Showband singer Dickie Rock left an estate valued at €2.02 million when he died, according to papers published by the Probate ...

It is not often that I get what I want for Christmas. Hints do not work…but oddly this year, I actually got two tickets to see the Wolfe Tones in concert in Dublin in July. Supposedly their last ever ...

FOR music lovers, there is a special night in store at University Concert Hall (UCH) this Valentine's Day. Reeling in the Showband Years will be in Limerick on February 14. READ A ...

Relatives of a murdered loyalist are seeking to stop publication of a final report into a notorious terrorist gang behind the ...

Proudly established in 1760, the oldest Brass Band in Ireland performed to more than 300 people in Abbey Hall late last year.

Mags McGagh spoke to the 'Longford Leader' on her birthday about her local connections and career ...

Nollaig na mBan is an old tradition from the country's south that modern women have turned into a day to celebrate their labor during the holidays. Nollaig na mBan—otherwise known as "Women’s ...

Tramore’s once‑legendary social and cultural scene — from showbands and packed Christmas pantos to nights when global stars ...

Ireland is known for its lush green countryside, "forty shades of green", friendly people, and of course, ancient history reaching back 8,000 years. There's little wonder there are so many castles and ...

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If January 2025 began with European trepidation about the incoming second Trump presidency, the impact of his return to the White House has been more severe on Europe than even the pessimists could ...

Cork was named the best location in Ireland to celebrate New Year's festivities. Cork received a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 and a TripAdvisor score of 4.5 out of 5 according to a study from Betway ...