
Electric Picnic 2025: Come for Chappell Roan and Kneecap, stay for Glitterball campsite

Electric Picnic 2025: Come for Chappell Roan and Kneecap, stay for Glitterball campsite

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

From Kneecap's packed Main Stage moment to the comfort of pre-booked camping, EP delivered – despite the drizzle.
Wine, chat and 'Hendrix of the Harp' at Ballina Arts Centre

Wine, chat and 'Hendrix of the Harp' at Ballina Arts Centre

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Pop into Ballina Arts Centre on Saturday, September 6th, where you can enjoy a glass of wine and a chat about art or experience a virtuoso performance of African harp music.
Mayo village is inspiration for Gerry's new single

Mayo village is inspiration for Gerry's new single

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Singer-songwriter Gerry Carney, from Bekan, has released a brand-new single, Aghamore – Ceart go Leor, and it’s already proving a hit with listeners and radio stations across the country.
Full Cork Culture Night 2025 schedule announced

Full Cork Culture Night 2025 schedule announced

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

On September 19th across Cork City, doors will open late with a vibrant programme of special events and one-of-a-kind experiences - all completely free.
Special celebration of Mayo opera icon

Special celebration of Mayo opera icon

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Mayo opera star Margaret Burke-Sheridan will be celebrated with a town-wide trail during Culture Night in Castlebar.
Bands boycott festival after Irish group claim they were ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag

Bands boycott festival after Irish group claim they were ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

The bands pulled out of the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a Palestinian flag.

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