“There are days where it’s hard to see the finish line and get it to a place you feel good about.” Sorcha Richardson is talking about the process of making her debut album. First Prize Bravery was released in last November and received rave reviews from critics. However, the humble 29-year-old says she was just happy to have […]

6 years ago

”Iconic, mesmerising and unique’. On February 8, I went to a private Alicia Keys concert and honestly, I’m still not over it. The award-winning artist invited a select group to hear her new music, together with a sneak peek at her upcoming world tour. Bush Hall, an intimate London venue, was the setting for the […]

6 years ago

We’ve sussed out some of the best Irish artists you need to add to your playlists this year. Put your January downtime to good use and listen to these rising homegrown stars – you’ll thank me when festival season rocks around and you have the inside track on the acts to see and the names […]

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“The new music is fresh but still us. We just kind of do our thing and hope that people like it.” Following sold-out tours across Europe and playing major Irish arenas this year, Walking On Cars are set to ring in 2020 in style: headlining this year’s New Year’s Festival Countdown Concert at Custom House […]

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“If people are going to listen to my songs, they know they come from a f**king real place.” Rising Irish artist Moncrieff moved to London to pursue his music career at just 19. “I got this mad notion in my head that music is all it is for me, and I need to do whatever […]

6 years ago

Lilla Vargen is someone you should be keeping tabs on. The artist has just booked herself a spot touring around Europe with the one and only Dermot Kennedy, and is set to support him in Dublin’s 3Arena on December 22 and 23. Lilla couldn’t have been launched into a better fan base than Kennedy’s. In […]

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“In my life, it hasn’t always been this way where I’m fine with my own company,” laughs Gary Lightbody. The Snow Patrol frontman is speaking to me from LA, where he’s been recording. He’s as chatty and warm as you would expect with his lovely Northern accent echoing down the phone. “I’m missing the fresh […]

6 years ago

We sat down with rising star, Lily Moore, who is supporting Tom Walker in The Olympia tonight. Lily Moore has supported the likes of George Ezra, James Bay and Freya Ridings previously and if you’ve heard her stuff, you know she is one to watch. It’s only her second time gigging in Ireland, but she’s […]

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Danny O’Donoghue, frontman of The Script, is a passionate performer and brought that forceful energy to a recent interview with Her. The Script’s latest album Sunsets and Full Moons has a release date of November 8 and it heralds a new chapter for the threesome. With Danny keen to discuss the change of direction, we sat down […]

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Get the tissues ready. Dermot Kennedy’s debut album, Without Fear, isn’t the type of album you casually listen to in the background. It’s the type that compels you to stop, put your headphones on and listen intently to as Dermot pours out the depths of his soul through profoundly personal lyrics and immense musical detailing. Kennedy […]

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Grown-up Taylor is nostalgic, in love and as honest as ever.   After a long-anticipated wait, Taylor Swift’s new album Lover has landed, and critics have given it a mixed bag of reviews. Some saying she’s back in all of her glory while others felt a little disappointed by her efforts. Her gave it a listen to bring […]

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It’s great to see! Connacht Rugby has announced a three-year plan to encourage young girls to play rugby. Sponsored by Clubforce, the scheme will see Connacht Rugby work with schools and clubs to improve participation and to grow the women’s game in the West of Ireland. At the launch, Connacht and Ireland out-half Nicole Fowley […]

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What an achievement! The Irish women’s softball team have enjoyed massive success at the U-19 Softball Women’s World Cup. Team Ireland played a blinder and bagged an incredible 10-0 win over the highly-rated South Africa, followed by a second victory last night with an 8-3 win over Botswana. The results put them in the 14th […]

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An inspiration. Claire Walsh (36) will be representing Ireland at the freediving world championships later this year. She has been training since last November for this competition, leaving what she once knew behind and pushing herself to the limit – both physically and emotionally. Claire decided to take the jump by leaving her full-time job […]

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Nadia knew from a very young age, that she had the competitive edge in her to win on the world stage. Nadia Power (21) a third-year DCU student is fresh off the tracks from Sweden after winning bronze in the 800m in the U23 European Championships. “I did a sport’s day I think in about […]

6 years ago

You think you are a true culchie until you see this… After a successful opening run last year, writer Paul Howard is back with his hilarious production about a very well-known Harcourt street setting. The reason that Copper Face Jacks: The Musical is so funny, is that many of the stereotypes ring true. Despite the show’s title, […]

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We are all over this.  As Pixar fans are aware, Toy Story 4 has arrived in cinemas across the country and is already getting stellar reviews. To coincide with the film’s release, Aldi has released a Toy Story inspired range. Featuring Woody, Buzz and the rest of the gang, there are posters, toys, bedding and accessories […]

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Is there anything she can’t do?  A Hollywood actress, a Duchess, a mother, a philanthropist, and now she’s going to write for Vogue. Meghan Markle is said to be in talks with Anna Wintour about writing a regular column for the fashion bible, discussing her charity work. The Duchess is known for her work with […]

6 years ago

Hurts to be this good.  Pink arrived onto the RDS stage in all of her sparkling glory in a stunning black sequined number and, to the fans’ delight, opened up with the banger that is ‘Get the party started’ setting the scene for the night ahead. Vance Joy had warmed up the audience with some […]

7 years ago

No sun but the Sons still shine. Mumford & Sons arrived on stage in front of the thousands of fans, stood in preparation for a long-awaited moment. M&S started off with a smooth slow-building ‘Guiding Light’, a great upbeat opener to get everyone to shake off the rain and start to feel the homey warmth […]

7 years ago

Jette Virdi started ilolove.com four months ago and the company is changing the world one tampon at a time. Ilo was launched back in March on International Women’s Day and people have been singing the praises of the sustainable tampon brand. “Within four months of launching a self-funded new business, we are up to 100 […]

7 years ago

The journalist has opened up about her invitation to the Met Ball, and being the first ever little person in attendance at the iconic New York museum this week. “For as long as I can remember, attending the Met Gala has been a dream and an objective of mine” Just before she walked on the […]

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