Johnny Duhan obituary: Formidable musician and family man
One of his deepest frustrations was his struggle to get airplay on Irish radio, and he lobbied for a quota of Irish music to be adopted
Christy Moore
Could Michael D topple Christy from the top of the album charts?
President Michael D Higgins records an LP; the Oireachtas spends more taxpayers’ cash on something it’s not clear we need; and an ex-rugby star encounters some unwanted wingers
Manchán Magan: India and Ireland share many features that show remarkable commonality. What’s going on here?
We should acknowledge and celebrate Ireland’s surprising, but genuine, links to the lore and language of the Indian subcontinent
Christy Moore: A Terrible Beauty review – Hits the bull’s-eye again and again
There is no emotion that doesn’t get a nod in the singer-songwriter’s latest album
Christy Moore at Iveagh Gardens: Stage times, set list, ticket information, weather and more
Everything you need to know about the Moore’s Dublin concert on Thursday, July 11th
Sinéad review: O’Connor’s life story told with honesty and without pretension
Television: Dignified RTÉ profile of singer, featuring contributions from Imelda May, Christy Moore and more, tells story honestly and without pretension
The Guide: The events to see, the shows to book, and the ones to catch before they end
December 23rd-29th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Profits treble at Christy Moore music business
Singer’s shows are booked out to January of next year, according to his website
If the walls could talk: Merriman pub memorabilia under the hammer
Irish trad performers from Planxty to the Fureys played the famous venue in Clare
Charlie Bird joins families of Stardust victims marking 41st anniversary of fire
Veteran journalist uses new software technology to praise ‘heroes’ following motor neurone disease diagnosis
Inside the new Dún Laoghaire Baths (spoiler: don’t expect baths)
For years the derelict amenity was a blight on the seafront, a lost opportunity for a public facility
Katie Taylor remains Ireland’s hero, even if the glimpses are fleeting
With no professional fights in Ireland and a base in the USA, boxer stays out of the spotlight
Live performance sector to get extra €25 million in Covid-19 supports
Christy Moore and The Coronas among acts forced to reschedule due to restrictions
Gig of the Week: Treaty – Songs, with Christy Moore, Lisa O’Neill and more
December 6th to 12th, 2021: The best of the week’s culture events, right around Ireland
Irish women who rocked the patriarchal system with their words
The first volume of Irish women’s speeches is a reminder of the female voices that inspired and drove change
Christy Moore: Flying into Mystery – Solid outing from Ireland’s greatest treasure
Moore revisits songs by namesake Gary and Bob Dylan alongside a few new of his own
Christy Moore presented with lifetime achievement award at RTÉ Folk Awards
Award winners announced at live event in Dublin’s Vicar Street on Tuesday night
Embassy musical event will show Dublin and London still in tune
London Letter: Other Voices amplifies interwoven musical world of Britain and Ireland
Christy Moore concert organisers warn against buying tickets through Viagogo
Aiken Promotions says it cannot tell if tickets on website are real, false or exist
Christy Moore: Catherine Martin should defy Cabinet colleagues if necessary
Singer accuses Government of giving into GAA and vintners lobby over restrictions
Christy’s Life on the Road: It’s a crying shame they didn’t call it The Bodhrán Identity
TV: Much like Christy Moore, this film is rambling, loquacious and brimming with charm
Sean Moncrieff: We are running out of time. We need a Nphet for climate change
They would be a pain in the ass, but you’d know they are right
Kanye West’s residency in Atlanta United stadium just another bizarre stunt
Could this set a precedent? U2 at Croke Park? Christy Moore in Newbridge?
The country that I love doesn’t seem to want me here
Ireland sucked me in, in that sad subtle way like a few too many pints, and I wanted to make a life here
Vicar Street recorded operating profit of almost €740,000 before Covid
Owner Harry Crosbie says venue has full year of gigs lined up for when it reopens
RTÉ’s marauding army of zombies? It’s fake news, folks
Radio: The national broadcaster's Truth Matters podcast seeks to unpick fact from fiction
Michael Palin, Mike Leigh and Christy Moore: This week’s unmissable online events
Celine Byrne and Robert Webb also among the virtual attractions over next seven days
From Celtic to China: the Irishman taking soccer to new places
The daily ‘nap’ at lunch time in China is a great idea, says the Irish soccer coach
Declan O’Rourke: Arrivals – Impressive record that spotlights the journeys taken
Songwriter’s eighth album is a low-key affair that does not need to shout to be heard
Kevin McGahern: ‘Metal gigs are a great way to relieve stress’
Soundtrack of My Life: The Clear History host on songs that have got him through the pandemic
The Secret Teacher: This is not the time to limit ourselves to online traditional school
Truly fantastic interactions occur if teachers are brave enough to experiment with the technology
Life in a bubble: Ireland players make the best of strict regime in the new normal
IRFU leave nothing to chance as they seek to preserve Covid-free environment for squad
We’ve had decades of poverty, stifled dreams and lives unlived. But look on the bright side
RTÉ’s The Way We Were successfully dusted off the Reeling in the Years formula
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