The experimental folk groupâs gigs are astonishing spectacles â think Viking funeral mixed with a battle from The Lord of the Rings â and their ultimate goal is to whisk the listener off to an ancient time and place
The anorak is gone, as is some of the nonchalance, but everyone keeps remarking that the voice hasnât changed
Armed with an acoustic guitar and her breathy vocals, Abrams proves herself worthy of star status
Gripping gig is thoughtfully paced with blitz of singles followed by a pivot into slower, more introspective numbers
Thirty-two years after Pantera last played Dublin, Phil Anselmo owns the stage
Venue was eighth-best performing location in Europe
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A stacked line-up including members of Fontaines DC, Lankum and The Mary Wallopers delivers a brilliantly infectious performance
Support for the podcast stars, whose guests include Marty Morrissey, Nathan Carter and Dustin the Turkey, is fanatical
How good can Fontaines DC get? At first of two Dublin concerts they answer that question with aplomb
George Alan OâDowd is now returning to the band that made him famous in the first place, as Culture Club reunite to launch a tour by the Dublin docks in 3Arena
The New York band return to Ireland after five years with a bang and clatter of afrobeats to open their European tour in the 3Arena
The American singer-songwriter is set to play at the Aviva next June, and demand for tickets will be high
Lightsabers, smoke and hysteric shrieks accompany front man onstage of sold-out 3arena
Nick Cave: Interplay between singer and instrument-bashing foil Warren Ellis helps to drive this spectacular show
Review: The Irelandâs most celebrated sibling band arrive as if they had something to prove and defiantly remind fans why they fell for their charms in the first placeThe
The TikTok star captivates with a largely pared-back set, yet the show could benefit from more of the theatrical
The reigning king of country gives fans a night to remember in Dublin
âI can hear you singing Dublinâ says Neil Finn as the band lets the audience take over a cast-iron belter in a memorable show
The energy at 3Arena goes all the way into the red as Wyclef Jean joins Lauryn Hill onstage for a ferocious best of The Fugees set
Under-12s audience seem drawn to avalanche of disorienting imagery and candy-cane melodies
Career-spanning, crowd-pleasing set brought some of modern rockâs most well-known songs to south Dublin venue along with top-class support acts
The bona fide legend gives fans at the 3Arena moments they will never forget
Fans queue for early access to pop-up merchandise store as pop starâs Dublin takeover begins
Mancunian gives magical performance of Definitely Maybe, the Oasis album that regenerated rockânâroll
The 44-year-old exudes the same energy and enthusiasm as when she entered the music industry over two decades ago
Las Vegas band brings energy as crowd of all ages ready for trip back in time
At times you think this might be endurance test but Billy Corgan and crew produce victory in the end
US antitrust case is seeking the break-up of parent company Live Nation
Eric Clapton, at 79, made light of his advancing years in delivering a stirring 80-minute set
From the start Japanese-American pop star Mitski pulls the crowd into a spooky pop neverland
The Ohio players came to play and people got what they wanted, mainly towards the triumphant finish
Vampire singer is heady mix of raw vulnerability and self-confidence with not a single bum note on display
Singer to play Irish concerts in July, having started her tour in Canada at the end of this year
Elaborate stage set-ups are par for course with Take That but bells and whistles would mean nothing if songs were not up to scratch
Everything you need to know about the veteran groupâs Irish dates
Wolfgang Van Halenâs support act adds to night of musical pedigree in the 3Arena with just a little nod to Guns Nâ Roses
Dozens of artists, including a pair of Olympians, perform in the contemporary-circus show that arrives in Ireland in April. We spend a day with them
There is such synchronicity between the players that it seems clear that no two shows will be the same
Fellow Irish star Dermot Kennedy appears for surprise duet with Horan to earth-shattering screams
Taylorâs dream of fighting in Croke Park has been shelved for now
âI love this city so much. Dublin, I would die for youâ: The American musician jokingly apologises for team mistakenly labelling Dublin as UK tour date
Band in creative heritage rock stage of career honours fallen comrade keyboardist Andrew Fletcher with two hours of irresistibly pugilistic pop
âVery good to be homeâ: Hozier returns to Dublin as a conquering hero
The theatrical quartet, who won Eurovision 2021, kick-start the show in riotous style
Podcasters Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally treat fans to a potently feral, deliciously female night
Damien Dempsey, Lankum, Mary Wallopers, Lisa OâNeill and more perform for diverse crowd
The Bray fighterâs win over Chantelle Cameron was a positive lift for everyone after a terrible week in Irelandâs capital
Taylor earned a majority decision over Chantelle Cameron who beat her in the 3Arena in May, with talk already turning to a third fight
Taylor v Cameron 2: Irish boxer stripped back her fight week to relative simplicity, just like in her amateur days
An Garda SĂochĂĄna will have âenhanced policing plansâ in place over weekend with fight at 3Arena
Review: Gig acted as a major milestone for a young band whose star seems permanently on the rise
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
