Caoi de Barra’s favourite songs of 2023

Caoi De Barra is a singer-songwriter and drummer based in Berlin known as one third…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (Christmas & New Year’s edition)

Highlights: Annie Mac, Sally C, NYF Dublin with The Scratch, Gemma Dunleavy, Love Tempo bar opening, Leon Vynehall, Trad Rave, Haçienda night @ Silo, Hozier, Sleepover Club End of Year Ball, R.Kitt, Damien Dempsey, Overhead, the Albatross; A Very Dublin Modular PANTO, Silverbacks, Damo Dempsey, Sloucho, Ispíni na hEireann, Thumper.

A big cast of Irish musicians are playing a Nirvana night for Women’s Aid

Irish musicians will gather together on the traditional night of Women’s Christmas/ Nollaig na mBan…

Una Mullally’s favourite songs of 2023

Una Mullally is an Irish journalist, writer and broadcaster from Dublin who has recently had…

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In The Meadows: a deeper look at the lineup at the one-day Dublin folk and alternative festival

The prospect of a one-day festival in Dublin city with a specific focus of folk…

The best albums of 2023

My annual list of my favourite Irish albums and mixtapes of the year.

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Sugababes for Dublin outdoor show

After their triumphant show at All Together Now this past summer, Sugababes will play the…

Pillow Queens for Iveagh Gardens show

The Iveagh Gardens series will return in 2024 it has been announced. Pillow Queens are…

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The Bothy Band to play first Dublin shows in 45 years

The Irish trad band are back after 45 years playing gigs once more. After announcing…

The best Irish albums of 2023

My annual list of my favourite Irish albums and mixtapes of the year.

Podcast: Our favourite albums of 2023

It’s the second of our end of year podcasts as Nialler and Andrea Cleary talk…

Niamh Regan’s favourite songs of 2023

Niamh Regan is a Galway singer-songwriter whose debut album Hemet was one of our favourites…

Negro Impacto’s favourite songs of 2023

Chi-Chi and Strangelove make up the Dundalk duo Negro Impacto who are one of our…

Cian Ó Cíobháin’s favourite songs of 2023

Galway-based DJ and broadcaster Cian Ó Cíobháin has been presenting An Taobh Tuathail weeknights on…

The Mary Wallopers among most booked acts from ESNS Exchange this year

The results of this year’s ESNS Exchange programme, in which emerging European talent is booked…

Record Room drops live compilation album featuring Laura Duff, T.A. Narrative, Post Punk Podge, and more

A live compilation album featuring a swath of performances from Limerick City’s top musical talent…

The best gigs & club nights in Limerick this weekend

Junior Brother, John Francis Flynn, Some Images of Paradise, Christmas For Misfits, Chaz Moloney, The Altered Hours, and more.

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Morgana’s favourite songs of 2023

Morgana MacIntyre is the Belfast-born, Dublin-based singer-songwriter and one half of Saint Sister. Striking out…

Merchy Christmas day-by-day stall and live music lineup announced

The annual Merchy Christmas market is back with Irish bands selling records and merch in…

Anna Mieke’s favourite songs of 2023

The Wicklow folk singer-songwriter Anna Mieke released a fine second album called Theatre last year…