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Emma Langford to play the Nenagh Arts Centre this summer

Limerick singer/songwriter Emma Langford will play the Nenagh Arts Centre this summer. The show is part of the Birdsong tour and will take place on Saturday, July 23 at 8pm. The singer released her second album Sowing Acorns in 2020. This show is ...

01 Apr 2022 at 14:45

National News

New Irish music initiative praised by President Higgins

A new initiative to promote Irish artists and bands has been announced this week with the Irish President hailing it as a hugely important and genuinely historic new initiative in Irish radio. Irish Music Month, launched in partnership with Hot ...

15 Sept 2021 at 13:50

National News

Daniel O'Donnell pays heartfelt tribute to his close friend and manager following passing

Daniel O'Donnell has shared the sad news that his close friend and manager Kieran Cavanagh has passed away. Country music superstar Daniel took to his Facebook Page to announce the death of one of Ireland's top showbiz promoters who passed ...

30 Jan 2024 at 19:43

Arts & Entertainment

'I think I'm still in shock' - Irish singer surpasses Beyoncé to number one album spot

A Cork musician is celebrating after hitting the number one spot in the Irish albums chart. According to the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA), singer Lyra's debut album of the same name has reached the top of the chart for the ...

22 Apr 2024 at 11:04

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WATCH: TG4 Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with Tipperary venue

TG4 FAMOUS Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with the third episode airing from Upperchurch in Tipperary. The Tipperary episode will feature Cáit Ní Riain, Jim Ryan, Ned Kelly, Claire Quinn, Fergal ...

21 Dec 2023 at 14:14

National News

'Mixed emotions' for Aslan as they unveil tour and new frontman to replace late Christy Dignam

Legendary Irish band Aslan has welcomed a new singer as they prepare for their first tour since the death of frontman Christy Dignam. Dubliner Lee Tompkins will replace the late Dignam who passed away last summer following a ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:53

Arts & Entertainment

Irish band The Script debuts two new members a year after death of guitarist Mark

Irish band The Script has debuted two new members over a year after the death of their guitarist, Mark Sheehan. Sheehan - who co-founded the band with frontman Danny O'Donoghue - died in April 2023 at the age of 46 ...

10 May 2024 at 08:51

Arts & Entertainment

Are you Ireland’s next country music star? Auditions for Glór Tíre now open

Auditions are now open for a popular Irish country music series. TG4's Glór Tíre - which celebrates its 20th year on air in 2024 - is inviting Ireland's new and emerging country and Irish singers to audition to ...

03 Jul 2023 at 10:03

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Co. Tipperary man re-elected as president of Association of Irish Musical Societies

Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society's Seamus Power is to serve a second terms as president of the Association of Irish Musical Societies. He was re-elected president at AIMS national agm in the Arklow Bay Hotel in ...

03 Feb 2019 at 10:00

Templemore

DVD of the "Templemore Sessions" available now

For over 20 years now Paul and Breid Brophy of the Temple Bar have been providing live music every Sunday night. There have been some mighty sessions over the years with many outstanding bands gracing the ...

11 Oct 2018 at 13:18

Schools

WATCH: Templemore musicians create brilliant music video during Covid-19 lockdown

The traditional musicians of Our Lady’s Templemore have been making the most of their time by creating a super video to help lighten the spirits and bring some joy and happiness to everyone’s house. The ...

24 Apr 2020 at 12:39

Local News

Hothouse Flowers announce series of gigs just a short hop from Tipperary!

Combining traditional Irish music with influences from soul, gospel and rock Hothouse Flowers have made their mark on the Irish music scene for four decades and with a motto of “Let’s do this thing” ...

04 Jun 2024 at 12:30

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