James Vincent McMorrowThe Dublin singer is charging forward into new sonic territoryWed Feb 05 2014 - 18:06
Anna CalviThe new songs swoop from high emotion to calm reflection, Calvi keeping it controlled with the skill of a master seductressMon Feb 03 2014 - 15:16
God save the Kinks?The band are on a par with The Beatles, says a new biographySat Jan 11 2014 - 01:00
What’s the prognosis for 2014?Despite all the cuts and controversies, steady progress in the fight against disease is on track for 2014Tue Jan 07 2014 - 01:00
What’s on your agenda for 2014?A selection of people from arts and entertainment give a glimpse into what they’ll be up to in the new yearSat Dec 28 2013 - 01:00
‘Me and John give so much all year’Fast-talking, Christmas-partying, hair-raising Jedward look surpisingly measured and suave as they model suits and talk of traditional family festivitiesTue Dec 24 2013 - 01:00
Kodaline prove there’s still life in the lighters-in-the-air anthemsReview: Faithful gather for first of three sell-out shows at the OlympiaFri Nov 22 2013 - 11:46
Blast from the pastHas the magic of Christmas survived the digital age? Kevin Courtney asks three well known faces to compare Christmas past and present and share some highlights of their childhood ChristmasesThu Nov 21 2013 - 01:00
Eat, play, love: nourishing a passion for healthy eatingGetting your children involved in the creation of meals is a great way to ensure healthy eating habitsTue Nov 19 2013 - 01:00
The NationalThis downbeat lot might not be typical stadium fillers, but frontman Matt Berninger’s near-mumble is well up to the emotional task of filling the venueWed Nov 13 2013 - 16:05
At your service: the complex science behind everyday dilemmasHow can you speed up your tennis serve? Why do your meringues keep collapsing? The extraordinary science behind the ordinary is the theme of Science WeekThu Nov 07 2013 - 01:00
Exclusive album stream: Van Morrison - Moondance Deluxe EditionThe classic 1970 album remastered with 50 extra tracks, including alternate versions, outtakes and unreleased tracks - is it the best Van Morrison album ever? Listen to disc two of the expanded edition belowThu Oct 17 2013 - 17:08
Head colds and head lice: a heads-up on autumn ailmentsWhen the weather gets cold and damp, children are more susceptible to bugs, bumps and creepy-crawliesTue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00
Geldof gets the Rats back together in DublinBoomtown Rats give energised performance at Vicar StreetMon Oct 14 2013 - 09:16
Gig review: Barry Gibb at the O2 in DublinThe last Bee Gee standing takes fans back to their disco daysThu Sept 26 2013 - 01:00
The Wall: spectacular as ever but showing its agePink Floyd star Roger Waters leads visual circus at Aviva StadiumThu Sept 19 2013 - 01:00
Ground control to Major BobBob Geldof is spending this weekend in a space-flight simulator, preparing for his journey to true stardom next year on a private spacecraft. We imagine his space odysseySat Sept 14 2013 - 01:00
Mark Lanegan: Imitations is the sincerest form of flatteryFrom Screaming Trees to his current solo work, Mark Lanegan has proved himself to be the quintessential musical journeyman. His latest release is his second covers album ‘Imitations’. And this time it’s personalFri Sept 06 2013 - 00:00
Volcanic art: ‘Iceland is like a blank canvas’UCD scientists went to Iceland to study subglacial activity in the wake of the ash cloud. With them went a painterThu Aug 29 2013 - 01:00
Mr Picnic: the master of the electric estateThe master of Stradbally Hall is amazed at how quickly the Electric Picnic festival on his estate has clocked up 10 years but then his family has been here for four centuriesSat Aug 17 2013 - 01:00
TV Review: A matter of getting the chemistry right for Mr Church and Mr WhiteAs Breaking Bad makes an explosive return, David Walliams’s new sitcom is less positively chargedFri Aug 16 2013 - 17:48
Randy Newman: from curly-haired hipster to Hollywood’s top scorerRandy Newman puts his Disney songs early in his set for his (very) young fans – and older fans have a new suite of songs to look forward toThu Aug 15 2013 - 01:00
Crowds relive 1990s as Blur take to the stageBand closes 'Blur 21: The Exhibition' with concert at IMMAFri Aug 02 2013 - 08:54
Dogs don’t foul our pavements – dog owners doDún Laoghaire-Rathdown has become a perilous pathway of stinky landminesFri Jul 19 2013 - 01:00
Throaty voice at RDS as Rod Stewart leads singalongSinger treats fans to greatest hits singalongMon Jul 01 2013 - 10:11
View to a cosmic thrillA visit to busy UCD astrophysicists followed the most powerful gamma-ray burst ever seenThu Jun 27 2013 - 01:00
Neil Young and Crazy Horse trot off with a whimperCrowd left disappointed with self-indulgent performanceMon Jun 17 2013 - 01:00
Mods come out force for The Who at the O2Ageing rockers tackle their musically and thematically most ambitious album on Quadrophenia and More tourMon Jun 10 2013 - 01:00
None more Black: The Sabbath has risen againOzzy Osbourne is back in the black – Black Sabbath that is. “We all decided that if we were going to do this, this is our last chance, cos we’re all into our 60s now, and we couldn’t do it in another five years, we’d be f**king 70, and then we’d be dead.”Fri Jun 07 2013 - 00:00
Rod: The Autobiography review: wine, women and song - and an entire chapter devoted to his hairA rollicking memoir told with the easygoing style of a street hustlerSat Jun 01 2013 - 01:00
London calling to the faraway towns, war is declared with archival soundsPublic Service Broadcasting are bringing the sound of the London Blitz to Dublin, with their archive-music projectWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
A weekend in the wilds of CorkIt’s remote, it’s an island, and at times it feels tropical, but Fota Island is easy to get to and enjoySat May 11 2013 - 01:00
Music fans turn the tables for Record Store DayThe sixth year of the celebration bucked the downward trend for record salesMon Apr 22 2013 - 06:00
Music fans turn out for Record Store DayVinyl revival as punters flock to pick up rare releasesSun Apr 21 2013 - 08:44
Crowdsourcing the search for some missing royaltyAn archaeological site in Co Meath has been relying on the public for its dig outs, and has created a community-led heritage project in the processThu Apr 04 2013 - 06:00
From nay-sayers to yea-sayersAn Irishman’s Diary: Do we praise our children too much?Wed Mar 20 2013 - 06:00
Delorentos sparkle to win top prizeDublin band Delorentos have won the Meteor Choice Music Award for album of the year 2012Fri Mar 08 2013 - 00:00
