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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 take part. Presented by Aoife Ní ...

03 Jul 2023 at 10:03

Arts & Entertainment

Irish band Fontaines D.C. nominated for two Grammy Awards

The Dublin band Fontaines D.C. have been nominated for two Grammy Awards. The Irish rockers have been nominated for Best Rock Album for their fourth album Romance, as well as Best Alternative Music Performance for the single Starbuster. They ...

08 Nov 2024 at 19:06

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 first ...

22 Apr 2024 at 11:04

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 ...

15 Sept 2021 at 13:48

National News

Aslan unveil new frontman to replace late Christy Dignam and new tour across Ireland

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 long ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:55

Music

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

TG4 FAMOUS Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with the first episode airing from Kilfinane in Limerick. The town which hosted the Limerick county Fleadh Cheoil in 2023, will begin the series in Ó ...

26 Dec 2023 at 18:00

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

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 ...

30 Jan 2024 at 19:43

Arts & Entertainment

The Mary Wallopers star departs Irish band after 'almost ten years of hoorin and drinkin'

One of the original three members of popular Irish folk music group The Mary Wallopers has departed the band, it has been announced. The Dundalk group, which originally consisted of brothers Charles and Andrew ...

04 Mar 2025 at 12:23

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