Luka Bloom: ‘I’ve made a career banging a good sound out of a cheap guitar’

The musician’s new instrumental album, Out of the Blue, may be his most articulate yet

Luka Bloom: Bittersweet Crimson review – Plaintive pleasures

The sings on Luka Bloom’s 22nd album linger long after their final notes.

The concerts and events still taking place across Ireland this summer

Government restrictions have limited capacity but some festivals are still on

A midsummer like no other, with a nod to St John and flash of Star Trek

An Irishman’s Diary with the theme of a classic Irish ballad for this time of year

The Road Less Raced – An Irishman’s Diary about ballads, barbershops, and Teresa Brayton

Julia Jacklin - an extraordinary new voice of young folk

The classically trained Australian singer-songwriter only picked up a guitar and the songwriting buzz a few years ago

Liam Toland: Camaraderie at its finest as we get on our bikes for cancer

Paul Wallace’s 2016 Cross Atlantic Way left us all tired and emotional

From Ed Sheeran to Eric Clapton: The Irish guitarmakers behind the stars

Irish luthiers have gained a worldwide reputation for the quality of their work and their instruments are played by some of the world’s most famous musicians

Anne Rynne album review: an open-hearted, open-armed debut

Shopping Spraoi: Newbridge

Old-school charm and modern design await you in Newbridge, writes Alanna Gallagher

Luka Bloom: Frúgalisto – less is more, in this case a lot more

Liam Toland: Legends take to the road for World Cup warm-up

The Cross Atlantic 1000 charity event is a timely reminder of just how lucky we are

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Rain in Slane? Festival-goers warned to bring rain gear

Heavy rain forecast on Saturday night around time when Foo Fighters due to play

Community garden surfing on a wave of enthusiasm in Lahinch

The volunteer group grows fruit and vegetable and holds regular workshops