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Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
S Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
As the sun broke out after a damp and dreary day, contemporary folk trio Amble played their biggest Irish show to date — and the fans loved it

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Cheerios Childline Concert - Dublin
Weekend's Thomond Park events set to give €15m boost to Mid-West
The Wolfe Tones will be playing twice — Friday and Sunday — while The Script will be performing their only 2025 Irish date on Saturday

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Review: Duran Duran and Chic provide a fine finale to Cork summer series
S Review: Duran Duran and Chic provide a fine finale to Cork summer series
The 1970s disco-funksters and the 1980s popsters were a perfect match at the final Cork Musgrave Park concert 

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Dua Lipa "Radical Optimism" At Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Dua Lipa review: Pop superstar delights Aviva, Dublin with moving tribute to Sinéad O’Connor
The entire Aviva Stadium sang along with Dua Lipa's emotional rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' in tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

Christy Moore review: A powerhouse performance leads to standing ovation at Marquee in Cork
S Christy Moore review: A powerhouse performance leads to standing ovation at Marquee in Cork
Christy Moore played the Marquee in its launch year of 2005, and his appearances at the Cork venue have been one of the annual highlights ever since

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

The Coronas review: Voices sweeter than honey ring around Cork ahead of band's Glasto set
The Coronas review: Voices sweeter than honey ring around Cork ahead of band's Glasto set
Danny O’Reilly tells loyal Live at the Marquee fans: 'It’s great to be back in Cork — this is our Glastonbury!'

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Tom Dunne: My six favourite albums of 2025 so far 
Tom Dunne: My six favourite albums of 2025 so far 
From Stereolab to The Waterboys and Bon Iver, the first half of 2025 has given us some fine albums 

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Beautiful day as U2's The Edge becomes an Irish citizen 
Beautiful day as U2's The Edge becomes an Irish citizen 
U2 guitarist says 'I guess, you know, I’m a little tardy with the paper work,' having lived in Ireland since he was a one-year-old

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Madness review: One step beyond as Suggs and co roll out the hits in Cork 
S Madness review: One step beyond as Suggs and co roll out the hits in Cork 
Madness delighted the crowd at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) with their heavy heavy monster sound 

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Snow Patrol review: Cork lit up with nostalgic hits on Ireland’s hottest day of the year
S Snow Patrol review: Cork lit up with nostalgic hits on Ireland’s hottest day of the year
On a balmy summer night, the iconic band thrilled Cork fans with classics and new tracks alike

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Sad lonely Woman in depression with flying hair
Irish Examiner view: Sobering truths about miscarriages
It seems difficult to believe that, in the 21st century, we are in need of better information, better follow-up services, and better counselling for women who have experienced a miscarriage

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'
Kneecap star to deny terror charge, saying: 'We are on the right side of history'
Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh will plead not guilty to a charge brought under the UK’s Terrorism Act in a London court on Wednesday

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

The Saw Doctors review: Fans in Cork got everything they came for and more
S The Saw Doctors review: Fans in Cork got everything they came for and more
They even covered ‘After All’ by Cork legends The Frank & Walters in their encores. What more could you want? 

Sat, 14 Jun, 2025

Hippiefest 2015
Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82
American songwriter lit up generations of dancefloors with his group Sly and the Family Stone

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Beyond the Pale festival will 'absolutely' go ahead organisers say despite earlier confusion
Beyond the Pale festival will 'absolutely' go ahead organisers say despite earlier confusion
Crews began dismantling the Glendalough site this morning after being told the festival was off; organisers now deny cancellation

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Review: Stereophonics provide icing on the cake for happy Cork crowd 
S Review: Stereophonics provide icing on the cake for happy Cork crowd 
Voices don't come much bigger or more melodious than that of Kelly Jones, the effervescent frontman of Welsh indie rockers Stereophonics.

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Review: The Corrs bring 90s nostalgia to Cork on first night of Summer Sunshine tour
S Review: The Corrs bring 90s nostalgia to Cork on first night of Summer Sunshine tour
The Corrs, who have seven studio albums and two Grammy nominations, are not short of material to entertain and the crowd, filled with all generations from babies to grandparents, enjoyed every minute of their set

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Thinking global and acting local sees our musical traditions survive and thrive
Thinking global and acting local sees our musical traditions survive and thrive
Joining Comhaltas and realising the people you're hefting chairs around the local halls with are trad superstars who have to be on the 'Late Late' that night is like seeing Taylor Swift running the U12 county final WhatsApp group, writes Darragh McManus

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Review: A homecoming for Macklemore as he shares Cork family links
S Review: A homecoming for Macklemore as he shares Cork family links
'This is my homecoming' Macklemore told fans at Musgrave Park before commending Ireland for its support of Palestine 

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Press Room
Colin Sheridan: A process lies behind every perfection, it's why we jump through hoops
"For every flowering thought there will be a page like a wet and mangy mongrel, and for every looping flight a tap on the wing and a reminder that wax cannot hold the feathers firm too near the sun.

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Matt Cranitch takes a bow for lifetime of musical achievement
Matt Cranitch takes a bow for lifetime of musical achievement
Cork fiddle player, academic, and authority on Sliabh Luachra music Matt Cranitch will this weekend be presented with a TG4 Gradam Ceoil award for lifetime achievement

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Tom Lehrer
S Terry Prone: Remembering a 'once off' talent on a spring afternoon
To listen to one of Tom Lehrer's recordings from the 60s is to be enthralled by the uniqueness of writing and performance

Mon, 21 Apr, 2025

Michael Moynihan: Cork county board is all talk no action on Páirc Uí Chaoimh concert potential
S Michael Moynihan: Cork county board is all talk no action on Páirc Uí Chaoimh concert potential
Páirc Uí Chaoimh struggles to attract concerts, but other Irish venues make it work — what’s stopping Cork?

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Cork Tiktok star: ‘I felt worthless in care but rap saved my life’
Cork Tiktok star: ‘I felt worthless in care but rap saved my life’
Aaron Murphy — aka Rebel — is a teenager who raps about life in care and has clocked up hundreds of thousands of views online

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

U2 receive Ivors Academy fellowship
U2 to make history as first Irish songwriters awarded Ivors Academy fellowship
They follow in the footsteps of Elton John, Kate Bush, Beatles star Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2014 - Day 3
Dolly Parton dedicates new song to late husband of nearly six decades
'Like all great love stories, they never end. They live in memory and in song, and I dedicate this to him. If You Hadn’t Been There.'

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

Culture That Made Me: Gina (of the Champions) on Karen Carpenter, Elvis, and Cork's Stardust
Culture That Made Me: Gina (of the Champions) on Karen Carpenter, Elvis, and Cork's Stardust
The Cork singer also includes Michael Jackson among her touchstones

Sun, 02 Mar, 2025

Oasis reunion
Caitríona Redmond: Ticketmaster said 'No' —  but this reader didn’t back down
How bagging an accessible concert ticket can be a saga, even before getting to the venue

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Tributes to 'visionary' Cork Jazz Festival founder Jim Mountjoy
Tributes to 'visionary' Cork Jazz Festival founder Jim Mountjoy
The worlds of music, the arts, and business unite in praise of Mr Mounjoy's 'fantastic outlook' after he passed away this weekend 

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

Sales help Sony Music Ireland to €20m revenues
Sales help Sony Music Ireland to €20m revenues
But operating profits decreased by 64% from €2.27m to €807,000

Wed, 19 Feb, 2025

Cian Ducrot adds second homecoming Cork gig — the Grammy winner's rise to fame
Cian Ducrot adds second homecoming Cork gig — the Grammy winner's rise to fame
Ducrot has added a second Cork date at Live at the Marquee this summer due to demand

Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

Grammy winner Cian Ducrot still on dishwasher duty at home in Cork
Grammy winner Cian Ducrot still on dishwasher duty at home in Cork
Cork’s Cian Ducrot wins a Grammy but his proud mum jokes he’ll still have to empty the dishwasher at home

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Sell-out Wolfe Tones and Hozier shows help 3Arena to €71.37m box office for 2024
Sell-out Wolfe Tones and Hozier shows help 3Arena to €71.37m box office for 2024
The venue was the 8th ranked European arena venue in terms of box office revenues in 2024

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Showband star and 'beloved entertainer' Paddy Cole dies at 85
Showband star and 'beloved entertainer' Paddy Cole dies at 85
Mr Cole was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2022 and had received hospice care before his death

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Talos: The story behind 'The Tommy Tiernan Show' tribute to Cork artist Eoin French
Talos: The story behind 'The Tommy Tiernan Show' tribute to Cork artist Eoin French
After the death of Cork musician Eoin French last year, friends and collaborators rallied around to pay tribute to him with his song, ‘We Didn’t Know We Were Ready’

Thu, 09 Jan, 2025

Elton John new video for Step Into Christmas
Cara Delevingne plays Elton John in 'Step into Christmas' video
The original version was released more than 50 years ago

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Cork's Kabin Crew back with a new song ahead of Christmas Eve TV special
Cork's Kabin Crew back with a new song ahead of Christmas Eve TV special
The new song is yet another banger released by the talented group who enjoyed an amazing year

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Ed Power: Dickie Rock was Ireland’s Elvis — a homegrown rock icon
Ed Power: Dickie Rock was Ireland’s Elvis — a homegrown rock icon
The late showband star had terrific insight into his own star quality: 'I wasn’t born six foot one and fantastic looking, like Elvis. Still, neither was Sinatra or Tony Bennett. But something happens, you give off something, whatever it is'

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Joe Mac pays tribute to Dickie Rock as singer's funeral details announced
Joe Mac pays tribute to Dickie Rock as singer's funeral details announced
The showband legend died at the age of 88 on Friday, over two years after the death of his wife Judy

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Enable the Vote campaign
Irish Examiner view: Do your bit. Cast your vote
Not only here in Ireland, but all over the globe, people have fought and died to establish the right

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Victoria Mary Clarke on getting Bruce Springsteen involved in an album of Shane MacGowan songs
S Victoria Mary Clarke on getting Bruce Springsteen involved in an album of Shane MacGowan songs
As the first anniversary of Shane MacGowan's death approaches, his wife Victoria Mary Clarke is helping to keep his memory alive with plans for a star-studded album of the late singer's songs 

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Charli XCX
The second Brat summer: Charli xcx announces Irish gigs for June 2025
The UK's world-conquering pop superstar is heading for Dublin and Belfast next summer for outdoor gigs

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
Culture That Made Me: James Vincent McMorrow on Ozzfest, Johnny Cash, and Second Captains 
"As a teenager, I can't think of a band or artist that I was as obsessed with as I was with Deftones. I listened to a lot of heavy records but they felt sophisticated, way beyond what a lot of other metal bands were doing..."

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Johnny Duhan: How the singer fought the law and won
Johnny Duhan: How the singer fought the law and won
Singer represented a rare instance of an artist voyaging well outside their comfort zone and returning with sails ablaze, writes Mick Clifford

Fri, 15 Nov, 2024

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