Atlantic Arc: Dónal Lunny steers a new Celtic musical course

The new nine-piece band brings together a dizzying array of talent on a mission

John Spillane: ‘Why can’t you sing about Ballincollig if you can sing about Phoenix, Arizona?’

The Cork singer-songwriter has been writing songs to order, like an old-style bard

First Look: Lost Lane, Dublin’s newest nightclub that’s replacing Lillie’s Bordello

The VIP-loving Dublin nightclub has a fresh identity and a more egalitarian approach

MusicTown 2019 festival: Everything you need to know

Events across Dublin city from feature Blindboy and play ‘My Father’s Kind’

Úna Monaghan: Electroacoustic experiments on the harp

Winner of the inaugural Liam O’Flynn Award talks sensors and the sonic arts

No plans for the bank holiday and Halloween? You need to read this

From Macnas parades and the Bram Stoker Festival to Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Emma Mhic Mhathúna was a ‘remarkable, selfless’ person, funeral told

Friends say farewell to woman affected by CervicalCheck controversy

Rachel Collins selects: fun and feasts for St Patrick’s Day

Liven up your St Patrick’s Weekend with the best food and music around the country

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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