Villagers at Trinity College Dublin: Stage times, set list, ticket information, weather and more
Everything you need to know about the band’s concert on Saturday, June 29th, which is part of the Summer Series at Trinity College
Conor O’Brien
Conor O’Brien of Villagers: ‘We’re living through a bit of an unenlightened age’
The songwriter on new album That Golden Time, his life as a ‘solo traveller’ and why he loves touring despite his introversion
Villagers: That Golden Time review – Conor O’Brien delivers his most striking album yet
A gifted and articulate lyricist he may be, but most of the time O’Brien’s confessionals appear at a remove, as if he doesn’t want to give away too much detail
Sorcha Richardson: ‘Two years ago my entire band lived in Dublin. Not a single one of us live there now’
The songwriter, who has recently toured with Villagers and collaborated with Ellie Goulding, moved to Kerry on her return to Ireland
Rachael Lavelle: I was on the Luas and I heard her voice. It was, like, ‘Okay, light-bulb moment: she’s perfect’
When the singer wanted to tie her excellent debut album together, she went to the woman whose voice is used on Dublin’s tram system
I Have a Tribe: Changing of the Guard - Another warm embrace
Plaintiveness abounds, but it is not heavy, with O’Laoghaire encouraging us to more joyful plains
Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection
Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level
Spiritualized: ‘We play rock’n’roll, so it’s inherently inept’
Jason Pierce on how rock changed his life and Kurt Vonnegut inspired his latest album
‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 years
He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two
Leinster’s Will Connors ruled out for up to 10 weeks with knee ligament injury
25-year-old Ireland flanker, with nine caps, has been plagued with injuries this season
Van der Flier and Larmour in line for Six Nations despite minor injuries
Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan ‘making good progress’ ahead of opener against Wales
Ryan, Furlong and Larmour remain doubtful for Leinster’s trip to Bath
Ryan last played for Leinster in October and missed Montpellier game with hamstring strain
All systems go as Leinster on course to welcome Montpellier
Cullen’s men will bring sense of grievance over conceded walkover into RDS clash
Leinster report positive Covid case ahead of Montpellier
Leo Cullen’s Leinster side have not played since early December
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It’s a close contest between Villagers and For Those I Love, while Arlo Parks aces it
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Andrew Porter one of many positives for Leinster in autumn series
Porter has shown his worth at loosehead but concussion for James Ryan is an issue
Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre
Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side
Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start
Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons
In the Echo review: An album that burrows deep beneath the skin
Eight pairs of musicians come together in Field Recordings from Earlsfort Terrace
Johnny Sexton to make Leinster return against Harlequins on Friday
Outhalf has not played since suffering a head injury against Exeter in April
Man charged with murder of Conor O’Brien in Co Meath
Earl McKevitt (50) remanded in custody over death of 19-year-old in Enfield, Co Meath
Conor O’Brien murder inquiry: gun seized from man in Carlow pub being examined
Man arrested over gun now being questioned about fatal shooting of Wexford teenager
Dublin criminal ‘person of interest’ after murder of Conor O’Brien
Teenager was shot dead outside Co Meath house in attack with no apparent motive
Gardaí begin murder investigation after teenager shot dead at Meath house
Body of Conor O’Brien (19) found with gunshot wound at house in Enfield on Friday
Tom Daly ready to grab his chance at first Ireland cap with both hands
Connacht’s player of the year hoping Andy Farrell will name him in Japan and USA games
Sexton and Gibson-Park could make Leinster return for season finale
Harry Byrne could also come back in to Leo Cullen’s selection for RDS encounter
Will Connors ruled out until next season after knee surgery
Backrow will miss Leinster’s Rainbow Cup run-in and Ireland’s summer Tests
Leinster duo Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne face fitness battles to make Toulon game
Outhalves both picked up knocks during Pro 14 Final win over Munster
Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operation
Leinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in October
Animal charity run by Cathy Davey hits the financial buffers over Covid-19
My Lovely Horse animal rescue is facing a deficit this year of €70,000
The best 50 Irish music acts right now – in order
It’s a particularly thrilling time for Irish music – here’s our countdown of the finest
Leinster expect James Ryan to return for Pro14 final
Fergus McFadden ruled out of Ulster clash but no decision yet on Furlong or Leavy
Fergus McFadden in race against time to add to Leinster caps
Felipe Contepomi says Ireland international suffered a ‘bad luck injury’
IRFU remain intent on 20% pay cuts as players’ union gets to see books
Two sides will meet for a fourth time on Wednesday in a bid to broker a deal
Normal People: Who are the Irish musicians on the soundtrack?
The TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel is a shop window for the best of Irish music
Leinster set for big financial hit if vintage season unfinished
Unbeaten province had lucrative dates lined up with Munster and Saracens
John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight
With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow
Contepomi says Leinster can learn lessons from nature of Ireland’s defeat
Several players from both sides will meet again when province host champions Saracens
Jack Conan returns to full training ahead of schedule
The number eight is eyeing Leinster’s two-match trip to South Africa next month
Leinster make eight changes for trip to take on the Ospreys
Seán Cronin is joined by six academy players on the bench for Friday night’s match
Clare results: Sinn Féin performance claims two high-profile casualties
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil lose out as constituency elects first Sinn Féin TD since 1922
Leinster forge hard-earned victory to break fortress Thomond
Cullen’s team inflict Munster’s first Limerick defeat in 22 games across all competitions
Leinster’s startling strength-in-depth there for all to see
Byrne and Kelleher clinical as Cullen praises quality of his second string side
Rufus Wainwright: ‘I’ve played Dublin all my life, really’
Rufus and sister Martha discuss grieving for their mother, performing Christmas songs with family
Sinéad Gleeson: Rediscovering the shared frequency of music and writing
The writer on creating a world for a new album by her husband’s band, Mount Alaska
The Late David Turpin: Romances review – a riposte to culture of toxic masculinity
Turpin has always willingly combined art with a sense of theatre and showmanship
James Lowe returns to Leinster team for Ospreys visit
Scott Fardy comes into the secondrow to captain the side alongside Devin Toner
Cian Kelleher returns to Leinster blue for pre-season opener
Ross Molony will captain the side from the secondrow against Coventry
Gerry Thornley’s end of term report: Did Ireland's peaks come too early?
Rugby correspondent runs the rule over the season for Ireland and the four provinces
Ireland’s Favourite Folk Song isn’t a competition. It’s far better than that
We learn more than whether The Green Fields of France is better than On Raglan Road
Club rugby is producing international stars of the future
There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs
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