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Celebrating the spirit of St Brigid at Kildare Festival
Rosalind Skillen
Immerse yourself in Brigidine traditions and honour the women of Ireland with events galore over the Bank Holiday weekend, writes Rosalind Skillen.
Celebrating the spirit of St Brigid at Kildare Festival
From farm life to stage spotlight
25 September 2024 Country Sound
From farm life to stage spotlight
Mayo singer Mick Mulhern is equally at home on stage or on the farm, writes Michael Cummins.
Celebrating the legacy of Big Tom
4 September 2024 Country Sound
Celebrating the legacy of Big Tom
Details of an exciting Big Tom celebration weekend in Monaghan looks set to attract people from all over the country, writes Michael Commins.
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Al Grant was a credit to the legacy of Jim Reeves
Al Grant brought the magic of Jim Reeves songs to stages all over Ireland and the UK.
31 July 2024 Country Sound
Country Sound: Cut Loose for summer
From Sean Keane’s summer residency to the Cut Loose Country Festival in Tipperary, there are plenty of great music events to enjoy, writes Michael Commins.
3 July 2024 Country Sound
Country Sound: milestone music anniversary for Frank McCaffrey
Country singer Frank McCaffery was among the first Irish artists to recognise the demand for country music and Irish songs in English theatres, writes Michael Commins.
29 May 2024 Country Sound
Country sound: Margo on the move around
There’s only one man with his finger firmly on the pulse of Irish country music and that is Michael Commins. In this month’s column, he reveals the latest happenings on the circuit.
1 May 2024 Country Sound