Paschal Donohoe: I’m listening to Mike Scott and Beyoncé – an interesting development
Soundtrack of my Life: The gig-going Minister for Finance on his changing taste in music
‘I have had a wonderful life’: Keelin Shanley remembered at funeral
Politicians and RTÉ colleagues pay final respects to ‘fearless and funny’ journalist
Inside Track: Claire Garvey, couture designer
Dublin-based fashion designer wants to work with as many musicians as possible
Laura Mvula: ‘I won’t be recognised until I’m dead and gone’
Mvula has grave concerns about modern music and is no longer concerned about coming across as arrogant
Soak scoops Choice Music Prize at Vicar Street
Derry-born singer-songwriter wins prize for the best Irish album over the past year
Choice Music Prize Shortlist announced
Girl Band, Villagers and Róisín Murphy among the shortlist for the Irish album of the year prize
Saul Williams: A poet who generates his own electricity
After Williams recited his first poem on stage in 1995, his ascent was rapid
A glorious gamelan with a distinctive Irish accent
What attracted Iarla Ó Lionáird, Duke Special and Julie Feeney to collaborate with Cork Gamelan Ensemble?
‘Dodging the disease, one line, one note, one beat at a time’
It took Kevin Nolan years of 5am starts to make his debut album, much of it written during treatment for schizoaffective disorder. "It’s helped me find my way through my mental illness," he writes.
Review: Julie Feeney
Feeney, a singular musical talent, is barely present in this new show that is cruelly inattentive to its audience
What’s on this weekend?
Rugby, GAA, music and an arts festival focusing on mental health among the highlights
First Fortnight: The Songs That Save Your Life
We speak to several musicians playing First Fortnight about the songs that get them through hard times
Jennifer Evans: in search of the essence
Jennifer Evans tells Jim Carroll why she took her own sweet time making her debut album
Autumn/winter gig alert: it’s showtime!
The days are getting shorter – but that’s good news because the nights are longer. Between now and C****tmas, there are hundreds of bands heading your way – and our gig guide will help you plan your rest-of-the-year partying
What’s on for the weekend
Traditional music, David Gray, viking boat trips and aqua sphering among weekend events
Fassbender and stars attend ‘Frank’ opening in Dublin
Film inspired by Jon Ronson memoir depicts both joyous creativity and mental collapse
What’s on around Ireland this weekend
A guide to events including Waterford music week and hiking up Croagh Patrick
Making plans for the new year ahead
Do you need a little inspiration for your New Year resolutions? If so, see what some well-known people are planning
Video: Secrets of Dublin’s Masonic Hall revealed
Culture Night to be broadcast on RTÉ as 1,300 events are planned
Surprise exit: what is behind the departure of RTÉ old hand Crimmins?
The bowing-out of one of RTÉ’s most experienced musical hands is a bombshell
Flying form: the operatic world of Julie Feeney
In between making indie music and taking flying lessons, the renaissance woman has turned her hand to opera. Her working life is as hard to keep up with as her conversation
International circus, dance and drama for Galway Arts Festival
Macnas promises street spectacle later in year
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