The best albums of 2023

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

Sugababes
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…

Bothy band
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.

Morgana
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…

Open Ear Festival announces dates & tickets for 2024

The avant-electronic and experimental music festival Open Ear returns in 2024. Open Ear Festival returns…

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Ticketmaster announce 10 breakthrough UK & Ireland acts to receive £5,000 each

Ticketmaster has announced 10 acts from the UK and Ireland for their Breakthrough list this…

Elaine Malone’s favourite songs of 2023

The Cork artist Elaine Malone released a debut album called Pyrrhic, a long-in-the-offing release, capturing…

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Patti Smith for two Dublin shows

The rock musician and poet legend that is Patti Smith is set to play two…

The Nialler9 Dublin Gig Guide (December 12th to 18th)

Highlights: Kneecap, Damien Dempsey, Ye Vagabonds, Brighde Chaimbeul, Denise Chaila, Lumo Club, Attention Bébé Christmas Party, New Jackson, Groove Armada, DJ Seinfeld, Daithí, Django Django, Woozy Fundraiser for Palestine, NEXTUS, The Altered Hours, STRFKR.