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Limerick belle Catherine Ireton has her prayers answered by popstar Murdoch
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
IN a stroke of luck that would turn the stomach of any Pop Idol wannabe, talented Limerick singer Catherine Ireton has been plucked from obscurity for the chance of overnight international stardom. After auditioning to work on the new project from Stuart Murdoch of Scottish chart-toppers Belle & Sebastian, 26-year-old Catherine from Annacotty was chosen as the lead voice for God Help The Girl who released their eponymously-titled debut album through Rough Trade Records this week.

 
O'Riordan says reunion of Cranberries is 'inevitable' at some stage in the future
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
, Dolores O'Riordan talks candidly about the likelihood of a Cranberries reunion and her love of native city, Limerick. BACK in 2003 the Cranberries frontwoman had had her fill of international stardom and decided it was time to break free of the glittering ball and chain to take a much need breather.

 
O Emperor launch single at Bakers
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
HOTLY-tipped Irish outfit O Emperor celebrate the release of debut single 'Po' with a show at Baker Place this Friday, June 26. The Cork-based five-piece have been making huge strides of late. O Emperor will headline the Hot Press New Band Stage at Oxegen on Friday July 10, testament to the extent in which they have impressed the ears of the Irish music industry.

 
Sixteen Layers in City for showcase gig at Dolan's
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
SIXTEEN Layers, a dynamic alternative rock band from Dublin, will tread the boards for Green and Live Sessions 15 to promote their debut album 'I Am No One' this Thursday, June 25. The album was described by Hot Press as “a sonic tour de force”, while one German critic went as far as saying that Sixteen Layers were “the bastard of Lizzy and U2”.

 
The Quick-Fire Round
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
' beat Marion Krauthaker and her dance partner Enrique will lead us on a mesmerizing voyage through the rich tradition of Argentinean Tango at LIT Millennium Theatre this Friday, June 26. 'Destination Tango' with its sensual rhythms and masterful performances promises an exciting and uncompromising show. For further information or bookings call 061-322322.

 
O'Riordan rides out on her hobby horse for a confessional and emotional romp
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
     TIME permitting, flower arranging, a spot of golf, or even some light needlework might sound like normal interests for a devoted wife and mother of four beautiful children, but then Dolores O'Riordan is not your average workaday housewife.
   The Ballybricken lass best known as mouthpiece for dormant Irish rock band, The Cranberries, is currently swept up in a media whirlwind to promote her forthcoming album, 'No Baggage'.
 
Editors take main billing in City gig
Wednesday, 17 June 2009


   BIRMINGHAM indie rockers Editors have announced a show at Dolan's Warehouse on October 9 as part of a whistle-stop Irish tour in support of their forthcoming third album, 'In This Light And On This Evening'.
 
Fresh-faced quartet will perform at St Mary's
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
   THE Callino Quartet takes to the stage at St Mary's Cathedral on Monday June 22.
 
Evening concerts set to bring the folk into Bunratty
Wednesday, 17 June 2009
 
   BUNRATTY Folk Park, County Clare, is the venue for a new Summer Concert Series announced by Shannon Heritage, to enhance their evening entertainment programme.
   The Bunratty Folk and Variety Club is being presented in association with Ennis-based company Production 63. It comprises six concerts in June and July featuring a mix of entertainment from traditional Irish music to comedy.
 
Rock at the South Court
Wednesday, 17 June 2009

   IRISH showband legend Dickie Rock has announced a concert performance at the South Court Hotel on Saturday June 20.
   One of Ireland's most successful singers, Dickie Rock had 25 Irish hits from 1963 to 1983, surpassed only by the Beatles, Elvis Presley, Cliff Richard, David Bowie and the Rolling Stones. During his time with the Miami Showband, Dickie attracted the kind of mass hysteria normally reserved for The Beatles and more recently boybands like Westlife.
 
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