The final performance from Luke Kelly still resonates with fans today, nearly four decades after the great man sadly passed. Dubliners singer Kelly was aged just 43 when he died from a brain tumour in …
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Keith Duffy says Irish public are less kind to Irish stars than foreign celebs – and sometimes he dosen’t feel safe in Dublin
Irish singer Keith Duffy has revealed that he doesn’t feel able to relax and go out in Dublin as he can’t be sure what reaction he will get from the public. The former Boyzone star …
Irish band from Ukraine reach out to fans to support their live online gigs
A band from Ukraine who play traditional Irish songs have taken to performing online concerts because the war in their country has prevented them from being able to work normally. The Jollys have been performing …
Daniel O’Donnell warns his fans to be on their guard against online scammers
Irish star Daniel O’Donnell has pleaded with fans to keep their guards up as it has emerged a scammer has been using his name to extract money from them. Fraudsters have been contacting O’Donnell’s fans …
Bono and The Edge reveal U2 was the band name they ‘disliked the least’
U2 are one of the most iconic rock bands in the world and have sold more than 150 million albums throughout their 40 years at the top of the music industry. However, the band may …
Bono cringes at his own voice and only likes it on one U2 song
Rock legend Bono has revealed that he ‘cringes’ when he hears some of his band’s songs. The Dubliner has been the frontman for U2 since the 1980s and the band has enjoyed international success with …
Dubliners legend not happy with Ed Sheeran’s Raglan Road performance
British singer Ed Sheeran has come under fire from Dubliners star John Sheahan, who accused him of ‘murdering’ the classic Irish song Raglan Road. Sheeran has always been proud of his Irish heritage and spent …
New song ‘Brave Ireland’ will have you beaming with Irish pride
The latest single from Irish traditional singer Elle Marie O’Dwyer sees the singer in patriotic mood. The song – called ‘Brave Ireland’ – along with the video by Tadhg Hayes is sure to have people …
Singer warns of Dublin tourist trap
An Irish singer-songwriter has written a song warning tourists to avoid Dublin’s famous Temple Bar area. Temple Bar is a haven for tourists, attracting people from all over the world who come to soak up …
Van Morrison – the ten million airplays man
Congratulations to Irish singer Van Morrison for the stunning success of his song Brown Eyed Girl, which passed the ten million mark for the number of airplays on radio stations in the United States. The …
Ed Sheeran’s Irish granny talks about what her famous grandson means to her
Ed Sheeran is proud of his Irish roots and Ireland has a big influence on his latest album Divide, featuring a song called Galway Girl and several top Irish musicians. But it doesn’t stop there. …
Ed Sheeran upsets trad fans with rendition of Raglan Road
Ed Sheeran has attracted some unwanted attention from Irish fans after he performed a cover of Raglan Road. The red-haired songwriter was a guest on BBC music’s new year’s show, Jools’ Annual Hootenanny 2021.
Oasis explain the importance of being Irish
Former Oasis brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher and guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs have all spoken about the significance of the band’s Irish roots. During the 1960s several Irish families travelled to Manchester and other English …
Stunning performance from two Irish legends
Fans of traditional music got two legends for the price of one as they tuned in to watch the Late Late Show in January. Host Ryan Tubridy was joined by both Finbar Furey and Christy …