Tag: Irish Music
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CMAT’s Euro-Country: The Ferocious Third Album That Redefines 2025
Introduction: CMAT’s Bold Leap into Euro-Country In the crowded landscape of 2025’s music, CMAT’s third album, Euro-Country, seizes a distinct space. Emerging from a fraught but fiercely creative process in New York, the record positions itself as a fearless fusion of Irish pop wit and global country-inflected sensibilities. It’s an album that doesn’t just chase…
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Eurovision Winner Eimear Quinn to Headline Christmas Concert in Carlow
A Festive Return: Eimear Quinn Brings a Eurovision-Winning Voice to Carlow Eurovision legend and Dublin-born soprano Eimear Quinn, who captured hearts and the top prize in 1996 with “The Voice,” is set to light up Carlow this winter. The acclaimed singer will perform a Christmas concert next month at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, inviting…
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Lisa McHugh Returns to The Late Late Show After Illness
Lisa McHugh Makes a Warming Return to The Late Late Show Irish country music star Lisa McHugh made a much-anticipated return to The Late Late Show this Friday, marking a resilient comeback after a year defined by serious health struggles. In a candid interview with host Patrick Kielty, McHugh spoke about the moment she first…
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Lisa McHugh Returns to The Late Late Show After Illness: A Moving Wake-Up Call
Lisa McHugh Makes a Resilient Comeback on The Late Late Show Popular Irish singer Lisa McHugh made a heart-warming return to The Late Late Show this Friday night, marking a significant moment after a year dominated by health struggles. In a candid interview with host Patrick Kielty, McHugh described the past year as a powerful,…
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Ireland’s Alt Music Scene: How a Nation Built a World-Class Irish Alternative Sound
Ireland’s alternative music scene didn’t emerge overnight or in a single city; it grew from a culture of DIY energy, intimate clubs, and fearless experimentation that stitched together a nation’s underground into a global force. From Dublin’s gritty basements to Cork’s sunlit street corners, artists, venues, and fans co-created an ecosystem that rewarded risk-taking, collaboration,…
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How Ireland Built the World’s Best Alternative Music Scene
Introduction: A Nation’s Defiant Sound On a sun-drenched Saturday at Glastonbury, a spirited Dublin quartet named Sprints erupts into a jubilant, chaotic pit with the track Descartes. Flags of the Irish tricolor weave through the crowd, a small but potent symbol of a larger, global story: Ireland’s alternative music scene has grown into a powerhouse…
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Mercury Prize 2025: A Star-Studded Night in Newcastle as Sam Fender, CMAT and Pulp Lead the Nominees
Mercury Prize 2025: the Newcastle ceremony and the lineup The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle, bringing with it a mix of veteran acts and rising stars who define UK and Ireland music this year. Among the 12 albums shortlisted, familiar faces rub shoulders with fresh voices, illustrating the prize’s enduring aim: celebrate artistic excellence across…
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Mercury Prize 2025: Newcastle Hosts Star-Studded Ceremony as CMAT, Pulp and Sam Fender Lead Nominations
Mercury Prize 2025: A night in Newcastle The Mercury Prize returns to Newcastle for 2025, bringing a night of music’s brightest talent to the city’s arena and streaming audiences around the UK and Ireland. With a lineup that blends fresh voices, legacy acts, and reshaped indie sounds, this year’s ceremony promises sharp wit, high drama,…
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Rory Gallagher Guitar Returns to Ireland: The Changing Ireland Galleries at Collins Barracks
Making history tangible: Rory Gallagher’s guitar in a new light The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks has unveiled the most significant expansion of its public galleries in over two decades. The Changing Ireland Galleries open with a dynamic blend of political, social, and cultural artifacts from the 20th and 21st centuries, inviting visitors…
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New Dawn for Slane: Country Concert Signals Fresh Chapter for Historic Castle
Slane Castle opens a new chapter with a country twist The lush banks of the River Boyne in County Meath have long been a canvas for music history. Slane Castle, with its iconic natural amphitheatre, has hosted generations of rock and pop titans. Now, the Conyngham family is weaving a broader tapestry, embracing country music,…