New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Rosie Carney, Cypress, Mine!, Keeley, Pilgrims and Thumper
February 2026 releases include Doomsday..., Pulling All the Clouds Apart, Girl on the Edge of the World, Wintering and Sleeping with the Light On
Amber O’Grady: ‘The biggest lesson I’ve learned over time is not to invest what you can’t afford’
The manager of Horse Racing Ireland’s ownership department says her best-value purchase was a share in an all-woman racing syndicate
Soprano Celine Byrne: ‘I’m very good at masking my feelings for the sake of somebody else’
The Irish singer on her happiest times, being haunted by memories of working on the bog, and how the death of her father changed her
Event guide: Dublin film festival, Deftones and the other best things to do in Ireland in the week ahead
February 14th-20th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Music Quiz: Which Oscar-nominated film did Nick Cave write a song for?
Plus: What is US pop singer/TikTok creator Addison Rae’s surname?
Fiachna Ó Braonáin: ‘My income has always been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride’
Me & My Money: Fiachna Ó Braonáin, musician and radio presenter
Deirdre Masterson: I was gutted to miss out on a chance to sing alongside Pavarotti
Award-winning Irish soprano on her two middle names, her happiest times and her biggest career regret
Event guide: The Crucible, Maria Somerville and other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
February 7th-13th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way
The Music Quiz: What is the title of the forthcoming Courtney Love documentary?
Plus: Which film director designed the cover art of Don’t Be Dumb, the new album by A$AP Rocky?
Best new music books: Bowie, Boston and the Scatman’s Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop
Recent 10th anniversary of David Bowie’s death saw the publication of numerous books about him
‘Because I’m paid every six months, I can’t be reckless with money’
Me & My Money: Carmel Harrington, author
Anne Gildea: ‘I’m afraid of losing my vision completely. It’s created an edginess in my life’
The comedian on being too agreeable, moving from London to rural Sligo as a child, and why Sydney Sweeney would play her in a biopic
Event guide: Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
January 31st-February 6th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Music Quiz: What is Mac DeMarco’s full name?
Plus: Which Canadian province does Chappell Roan name in her song The Subway?
‘It’s sensible to spend money on things that last a long time’
Me & My Money: Julie Kelleher, theatre director