The Irish Times

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

Tue Dec 07 2021 - 00:03

‘Ireland... unbelievable,’ Garth Brooks says amid huge ticket demand for five gigs

Frustration for residents as three additional dates added over course of morning

Thu Nov 25 2021 - 16:38

Backstage with Westlife: Patrick Freyne goes behind the scenes

The boy band turned ‘man band’ are back on tour, 20 years after they first got together

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 06:01

Crosbie gets approval for 185-bedroom Vicar Street hotel

Work expected to begin shortly on eight-storey hotel next to concert venue

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 16:45

Electric Picnic founder John Reynolds has left a rich legacy, funeral told

The 52-year-old concert promoter was innovative, energetic and ambitious , mourners hear

Thu Nov 01 2018 - 18:37

Auctioneer Robert Ganly joins Sherry Fitz in country homes role

Move draws a line under the Ganly Walters business after months of speculation

Thu Jun 14 2018 - 07:00

Two girls seriously injured after separate falls prior to Ed Sheeran gigs

One fan in serious condition while another breaks two legs trying to listen to concert

Tue May 08 2018 - 13:40

Top house sales of 2017 – the buyers and the sellers

Gorse Hill on Vico Road, Killiney, former home of solicitor Brian O’Donnell, Dublin’s top sale this year

Thu Dec 07 2017 - 06:00

Concert promoter Peter Aiken’s Sandymount home for €3.8m

House on Park Avenue house is on market after buying Riverdance duo’s Howth home for €8.2m

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 06:00

Promoter Peter Aiken buys Riverdance duo’s home for €8.2m

Concert impresario may use Howth property to host stars such as Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 14:32

Music fans warned over ticketing sites after Brian Wilson scam

Punter paid almost €1,000 for two tickets that did not exist for ‘Pet Sounds’ gig

Tue Aug 01 2017 - 16:40

Crosbie received €1.7m from Vicar Street for expenses

Harry Crosbie tells Commercial Court he was advised not to draw salary in same period

Wed May 03 2017 - 06:34

Live at the Marquee to bring 80,000 music fans to Cork

Little Mix, Chic and Don Henley among the acts scheduled for this year’s concert series

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 15:40

Attend Croke Park early for Bruce Springsteen gigs, fans warned

Luas strike, Aviva match and typical Friday night exodus will hit city transport network

Mon May 23 2016 - 15:52

Bruce Springsteen to play Croke Park concert in May

GAA reschedules Leinster Championship games on the same weekend

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 16:11

Garth Brooks not coming to see play about Croke Park gigs

Despite recent media reports, US country singer will not be visiting Ireland next week

Fri Oct 16 2015 - 11:23

Peter Aiken: I felt stress for the first time over Garth Brooks

Concert promotion is in his blood – and he’s the man big names like Ed Sheeran still want to deal with

Sat Jul 18 2015 - 09:30

Redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be ‘ideal venue’, says Aiken

Stadium work continues as nearby Live in Marquee concerts set to top 100,000 fans

Sun Jun 21 2015 - 15:36

U2 play tribute at funeral of radio DJ Tony Fenton

Band perform ‘Ordinary Love’ as who’s who of broadcasting world attend service

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 13:23

Leading concert promoter calls for relaxation of planning laws

Peter Aiken says Ireland needs to capitalise on venues like Croke Park and Aviva

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 13:19

Third Ed Sheeran Croke Park concert ruled out by Aiken

Promoter also announces Ellie Goulding and Beck gigs for Live at the Marquee in Cork

Fri Feb 27 2015 - 19:40

Cork’s Red FM expected to become profitable this year

New investment made by shareholders said to be showing results

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 01:00

Keegan rejects GAA claim he backed five Garth Brooks gigs

Páraic Duffy said it was ‘incomprehensible’ five gigs did not get go-ahead

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 20:08

Licensing system like a Victorian courtship

The Garth Brooks concerts episode was an accident waiting to happen

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00

Garth Brooks says Dublin concerts cannot proceed

Singer responds to Dublin City Council position it cannot change ruling on five shows

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 22:05

Matinees the solution to Garth Brooks impasse, says council

Offer of day-time events does not contravene licence and ‘remains on the table’

Fri Jul 11 2014 - 01:00

‘I’m the real loser in this one,’ says Brooks

The country star loves Ireland but is bewildered by our planning regulations

Fri Jul 11 2014 - 01:00

Residents ‘prepared for new direction’ on Garth Brooks gigs

Croke Park community group says it will consider how to facilitate cancelled gigs

Thu Jul 10 2014 - 15:51

Brooks committed to play five concerts at Croke Park if ‘powers that be’ step in

Letter to promoter indicates desire to perform before 400,000 fans

Thu Jul 10 2014 - 01:01

Taoiseach ‘willing to help find solution’ to Garth Brooks debacle

Singer wrote to promoter to say ‘I cannot begin to tell you how badly my heart is breaking’

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 21:37

Promoter rejected ‘olive branch’ of fourth Garth Brooks concert

Enda Kenny says singer’s cancellation could lead to loss of €250m for Dublin

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 12:46

Garth Brooks Q&A

What are your rights if you bought tickets for the cancelled Garth Brooks concerts?

Wed Jul 09 2014 - 01:00

Blame report for Garth Brooks fiasco will be extensive

Rightly or wrongly singer decided he wasn’t playing three shows when booked for five

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 17:56

Garth Brooks ‘no longer feels welcome in Ireland’

Singer to hold press conference in the United States on Thursday

Tue Jul 08 2014 - 13:28