Conor O’Brien

Six of the best ‘lost albums’ of all time, chosen by Conor O’Brien, Gavin Friday, Gemma Hayes and more

Which forgotten releases do Irish musicians treasure most, and why?

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 05:00

Villagers at Trinity College Dublin: Stage times, set list, ticket information, weather and more

Everything you need to know about the band’s concert on Saturday, June 29th, which is part of the Summer Series at Trinity College

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 05:30

Conor O’Brien of Villagers: ‘We’re living through a bit of an unenlightened age’

The songwriter on new album That Golden Time, his life as a ‘solo traveller’ and why he loves touring despite his introversion

Sun Jun 23 2024 - 05:00

Villagers: That Golden Time review – Conor O’Brien delivers his most striking album yet

A gifted and articulate lyricist he may be, but most of the time O’Brien’s confessionals appear at a remove, as if he doesn’t want to give away too much detail

Thu May 09 2024 - 05:30

Sorcha Richardson: ‘Two years ago my entire band lived in Dublin. Not a single one of us live there now’

The songwriter, who has recently toured with Villagers and collaborated with Ellie Goulding, moved to Kerry on her return to Ireland

Sun Nov 19 2023 - 06:00

Rachael Lavelle: I was on the Luas and I heard her voice. It was, like, ‘Okay, light-bulb moment: she’s perfect’

When the singer wanted to tie her excellent debut album together, she went to the woman whose voice is used on Dublin’s tram system

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 05:00

I Have a Tribe: Changing of the Guard - Another warm embrace

Plaintiveness abounds, but it is not heavy, with O’Laoghaire encouraging us to more joyful plains

Fri Oct 06 2023 - 05:00

Leo Cullen managing Leinster’s bigger picture to perfection

Senior team are beneficiaries of good work which goes on at club and schools level

Sat May 21 2022 - 06:00

Spiritualized: ‘We play rock’n’roll, so it’s inherently inept’

Jason Pierce on how rock changed his life and Kurt Vonnegut inspired his latest album

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 00:00

‘I have to give back to my family’ - Devin Toner to bow out after 16 years

He won’t be dropping down to club rugby with Lansdowne for a farewell lap or two

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:00

Leinster’s Will Connors ruled out for up to 10 weeks with knee ligament injury

25-year-old Ireland flanker, with nine caps, has been plagued with injuries this season

Mon Feb 07 2022 - 16:54

Van der Flier and Larmour in line for Six Nations despite minor injuries

Tadhg Furlong and James Ryan ‘making good progress’ ahead of opener against Wales

Mon Jan 24 2022 - 14:53

Ryan, Furlong and Larmour remain doubtful for Leinster’s trip to Bath

Ryan last played for Leinster in October and missed Montpellier game with hamstring strain

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 14:59

All systems go as Leinster on course to welcome Montpellier

Cullen’s men will bring sense of grievance over conceded walkover into RDS clash

Wed Jan 12 2022 - 07:16

Leinster report positive Covid case ahead of Montpellier

Leo Cullen’s Leinster side have not played since early December

Tue Jan 11 2022 - 15:37

The top 10 Irish and international albums of 2021

It’s a close contest between Villagers and For Those I Love, while Arlo Parks aces it

Sat Dec 11 2021 - 05:00

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

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 06:00

Andrew Porter one of many positives for Leinster in autumn series

Porter has shown his worth at loosehead but concussion for James Ryan is an issue

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 05:00

Jordan Larmour among Leinster trio in line for return against Zebre

Tommy O’Brien and Harry Byrne could also play in home game against Italian side

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 14:36

Formidable Leinster look to build on impressive start

Deegan returns for first start since 2020 as four-in-a-row champions target Dragons

Sat Oct 02 2021 - 11:38

In the Echo review: An album that burrows deep beneath the skin

Eight pairs of musicians come together in Field Recordings from Earlsfort Terrace

Fri Oct 01 2021 - 05:00

Johnny Sexton to make Leinster return against Harlequins on Friday

Outhalf has not played since suffering a head injury against Exeter in April

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 14:41

Man charged with murder of Conor O’Brien in Co Meath

Earl McKevitt (50) remanded in custody over death of 19-year-old in Enfield, Co Meath

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 13:05

Conor O’Brien murder inquiry: gun seized from man in Carlow pub being examined

Man arrested over gun now being questioned about fatal shooting of Wexford teenager

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 21:35

Dublin criminal ‘person of interest’ after murder of Conor O’Brien

Teenager was shot dead outside Co Meath house in attack with no apparent motive

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 21:00

Gardaí begin murder investigation after teenager shot dead at Meath house

Body of Conor O’Brien (19) found with gunshot wound at house in Enfield on Friday

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 18:13

Inside scoop – Paddy Murray on unionist Roy Bradford and a united Ireland

An Irishman’s Diary

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 20:08

Tom Daly ready to grab his chance at first Ireland cap with both hands

Connacht’s player of the year hoping Andy Farrell will name him in Japan and USA games

Thu Jun 24 2021 - 06:00

Sexton and Gibson-Park could make Leinster return for season finale

Harry Byrne could also come back in to Leo Cullen’s selection for RDS encounter

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 16:52

Will Connors ruled out until next season after knee surgery

Backrow will miss Leinster’s Rainbow Cup run-in and Ireland’s summer Tests

Mon May 31 2021 - 15:39

Leinster duo Johnny Sexton and Ross Byrne face fitness battles to make Toulon game

Outhalves both picked up knocks during Pro 14 Final win over Munster

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 14:41

Dan Leavy ruled out for remainder of the season after knee operation

Leinster and Ireland flanker only returned after long lay-off in October

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 15:04

Animal charity run by Cathy Davey hits the financial buffers over Covid-19

My Lovely Horse animal rescue is facing a deficit this year of €70,000

Fri Dec 18 2020 - 10:54

The best 50 Irish music acts right now – in order

It’s a particularly thrilling time for Irish music – here’s our countdown of the finest

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 06:00