British researcher warns up to 95% of Irish ash trees could be lost as a result of insect

Kevin Burke, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Tim Edey are embarking on an Irish tour

The 1959 crash killed Holly and three others shortly after leaving Iowa for Minnesota

Hand-written manuscript will ‘divulge everything there is to divulge’ about 1971 song

In the mid 1960s, showbands were challenged by DJs playing records. Will Leahy of 2FM has been charting 50 years of Ireland’s wheels of steel

Connemara event an alternative Galway races for those who prefer sandals to stilettos

Just in time for Valentine’s Day the ever-surprising Spike Jonze returns with his first film in four years – Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. And it’s the perfect break-up movie. The goofy auteur on ripping out your heart and stomping on it forever ...

The new voice of Yorkshire talks about giving up his dream of being a mechanic and how his mum’s love of Northern Soul is a gift that keeps on giving

After almost 45 years of recording, Christy Moore has gathered his 45 best songs on a triple CD, ‘Where I Come From’

Dublin had already hosted JFK in 1963, but nothing prepared the city for the arrival of four mop-top lads from Liverpool – and the riots and hysteria that followed

Original recording of ‘That’s All Right’ sells for €64,000