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The Irish in Britain, including those of Irish descent, make up a significant part of the UK population. Here, you will find news, entertainment, events, sports and features from the local Irish Post newspaper.
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Director charms audience at film premiere
POIGNANT messages about immigration, friendship and the bond afforded by a shared mother
tongue provoked an excited response at a London cinema.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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The search begins for the Rose of Tralee ’08
The search is once again about to begin to find this year’s Rose Of Tralee.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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Can our Jennifer take on the mighty Alan?
Ireland has another hopeful in the forthcoming series of tough BBC reality
show The Apprentice.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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Irish actress is streets ahead
Despite being a star of British institution Coronation Street and counting
members of the royal family among her friends, Katherine Kelly remains
fiercely proud of her Irish roots as Bruna Zanelli discovers.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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Preview
Celtic Jazz pioneers Carmina are launching their new studio album at the
Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith this week.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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No choice but to take the stage
Belfast band Oppenheimer are hoping to make people smile and dance with
their second album. Sharon ní Chonchuir talks to them about their
inspirations and how they were forced to perform live.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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Galway-based band Island Eddy release debut album
Island Eddy was formed after a gig one night in Kinvara Community Hall
by musical friends Brendan Larrissey, Jim McKee and Martin Gavin.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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Manchester Tradfest sets a world record
This year’s Manchester Irish Festival Tradfest in Levenshulme set
a brand new world record for the largest Irish music session ever held
in a pub when 116 musicians packed themselves into Union Irish Pub on
Stockport Road in Levenshulme village.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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Children’s Arts Festival
FÉis Ghlaschu is a week-long music and art festival for children and young people
in Glasgow aged 4-15.
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(Irish Post) 29 March 08
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St. Pat’s revellers party on across Britain
Keen to be green took on a whole new meaning during the St. Patrick’s weekend
as thousands of people turned out in their 40 shades to take part in Irish
celebrations in towns and cities across the country.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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Review : Sive
Tom Begley’s interpretation of John B Keane’s Sive looks
unpretentiously at the complexities of match-making, marriage and money
alongside the conflicts of greed, lust and love.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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Unearthing Bloom’s roots
After a personal and musical epiphany in 1981, Kildare musician Kevin Barry
Moore relocated to the United States, reinvented himself as Luka bloom
and saw his career soar.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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A knees-up in Mansfield
The Mansfield and Dukeries Irish Association was formed after a response to
the great demand for tickets for a concert organised by the local St.
Patrick’s Social Committee featuring Diarmuid O’Leary &
The Bards in April 2005.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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Sharon Shannon tops Buncrana Arts Festival
An extraordinary array of musicians will gather in Buncrana at the end
of March for this year’s Ar Ais Arís traditional Arts Festival.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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The 27th Edinburgh Harp Festival
THERE is a strong Irish presence in the 27th Edinburgh International Harp
Festival with Irish acts opening and ending the programme.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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Comhaltas Convention
The annual Convention of Comhaltas
Ceoltóirí Éireann in Britain took place over the
weekend of February 15-17 at the Holiday Inn, East Kilbride, Glasgow.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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Rochdale revels in St. Pat’s celebrations
The Irish Tricolour was flying high in Rochdale over the weekend to celebrate
the town’s St. Patrick’s festivities.
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(Irish Post) 22 March 08
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Hit one-man show returns for limited run in London
Award-winning actor Chris Sullivan returns to Britain next week with his unique one-man
show, A Bit Of Irish.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Kennedy’s take on the classics
FROM humble beginnings as a busker Brian Kennedy carved a career which has
spanned decades, boasts 10 albums and includes working with more than
a few of the industry’s greats.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Chieftains honoured by the BBC
The Chieftains helped to save Irish traditional music from disappearing —
so it’s claimed in a BBC 4 programme to be transmitted on Friday,
March 14 at 9pm.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Irish fiddler Bobby Casey’s music on CD
One of the greats of Irish fiddle playing, Bobby Casey was born at the Crosses
of Annagh near Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Tribute single will aid cancer charity
The Ballad Of Ronnie Drew by U2, Kila, The Dubliners and the Bowsies including
Christy Moore, Shane MacGowan, Damien Dempsey, Andrea Corr, Sinead O’Connor,
Moya Brennan and Glen Hansard received its first play on radio stations
across the country after the 8am news on Tuesday, Februay 19.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Guinness all round as Irish Embassy goes by the book
This week members of one of Ireland’s most famous families gathered together
at the Irish Embassy for the launch of a new book.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Mayor praises Post at St. Pat’s launch
The Irish Embassy played host to the official launch of the London St. Patrick’s
Day Festival with the luminaries of the city’s Irish community turning
out for the occasion.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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All in a good cause as Patricks aim for record London gathering
All those that go by the name Patrick or Patricia are being urged to help
break a world record while at the same time raise money for Great Ormond
Street Hospital in the process.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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St. Pat’s celebrations dedicated to teacher’s memory
TRADITIONAL music, dance and Irish craft will be performed and created
by hundreds of rising young stars in honour of a popular Manchester Irish
music teacher who died of cancer.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Patrick, parades and parties
TO mark the Apostle of Ireland’s day, this column is pleased to present
a short history of Ireland over the last 12,000 years.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 08
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Triumphant Irish stars earn Oscar glory
IT was a night of glory for Ireland at the Oscars in Hollywood this week.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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I’m no turkey says Dustin as he storms to Eurovision glory
IT’S always been something of a joke. Cheesy songs, strange outfits and bizarre voting.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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Stout festival coincides with Paddy’s weekend
Beer drinkers and chocoholics alike are in for a treat this St. Patrick’s
weekend thanks to the return of a popular drink at a London stout festival.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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Naked truth on Jordan
With Oscar mania having reached fever pitch at the 80th ceremony in Hollywood
on Sunday, The Irish Post speaks to acclaimed Irish director neil jordan,
who picked up one of the coveted statuettes in 1993 for the screenplay
of his movie The Crying Game.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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Let The Fureys entertain you
If you’ve had a hard week, the boss has been a tyrant or the strain
of everyday life is taking its toll why not relax with The Fureys —
who promise to take the strain away on their 30th anniversary tour.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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Kyron takes a walk on the wild side
Co. Dublin-born kyron bourke talks to Tom Fitzpatrick about his latest journey
into the world of music — fronting new band Kyron And The Strangels
— and how he’s still enjoying the experience despite previous setbacks.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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Gradam Ceoil 2008
WORLD-renowned fiddler Martin Hayes heads the list as the recipient of the TG4 Gradam
Ceoil (Traditional Music Awards) 2008.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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The going gets tough at Meitheal
THE MEITHEAL residential traditional summer school takes place between July
14-18 at Villiers School in Limerick.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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See Róisín White live
RÓISÍN White has become one of the foremost song carriers of the Ulster tradition.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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Get into Irish history
IRELAND History Month is launched in Leeds on Sunday, March 2 at the Carriageworks Theatre
in Millennium Square.
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(Irish Post) 01 March 08
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Surprise concert marks Ethna’s achievements
Eloquent instruments joined magnificent voices at a surprise tribute event held
in honour of the woman who has kept Irish culture alive in the capital
for more than 30 years.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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Actors try to help kids perform in classroom
A pair of ambitious actors who descend from Ireland’s culturally bountiful
shores are taking their talents into schools in the hope of shaking up
curriculums on both sides of the water.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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Irish film festival to open with a majestic premiere
An exclusive British premiere for an Oscar-considered Irish language
film will be held in London next month as a popular film festival kicks
off across the capital.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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Feud between warring authors set to hot up
A controversial book penned by an Irish journalist claims to show a fellow
author’s autobiographical tome to be full of false allegations,
although she continues to stand by her story.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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Ten years on Fr Ted is still as popular as ever
Ten years on from the death of Dermot Morgan — undoubedly best
remembered for his role as the rancorous but loveable Fr Ted — actress
Pauline McLynn recalls the fantastic times she spent on the show.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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A savage tale of colonialism
Martin doyle talks to Leo Butler about his controversial new play I’ll
Be The Devil which shows the brutality of the Penal Laws brought into
force in 18th century Ireland.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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Comedian hits the big time
No Message is the title of Neil Delamere’s first stand-up comedy
DVD and No Image could be a fair description of his on-stage appearance
— think of a dressed-down Frank Skinner.
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(Irish Post) 23 Febuary 08
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Echoes Of Erin Tour 2008
THE 2008 Echoes Of Erin concert tour of Britain (February 23 to March 1) is
a colourful and exciting show of Irish traditional music, song and dance.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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Music speaks in volumes
BOOKS can be a great way to
learn Irish traditional music — but be sure to supplement your study
with actual session experience or at least some recordings.
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(Irish Post) 23 February 08
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Celebrate your county!
SCORES of people are stepping forward to add the colour to this year’s
London St. Patrick’s Day Parade — by celebrating their home county.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Traditional music troupe to tour britain
A father and daughter double act is just one of the highlights on this year’s
Echoes of Érin tour — the 2008 Comhaltas Ceoltóirí
Éireann Concert Tour Of Britain which will visit seven venues from
February 23 to March 1.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Irish star wins Best Actor Bafta
There were no surprises in the Best Actor category at this year’s Baftas
when Irish star Daniel Day-Lewis took the prize for his role in There
Will Be Blood —beating the likes of James McAvoy for Atonement and
George Clooney for Michael Clayton.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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McEvoy ensures Tradfest pre-launch is a success
LEVENSHULME village in South Manchester was packed with Irish music fans and musicians
last week for the pre-launch of this year’s Manchester Irish Festival Tradfest.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Voiceovers propelled Mullen to Holby City fame
As maverick medic Stuart McElroy in the BBC’s award-winning soap
Holby City Irish actor Conor Mullen wooed a nation with his Steve McQueen
looks and sharp mid-Atlantic accent.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Worthy of note
After six years spent nurturing their talent in the natural habitat of the session
circuit one band has taken to the road to bring their unique sound —
a vibrant blend of Celtic connections — to a much wider audience.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Country roamer is a homeboy at heart
He may have been a late-starter in the business but charlie landsborough
has more than made up for lost time.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Comhaltas na Breataine 2008
The annual Convention of Comhaltas 2008 will be held over the weekend
of February 15-17.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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The Gathering in Killarney
THE NINTH Annual Gathering Festival descends upon The Gleneagle Hotel and
The INEC in Killarney from February 20-24 for a celebration of the rich
culture and diversity of traditional Irish music.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Performance and Touring Award 2008
Music Network invites applications for the first round of the Performance and Touring Award 2008.
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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New venue for Bolton session
The Comhaltas music session on Sunday, February 17 organised by the Bolton branch of
CCE will be held at the Sweet Green Tavern, Trinity Street, Bolton (between Bolton railway
station and Sainsbury’s).
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(Irish Post) 16 February 08
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Discovering her Nu Routes
From Kerry airs to laid-back Caribbean rhythms and intricate Bulgarian
melodies singer-songwriter ELEANOR McEVOY has never been afraid to experiment
with new and eclectic sounds.
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(Irish Post) 09 February 08
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Sultans back on song
Derided by the media during their first incarnation, Cork band THE SULTANS
OF PING are back with a carefree attitude to delight fans both old and
new alike. Sharon Ní Chonchúir speaks to the group, who
are planning to play in Britain in 2008.
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(Irish Post) 09 February 08
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Manchester Tradfest launch
The legendary Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy will pre-launch this
year’s Manchester Irish festival Tradfest on Thursday, February
7 at m19 bar in Levenshulme village.
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(Irish Post) 09 February 08
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Castlemore Céilí Band 25th anniversary
This year the Castlemore Céilí Band celebrates its 25th anniversary.
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(Irish Post) 09 February 08
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Traditional harpist plays in Lichfield
Lichfield Arts folk season continues at the Lichfield Guildhall on February 8 with
a concert from award-winning Irish harpist Marie Ni Chathasaigh and guitarist
Chris Newman.
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(Irish Post) 09 February 08
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Stepping up to height of fashion
With British fashionistas gearing up for next month’s London Fashion
Week one Irish shoe designer is preparing for her busiest time of the year.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Irish painter to exhibit at London gallery
Irish painter Lucy Doyle is to become the latest artist to exhibit her collection
of works at the Barbara Stanley Gallery in London.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Banish the winter blues and enjoy working
Last Monday, otherwise known as Blue Monday, was officially the most miserable
day of the year.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Inspiration for novel came from Ireland
A British-born author from northern England has released his debut novel
having begun the early steps of his career as a child in Bangor, Co. Down.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Humour isn’t just for laughs it’s more a philosophy for Julian Gough
JULIAN GOUGH, a pop singer turned award-winning author, tells Martin
Doyle why comedy is greater than tragedy, how the internet has reinvented
the novel and how swapping London for Tipperary as a child helped make
him an artist.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Banshee play prepares for British run after Irish acclaim
A NEW Irish play is heading to Britain.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Liverpool to honour leading Irish author
A blue plaque is to be unveiled in Liverpool to one of the most influential
Irish authors of the 20th century.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Coventry prepares for Rose of Tralee
GIRLS — fancy being a Rose Of Tralee? Well, now’s your chance.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Sounds of the Underground
His music has been compared to that of the great Tom Waits, JJ Cale and
John Martyn but singer/songwriter Seán Taylor is a musician in
his own right.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Imelda May has her cake and eats it!
For music lovers across Britain the name IMELDA MAY is definitely one
to watch out for in 2008. Here the Dublin jazz singer talks bouncers,
boyfriends and big bad handsome men with The Irish Post’s Tom Fitzpatrick.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow
The Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow has some of the finest Irish traditional
musicians appearing at various venues around the city. Venue and admission
details are listed below.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Reunion of the best Irish band of all times
For music lovers across Britain the name IMELDA MAY is definitely one
to watch out for in 2008. Here the Dublin jazz singer talks bouncers,
boyfriends and big bad handsome men with The Irish Post’s Tom Fitzpatrick.
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(Irish Post) 26 January 08
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Brent book is a study in tolerance
An Irish politician living in Britain has written a book about the racial
tensions that threatened to engulf a north west London borough in the 1980s.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Back to work for author – just like all the rest of us!
Despite winning the prestigious First Novel prize at this year's
Costa Book Awards it was back to work like the rest of us this week for
Irish author Catherine O'Flynn.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Fans bid farewell to musical legends
Thousands of people from across Ireland and Britain have attended the funerals of
two of Ireland’s best loved singers to bid them a heart-felt farewell.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Rugby is the most popular sport with Irish TV viewers
RUGBY went into a league of its own in Ireland last year — becoming
the only recorded sporting event ever to attract more than 1million viewers
on Irish television.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Oxford Irish dancers scoop £10,000 grant
A troupe of Irish dancers in Oxford are jigging for joy and not just
as part of one of their intricate dancing routines.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Bee Gee wife Dwina more than a woman
She is married to a member of one of the biggest pop groups in the world
and divides her time between homes in Oxford, London and Florida.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Gallagher brother in oasis of green
In a rare interview paul gallagher, the brother of Oasis duo Noel and
Liam, chats to Richard Purden about life as the other Gallagher sibling
and giving Irish history lessons in Mayo.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Countdown to Celtic Connections
Glasgow’s Celtic Connections Festival, January 16 to February 3,
will celebrate the links between Scottish and Irish musical traditions
with a top line-up of Irish artists, including Moving Hearts, Liam Clancy,
Luka Bloom, Cara Dillon, Flook, Damian Dempsey, Andy Irvine, Paul Brady
and Cherish The Ladies.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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The Shindig is a January highlight
The Shindig traditional music and set dance festival weekend 2008 takes place
on January 18, 19 and 20 at the Brandon Hotel conference centre Tralee.
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(Irish Post) 12 January 08
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Farewell to Christie: A true legend
It was a sad week for Irish music with the passing of folk legend Christie
Hennessy. Speaking in his last ever interview on the BBC Irish Eye programme
he told host Graham Clifford how writing music and entertaining fans brought
massive joy to his life.
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(Irish Post) 22 December 2007
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Is Charlie walking out on Casualty for good?
From playing an assassin in the North of Ireland to much-loved nurse Charlie
Fairhead in BBC TV series Casualty, DEREK THOMPSON has never been afraid
to tackle any role.
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(Irish Post) 22 December 2007
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A musical evening without compare
TOM Beaumont the West London Rúnaí sent the Irish music page
a review of the recently-held London regional concert which I’m
going to share with the readers as it conveys the unique atmosphere of
a Comhaltas concert.
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(Irish Post) 22 December 2007
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Frankie Kennedy annual concert
THE 14th Scoil Gheimhridh Frankie Kennedy takes places from December 27, 2007
until January 2, 2008 in Dunlewey, Gaoth Dobhair in the Donegal Gaeltacht.
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(Irish Post) 22 December 2007
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Modest Jade on the brink of stardom
Liverpool has produced some quality music acts over the years and singer
Jade Gallagher is no exception.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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Irish film buffs top of cinema league
Irish people are at the top of a European table of cinema-goers after
splashing out ?115million last year at the box office.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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Caroline Langrishe – a very English Irish star
Actress caroline langrishe seems a very English star of TV hits Judge John Deed
and Casualty. But her Irish roots are strong — as Bruna Zanelli discovers.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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Fungal horror grows on you
Cinema-goers across Britain have been lining up to see new feature film
Shrooms — the latest Hollywood blockbuster which tells the story
of a group of students who go to Ireland in search of fabled magic mushrooms.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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Irish arts renaissance in Co. Leitrim
BALLINAMORE in Co. Leitrim is experiencing something of a renaissance through the efforts
of local Irish dance and music group Shaylyn — who — thanks
to cross-border funding support of almost €500,000 — have established
a traditional performing arts centre and college in the town.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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Momentous day in the history of Comhaltas
WEDNESDAY, August 15 this year will go down in the history of Comhaltas
Ceoltóirí Éireann as a momentous day.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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Brush with Ireland from Britain’s living rooms
From Cong in Co. Mayo to the very place that John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara
were filmed in Galway for the movie The Quiet Man Ireland has no shortage
of beautiful landscapes and scenery.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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New book on Irish boxing and stage legend Doyle
A book charting the life and times of Irish boxer Jack Doyle has been released
in time for Christmas.
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(Irish Post) 8 December 2007
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December festival has Manchester feeling blue
AN IRISH musician is hoping to warm hearts and spirits in Manchester as part
of the city’s first blues festival.
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(Irish Post) 21 November 2007
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Innovative band preparing to take music world by storm
A unique Irish music group hoping to conquer the music world is looking
to Britain to help launch them to stardom.
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(Irish Post) 21 November 2007
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Street biker Phil’s movie entry bring a gold award
From starting a career as a professional street biker to training to
become a top film-maker and graphic designer Phil Feeney has packed quite
a lot in to his 22 years.
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(Irish Post) 21 November 2007
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Review : LED ZEPPELIN Mothership
This 24-track, 2CD comprehensive collection spans Led Zeppelin’s illustrious
career and contains material from all eight of the band’s classic
studio albums, with the tracks being personally selected by Jimmy Page,
Robert Plant and John Paul Jones.
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(Irish Post) 21 November 2007
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Hot Shots
The influence of Ireland runs through the veins of many of Britain’s
most iconic musicians and bands.
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(Irish Post) 21 November 2007
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The Poozies play Tyneside
IT’S 15 years since the Poozies first hit the road and in that time they have
been ambassadors for women in folk music.
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(Irish Post) 21 November 2007
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Any clues to AJ’s life
AJ SCOTT played the melodeon and made his first recordings in July 1906 and
his last in May 1912.
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(Irish Post) 21 November 2007
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Devon
writer’s book is food for thought
A second-generation Irish foodie has put the knife into British cuisine
by comparing it unfavourably with Irish food in a quirky new book. .
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2007
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Actresses’
leap of faith to play out women’s issues
Four Irish beauties have taken a leap of faith to tread the boards as part
of a new business venture.more...
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2007
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...The people’s priest
Ardal O’Hanlon has likened his Father Ted co-star Dermot Morgan to Princess
Diana and fears the 10th anniversary of Morgan’s death next year will be
commemorated in a similarly extravagant fashion to hers this summer.more...
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2007
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The
original jet-setting philanthropist
Greek singer Nana Mouskouri, currently travelling the world on what she
calls her Thank-you tour, claims she can’t wait to get back to Ireland before
heading to Britain. .more...
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2007
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Show us your support
THIS is the time of year when all branches of Comhaltas hold their annual
general meetings..more...
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2007
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Harpers show their mettle in Tara motorway protest
THE HARPERS of Ireland recently demonstrated their objection to the continued
destruction of the historic and cultural sites at the Tara/Skryne valley
resulting from the current route of the M3 motorway.more...
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2007
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Branch faces axe
THE NORTH London Branch of Comhaltas was formed in 1970, and has a long
history of success throughout its 37 years as part of the London Region.more...
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2007
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The man with
the golden trumpet
Johnny Carroll celebrates 50 years in showbusiness this year — the longest
stretch by any musician in the history of Irish music. .
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Bono pens Spice Girl song
Irish rocker Bono has written a song for reuniting popstars The Spice Girls
which will be included in the group’s forthcoming greatest hits album and
performed on their up-coming world tour.
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Dad’s
the word for Irish comedy health project
A new comedy health project focusing on children’s metal well-being is looking
for Irish fathers to come together and talk about their experiences of being
dads.. more...
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Let the music play
Born in Quilty, Co. Clare, Patrick and his family moved to Enfield in north
London when he was two years old. .more...
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Full Irish Radio
Show says let’s party
A village in the heart of Manchester’s creative corridor will celebrate
its ninth annual community festival with a little help from local Irish
talent. .more...
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Irish stars
help Children In Need
A British children’s charity is set to benefit from a concert featuring
a group of top Irish musicians and singers. .
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Film world
mourns the death of young star
The Irish film world is in mourning after the premature death of one of
its brightest young stars award winning actor Tom Murphy, who died from
cancer last weekend.more...
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Oireachtas na Gaeilge
Ireland’s oldest cultural festival Oireachtas na Gaeilge will this year
be held in Westport in Co. Mayo after a successful application to bring
the Irish language festival to the west.
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Piping hot in Manchester
An evening concert of outstanding Irish traditional music will be held at
The Carlton Club, Carlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, on October 20
featuring superb Uilleann piper David Power. .more...
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(Irish Post) 13 October 2007
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Storytelling
festival to last five days
This month the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith is hosting a festival
of Irish storytelling which will include a programme of storytelling performances,
workshops, films, music concerts, theatre and ceili over five days..
more...
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(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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Celebrity uncovers
his Irish roots
Impressionist Alistair McGowan has a unique flair for mimicking accents
but his previous attempts at taking-off the Irish brogue could have more
to do with genetics than talent.
more...
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(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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Filmstars line-up for photo protest to save Hill of Tara
Hollywood actors Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Stuart Townsend joined over 1,500
people from all over Ireland and Britain on the Hill of Tara to pose for
the world’s first giant human harp photographed from the air. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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Belated celebration for Mary From Dungloe title-winner
Irish eyes were smiling on student Kerry Sweeney as scores of her friends
and family joined her for a belated celebration after being crowned this
year’s Mary From Dungloe. .more...
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(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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It’s back to
the ’40s for Puppini Sisters
Two vivacious singers with Irish connections have adopted the sultry sirenesque
qualities of the 1940s to carve out a niche in the music business. .more...
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(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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Film Festival
debut is a big success
The first Manchester Irish Language Film Festival was launched in the city
at the weekend to laudable success. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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Death of London stalwart
Tom Nally born in Lissatava, Hollymount Co. Mayo on May 8, 1935 passed away
on September 7. more...
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(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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Young musicians in exchange
Twenty-five young musicians from Ennis, Co. Clare led by Majella Bartlay
and 16 young musicians from Tullamore led by James Hogan will arrive in
Glasgow on Friday, October 12.
more... |
(Irish Post) 03 October 2007
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Daughter’s big
day brings joy for Keith
Ex-Coronation Street star and former Boyzone singer Keith Duffy has spoken
out at the joy he felt when his young autistic daughter walked through the
gates of her local mainstream primary school earlier this month. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Hundreds revel at music fest
Another dismal game of rugby for the Irish last Friday didn’t totally dampen
the spirits of those who turned up to this year’s Big Shindig.more...
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(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Mum’s love gives Lindsay a belief in the life hereafter
Irish singer LINDSAY ARMAOU shot to fame as part of the pop group B*witched.
She now lives in Middlesex with her husband — former boy-band member Lee
Brennan. Having just become lead vocalist of new Celtic country band Clayton
she spoke to Peter Robertson for the first time about her late mother’s
battle with cancer and why she believes in life after death..
more...
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(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Grafitti pair suffer for their
art
Hundreds have joined an online campaign to protest against the lengthy jail
sentences handed down to two young graffiti artists in Manchester. .more...
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(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Irishman
edits poems to commemorate Che Guevara
An Irish academic is hoping to commemorate the death of Argentine Irish
revolutionary Che Guevara with a unique collection of poems. .more...
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(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Irish culture captured on film for exhibition
An Irish photographer has chronicled the lives of the Irish community in
north London and hopes to turn her pictures into a book.more...
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(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Irish shine at Birmingham’s
Artsfest
Fireworks, fanfares and behind-the-scene tours heralded the return of ArtsFest
in Birmingham, which is now in its 10th year.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Get your
glad rags on it’s festival time again
This autumn the Irish across Britain are being urged to grab their diaries
and pencil in a date to visit one the many festivals taking place in cities
nationwide.more...
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(Irish Post) 25 September 2007
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Irish
couple keep the sound of music alive
For nearly 20 years a husband and wife team from Staffordshire have been
integral in keeping Irish music alive for British emigrants..
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 September 2007
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Irish language
film in frame for Oscar
An Irish language film about the heartache of emigrants living in London
has been selected as Ireland’s entry for an Oscar.
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 September 2007
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Foy hoping
to strike a balance in his music
With a new single due out this week singer/songwriter FOY VANCE has spent
the last number of years in London at odds with the dichotomy of making
music and the music industry itself. A great musical storyteller he feels
more at home at low-key gigs than in the midst of celebrity. The Co. Down
songwriter chats to Elaine Sheridan about why a cottage in the Mourne Mountains
helped him create a unique sound for his debut album. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 September 2007
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Actor Paddy now moving in a different direction
Currently playing the role of a journalist in critically-acclaimed spy epic
The Bourne Ultimatum, actor PADDY CONSIDINE has been gracing British cinema
screens since he shot to fame in the Jim Sheridan classic In America. The
second-generation Irishman has now decided to go behind the lens to direct
his first short film. He spoke to Richard Purden about how having an Irish
family has been an inspiration. .more...
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(Irish Post) 22 September 2007
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Album is fitting
tribute to Andy McGann
Andy McGann was born and raised in New York to Sligo parents and became
one of the key figures in traditional Irish music in the US. .more...
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(Irish Post) 22 September 2007
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World’s largest
session
An attempt to stage the world’s largest session as part of Fleadh Cheoil
na hÉireann was the brainchild of James Hogan, Comhaltas youth officer.
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 September 2007
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Tyneside
ready for a feast of Irish culture
The Tyneside Irish Cultural Festival celebrates its 21st year and continues
to go from strength to strength.more...
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(Irish Post) 22 September 2007
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Beauties to celebrate a rosy time in Tralee
Four beautiful Roses representing Britain have arrived in Kerry to take
part in this year’s international Rose of Tralee finals.
more...
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(Irish Post) 16August 2007
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Calling
all Gallaghers: Your clan needs you
With less than a month to go before the ultimate family reunion one Irish
county is preparing to host a major Guinness Book Of Records attempt.
more...
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(Irish Post) 16August 2007
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Ireland
bids for red-carpet Bollywood event
Forget about Hollywood, Ireland is hoping to make a song and dance in the
movie world by hosting the next Bollywood Oscars.
more...
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(Irish Post) 16August 2007
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Mother Maria
About to become a mother for the fourth time Maria Doyle-Kennedy will hit
British television screens this autumn when US series The Tudors, in which
the Irish woman plays a starring role, airs on the BBC.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16August 2007
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Paris researching
Irish roots
American hotel heiress Paris Hilton will travel to Ireland in a bid to find
out if she is a distant relative of British pop star Lily Allen.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16August 2007
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Acclaimed musician Makem dies
Acclaimed folk musician Tommy Makem, best known for songs like The Four
Green Fields, Red Is The Rose and Gentle Annie, has passed away at his New
Hampshire home in the United States at the age of 74 following a long battle
with lung cancer. more...
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(Irish Post) 09 August 2007
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Brothers’
worldwide Irish dance connection
Irish dancing is no longer limited to the confines of the Emerald Isle and
now a new venture by two Tipperary brothers is helping to connect dancers
from all over the world.
more...
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(Irish Post) 09 August 2007
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Des is Lynam up for
Setanta
One of the most captivating clashes of the imminent soccer season will not
be fought on the pitch between superstar players like Steven Gerrard or
high-profile managers like Roy Keane.
more... |
(Irish Post) 09 August 2007
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Get
on to the balcony to catch the stars
The most unlikely of venues overlooking the Irish capital has become a performance
stage for some of the country’s top music stars.
more...
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(Irish Post) 09 August 2007
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Sophie
wins ultimate girl group place
Most 17-year-olds only dream of pop stardom but for Sophie Leniston it’s
already become a reality.
more...
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(Irish Post) 09 August 2007
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Artist Gemma’s
Burren desire
A prodigious artist has been rewarded for graduating from London’s most
prestigious art school with a unique opportunity to undertake an artistic
residency in the Burren in Co. Clare.
more... |
(Irish Post) 02 August 2007
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Kate keeps it real
Following a rapid and somewhat unpredicted rise to fame Kate nash looks
set to take the music world by storm.
more... |
(Irish Post) 02 August 2007
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Star
line-up for return of World Fleadh
The World Fleadh will commence on Bank Holiday Monday, August 6 and run-over
a seven-day period in a custom-built festival village in the host town of
Portlaoise. more...
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(Irish Post) 02 August 2007
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The British National Championships
Two major national Irish dancing competitions held in England each year
are the British National Championships and the Great Britain Championships.
more...
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(Irish Post) 02 August 2007
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Manchester
Mani has Irish soul
GARY ‘MANI’ MOUNFIELD has one of the most distinct and influential bass
styles in British rock and indie music circles. Formerly linked with The
Stone Roses and now with Primal Scream the second-generation Irishman remains
a celebrated figure throughout Britain and Ireland for his genial nature
and positive spirit. The Mancunian is currently on a summer festival tour
of both islands but took time out to chat to Richard Purden about how the
Irish are the ones who have real soul. .
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 july 2007
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Tribute to Irish Princess…
Grace Kelly has always had a special affinity with the Irish public.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 july 2007
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August date
for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
FLEADH Cheoil na hÉireann is now Ireland’s premier traditional music festival
and this year it will be held in Tullamore in Co. Offaly. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 28 july 2007
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Galway welcomes
back Trad On The Prom
TRAD On The Prom returns to the Salthill Hotel in Galway for its third successive
season and continues on a weekly basis until the end of September. .more...
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(Irish Post) 28 july 2007
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Word to the wise for queen of the romantic novel Maeve
When asked to speak of Ireland’s greatest writers, there is little doubt
that the name MAEVE BINCHY is one that will come up time and time again.
With a film due for release in November and a new book in the pipeline,
Martin Doyle spoke to the Dublin author about her teenage love affair with
Marlon Brando, losing her faith in Jerusalem and her life in Dalkey with
British husband Gordon Snell.
more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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Parky’s Irish chat
show memories
When veteran television presenter Michael Parkinson announced his retirement
last week for many it signalled the end of a golden age of entertainment.more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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MTV
features camogie stars to promote Gaelic games
Ireland’s new vibrancy and self-assurance conferred by its Celtic Tiger
economy is giving the country a wow factor that has now seen MTV embrace
it. more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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Enya to be honoured
Grammy-winning singer Enya has been honoured by NUI Galway. .more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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Brosnan’s fall
from grace with Liam
The full programme for the Galway Film Fleadh has been announced, with world
premieres, classics and Irish and international documentaries among this
year’s screenings..more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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Double-up for busy
Neeson
Liam Neeson will star alongside Juliette Binoche in director Richard Eyre’s
The Other Man. more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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Civic welcome for
Argentinians
COMHALTAS has launched its first branch in South America. The River Plate
Branch of Comhaltas held its inaugural meeting in Ceolaras Coleman in Gurteen
in Co. Sligo.more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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Finbarr Wall
to electrify music night
LONDON’S Music Traditions Club on Friday, July 6 features Finbarr Wall.more...
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(Irish Post) 03 July 2007
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Star’s
mum knits teddies for tragic tots
The mother of an award-winning Irish singer/songwriter has turned her hand
to knitting special teddy bears for children faced with tragedy.more...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Comic eases
into life as Corrie Casanova
Yet another Irish star has joined the cast of Coronation Street to play
the part of the lovable rogue.more...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Tribute to a unique
Irish composer
Irish people and British dignitaries were out in force last week to honour
a unique Irish woman. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Apprentice runner-up plans return to Ireland
The Yorkshire woman who was the runner-up on this year’s reality business
television show The Apprentice has said she would love to return to her
native Ireland. .more...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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New York’s
Irish stars come Home to London
A host of Hollywood actors star in a new poetic documentary about the life
of an Irish immigrant in New York that is set to screen at a London exhibition
centre.more...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Rosey advice for
Tralee finalists
For the last year Kathryn Feeney has worn the crown of Rose of Tralee with
seemingly effortless abandon.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Celtic Women craic
They’ve enchanted audiences across the globe selling 500,000 tickets in
the US alone toured Japan, South Africa, Germany and Canada. Now, the biggest
show to come to out of Ireland since Riverdance Celtic Woman is set to take
Britain by storm. more...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Arcade Fire to hit Dublin?
Arcade Fire are strongly rumoured to be lining up a Dublin headliner, possibly
at the Point Depot, in early November..
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Slide release third
album
OVERNEATH is the third CD by Slide and the culmination of three years musical
evolution that has seen the group grow from the original quartet to encompass
the vocal talents of Andrew Murraymore...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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11th Blas
summer school of music and dance
THE IRISH World Academy Of Music And Dance at the University of Limerick
hosts its 11th annual Blas summer school of Irish traditional music and
dance from June 25 to July 6.more...
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(Irish Post) 23 June 2007
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Dublin is
crowned top music maker
DUBLIN has been crowned Britain and Ireland’s premier music city in a recent
study by top industry experts. .
more... |
(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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Irish redhead is the belle of the
acting world
With a fiery mix of Irish and Scottish blood acting sensation kathleen mcdermott
caused quite a stir when she starred in the recent Channel 4 film Wedding
Belles. The actress, who counts fellow Irish actress Brenda Fricker as a
mentor, spoke to Richard Purden about her new-found fame.
more... |
(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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Irish
pair’s hope for West End debut in final stage
Irish eyes are smiling in the BBC1 show Grease Is The Word as Dubliner Susan
McFadden and second-generation Irish singer Anthony Kavanagh also known
as Kavana have made it through to the grand final. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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Irish
comic O’Briain is making airwaves
Irish comedian Dara O’Briain has to be one of the busiest men in British
comedy as this week saw the funnyman stand in for Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright
on his afternoon show where he interviewed fellow Irishman and Irish Post
Award winner, investigative reporter Donal McIntyre. .more...
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(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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Tom Hanks in search
of Irish extras
Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks is on the look-out for some unusual extras
for his new movie to be filmed in Belfast. .more...
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(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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Poor thing! Lindsay’s rehab halts film shoot!
Film producers have said that they will try to rearrange shooting schedules
to accommodate Lindsay Lohan’s return to rehab. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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Stephen muscles in
to new movie
Irish film star Stephen Rea is set to team up with hardman Vinnie Jones
for a new crime thriller called The Heavy.more...
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(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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The rebel relaxes
Was it tough being born beautiful, talented and loudly opinionated?more...
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(Irish Post) 6 June 2007
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U2 rock on the red
carpet
U2 rocked Cannes’ famous red carpet last week, playing to thousands of filmgoers
and fans before a late-night screening of their new concert movie. For the
showing of U2 3D, the band performed a two-song set on the steps of the
Festival Hall as thousands of people crammed the street in front of the
seafront building. . more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Nicky and Georgina
get the twins home
After more than a month in hospital, the Taoiseach’s grandchildren Rocco
and Jay have finally made their way home. While little Jay made his first
trip home the week before, new parents Georgina Ahern and Nicky Byrne got
an unexpected present last week when doctors gave the go-ahead for Rocco
to join them too.
more... |
(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Irish film wins Cannes
award
Cinema in Ireland received a welcome boost this week when an Irish film
won a prestigious award at the 60th Cannes Film Festival in France..
more... |
(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Four through to Rose
final
Meet MaryAnne Geraghty, Hannah O’Neill, Maureen Furey and Grace Kelly four
thrilled new Roses. .more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Princess Diana
role for Dublin actress
An Irish Hollywood actress and former Rose of Tralee finalist will star
as Princess Diana in a new television drama. .more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Ramsay
raves about Ireland’s fine cuisine
WITH just over four months to go before the kitchen opens at Gordon Ramsay’s
first Irish restaurant the firebrand celebrity chef has been busy extolling
the virtues of Ireland’s culinary output. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Flatley
‘angry and hurt’ by false rape claims
Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley has said he has been completely vindicated
by last week’s decision to disbar a US attorney who tried to coerce him
into paying $30million to keep false rape claims quiet.
more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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When Irish eyes are
watching
Hot weather, longer days and co-workers gossiping around the watercooler.
It can only mean one thing — the return of Big Brother. Siobhan Breatnach
looks at the impact the Irish have had on the reality TV phenomenon.more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Louis buries
hatchet after bust-up
Irish music mogul Louis Walsh has made up with his former X Factor colleague
Simon Cowell following a bust-up between the two when Walsh was fired from
the show. .more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Sheep thrills
for two top Irish artisans
WOULD you want the pleasure of grazing sheep in Dublin’s St. Stephen’s Green?
.more...
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(Irish Post) 02 june 2007
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Northern movie industry wins a £12million boost
THE NORTH of Ireland’s film industry is to target more Hollywood movie productions
after receiving a £12million cash boost. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 26 May 2007
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McFadden
favourite to win Grease reality show
IRISH singer Susan McFadden is still favourite to win the reality show Grease
Is The Word.more...
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(Irish Post) 26 May 2007
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Listeners
force Beeb into radio show u-turn
Britain’s longest-running Irish radio show The Parlour has been rebranded
as Citizen Manchester Irish and given an hour-long slot..
more...
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(Irish Post) 26 May 2007
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The Street: Gail has Gaelic roots and comic Sean joins the cast
Helen Worth who plays Gail Tilsley in the ITV soap Coronation Street is
another actor who has just discovered that she has Irish roots. .more...
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(Irish Post) 26 May 2007
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U2 top Hillary’s
handful of campaign tunes
Irish rock superstars U2 are leading the race to land the campaign song
for US Senator Hillary Clinton’s Presidential campaign, with two songs in
the Democrat’s shortlist .more...
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(Irish Post) 26 May 2007
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From jazz to The
Other Side for Honor
Martin Doyle talks to Ireland’s leading jazz singer HONOR HEFFERNAN about
her new album. .more...
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(Irish Post) 26 May 2007
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Movie
extras needed for Northern agency
A PAIR of entrepreneurial Irish women have taken inspiration from Ricky
Gervais’ comedy smash Extras to set-up the North of Ireland’s first dedicated
extras agency.
more...
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(Irish Post) 17 May 2007
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Euro Pop making way for traditional Irish music
IT SEEMS that all the corners of Europe are finally catching on to what
the Irish have known for many centuries that Irish traditional music is
one of the finest forms of expression the musical world has to offer.more...
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(Irish Post) 17 May 2007
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Midlands prepares for Irish music festival
THE popular Irish Midlands Music Festival in Mullingar is taking place again
this year with a super line-up bound to attract concertgoers from all over
Ireland and Britain.
more...
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(Irish Post) 17 May 2007
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Irish film gets
Cannes boost
Garage, the follow-up film to Adam And Paul, has received the backing of
the most prestigious film festival in the world.
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 May 2007
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Julie’s
still just getting started
Listening to Julie Feeney’s 13 Songs on my iPod as I wait to interview her
in the foyer of an upmarket Dublin hotel, I can’t help being seduced by
the discreet opulence of both.
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 May 2007
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Oasis pair invited
to family reunion
HUNDREDS of people named Gallagher from across the globe will descend on
Donegal’s shores in September for the first- ever gathering of the clan.
more...
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(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Irish singing duo
spread the word
GREASE is the word for a couple of ambitious Irish actors fighting it out
to win places in the new theatre production of the hit film Grease.more...
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(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Birmingham
and Newcastle Roses are the first to bloom
POLICEWOMAN Aimee Louise Porch was celebrating this week after being crowned
the Birmingham Rose Of Tralee 2007.
more...
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(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Diarmuid
will lead the Irish charge at Chelsea
THE smell of flowers and freshly cut grass in gardens throughout the country
can only mean one thing summer’s on the way..
more...
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(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Rhys Meyers back as
Henry VIII
The second series of the acclaimed, Jonathan Rhys Meyers-starring Henry
VIII drama The Tudors is to shoot in Ireland in the coming months.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Morrissey
not ready to forgive and forget
Second-generation Irish singer Morrissey is reportedly set to snub the induction
ceremony of The Smiths into the US Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame.
more...
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(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Nora-Jane’s stage ambitions
Irish actress Nora-Jane Noone is ready to swap the small screen for the
stage. The 23-year-old, who shot to fame after a stint in Coronation Street,
is hoping to hone her talent by treading the boards in Dublin.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Irish Music
London banjo maestro Brian Kelly releases new CD album - 13th Féile Chois
Cuain in Louisburgh - Cheoil agus Damhsa weekend - Skerries Trad returns
in May more... |
(Irish Post) 28 April 2007
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Frustrated
Nora to Quit Dinnertimes
THE Irish dinner lady who led Jamie Oliver’s British TV crusade for healthy
school meals has decided to hang up her apron.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 April 2007
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A Chance
to Bag a Bono Bargain
U2 memorabilia including a pair of Bono’s trademark shades is on display
in Dublin at the moment.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 April 2007
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Graham Thinks it's
time for Simon to Quit
Television presenter and comedian Graham Norton has advised X-Factor and
American Idol judge Simon Cowell to quit television. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 10 April 2007
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Trad Festival Will
Reach for your Heart
THE CELTIC Heart Festival at the Riverside Theatre in Hammersmith is to
present a series of headline concerts, which brings to the stage some of
Ireland’s most exciting and dynamic musicians who have taken the old traditions
to new heights and have attained worldwide admiration and acclaim..
more...
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(Irish Post) 10 April 2007
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O’Toole to Play
Artist Kinkade in Next Movie
IRISHMAN Peter O’Toole is in final negotiations to star in a new film called
The Christmas Cottage, which is based on a painting by American artist Thomas
Kinkade. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 10 April 2007
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New role set to take Bad Girl Siobhan back to her first
love
IRISH actress Siobhan McCarthy has swapped her reputation as a Bad Girl
in favour of singing on London’s big stage.
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 March 2007
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Flatley honoured
with Freedom of Cork
IRISH dancing supremo Michael Flatley is to be given the Freedom of Cork.
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 March 2007
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OH, WHAT A DAY!
IRISH President Mary McAleese has praised the part played by the Irish in
Britain and predicted a bright future for the community.
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 March
2007
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Moore
vocal inspiration from Christy
CHRISTY Moore’s latest album Burning Times is a collection of moving and
inspirational songs by various artists which he and Declan Sinnott have
recreated whilst still retaining the core elements that first made each
song so great. more...
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(Irish Post) 22 March 2007
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New role for
Cullen
ALLISON Cullen has recently taken up her position as the new full-time development
worker for Comhaltas in Scotland. .
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 March 2007
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Traditional music
masterclasses
MASTERCLASSES in traditional music, song, dance and storytelling are being
held at Scoil na Mainistreach in Celbridge from 11am to 4.30pm on Saturday,
March 31. more...
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(Irish Post) 22 March 2007
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Second Ar Ais Aris traditional arts festival
THE SECOND Ar Ais Arís traditional arts festival kicks-off in Buncrana in
Co. Donegal on March 29 for a weekend of top-class music, song and dance
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 March
2007
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Lights to go out
on Electric Ballroom?
THE death knell was sounded for the Hammersmith Palais in January just a
few months after staging the first Big Shindig but that is not the only
historic Irish venue under threat.
more...
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(Irish Post) 3 March 2007
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Artist to show work at City
Hall
THE work of renowned London-Irish artist Brian Whelan is set to be exhibited
in both the Mayor’s City Hall offices and in an upcoming book.
more... |
(Irish Post) 3 March2007
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All-Ireland Championships
Some Irish dance historians would insist that the All-Ireland Championships
are over a century old. Although it is true that the Cork feis had featured
an All-Ireland challenge belt since 1895 the championships in their current
form under the rules of An Coimisiun were not established until 1932. This
year, therefore, marked the 75th anniversary of those championship.
more... |
(Irish Post) 3 March 2007
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Leonardo set to
play Irish legend
Irish legend Brian Boru is to get the Hollywood treatment with Leonardo
DiCaprio and Christian Bale in starring roles. Movie bosses are in negotiations
with the Tinseltown idols for a ¤40million epic called Freedom Within The
Heart. . more...
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(Irish Post) 3 March 2007
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Kerry’s bundle of joy
Former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona has given birth to a premature baby daughter
by Caesarean section.
more...
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(Irish Post) 3 March 2007
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The Kaiser
Chiefs - Yours Truly, Angry Mob
HE Kaiser Chiefs are the sort of band teenage boys like just before they
discover the really rebellious music which their parents will hate.
more...
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(Irish Post) 3 March2007
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March on in Leeds
SUNDAY, March 4 sees a family-friendly day at the Carriageworks Theatre
on Millennium Square in the heart of Leeds..
more... |
(Irish Post) 3 March2007
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Manchester set for
latest Irish festival
The twelfth Manchester Irish festival kicks-off on March 3 with the Lord
Mayor of Manchester David Sandiford opening the event..
more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Hanks
trades Hollywood for Ireland to film new movie
ACTOR Tom Hanks is set to film a £47million movie in Ireland this summer.
more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Landmark Dublin theatre
is set to close
One of Dublin’s best loved theatres is to close. Andrew’s Lane, which is
located in the heart of the city between Trinity College and the Central
Bank, has been purchased by property developers.
more... |
(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Birmingham dance
school celebrates victory
ONE Irish dancing school was celebrating after returning from Killarney,
Ireland last week.
more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Irish actress enlists
the Godfather’s help
A BUDDING actress from Clare is causing a stir in Hollywood after joining
forces with a popular movie legend. .
more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Hayley’s
success is down to her Irish grandparents
SHE has performed for the Queen, President Bush and Tony Blair but says
her inspiration is all down to her Irish grandparents.
more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Cillian’s city life
HOLLYWOOD star Cillian Murphy has revealed he will never return to live
in Ireland despite his strong ties to home.
more... |
(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Enya’s carpeted over missed
gong
SHE is renowned as a recluse who shuns the celebrity limelight so when Enya
ventured to Los Angeles to accept her latest Grammy her fans tuned in en
masse. . more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Echoes of Erin tour
THE ANNUAL Echoes of Erin Comhaltas concert tour is now in its 33rd year
and forms a vital part of the movement’s annual work programme. .
more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Feis Ghlaschú celebrates
105th year
THE OLDEST running feis in Britain and now in its 105th year is Feis Ghlaschú.
more... |
(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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All Ireland Championships
Set against the scenically magnificent backdrop of the Killarney National
Park, the Gleneagle Hotel with its vast Irish National Events Centre (INEC)
auditorium was once again the splendid setting for the All Ireland Irish
Dancing Championship more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Big screen Brits
escape to Ireland’s fair city
BRITISH convicts are descending upon Dublin but no need to run and hide
just yet as it’s part of a major film production being shot in the city
more...
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(Irish Voice) 24 February 2007
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Public to vote
on Irish entry for Eurovision
THE Irish public will be asked to pick Ireland’s entry for this year’s Eurovision
Song Contest this week from a shortlist performed by traditional music band
Dervish. .
more...
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(Irish Voice) 17 February 2007
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Future
still looking bright for musical legend Black
She’s a musical legend and set to thrill her fans in Britain with two intimate
concerts this month. As she prepares to step on stage at the fabulous Pigalle
Club Mary black chats to Elaine Sheridan.
more...
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(Irish Voice) 17 February 2007
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Irish stars
are rising on prime-time British TV
THE Irish have taken over Saturday night television. .
more...
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(Irish Voice) 17 February 2007
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Memories of Irish Minstrels
Club
ON SUNDAY, January 20 in 1957 the first craobh (branch) of Comhaltas outside
Ireland was established in Glasgow at a meeting in the Diocesan Centre in
Charing Cross. . more...
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(Irish Voice) 17 February 2007
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Film review: Notes on a scandal
NOTES On A Scandal is notable for several reasons. First of all it’s one
of the more adept literary adaptations of recent years. Secondly it takes
a highly controversial subject a teacher/underage student seduction and
bravely treats it as just one of those things involving humans rather than
just condemning the teacher. Thirdly it requires Dame Judi Dench to act.
more... |
(Irish Voice) 17 February 2007
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Music review:
willie nelson SECC, Glasgow more...
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(Irish Voice) 17 February 2007
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Showbusiness
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody is leading a host of other Irish stars
throwing their weight behind a radical new music hub in his native Belfast.
more... |
(Irish Voice) 17 February 2007
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Donegal
schoolboy takes notes from Hollywood greats
With a selection of Irish names gracing the big screen this month one up-and-coming
young actor looks set for Hollywood fame.
more...
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(Irish Post) 08 February 2007
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All in a good cause
as Flatley’s on the mend
Michael Flatley has made his first step back into the public domain since
he was struck down by a mystery illness last year — and it was in a good
cause. more...
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(Irish Post) 08 February 2007
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Music’s finest
caught on camera by Loreana
Carreers in professional photography and music are notoriously hard to break
into.But for Irish girl Loreana Rushe all it took was determination, know-how
and a little bit of luck.
more... |
(Irish Post) 08 February 2007
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Rising
costs threatening the future of Irish dance
Parents are becoming outraged at the spiralling costs of keeping their kids
in competitive Irish dancing events.
more...
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(Irish Post) 08 February 2007
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Ruby was hot stuff
Her name has become famous as Cockney rhyming slang — but Irish singer RUby
murray was also renowned for her vocal talents. Fellow singer Ronnie Carroll
tells Henry Wymbs the story of the Belfast crooner who became a household
name. more... |
(Irish Post) 08 February 2007
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Let it Snow
Snow Patrol stole the show at last week’s Meteor Ireland Music Awards at
the Point Theatre in Dublin walking away with four awards: Best Irish Band,
Best Irish Album, Best Live Performance for their gig at Dublin’s Marlay
Park last year and Most Downloaded Track for Chasing Cars.
more... |
(Irish Post) 08 February 2007
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NME Ireland dropped
after four months
NME Ireland dropped after four months
more... |
(Irish Post) 08 February 2007
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Why the world loves
an Irish charmer
After the craic and an incessant list of great writers, one of the greatest
Irish exports is its charm.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2007 - 25
January 2007
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Romance for Potter star
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe seems to have worked his magic in charming
an Irish woman seven years his senior.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2007 - 25
January 2007
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Horse drama is set to be
a TV gem
A major new BBC drama series filmed entirely on location in Ireland is set
to air at the end of this month.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2007 - 25
January 2007
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Time to party like it’s 2007
Christmas has come and gone but 2007 is set to be a year to look forward
to. With hundreds of festivals dotted all over Ireland and Britain in the
coming months here is a list of the ones not to be missed.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2007 - 25
January 2007
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FACE OFF!
Hollywood hunks Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy could be sparring for a
top movie gong next month. more...
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(Irish Post) 18 January 2007 - 25
January 2007
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Delaney’s aiming high
Pádraic Delaney, who stars opposite Cillian Murphy in The Wind That Shakes
The Barley, has been chosen as the Irish Shooting Star for 2007 for next
month’s Berlin Film Festival.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2007 - 25
January 2007
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Musicians old and new set to
perform at Temple Bar festival
The Temple Bar four-day Music and Culture Festival takes place from Thursday,
January 25 to Sunday, January 28.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2007 - 25
January 2007
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Hollywood star
gives Belfast a world boost
Hollywood heartthrob Vince Vaughn may be responsible for showcasing to the
world the new face of Belfast.
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January
2007 - 18 January 2007
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Help at hand
for Irish property sellers abroad
Having trouble selling your house abroad? Has your dream home turned into
a property nightmare?
more...
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(Irish Post) 11 January 2007 - 18
January 2007
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The search is on
for the next Irish comic
Could you be the next Father Ted? Well if you think so then this year’s
Manchester Irish Festival is looking for you
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2007 - 18
January 2007
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Louise’s love affair with
music
After taking a break from the music business Irish singer louise morrissey
is back — and sounding better than ever. She talks to Bruna Zanelli about
her plans for the future.
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2007 - 18
January 2007
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Arise Sir Bono?
As we shake off the final hangover of 2006 and kick off 2007 anew we are
left with the resounding debate which was the centre of most New Year’s
Eve conversations in Dublin bars: Should Bono accept a Knighthood from the
Queen of England? more...
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(Irish Post) 11 January 2007 - 18
January 2007
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Alex Best set to tie the
knot again
George Best’s former wife Alex has revealed plans to marry again.
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2007 - 18
January 2007
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Educational side
of Scottish festival
The Irish Minstrels branch of Comhaltas will also perform their Donegal
Connections concert on Wednesday, January 31 in Glasgow.
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2007 - 18
January 2007
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Gloria calls on celebrity friends
for a new show
She’s back with a new series of Gloria’s Greats. GLORIA HUNNIFORD talks
to Elaine Sheridan about past and future interviews and coping with the
loss of her daughter Caron Keating. more...
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(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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Feather in their cap for pub landladies
TWO landladies have come to the rescue of the hundreds of Irish people living
in Bristol - by opening their very own Irish pub.
more... |
(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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Sheen has taken a real shine to his Irish
home
HE is Ireland’s most famous mature student and his decision to leave the
glamour of Hollywood to study in Galway left many baffled.
more... |
(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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McCauley’s merry melodies
Without him Daniel O’Donnell might not be the international star he is today.
He’s also written hits for Big Tom and Larry Cunningham and at one time
was a favourite at London’s legendary Galtymore. Henry Wymbs meets Johnny
McCauley. more... |
(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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Thanks for the memories and hello to a New
Year
Elaine Sheridan looks back on 2006 and forward to 2007.
more... |
(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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Most likely to succeed...
Who will be the bands making the headlines and topping the charts this year?
Alison O’Reilly lists the Top 10 bands to keep an eye on over the next 12
months. more... |
(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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Clare Comhaltas development
THE CLARE Comhaltas cultural centre Cois na hAbhna is to be one of the main
beneficiaries of the organisation’s development programme.
more... |
(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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Oireachtas Rince na hEorpa
Vienna, city of my dreams. So sang the famous Austrian tenor Richard Tauber
over 70 years ago. But little did he dream that one day his beloved capital
city would play host to Oireachtas Rince na hEorpa, the qualifying feis
for mainland Europeans who wished to become eligible to compete in the World
Championships in Irish dancing to be held in Glasgow this Easter.
more... |
(Irish Post) 6 January 2007
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We’re together and it’s forever
They have sold more albums than Oasis and Westlife put together — and they
are still a firm Irish favourite. Henry Wymbs meets FOSTER AND ALLEN.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21st December 2006
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Looking back...on a star-studded year
2006 was a year to remember; With so much happening from Jan to December.
There’s been lots of antics on the showbiz scene; Here’s just a glimpse
of what I mean. From Pete and Kate to Kerry and Brian; Here’s a look back
at a memorable time. more...
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(Irish Post) 21st December 2006
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Reviews
WHAT a year it has been for entertainment. The best film, CD, gig, theatre
and book reviews that have packed our pages throughout 2006. Happy New Year!
more... |
(Irish Post) 21st December 2006
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A rather unusual Christmas story
A comic’s life with John Ryan
more... |
(Irish Post) 21st December 2006
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A musical holiday
IF YOU are looking for a holiday with a difference in Ireland during 2007
then a week at the Fiddlers Retreat Irish music and culture experience is
the place for you. more...
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(Irish Post) 21st December 2006
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Desperate measures
for Irish shoe designer
The world’s most famous housewives will soon be sporting the latest shoe
collection from an Irish designer.
more... |
(Irish Post) 07 December 2006
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Colm trekking onto
the West End stage
Known best to Irish fans for his roles in the movie adaptations of Roddy
Doyle’s Barrytown series, colm meaney went on to become one of the most
recognised faces on television playing Chief Miles O’Brien in the cult Star
Trek spin-off Deep Space Nine. Now Meaney — one of Ireland’s most prolific
and respected actors — is sharing the West End stage with Kevin Spacey.
more... |
(Irish Post) 07 December 2006
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Jam not tea
as Pauline returns in all-star show
Actress Pauline McLynn looks set to have another hit on her hands thanks
to the success of her new sitcom — Jam and Jerusalem.
more...
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(Irish Post) 07 December 2006
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Sing a song for Christmas
Former Westlife favourite Brian McFadden has been keeping a low media profile
since his solo career got off to a shaky start but we can reveal that he
has a song out this Christmas.
more... |
(Irish Post) 07 December 2006
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Ireland latch on to a Shaw
thing
Ireland has beaten the Isle of Man as the location for a major new BBC series
starring Martin Shaw.
more... |
(Irish Post) 07 December 2006
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Hunt is on to unearth
cream of Irish talent
Are you the next Oasis? Definitely, maybe…
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2006
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U2 classic beaten
by The Corrs in new chart
The Corrs have edged in front of U2 in a list of Britain’s best-selling
albums. more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2006
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Dervish take
on Europe in traditional fashion
Irish traditional group Dervish will bid to bring further Eurovision glory
to Ireland after being announced as the nation’s representatives in Europe’s
premier song contest.
more...
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(Irish Post) 30 November 2006
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Nadine and Jesse split?
Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle and Desperate Housewives actor Jesse Metcalfe
have reportedly ended their relationship.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2006
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Music Review
The Irish Connection - Nuala Shine
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2006
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The traditional X-Factor
SIiansa Gael Linn is a renowned competition for young traditional music
and singing groups organised by Gael Linn and supported by RTÉ Raidó na
Gaeltachta now entering its sixth year.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2006
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Traditional music
in your area
Bolton - Bradford - Cambridge - Chesterfield - Coventry - Derby - Gloucester
- Heston - Huddersfield - Lancashire - Leamington Spa - Leeds - Leicester
- Liverpool - London - Luton - Maidenhead - Newport - Northampton - Notthingham
- Oxford - Tyneside - Slough - Sheffield - Swindon - Sligo
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2006
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Westlife: Closing
in on Elvis and The Beatles
Irish boyband Westlife can count themselves amongst the most highly-regarded
musical artists in he world — and that includes The Beatles and Elvis Presley.
more...
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(Irish Post) 23 November 2006
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Festival organisers
in search of Cypriot Rose
With some 30 representatives taking in nearly 20 countries, Ireland’s Rose
of Tralee festival has well and truly gone global.
more...
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(Irish Post) 23 November 2006
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McGrath is match for Wayne
Rooney
Ireland football legend Paul McGrath is outscoring today’s young guns Wayne
Rooney and Frank Lampard — in the book charts. His gritty autobiography
about his battle with the booze during his amazing career on the pitch is
in the top five selling soccer books in Britain
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2006
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Music Review
The Who : Endless Wire - Various artist now 65
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2006
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The Paddy and Liam show
Paddy Glackin and Liam O’Flynn are also heading for the Hammersmith Irish
Centre this month. more...
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(Irish Post) 23 November 2006
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Traditionnal music in your
area
BOLTON - BRADFORD - CAMBRIDGE - CHESTERFIELD - COVENTRY - DERBY - GLOUCESTER
- HESTON - HUDDERSFIELD - LANCASHIRE - LEAMINGTON SPA - LEEDS - LEICESTER
- LIVERPOOL - LONDON - LUTON - MAIDENHEAD - NEWPORT - NORTHAMPTON - NOTTINGHAM
- OXFORD - TYNESIDE - SLOUG - SHEFFIELD - SWINDON - SLIGO
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2006
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Baby news is a delight for
Ahern
TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern is set to become a grandfather for the first time
next summer. more...
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Irish Post 09 November 2006
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U2 to be 3D on the big screen
U2’s Vertigo world tour may soon create a real sense of vertigo among moviegoers
as the Irish rockers are planning to release their first 3D concert film
next year. more... |
Irish Post 09 November 2006
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Heading in the right direction
YOUNG Dublin four-piece Director are the hottest band in Ireland at present.
Thrilling critics and audiences alike on their extensive national tour,
they come to Britain later this year to promote their debut album, We Thrive
On Big Cities. more...
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Irish Post 09 November 2006
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Liverpool Comhaltas welcome
Liverpool Comhaltas musicians were out in force recently on the Albert Dock
on the banks of the Mersey.
more... |
Irish Post 09 November 2006
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Kennedy piping festival
The kennedy piping festival commencing on November 15-19 in Armagh City
celebrates the blind piper William Kennedy who was born near Banbridge in
1768. more... |
Irish Post 09 November 2006
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Traditionnal Irish
music in yoour area
BOLTON - BRADFORD - CAMBRIDGE - DERBY - LEEDS - LIVERPOOL - LONDON - LUTON
- NORTHAMPTON - NOTTINGHAM
more... |
Irish Post 09 November 2006
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Novelist Cecelia’s popularity
shows no signs of abating
The daughter of Taoiseach Bertie Ahern was signing copies of her latest
novel A Place Called Here at Waterstone’s bookshop in Enfield. The young
author was greeted by an appreciative queue of fans eager for her to sign
copies of her novel.
more... |
Irish Post 09 November 2006
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Piers to terminate Arnie’s plans
Former Bond star Pierce Brosnan is squaring up against Hollywood toughman
Arnold Schwarzenegger — to protect the stunning Malibu beach in his backyard.
more... |
Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Gately lands Dr Who role
Ex-Boyzone singer Stephen Gately is set to appear in a BBC radio version
of Doctor Who. more...
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Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Snow more tour
Northern Irish band Snow Patrol have been forced to cancel some of their
European tour dates after bassist Paul Wilson injured his left arm and shoulder.
more... |
Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Music’s biggest little secret
The Devlins tell Alison O’Riordan why they are happy staying in the shadows
and how you may have heard their music without knowing.
more... |
Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Music Review
Van Morrison Live At Montreux - Various Artistes Twice As Nice - Various
Artistes Now That’s What I Call No.1s
more... |
Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Ennis Festival 2006
This year’s Ennis Festival takes place between November 9-13 in almost every
venue in the town of Ennis. It is a non-stop intensive programme of free
events, day and night sessions with afternoon, evening and night-time concerts,
recitals, singing, workshops, presentations and CD launches.
more... |
Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Leeds
gets set for five-day Irish cultural extravaganza
The second Leeds Irish Festival is a five-day celebration of Irish Music
and Arts between November 9-13.
more...
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Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Tradional Irish music
in your area
BOLTON - BRADFORD - CAMBRIDGE - DERBY - LEEDS - LIVERPOOL - LONDON - LUTON
- NORTHAMPTON - NOTTINGHAM - TYNESIDE .
more... |
Irish Post 02 November 2006
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Aisling
Project will have them rolling in the aisles
IN What promises to be a spectacular night of comedy some of Ireland’s most
exciting talents are set to get together for charity.
more...
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Irish Post 11 October 2006
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Irishman getting to grips with
world sumo attempt
LIFE is just one big adventure for Kerry-based solicitor Colin Carroll.
And next week he is set to continue in that vein as he dons his mawashi,
or belt, in the Japanese city of Sakai to represent Ireland at the Sumo
World Championships. more...
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Irish Post 11 October 2006
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Foundation
offering cash relief for youth helpers
ARE you working with young Irish people abroad and in need of some funds?
Then you might be entitled to a grant from The Irish Youth Foundation.
more...
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Irish Post 11 October 2006
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The man who transformed
Irish music
On the release of the DVD of Mise Éire Malcolm Rogers pays tribute to one
of the most significant figures in Irish music during the last century —
the legendary SEÁN Ó RIADA.
more... |
Irish Post 11 October 2006
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Van’s night at Oscars
Van Morrison is to be honoured with a prestigious award ahead of the Oscars
next year. more... |
Irish Post 11 October 2006
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Now this you have to hear
Have you heard the one about the Irish hip hop duo? Well Padraic Halpin
has. He spoke to Messiah j & The expert on their forthcoming album, their
love of The Smiths and their distaste for all things P Diddy.
more... |
Irish Post 11 October 2006
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Fatherhood is no fairytale
if you have daughters
The room in Norwich was packed with people out for a good night. There were
a whole manner of celebrations going on but the one that took my eye was
directly in front of the stage.
more... |
Irish Post 11 October 2006
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New album but still
trademark Warfield
DEREK Warfield is a singer, songwriter, mandolin player, noted historian
and charismatic founding member of the celebrated Irish rebel group The
Wolfe Tones. more...
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Irish Post 11 October 2006
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Colleens to entertain us
HAMMERSMITH Irish Centre has a traditional music session on Friday October
13 from 8pm. more...
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Irish Post 11 October 2006
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McCabe still staying true to his
Irish roots
Playwright and author PAT McCABE will be back in the public eye next month
with a new book, Winterwood. He chats to Alison O’Reilly about The Butcher
Boy and Breakfast on Pluto, which catapulted him to stardom, and looks forward
to his upcoming novel. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Crowe flies in to pay tribute to Harris
Movie star Russell Crowe travelled to Ireland over the weekend to unveil
a bronze statue in honour of his friend and late Irish actor Richard Harris.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Desmond waits on Academy ruling
Irish music promoter Denis Desmond’s plans to gain control of the Academy
Music Group in Britain, in conjunction with American entertainment giant
Live Nation, has encountered a significant speed bump.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Jonas leads new band of merry men
A REAL life Irish Robin Hood will soon set television screens alight across
Britain. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Pitt and Jolie get in on the picture
HOLLYWOOD superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie now have a little
piece of Ireland hanging in their home — courtesy of illustrator Annie West.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Scorsese an Irishman at heart
HOLLYWOOD legend Martin Scorsese says his Italian-American heritage has
left him head-over-heels in love — with all things Irish.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Love of Furey’s music knows no boundaries
FATHER Joe Maier — the compassionate Irish priest they call The Mother Teresa
of Bangkok — is in mourning for the loss of his Irish mother. And although
separated by thousands of miles, legendary Irish folk singer Finbar Furey
sang at her wake. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Travelling in style in a fairytale glass
carriage
IT COST £14,000 to buy, one year to make, had to be shipped all the way
from America and eventually featured in OK magazine.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Marc’s a man with one helluva voice
It started with a school performance of American Pie — and led to MARC ROBERTS
becoming an international star. Bruna Zanelli charts the Mayo man’s rise
to fame. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Dornan’s star is rising fast
He’s a model, musician and soon-to-be movie star, making his debut in Sofia
Coppola’s Marie Antoinette next month. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Taking Harte
Mickey Harte has just released his latest album. The singer-songwriter has
experienced a turbulent career to date — from winning You’re A Star to Eurovision
to parting company with Sony to go solo. Alison O’Reilly caught up with
him. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Irish Music this week
Munster performers set to shine in Britain | IN SEISIÚN | Is Bedford in
tune with the demand for music? | Tyneside Irish Festival boasts exciting
line-up more... |
(Irish Post) 7 October 2006
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Charlie’s back and ready to bare
his Heart and Soul
He’s been at the top for more than 10 years and now CHARLIE LANDSBOROUGH
is returning with a new album and tour. Bruna Zanelli chats to the quietly-spoken
singer/songwriter about life on the road, Catholicism and his love for Ireland.
more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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Why U2 have the Edge
The Edge insists U2 have enjoyed such longevity in the music industry because
the four band members compliment each other perfectly.
more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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Byrne dodges death
Irish actor Gabriel Byrne has revealed how he cheated death an astonishing
five times during his last two movie shoots.
more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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Jacko looks for fairy tale castle in Ireland
Rumours abound that America’s former King of Pop wants to be king of the
leprechauns. more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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Flatley ties the knot in local ceremony
Michael Flatley plans to marry his fiancée in his local church. The wedding
to fellow dancer Niamh O’Brien will take place on October 14 at St. Patrick’s
Church in Fermoy, Co. Cork. more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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It’s good to have Friends
Lisa Kudrow from Friends is joining Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler in the
big screen adaptation of Cecilia Ahern’s best-selling book PS, I Love You.
more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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A walk on the wild side with Dillon
Author and playwright DES DILLON has just finished a spellbinding appearance
at the Edinburgh Book Festival. He spoke to Richard Purden about his latest
work, his inspirations and living in Scotland.
more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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Irish Music
Gerry and Gilles go live - British contingent in Comhaltas Concert - IN
SEISIÚN - Musicians protest at ban on buskers
more... |
(Irish Post) 27 Sept 2006
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Room service — wake me up before
you go-go
It was nearly two o’clock when I finally got to sleep after the gig in Liverpool.
I find it hard to rest in hotels — they are no fun and the time drags.
more... |
Irish Post 20 September 2006
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Music Reviews
Dublin band The Frames have long been among the most popular bands in Ireland,
they enjoy a massive cult following without ever achieving massive popular
appeal. more... |
Irish Post 20 September 2006
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Pulling in the right direction
Scots/Irish filmmaker and actor PETER MULLAN is one of the most significant
presences in both European and Hollywood cinema. He spoke to Richard Purden
about his career and forthcoming role as socialist Scots/Irish icon James
Connolly. more...
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Irish Post 20 September 2006
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Irish singing star on Tyneside
The Tyneside Irish Centre is the place to be on Thursday, September 28 at
8pm, for on that night it hosts a very special guest singer.
more... |
Irish Post 20 September 2006
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All-Ireland seisiún 2006
The Seisiún na hÉireann music festival in Quin, Co. Clare takes place from
September 29-October 1 2006.
more... |
Irish Post 20 September 2006
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Gabriel’s trying to avoid
Byrne out
Hollywood legend Gabriel Byrne was in his hometown Dublin last weekend to
attend an award ceremony.
more... |
Irish Post 20 September 2006
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After the bombing they
are friends in adversity
The Bomb is a new play based on the first meeting between Jo Berry — daughter
of MP Anthony Berry who was killed in the Brighton Bombing of 1984 — and
Pat Magee, the man who planted the bomb.
more... |
Irish Post 20 September 2006
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Don’t get yourself
in a pickle — communicate!
This week I worked at a conference on teenage pregnancies. Apparently openness
and communication are the keys to reducing the teen baby boom.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Music REVIEW
CD Review more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Let me entertain you —
for free!
Pop heart-throb Robbie Williams intends to honour his promise to perform
a free concert in Ireland after admitting his June show was not his best.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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A touch of Irish Klass
TV STAR Myleene Klass plans to down plenty of pints of Guinness when she
ties the knot with her Irish boyfriend.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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He really does move
in mysterious ways
FANS have worshipped Bono in the past, but not like this.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Nadine’s desperate to
be a housewife
ULSTER singing star Nadine Coyle has revealed she will not always be a pop
star — but dreams of having a big family instead.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Entertainment Guide
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Band with Immediate presence
For the first time in a long time Dublin has produced an excellent young
rock band with a great new album.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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The songs of Donegal
Music Network kicks off its 2006 Autumn Season (September 20-30) with a
nationwide tour celebrating the traditional songs of Donegal featuring the
outstanding talents of Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill (voice), Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill
(voice and keyboard) and Tony McManus (guitar, Scotland).
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Secret sounds
‘Niamh de Búrca is one of Irish music’s best-kept secrets. She possesses
a voice that stays with the listener.’ So says Altan’s Mairéad Ni Mhaonaigh
about this debut album from Dubliner Niamh de Búrca.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Eastender Babs
proud of her Irish ancestry
BRITISH actress Barbara has spoken of her love for Ireland after tracing
her roots back to Cork.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Macca’s lawyer blasts
Irish divorce laws
PAUL McCartney’s British lawyer has hit out at Ireland’s divorce regime.
more... |
Irish Post 13 September 2006
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Zara Philips
dedicates victory to Irish rider
ZARA Philips — the daughter of Princess Anne — has dedicated her gold medal
in the World Showjumping Championships to the Irish rider Sherelle Duke,
her close friend who was killed eventing recently.
more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Soap stardom beckons for
newcomer McCarthy
A YOUNG Irish actor from west Belfast has joined the cast of the hit Channel
4 soap Hollyoaks. more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Daniel’s sadly
lacking in X Factor, blasts Louis
POP impresario Louis Walsh has caused consternation among Daniel O’Donnell’s
loyal followers after describing the singer in an Irish newspaper as “camp”,
“soulless” and “shite”.
more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Irish revellers bidding to
dance to world record tune
PARTY revellers in Ireland are hoping to dance their way into the Guinness
Book of Records. more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Rose of Tralee Festival
can only get bigger and better
Reporting on her first visit to the Rose of Tralee Fesitival, Maggie Fogarty
described the experience as a real eye-opener and plans a documentary on
the event for her television production company BFM Productions, to be filmed
during next year’s festivities in the Kerry town.
more... |
Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Actor Broderick in
accident in Donegal
HOLLYWOOD superstar Matthew Broderick broke his collarbone in a horse-riding
accident last week while on holiday with his wife Sarah Jessica Parker in
Ireland. more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Still going strong...
After more than 40 years in the music industry, Ronnie Drew was honoured
last week in a ceremony at Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre’s Walk of Fame, where
a cast of his handprints will go on display. But the former Dubliners frontman
reveals he has no plans to hang up his guitar just yet.
more... |
Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Calum’s Love Island
win is best by far
Calum Best has been talking about what winning the reality show Love Island
means to him. Speaking after the show, Calum said that he was delighted
to win. more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Survival among strangers
Critically-acclaimed author and poet kerry hardie talks about her new novel
The Bird Woman and explains how her own experiences influenced those of
her protagonist Ellen. more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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Bigger isn’t always better
The Irish Curse is almost like a male version of The Vagina Monologues.
Tied up with the size of these characters’ mini-man-hoods are man-sized
dilemmas. more...
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Irish Post 07 September 2006
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CD Reviews
David kitt-Dervish-Axwell-Eastman-Pentatonik
more... |
Irish Post 07 September 2006
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What Katie did
Katie Melua may well be a worldwide star — but her first taste of life outside
of her birthplace in Georgia came in the North of Ireland. She tells ELAINE
SHERIDAN how growing up in Belfast shaped her music.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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Top TV award for RTÉ’s
Kathryn
BUBBLY Kathryn Thomas has been named Ireland’s favourite woman presenter.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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Rob’s award
confirms he’s a man of peace
As the song goes: ‘It’s a long way to Tipperary’. And that’s certainly true
for Leeds songwriter Rob Russell Davies.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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Ghostly voices
Traditional Irish solo artist and lead singer in the part-Irish band Henry
Marten’s Ghost, Padraig Lalor is on the way up. And according to alison
o’riordan nothing is going to come between this rising star and his dreams
of success in the music business. more...
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(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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Shayne’s no dummy
Things just couldn’t get any better for second-generation Irish lad Shayne
Ward. Apart from still celebrating the release of his new single No Promises
which sold over 200,000 copies in just a couple of days he has gone one
step further by unveiling his own waxwork at Madame Tussauds in London.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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Bell X1’s annus
fabulous
Bell X1 were confirmed as one of Ireland’s hottest bands when their recent
album Flock hit number one. Frontman Paul Noonan chats to alison o’reilly
about losing former band member Damien Rice to a solo career and being nominated
for two Meteor awards.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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The Irish diaspora
finds a new outlet
EMIGRANT Music — Lost and Found is a new showcase featuring the culture
of the Irish Diaspora
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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BOOK REVIEWs:
Bringing the Post to book
Tony Beatty was behind the launch of The Irish Post some 36 years ago. His
autobiography From Post To Post tells the story of his journey from a rural
Irish post office to the heart of London’s Irish community. In an exclusive
extract he recounts the birth of the paper which became the voice of the
Irish in Britain.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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THEATRE REVIEW:
PARADISE BOUND
IRISH writer Jonathan Larkin’s new play Paradise Bound opens at the Liverpool
Everyman Theatre on Friday April 28 and runs until Saturday May 20.
more... |
(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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Kidding around Ireland
MALCOLM ROGERS looks at what is available for the kids in Ireland — no matter
what the weather. more...
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(Irish Post) 10 May 2006
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Spellbinding role
As Irish actress Elaine Cassidy takes to the stage in her latest role in
the RSC’s production of Arthur Miller’s classic tale The Crucible she chats
to neil davey about her rise to fame and how as an actress she always aspires
to be part of something that makes a difference.
more... |
(Irish Post) 3 May 2006
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A silver lining
Irish nurse-cum-singer Carmel Silver has turned her hobby of singing into
a career with the launch of her debut album Sound Of Silver. Here she chats
to alison o’riordan about making the album and her long-lived passion for
music. more... |
(Irish Post) 3 May 2006
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Boyzone singer
abused for being gay
Former Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has experienced a homophobic attack
in Kent, where he is appearing in the stage adaptation of the Wizard Of
Oz. more...
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(Irish Post) 3 May 2006
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Riding high on the catwalk
Ireland’s only international supermodel Catriona Balfe has just finished
the Fall 2006 Dolce and Gabanna campaign with notorious fashion photographer
Steven Meisel. Here the Monaghan beauty chats to alison o’reilly about being
plucked from obscurity and having to get used to life in the fast lane.
more... |
(Irish Post) 3 May 2006
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Bookshelf
A look inside the Lodge-The Triumph Of Failure - Cloud Boy-The Tricky Part
— One Boy’s Fall From Trespass Into Grace-I Love You, Little Monkey
more... |
(Irish Post) 3 May 2006
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Theater Review:The Ash
boy
London-based Irish playwright Chris Lee has something of an unexpected hit
on his hands with his latest play at the tiny venue with a growing reputation
— Theatre 503 above the Latchmere pub in Clapham.
more... |
(Irish Post) 3 May 2006
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CD REVIEWs
VARIOUS ARTISTES-80s Movie Hits, VARIOUS ARTISTES-Housework Songs 2, ALI
B-Air Breaks, SOUL AVENGERZ-Sing
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(Irish Post) 3 May 2006
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Nesbitt paints a pretty picture
Grainne McLoughlin talks to actor James Nesbitt about the work he is doing
for the charity Wave which help victims of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Billy Joel to play Croke Park
in July
Having failed to snare Madonna, MCD have lined up Billy Joel for the third
of their Croke Park summer spectaculars.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Morrissey aims to rule Dublin
NOT content with having one of his lyrics named amongst the best ever written
second-generation singer Morrissey seems determined to take over Dublin.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Diary of a stand-up comedian
We were in Norwich and I asked if there were any Irish at the gig.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Now that’s called jazz
Dublin-born jazz singer Helena Jessie is taking Britain by storm and in
doing so has found a fan in legendary chatshow host Michael Parkinson. NEIL
DAVEY finds out how a girl form Dublin ended up in the world of jazz.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Ward predicts x-factor will help him top
charts
Second-generation Irish star and X-Factor-winner Shayne Ward is set to prove
he’s no one-hit wonder with predictions he will reach the top of the British
album charts. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Magic Numbers take to the
studio for new album
Irish band the Magic Numbers are set to begin recording their second album
next month. more...
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(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Celebrity chef stamps his
foot and departs from La Stampa
Celebrity sex-symbol and occasional chef Jean-Christophe Novelli’s rollercoaster
career shows no sign of settling down with his much-hyped association with
iconic Dublin restaurant La Stampa suddenly — although not entirely unexpectedly
— severed with immediate effect.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Just good friends...
Rumours that Brian McFadden is engaged to Australian singer Delta Goodrem
have been rubbished by the former soapstar’s mother.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Colin reaches settlement
over sex tape
Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell can console himself with the knowledge
that his dignity will remain intact.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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U2 lyrics are best bar none
Ireland’s rock group U2 have been voted responsible for the Best Lyric in
a new poll carried out by music channel VH1.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Festival festivities
SENATOR Labhras Ó’ Murchú was the special guest at the recent opening of
the newly re-furbished theatre at the Coleman Music Centre in Gurteen in
Co. Sligo. more...
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(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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First World Bodhrán titles
THE FIRST ever World Bodhrán Championships will take place in Milltown in
Co. Kerry from June 2 to 5.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Bookshelf
Ireland’s not so green history - Festive Cooking - Gael - The Free And Easy
- Tenderwire more...
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(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Reviews
16 Blocks - Richard Donner’s latest police-centric thriller, 16 Blocks,
makes an interesting companion piece to Spike Lee’s recent ’70s heist movie
tribute, Inside Man. more...
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(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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World Championships
IRISH dancers from across the world descended on Belfast as the city played
host to the most important event in the calendar.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 April 2006
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Moore still the merrier
Grainne McLoughlin talks to one of Ireland’s musical icons Christy Moore
about his colourful career and how he still enjoys performing even now 40
years on. more...
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(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Farrell’s roving
eye is on his co-star
Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell is thought to be falling for his Pride
and Glory co-star Lake Bell.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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The Bond scars that
won’t heal
Just when it looked like Irish actor Pierce Brosnan was over the snub of
not being asked to star in another James Bond film, the Hollywood heartthrob
launches an angry tirade at Bond bosses calling them all “arses”.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Sharon takes new
album on tour
CLARE accordion player Sharon Shannon was this week setting out on a 10-date
tour of Ireland. more...
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(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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The actor and the Pogue
In a rare interview Hollywood actor Dermot Mulroney speaks to richard purden
about his Irish background, film career and his role in Irish band The Cranky
George Trio with Pogues accordion player James Fearnley.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Finest at Tyneside
WOLFE TONES founder member Derek Warfield is appearing at the Tyneside Irish
Centre in Newcastle on Friday April 28 for a night of rousing ballads and
music. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Bookshelf
Here’s one I made earlier... and others books
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Love
triangle is the oldest story in history
Before Romeo & Juliet there was Tristan & Isolde states the poster for Kevin
Reynolds’ doomed lover historical romp.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Teenage rebellion
is put to life’s test
Acclaimed Irish actress Juliet Crawford is set to star in Irish playwright
Enda Walsh’s latest production of Disco Pigs in London’s Pleasance Theatre.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Madness,
mayhem and a struggle against authority
Set in a state mental Hospital in the Pacific Northwest One Flew Over The
Cuckoo’s Nest is the story of one man’s struggle against authority.
more...
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(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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CD Review
Shelly Poole-TIESTO-Niamh Parson-.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Painting The Troubles
A new art exhibition — which opened on St. Patrick’s Day — examines The
Troubles from a fresh perspective and has found an unexpected home at the
National Army Museum. GRAINNE McLOUGHLIN reports on the work of Ralph Lillford..
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 April 2006
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Van Morrison
to play exclusive club gig
It pays to have friends in high places — especially when you’re opening
a new club in London.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Belfast thrills to the lords and ladies of Irish dance
The biggest event in the world of Irish dancing is under way in Belfast
— and it’s already proving a massive success.
more...
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(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Irish writer’s book
sales soar
SALES of books by Irish writer John McGahern have surged since his death.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Shooting from the lip
One of Ireland’s top acting talents Brendan Gleeson is as busy as ever.
Having starred in high-profile movies including Cold Mountain, Troy, Harry
Potter and The Field the Dubliner just seems to get better and better. Gleeson
tells alison o’reilly about his latest Oscar success — Six Shooter.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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The ever-growing
cult of Bono-ism
What’s the difference between God and Bono? God doesn’t walk around pretending
to be Bono. more...
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(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Cruise
in strict control on his movie sets
Cork actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers has spilt the beans on movie star Tom Cruise
saying: “He will not stand for any shit”.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Frankie speaking...
IRISH play Trad has been a major hit at arts festivals in Galway, Edinburgh
and Adelaide before coming to London’s Bush Theatre.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Bookshelf
Oh Danny Boy is a Molly Murphy mystery featuring Irish immigrant Molly Murphy.
Agatha Award-winning author Rhys Bowen brings turn-of-the-century New York
City to life as Molly — desperately trying to make ends meet as a private
investigator — tries to free her ex-love-interest from felonious charges.
more...
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(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Fleadh festivities
THE FLEADH Cheoil is a unique part of our cultural heritage deserving the
support of all traditional music fans.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Theatre Review:
Whistle In The Dark
This is an opportunity to see the first play by one of Ireland’s darkest
and best dramatists — Tom Murphy.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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Theatre Review: Mushroom pickers can’t avoid spectres from the past
Theatrepublik are set to present the World Premiere of The Mushroom Pickers
by Irish playwright Jaqueline McCarrick. The darkly humourous play — which
stars Catherine Cusack and John Kirk — focuses on a group of people who
sell mushrooms for a living.
more...
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(Irish Post) 12 April 2006
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New role for angel Gabriel
Actor Gabriel Byrne has worked in the worlds of film, literature and theatre.
But recently the star has become more renowned for his work with Irish charity
UNICEF. He chats to alison o’reilly about this very different role.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Daniel Day
Lewis’s eccentric new role
Irish actor Daniel Day Lewis stars alongside Camilla Belle and Catherine
Keener in Rebecca Miller’s movie The Ballad of Jack and Rose.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Samuel Beckett centenary festival gets under way
The festival marking the centenary of the birth of literary legend Samuel
Beckett
more...
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(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Hall of Fame award
for Colum
The 2005 Hennessy Literary Awards in Dublin last week showed the best of
Irish writing talent with Oscar-nominated Colum McCann receiving the prestigious
Hall of Fame Award. more...
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(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Norton comes out
batting for Bono
It’s not often the word humble and U2 frontman Bono belong in the same sentence
but it’s exactly that quality that has drawn the musician praise from Hollywood
actor Edward Norton.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Day of the Jack L
Kildare-born singer Jack Lukeman worked as a street singer in Europe before
moving to Ireland and finding his own voice and music. The multi-platinum
selling singer-songwriter tells The Irish Post how he had to lock himself
away in the country to record his first album in five years.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Classy concertina
CONCERTINA legend Noel Hill is joined by a select few of Ireland’s finest
musicians on a new tour de force recording by a master of his instrument.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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French
festival celebrates Irish talent
AMONG the many events celebrating St. Patrick this year some stand out either
because of their location or range of events.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Well I never knew that...
Christopher Winn is a writer, quizmaster and producer for theatre and television.
Combining this with his work as a tour guide and his passion for Ireland
he has explored the length and breadth of the country to research and compile
I Never Knew That About Ireland. more...
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(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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DVD Review:
Chronicles fail to tell the real story
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe .
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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Theatre
Review: Smaller-Walking through a minefield of emotion
Irish director Kathy Burke has brought to the stage Smaller. Set to run
for four weeks, the production boasts comic genius Dawn French and musician
Alison Moyet.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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THEATRE REVIEW : Big Maggie-Trial and tribulations of raising a
family
John B. Keane’s play Big Maggie has marked the launch of West London’s newest
theatre company — the Irish Network of Dramatic Arts.
more...
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(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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CD REVIEWs
Various artistes- Hardcore Heaven 3, Various artistes-Maximum Bass 2 more...
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(Irish Post) 5 April 2006
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First steps to world success for talented trio
THEY’VE already tasted chart success in Britain —now Ireland’s latest would-be
music sensations are set to take on the world.
more...
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(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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Woman in search for long-lost brother Lydon
IRISH woman Janet Small is on a mission — to share childhood memories with
punk rocker John Lydon.
more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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A Mexican wave
Mexican duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have created a musical phenomenon in their
adopted country of Ireland by being the first instrumental duo to reach
No.1. The long-term friends, lovers and musicians are now hoping to take
their success to Britain and beyond as TARA McWEENEY found out.
more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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Shayne’s
the apple of his mum’s eye
Irish mothers and their sons — it’s a relationship renowned worldwide as
impenetrable. Now X-Factor star Shayne Ward has proved it’s not only one
way traffic by buying his mother her dream house.
more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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A merciful release
The story of singer-songwriter Evon Brenna is one of triumph over adversity.
Brought to Ireland at two months old along with her twin sister Evon found
herself placed in religious care for no other reason than her mother being
Irish and unmarried and her father African — a devastating combination in
1970s Ireland. more...
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(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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New World Fleadh
THE WORLD Fleadh is a new seven-day international festival which will premiere
from August 14 to 20 in Co. Kerry.
more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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Bookshelf:
Easter Rising gets a Welsh perspective
This book was first published in Welsh last year. Written by journalist
and self-confessed Hibernophile Lyn Ebenezer, Fron-Goch And The Birth Of
The IRA is dedicated to Fron-Goch veteran Joe Clarke who the author befriended
subsequent to attending the Easter Rising commemoration in Dublin in 1966.
more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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Theatre
review: I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls
I Dreamt I Dwelt In Marble Halls by Ade Morris has been revived for a brief
run at West Berkshire’s Watermill theatre before going on tour throughout
Britain and Ireland.
more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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FILM NEWs
Directing legend John Boorman, whose film credits include Excalibur and
Deliverance, is currently in Ardmore where work is continuing on his latest
movie Tiger’s Tail. more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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CD REVIEWs
NOW 63-Planet 70s-Massive R&B Spring Collection-Dreams
more... |
(Irish Post) 29 march 2006
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Reckless abandon
Irishman Tom Begley is a filmmaker, director and actor rolled into one.
Speaking with NEIL DAVEY about his latest filmmaking foray Reckless Minds
the 39-year-old reveals why he felt compelled to take the bold subject matter
of the IRA bombing of the Baltic Exchange to the big screen.
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Lydon makes
it blue for Green Day
Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon has never been one to mince his words but
in saying punk trio Green Day were just “silly fat kids” he may have crossed
the line. more...
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(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Sir Bob
ready to receive top award
Former Boomtown Rats star Bob Geldof is set to receive a top award at the
Irish Recorded Music Association Honours at the end of the month in Dublin
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Gately steps
up the aisle
Former Boyzone member Stephen Gately has followed in the footsteps of Elton
John by formally marrying his boyfriend Andy Cowles.
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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No break-up
says Charlize
Oscar-winning beauty Charlize Theron has slammed reports she has split from
her Irish boyfriend Stuart Townsend, insisting the couple are still together.
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Son of Bond?
It doesn’t look like the controversy surrounding the casting of Daniel Craig
as James Bond is going to go away any time soon.And in the midst of it,
former 007 agent Pierce Brosnan has said something very interesting indeed
about the rumours his 22-year-old son Sean might play the British spy some
day. more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Whistling up a storm
Irish playwright Tom Murphy has been writing plays for over 40 years but
for many it was his debut A Whistle In The Dark that will be remembered
as his most forceful piece of realist theatre.
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Death of a legend
THE WORLD of traditional Irish music is mourning the death of Dermot Grogan
from Kilkelly in Co. Mayo. more...
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(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Bookshelf
Death Of A Naturalist-The GPO And The Easter Rising-Sea Change-Ruairí Ó
Brádaigh: The Life And Politics of an Irish Revolutionary
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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CD REVIEWs
The Hacienda Classics-Pop Princesses 3
more...
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(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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THEATRE REVIEWS
A Whistle In The Dark more...
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(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Mammals
Domestic stress good for comedy
more... |
(Irish Post) 22 march 2006
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Mothering instinct
Actress Fionnula Flanagan has had a long and successful career in both television
and theatre. Here she talks candidly with NEIL DAVEY about her more recent
projects including new movie Transamerica, her desire to be a mogul and
her love for her native land.
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(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Kian and Jodi set up home
News that Westlife star Kian Egan and his actress girlfriend Jodi Albert
have just bought a house together has sparked rumours that they may be planning
a trip down the aisle. more...
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(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Mischa’s nationality
is triple stamped
Second-generation Irish beauty Mischa Barton is now entitled to a US passport
since she was recently sworn in as a citizen.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Colin acts the real gentleman
Despite what’s been said about actor Colin Farrell in the past, he’s always
been a star in our eyes. And the Dubliner’s co-star in new movie Ask The
Dust Salma Hayek has agreed.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Claws out for Kerry
Irish adopted Kerry Katona has revealed she’s sick of people selling stories
about her just because they’re jealous.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Timewasting by George
Controversial singer Boy George was last week fined $1,000 and ordered to
attend a drug rehabilitation centre after being charged with wasting police
time. more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Stone age primal rocker
Second-generation Irish musician Mani has been an essential part of both
The Stone Roses and Primal Scream. His lively nature and stage presence
have also made him a firm fan’s favourite. richard purden caught up with
him to discuss the Irish influence on his life with two of Britain’s most
respected bands. more...
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(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Fermanagh’s music comes
to Lewisham
LEWISHAM Irish Festival on Saturday, March 18 features some of the regional
music of Ireland — in this case the traditional sounds of Co. Fermanagh.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Bookshelf - Life saga through
the centuries
Following the critically-acclaimed success of Dublin, this riveting sequel
takes the story of Ireland from the 17th century onwards.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Reviews - Blossoming
onto the silver screen
Bloom - With St. Patrick’s Day on our doorstep, there should no better or
more cultured way to spend a few hours than watching Sean Walsh’s Bloom
— an award-winning film based on James Joyce’s Ulysees.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Metropolitan city
life under scrutiny
Southwark Fair - Irish actors Micheal Legge and Con O’Neill are appearing
in the National Theatre production of Southwark Fair.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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CD REVIEWs
Barry Manilow: Greatest Songs Of The Fifties, Various Artistes: Bringing
Back The Good Times, New Woman Chick Flicks
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Ireland’s Top 10 films
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(Irish Post) 15 March 2006
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Raising the ante
Resurrection Blues star actor Peter McDonald chats with GRAINNE McLOUGHLIN
about the highs and lows in the industry and how he avoided doing something
‘bookish’ by taking to the stage.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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McCabe to visit
Irish Book Fair
Many top Irish writers will be coming to The Irish Book Fair at Hammersmith
Irish Centre on Saturday, March 11.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Singer Feeney’s the
top Choice
Classically-trained singer Julie Feeney scooped the top prize at the inaugural
Choice Music Prize, which celebrates the Irish album of the year.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Rhys Meyers in a Rush
Cork actor Jonathon Rhys Meyers has started work on Kirsten Sheridan’s new
film August Rush. more...
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Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Bono certainly gets
around
Could someone please tell me where Bono gets the time. One day he’s collecting
a string of Grammys and the next he’s having lunch with Brazilian President
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss new ways to tackle poverty.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Doherty in the dock again
It’s official. There’s absolutely no hope for Irish rocker Pete Doherty.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Bond
villain Lee claims Brosnan was the best
As criticism for the casting of Daniel Craig as the new 007 agent James
Bond continues to grow, Christopher Lee — who played Bond villain Scaramanga
in The Man with the Golden Gun — has lauded Irishman Pierce Brosnan as the
best Bond to date.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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A feast
of traditional music at Traditions
THE TRADITIONS Club London is the place to be on St. Patrick’s night if
you enjoy traditional Irish singing.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Bookshelf:
Julie O’Toole’s life is picture-perfect. At 32, she is pretty, fit and happily
married. She has a job she loves, a large circle of friends and a supportive
family. It is hard to believe that only a few years ago she was a hopeless
heroin addict. more...
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Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Reviews:Every
picture tells a story
Over The Water
After two sell-out shows artist Bernard Canavan in his latest exhibition
— Over The Water — offers us memories of life in Ireland and London in the
1950s and ‘60s. more...
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Irish Post 8 March 2006
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THEATRE PREVIEW
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Hollywood actor Christian Slater is set to reprise his role as Randall Patrick
McMurphy in the returning production of Dale Wasserman’s hugely-acclaimed
play One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Merry Derry and
awesome Antrim
Derry conjures up a variety of images. A lot of them, it would have to be
said, are connected to the Troubles, which got underway here some 400 years
ago. Always ahead of its time, Derry.
more... |
Irish Post 8 March 2006
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Major award
makes Friel torc of the town
Playwright Brian Friel’s legendary status has been recognised after he was
awarded Ireland’s highest artistic honour.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Folk’s rising star
With the release of her acclaimed third album After the Morning Cara Dillon
has establshed herself as a musical force to be reckoned with. In a revealing
interview, the Derry singer chats with GRAINNE McLOUGHLIN about life, love
and her place in the Irish folk lineage.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Farrell to sue over
video tape
It’s 15 minutes Colin Farrell has surely lived to regret. The X-rated tape
which features Hollywood heartthrob Farrell and his then girlfriend Nicole
Narain together has caused him nothing but heartache
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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European adventure
It’s Eurovision time again and this year’s bunch of hopefuls ready, willing
and able to take a stab at representing Britain include Four Story — a new
all-male vocal harmony band. trevor o’sullivan caught up with Irish vocalist
Tony Thompson and asked him about Four Story’s hopes for success.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Brosnan
backs Craig as the new James Bond
Pierce Brosnan was on hand to show support to his fellow actor and new 007
agent Daniel Craig.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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George not happy
about gay weddings
In a surprise declaration, former Culture Club star Boy George has slammed
gay marriages and welcomes gay divorces.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Cartoon causes
Catholic uproar
The cult cartoon series South Park has infuriated Catholics after it produced
an episode featuring a bleeding statue of the Virgin Mary.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Vince powers on
with a new venture
Vince Power left his native Waterford for London and worked as a shop assistant,
furniture dealer and demolition man before making his fortune by founding
and turning the Mean Fiddler promotions group into a major force in British
music. Then he sold up — but now he’s back as Neil Davey discovered.
more...
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Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Encore
as performers Peter and Joe return
A not to be missed evening of music, song, and humour with Peter Donnelly
and Joe Giltrap is set to take place on Friday, March 10 at St. Joseph’s
Parish Centre, Highgate Hill, London.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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PETER
TREMAYNE-Master of Souls-
Bookshelf-Darkest of deeds in a land of saints and slaughter
more...
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Irish Post 01 March 2006
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THEATRE REVIEW - HONOUR
IRISH actress Natascha McElhone stars in West End play Honour as Claudia
an ambitious journalist who ignites a crisis.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Show is not game of just
two halves
COLIN Teevan’s new production Missing Persons: Four Tragedies and Roy Keane
is something audiences rarely get a chance to see.
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Top 10 films in Ireland
The top List more...
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Irish Post 01 March 2006
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CD REVIEWS
REAL- Give Me A Reason, Alan Jackson - Precious Memories, BR549 - Dog Days
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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The showband
revolution
Half a century ago a new musical phenomenon emerged from Ireland — the showbands.
Radio presenter HENRY WYMBS looks back at the history of the genre and explains
why they’re still popular toda
more... |
Irish Post 01 March 2006
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Smooth criminals
Brash, sincere and flamboyant — the Fun Lovin’ Criminals have all the traits
of quality entertainers. The New Yorkers have a long-standing relationship
with Ireland. Chatting to lead singer with the band, Huey, Laura Wells finds
out why their love affair with the Emerald Isle is still going strong.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Neil Jordan to be honoured
Given that Neil Jordan is rumoured to be directing a new thriller The Brave
One starring Jodie Foster, it’s perhaps no surprise the Silence of The Lambs
actress will be presenting him with an honorary award in America.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Bono set to croon
along with Tony
There’s just no escaping the U2 frontman Bono. The rocker is set to duet
with Tony Bennett on a new album to celebrate the singer’s 80th birthday.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Reality is new album
Propelled to stardom after winning the RTÉ reality TV show You’re A Star
in 2003, Mickey Joe Harte is back with a new album. Determined to establish
himself more firmly in Britain, the Donegal man chats with Trevor O’Sullivan
about his most recent work and what he’s been up to since Eurovision.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Dublin will
get its kicks from the flicks
It’s that time of year when Irish film lovers go crazy — Dublin’s International
Film Festival. more...
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(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Sinead in duet with
dub legend
Controversial singer Sinead O’Connor is reported to have recorded a duet
with legendary dub reggae star Lee Perry for his new album Panic in Babylon.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Kila man’s solo debut
Piper Eoin Dillon —one of the founding members of the international touring
outfit KILA — is set to release his debut album The Third Twin this week.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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U2 in award failure shock
After U2 sweeping the board at the Grammys last week, you’d be forgiven
for thinking they might have done the same closer to home. But last week’s
Brit Awards proved it wasn’t to be.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Liam’s
neighbours are running out of patience
There’s never a dull moment when the Oasis boys are around. Rock star Liam
Gallagher has been threatened with receiving a noise abatement order after
complaints to the council from neighbours.
more...
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(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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The language of youth
Irish Television channel TG4 is set to launch a new drama based on the life
and times of three siblings sent to the Gaeltacht for a summer. john crowley
and frances dorcla chat with writer and director Audrey O’Reilly as well
as some of the cast about how the six-part series Teenage Cics came about.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Chronicling the Papacy
Described as a highly-readable popular history and a unique work of reference,
Chronicle of the Popes includes biographical accounts of all the 266 Popes.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Liverpool
Comhaltas prepares to celebrate
LIVERPOOL branch of Comhaltas will be celebrating its 50th birthday next
year. more...
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(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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CD REVIEWs
SWAY-SUGARMONKEY- CARA DILLON more...
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(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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DVD REVIEW
The Matador more... |
(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Masterful Miller
raises the standard
Resurrection Blues-Irish actor Peter McDonald is set to take part in an
all-star cast for the British premiere of Arthur Miller’s penultimate play
Resurrection Blues.
more...
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(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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Dream
musical continues to thrill audiences
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
more...
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(Irish Post) 23 February 2006
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A Traveller’s tale
Pavee Lackeen — The Traveller Girl — hits British screens this weekend.
The Perry Ogden film has already garnered a number of trophies, including
Best Film at the Irish Film and TV Awards and the Satyajit Ray Award at
last year’s London Film Festival.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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Performing religiously
The band formerly known as Slainte is no more. Bible Code Sundays — which
was the title of Slainte’s debut album — is the new moniker for the six-piece
group brimming with passion, verve and desire. Band member Andy Nolan chats
with trevor o’sullivan about how their latest album Ghosts Of Our Past is
the first step in the band’s reinvention.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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Shayne warding off illness for
X-factor appeal
X-Factor winner Shayne Ward is set to go on tour with the other reality
TV contestants despite suffering from a sore throat.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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No need to get wed says Charlize
Charlize Theron has ended speculation she is set to wed her long-term love
Stuart Townsend, insisting they will never marry.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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The gift of second sight
Sharon Neil began to realise she was special when at the age of five she
started to dream in pictures and images. You’d be forgiven for wondering
what is special about that — people have been doing it for centuries — but
when you’ve been blind from birth as has Belfast-born Sharon it becomes
clear her ability is something extraordinary. Now Ireland’s most successful
clairvoyant, Sharon talks to grainne mcloughlin about her national British
tour and how she’s come to cope with who she is.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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Irish Music : Summer school ready
to shine on trad skills, McGoldrick’s wired for sound
MEITHEAL in Co. Clare is a summer school like few others — with a greater
intensity of activity. Pupils rise at 7.45am and the schedule continues
until midnight when they retire to their sleeping quarters.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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Bookshelf: Watching the detective
and other books
Robert B Parker has just published his latest thriller Cold Service in which
Spenser and Hawk come up againt the Ukrainian mob. Rí-rá looks at the latest
adventure for the detective and his ally and also reviews the best of the
rest. more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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DVD review: True revelations in Traveller’s
tale
Pavee Lackeen — The Traveller Girl — is a fascinating and unflinching look
at Traveller life in modern-day Ireland.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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CD REVIEWs
Arious Artistes: Celtic Woman, Shapeshifters: Incredible, Kirsty Hawkshaw:
Reach For Me, MYNC Project & Danny Rampling: Strobelight
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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THEATRE PREVIEW: Death row drama’s
shocking tactics
The Exonerated: London’s Riverside Studios in Hammersmith is set to play
host to some of Hollywood’s greats including Stockard Channing, Kristin
Davis, Danny Glover and Aidan Quinn in its upcoming production of The Exonerated.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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THEATRE PREVIEW: Whistling
up a storm of controversy
A Whistle In The Dark: Tom Murphy’s play A Whistle in the Dark will play
next month at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester as part of their
Emeralds 2 season. more...
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(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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A big man, a big legend
He started off playing guitar in a London pub, moved back to Ireland and
then forged the genre that is now known as Country and Irish. More than
40 years on the legend of Big Tom is still going strong.
more... |
(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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Siúlach Scéalach
Focal dainséarach is ea é an focal náisiúnachas. Is é is cúis leis na mílte
coimhlintí ar fuaid an domhain. Is mar sin a bhí againn anseo in Éirinn
ar feadh na céadta bliain. Agus, gan dabht, is mar sin atá go fóill i dtuaisceart
na tíre. more...
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(Irish Post) 15 February 2006
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Animal attraction
Ex-Boomtown Rat Gerry Cott is enjoying life in a most unexpected fashion.
His successful animal training business has provided some of the most well-known
animals in film and TV today. NEIL DAVEY caught up with him to discuss career
change. more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Finally Ash and Charlotte
part
the will she/won’t she debate surrounding Ash’s Charlotte Hatherley is over.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Kate gathers no moss
As if there weren’t enough reasons to suggest troubled rocker Pete Doherty
and model Kate Moss were a complete mismatch — the gorgeous model has just
been voted by Glamour magazine as the World’s Best-Dressed Woman.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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U2 prove they are still the best
U2 stole the show at the Meteor Ireland Music Awards as the rock band snapped
up three major awards. more...
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(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Ireland’s magical location
Moves and shakers in the Irish film industry will be no doubt rubbing their
hands together in delight at the news that their small island is being considered
as the location for the filming of the next film in The Chronicles of Narnia
series. more...
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(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Westlife set to duet with Wacko
Jacko?
Big news this week? It has to be the speculation that Irish boyband Westlife
are set to record a duet with Michael Jackson.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Damien shooting from the hip
Powerful Dublin Balladeer Damien Dempsey will be taking to the Hammersmith
Irish Centre’s stage on Saturday, February 11 to mark the British launch
of his new album Shots. more...
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(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Sky’s the limit for Grainne
Newsreader Grainne Seoige made her first appearance on Sky News’ global
service last weekend — though it was on the station’s graveyard shift.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Bookshelf: Hell of an experience
Rí-rá looks at Co. Monoghan businessman Colin Martin’s account of his harrowing
time spent in Thailand. He is swindled out of money, accused of murder and
spends eight years in the infamous Bangkok Hilton prison.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Linane’s Irish night
THE MUSICAL Traditions Club is hosting a London Irish night with the Linane
family on Friday, February 10. It will see the Linanes — Sinead (fiddle),
Maureen (accordion) and father Michael (fiddle) along with Reg Hall (piano)
— take to the stage and also mark the debut of young Liverpool-Irish singer
Helen Roche. more...
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(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Bruce Scott plays
Inishowen festival
THE 17th Inishowen International Folk Song and Ballad Seminar takes place
0n March 24-27 in Clonmany and Ballyliffin in Co. Donegal.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Fronting affordable fashion
Irish designers are at the forefront of world fashion. Claudia Redmond talks
to one of the Emerald Isle’s brightest stars Ciaran McSweeney who not only
designs affordable fashions for every type of person but has also branched
out into interiors. more...
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(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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CD REVIEWs
Various Artistes: Big Softies, Various Artistes: Godskitchen Anthems, Various
Artistes: Rock The Discotheque
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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THEATRE PREVIEW: Historic
roles ready to excite Edinburgh
Blue Masque: New professional theatre company Blue Masque are holding
a number of exciting fundraising events around Britain this year and patrons
will be assisting a very worthy cause.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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THEATRE PREVIEW: Blackwater angel
- A touching tale of healing hands
The British première of Jim Nolan’s adaptation of Blackwater Angel will
be presented at the Finborough Theatre, from Tuesday, February 28 for a
four-week season until Saturday, March 25.
more... |
(Irish Post) 8 February 2006
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Award shows Pogues’ glory days are
gone
As The Pogues prepare to accept a prestigious music award RONAN McGREEVY
salutes the genius of the band who celebrated all things Irish.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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O’Rourke’s on the up
Twenty nine-year-old Declan O’Rourke has taken Ireland by storm with two
sell out national tours. His platinum-selling, top-five album Since Kyabram
looks set to repeat that success in Britain. richard purden caught up with
the Dubliner in Glasgow to discuss his startling rise.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Geldof aims to get promised aid
Over six months after Live 8 organiser Bob Geldof is not about to let politicians
forget what it was all about.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Brosnan lacking Steele appeal
Hollywood heartthrob Pierce Brosnan has refused to star in the movie version
of his 1980s TV show Remington Steele — a role which launched him on the
international movie scene. more...
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(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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When folk is a four-letter word
Irish and British music enthusiasts are expected to be out in force this
weekend for Folk Britannia — the Barbican and BBC-supported two-day festival.
Daughters of Albion organiser Bryn Ormrod chats with TARA McWEENY about
what to expect. more...
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(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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All eyes are on Q’Orianka
Teenager Q’Orianka Kilcher has attracted the attention of Hollywood’s bad
boy Colin Farrell — although thankfully the lady-killer is not breaking
any rules. The Hollywood heart-throb has not set his sights on the young
actress but rather tipped her for greatness.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Matchpoint star Meyers to star
in new Sheridan film
The star of Woody Allen’s hit movie Match Point Jonathan Rhys Meyers has
certainly proved he’s around for the long haul.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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U2 rock (...and are rollin’ in it!)
It hardly comes as a shock that Ireland’s biggest rock band U2 are minted.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Brian Kennedy is Eurovision
secret weapon
It’s started already. Next month RTÉ will screen a Late Late Show special
featuring singer Brian Kennedy performing Ireland’s four potential Eurovision
songs. more...
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(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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BookShelf: Taylor-made for suspense
Galway-based author Ken Bruen continues his series of Jack Taylor novels
with The Magdalen Martyrs. Rí-rá looks at the latest adventure by the award-winning
writer and reviews the best of the rest.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Echoes of Erin tour
THE annual event celebrates its 33rd year with a line-up of some of the
most accomplished musicians, singers and dancers on the Irish traditional
music scene. more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Film Review: Cash biopic is right on
the money
“I hurt myself today to see if I still feel.” Johnny Cash’s last single
was an incredible cover of Hurt — a song originally recorded by Nine Inch
Nails. more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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CD Reviews
Various Artistes: Sunday Morning Songs - Various Artistes: Club Nights -
Various Artistes: Very Best Of Love Legends
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Theatre Review: All’s unfair
in Dublin love and war drama
O Go My Man: At a time when Irish theatre in Britain was at an all-time
high Stella Feehily burst onto the scene with her fantastic debut Duck.
more... |
(Irish Post) 1 February 2006
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Loving every minute
Daniel O’Donnell is one of Ireland’s most enduring and celebrated entertainers.
International sell-out tours, 3million album sales in Britain alone and
endless personal accolades have ensured Daniel iconic status all over the
world. richard purden caught up for a chat with one of Donegal’s finest
sons. more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Flower power is making music
Tara Burke is a musician with a difference — employing voice, guitar, organ,
dulcimer, accordion, Casio organ and much more to create her unique psychedelic
sound. The young singer chats with TARA McWEENY about her Irish roots and
her passion for the job.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Pogues lifetime reward
It’s come as welcome news that the Pogues are to pick up a lifetime achievement
award at the glamorous Meteor Ireland Music Awards next month.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Awards host a
plethora of Irish writing talent
High-profile Irish authors including John Banville, John McGahern and Kate
Thompson have made the shortlist for the inaugural Irish Book Awards 2006.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Life’s in the fast-lane for Farrell
The Hollywood heart-throb that is Colin Farrell has made no secret of loving
the fast life — with a public penchant for drink, cigarettes and the company
of beautiful women. But behind the hell-raising front lies a different character
as robin marchbank discovers.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Minstrels head for Glasgow
BUDDING Irish minstrels will be heading for Scotland this weekend.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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A political struggle
Seán MacBride had many roles in life from IRA chief of staff to founder
member of Amnesty International. Rí-rá looks at an account of the Nobel-winning
politician and reviews the best of the rest.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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CD Reviews
Daniel O’donnell: From Daniel With Love, VARIOUS ARTISTES: The Love Songs
Album, Don Mescall: Innocent Run
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Theatre Review - Love story inspires
poetic licence
On Raglan Road is Irish playwright Tom O’Brien’s second play. And it’s set
to be revived in the Elephant Theatre at the King’s Head.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Theatre Preview - Comeuppance for
conniving conman
London’s Watermill Theatre is set to play host to Moliere’s play Tartuffe
which stars Irishman Des McAleer.
more... |
(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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An Irish Eye and an ear to the ground
Radio presenter Henry Wymbs’s Irish Eye radio programme has become essential
listening across the south of England. PETER FOLEY caught up with the man
to find the secret of his success. more...
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(Irish Post) 25 January 2006
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Brian’s best of times
Brian Kennedy is recognised as one of Ireland’s most talented singer-songwriters.
Here he talks to Grainne Mcloughlin about his emotional performance at Best’s
funeral and his excitement at representing Ireland at this year’s Eurovision
Song Contest. more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Breakfast at the Savoy
Dublin’s Savoy cinema played host to Neil Jordan’s hugely anticipated film
Breakfast on Pluto last week. more...
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(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Northern rockers are wired
for sound
Northern-Irish trio Fighting With Wire are building a solid rock fan base
in both Ireland and Britain. Frontman Cahir O’Doherty takes time to chat
with Grainne Mcloughlin about their latest single and the secret to making
it as a musician. more...
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(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Sham reward for Saw Doctors
show
The Saw Doctors are to see their good charity in the aftermath of the Asian
Tsunami repaid in Sri Lanka where a town is set to be named in their honour.
The Galway rock group raised thousands of euros for locals after the disaster,
which claimed the lives of countless people.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Ronan says no to a reform
It seems Ronan Keating has scuppered the chances of Boyzone ever following
in the footsteps of Take That and reforming.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Farrell’s steamy tape nets a worldwide
viewing
Hollywood’s bad boy Colin Farrell is yet again facing problems over the
15-minute ‘sex tape’ he made with Playboy Playmate Nicole Narain.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Paddy Punk power is still
alive ‘n’ kicking
The Paddy Punk and folk rock scenes thrived in 2005. But what does the next
12 months hold? IAN CHAMBERS reviews the past year and looks ahead to 2006.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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That was then...this is now!
The new year holds plenty of musical promise with a wealth of jigging, foot-tapping
and gigging to be had by all — so here is just a small selection of new
releases that will hopefully appear throughout the course of the year...
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Danu end their touring days
CONCERT-goers in their thousands are preparing to say goodbye to Irish music
legends Danu. more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Book reviews: Tales of an ombudsman
Michael Mills spent 20 years as political correspondent for The Irish Press
and was Ireland’s first Ombudsman. Rí-rá looks at his account of that time
and reviews the best of the rest.
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Cd Reviews
Elvis Presley: Love Elvis, Reactivate 9: Razorsharpbeats +bytes, Reactivate
10: snappycracklepop techno more...
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(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Theatre Reviews
The Factory Girls; I, Keano
more... |
(Irish Post) 18 January 2006
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Lynott’s anniversary is marked by
ceremony
DOZENS of black roses have been placed in a quiet corner of a Dublin cemetery
to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of Thin Lizzy frontman
Phil Lynott. more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Applauding Ahern
Last year there was no escaping Cecelia Ahern. The 24-year-old has had her
debut novel made into a film, published another two books in as many years
— of which the third as been optioned by Disney — and been nominated for
a host of awards. The author tells Grainne Mcloughlin just how she’s dealt
with her phenomenal success. more...
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(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Life’s a drag
Irish heartthrob Cillian Murphy is known for his penchant for tackling risky
roles and Breakfast On Pluto is no different The Cork actor, who plays a
transvestite in the Neil Jordan film, candidly chats about his latest on-screen
character and his normal family more...
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(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Irish Music
Time to make the right connections again - Jimmy McHugh Annual Concert
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Fond farewell to one of the finest
THE START of a new year is a time when people invariably reflect on those
who passed away over the past 12 months. And one who will be remembered
fondly is Paddy Reynolds who died aged 84 on June 15 in New York.
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Raising himself up to new heights
The hit song You Raise Me Up recently gave the popular Irish popband Westlife
its 13th number one. But the real winner is the Irish novelist and songwriter
who wrote it — Brendan Graham. The 60-year-old from Tipperary chats to martin
doyle about the song’s phenomenal success and his latest literary offering
The Brightest Day, The Darkest Night which came out on the shelves last
month. more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Book Reviews
Maestro of Crystal [Brian F. Havel] - The Greatest Educators Ever [Frank
M. Flanagan] - Holy Cross — A Personal Experience [Fr Aidan Troy]
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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CD REVIEWS
Norah Jones New York City: The Chill Album - VARIOUS ARTISTES
George Best — A Tribute more...
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(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Theatre Reviews
The Sugar Wife - The Beauty Queen of Leenane
more... |
(Irish Post) 11 January 2006
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Up against a Wall
Set to launch an attack on Britain and the US, brothers Steve and Joe Wall,
of The Walls fame, have released their second album New Dawn Breaking. Steve
Wall chats with Steve Cummins about his musical ambitions, their new album
and life since leaving successful Irish band The Stunning.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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The Buzzcocks head for Ireland
PUNK-POP legends the Buzzcocks have announced to eagerly-awaited gigs in
Belfast and Dublin in March. more...
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(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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McDermott gets the right Spelling
ACTRESS Tori Spelling has announced her engagement to Irish-American TV
star Dean McDermott. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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A Celtic get together
Music lovers from near and far are set to descend on Glasgow this month
for Britain’s biggest Celtic festival — Celtic Connections.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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Hackles raised as Mr Pussy awaits an
invite
IT’S NOT even out in Ireland yet — but claws are already being sharpened
over Irish director Neil Jordan’s latest film. Jordan’s eagerly-awaited
movie Breakfast On Pluto has raised the ire of Ireland’s longest-established
female impersonator Mr Pussy. more...
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(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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Devil to pay for Morrison
VAN Morrison will release his new album Pay The Devil in March.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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Elvis nomination leaves Rhys
Meyers all shook up
IRISH actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers is tipped to win a Golden Globe after getting
the nod from the world’s press for the Elvis role he originally turned down.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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Darina’s got a lot on her plate
Forget Paul Rankin and Richard Corrigan, Darina Allen is the original Irish
celebrity chef. With another new book under her belt, Ireland's best-known
food ambassador chatted with neil davey about the joys of cooking and the
key to entertaining. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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Irish music - Celebrating the
memory of Michael Davitt
A SERIES of cultural and educational events are being planned for this year
to commemorate the death of Michael Davitt — one of Ireland’s greatest cultural
and political icons. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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From Belfast to the Bard
A new biography of Belfast-born Kenneth Branagh has just been published.
SHAUN TRAYNOR looks for insights and revelations.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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CD REVIEW: Mohair (Small Talk)
There isn’t a dull moment when it comes to Mohair’s new album Small Talk.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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Music Preview - A trad treat
Dublin is preparing itself for a four-day celebration of Irish traditional
music and culture in the city’s cultural quarter of Temple Bar later this
month. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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FILM REVIEW - Monster of a movie:
KING KONG
JUST about everybody knows the story here. Boy meets girl, they fall in
love and it all ends tragically. The only difference here is that the boy
in question is a 30ft gorilla named King Kong.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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FILM REVIEW - Exorcism
aims higher than normx
The Exorcism of Emily Rose - The modern horror genre is one inundated
with exploitative shlock or lazy remakes so it is always pleasing to see
a film that isn’t afraid to aim a bit higher.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 January 2005
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Brosnan to star in Dylan
Thomas biopic
IRISH movie production company Merlin Films is set to team up with actor
Pierce Brosnan to make a $9million film about the life of Welsh poet Dylan
Thomas. more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Shambolic or genius?
A drug addict, charmer, trouble-maker and musical genius. These are just
some of the labels applied to the controversial second-generation Irish
rocker Pete Doherty. But who and what he really is, remains a mystery. At
a time of growing concern over his stability. STEVE CUMMINS spends time
with him in an attempt to shed some light on the enigma that is Pete Doherty.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Chieftains get Grammy nod
Renowned Irish band the Chieftains have been nominated for the Grammy Awards
in the category of Best Traditional Folk Album for Live From Dublin, A Tribute
To Derek Bell. more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Not fading away
Where has British punk and rock music gone? Our airwaves are crammed with
melodic monotony. The days of raw, in your face music with attitude seem
lost. However The Fades from west London won’t stop doing what they do best
— rocking a joint. GRAHAM CLIFFORD spoke to lead singer Dave Lightfoot about
the band’s plans for the New Year including a possible Irish tour.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Kate’s Irish influences
Musicians Donal Lunny and Sean O’Riada are amongst Kate Bush’s favourite
singers. more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Ireland’s film appeal
Hollywood is set to come to Ireland next year with actors Robert Carlyle,
Donald Sutherland and Matthew McFadyen all heading to film there.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Golden Globe triple for acting’s elite
The Irish film industry is delighting in a Golden Globe triple after Cork
actors Cillian Murphy and Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Hollywood heartthrob
Pierce Brosnan were all nominated in the prestigious awards.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Farrell gets the sympathy vote
Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell has received thousands of get well letters
from well-wishers following the news he is suffering from exhaustion and
dependency on prescription medication. more...
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(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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The Year of the Bob Cat
Having seen the release of Martin Scorsese’s documentary No Direction Home
and the 40th anniversary celebrations of Like A Rolling Stone 2005 has undoubtedly
belonged to the living legend that is Bob Dylan. RICHARD PURDEN looks at
the Irish influence on the American folk singer and the highlights of his
resurgence this year. more... |
(Irish Post) 24 December 2005
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Cambridge Comhaltas celebrate
fleadh success
More than 40 musicians and singers recently came together to celebrate the
Cambridge Comhaltas branch’s successes in both the All-Britain and the All-Ireland
fleadhs. more...
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(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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CD Reviews
Various Artistes - Urban Dance Explosion , Various Artistes - Best Of Air
Guitar , Various Artistes - Frantic Euphoria , Bonkers 15 - Legends Of The
Core , ALI B vs Jungle Bros - Beats On A String
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Digging for chart gold
The second-generation Irish duo that make up Nizlopi are set to launch an
assault on the Christmas charts with their single The JCB Song. Luke Concannon
and John Parker chat with Tara McWeeney about what it would mean to follow
in Cliff Richard’s footsteps and how they plan to ward off Westlife.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Exorcising spirit
With the release of their latest album Kick Out the Ghosts, Pipedreams —
formerly the Jimi McRae Band — have fashioned an original and unique sound.
Grainne McLoughlin chats with frontman Jimi McRae about the band’s contemporary
brand of music. more...
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(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The lion, the witch and the wardrobe - Mr and
Mrs Smith more...
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(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Gig Guide
Britain Gig Guide from Thursday 15th of December to Wednesday 21st of December.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Shane shirks work for sun,
sea and sand
Shane MacGowan has fallen out of favour with his enraged band The Pogues
after he shirked rehearsals and instead took an impromptu holiday to Morocco.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Robbie sells out Dublin in
20 mins
If you weren’t within 20 minutes of Robbie Williams’s concert tickets for
Dublin’s Croke Park going on sale, you’ll have been disappointed.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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The happy couple...
In what was probably the strangest thing Tipperary had ever seen, controversial
rock star Marilyn Manson married his long-time girlfriend Dita Von Teese
last week in Castle Gurteen.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Theatre Reviews
A Reading of Celebration - After scoring a major hit in Dublin’s Gate Theatre,
Celebration — a staged reading of Harold Pinter’s Celebration — transferred
to London’s Albery Theatre.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Sisters doing it for
themselves
Sibling quartet The Conway Sisters look set to follow in the footsteps of
one of Ireland’s biggest success stories — The Corrs.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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Traditionalists play
a merry tune going back to their roots
Fortune Favours The Merry is the new album from Peter Horan and Gerry Harrington.
more...
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(Irish Post) 14 December 2005
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A Dazzling Debut
Irish film director Tara Norris is looking to steal Jim Sheridan’s crown.
And with her first short film having been accepted at the Magners Irish
Film Festival it looks like she’s off to a good start.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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The Road to Carlyle
Robert Carlyle is one of the finest actors of his generation starring in
iconic films such as Trainspotting, The Full Monty and Angela’s Ashes. He’s
played a Bond baddy, Hitler, a cannibal and a terrorist.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Doherty Dumped by Model Kate
Pete Doherty has well and truly messed up it would appear. He’s only gone
and ruined his one chance to save his relationship with supermodel Kate
Moss. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Gig Guide
Britain Gig Guide from Thursday 8th of December to Wednesday 14th of December.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Prime Time for Prine
Singer and songwriter John Prine has secured himself a place in the music
hall of fame. Delighting audiences for over 30 years with his story-like
songwriting, Prine has seen his work covered by people from Bonnie Raitt
to Bette Midler and the Everly Brothers. On the release of his new album
Fair & Square the former postman and cancer victim tells Grainne McLoughlin
how it all came about. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Paying Tribute to a
Scottish Legend
Traditional music fans from across Britain and Ireland will be flocking
to Scotland in January to pay tribute to a legend.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
Even the most ardent of Neil Jordan fans must admit his career has fluctuated
wildly — from highs like The Crying Game to lows like In Dreams. Breakfast
On Pluto is, happily, somewhere towards the better end of the Jordan spectrum.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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CD Reviews
Going on the assumption that a lot of people listen to CDs in their car
this double-CD collection is released in conjunction with the popular TV
series Top Gear and the top tunes that are a must for driving.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Theatre and Gig Reviews
Marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Orson Welles, second generation
Irish playwright Mark Jenkins has brought to the stage Rosebud - The Lives
of Orson Welles. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 December 2005
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Black is Back
Cast your mind back to 1999. Bill Clinton was US President. The Euro had
just been launched. Treble-winning Manchester United were the team to beat.
And the greatest threat to the world was the Y2K bug rather than Weapons
of Mass Destruction. It has, then, been some time since Mary Black released
a new album. more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Reverse Psychology
Although born and bred in Manchester, the alternative comedian that is Sean
O’Shaughnessy was never in any doubt of his Irish roots.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Another Peace Award for
Bob
No doubt Irish philanthropist Bob Geldof will soon need to purchase yet
another awards cabinet. Because it’s been announced the singer has received
a peace award in Rome to add to his vast collection.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Gig Guide
Britain Gig Guide from Thursday 1st of December to Wednesday 7th of December.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Ireland’s Medicine Men
There’s something reassuring about meeting a top musician who truly believes
in what he or she does. Someone who’s proud of their work. Leo Moran of
The Saw Doctors fits into that bracket excellently.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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CD Will Help Tsunami Kids
Rebuild their Lives
As John Cutliffe recalls: “It was December 28, 2004, and I was watching
the horrific news, which had been coming out of south east Asia for the
last two days. more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Film and DVD
Reviews
It’s easy to turn your nose up at films that are deemed to be worthy. The
Constant Gardener is one such film but it is made with such depth and genuine
emotion that you will be hard pressed not to get caught up in it.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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CD Reviews
Yes it’s Christmas again and as is customary at this time of year the compilation
albums are coming thick and fast.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Theatre and Gig Reviews
Irish dramatist Tom Murphy, author of Famine, The Gigli Concert and The
Wake has offered in his new play The Alice Trilogy an in-depth look at the
psyche of an Irishwomen and the life she lives.
more... |
(Irish Post) 30 November 2005
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Kennedy in a Eurovision
Shocker
In the shock showbiz news of the week it was announced Irish singer Brian
Kennedy will perform in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
|
A Colourful Conscience
Kate Hennessy’s paintings are a passport to another world. The vibrancy
captured within the lucid colours render the image being painted alive and
tangible. more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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No Bull with Brosnan
It’s 10 years since Pierce Brosnan first played James Bond in GoldenEye
and the Irish-born actor has just handed over the 007 baton to Daniel Craig.
Now the Hollywood heartthrob is looking forward to gauging reaction to his
latest film The Matador scheduled for release this week.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Gig Guide
Britain Gig Guide from Thursday 24th of November to Wednesday 30th of November.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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A Shining Star is Reborn
Writing songs since her early teens Kate Bush was something of a gifted
and eccentric child shunning the normal behavioural patterns of child-hood
and adolescence. more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Boghill’s Alternative
Christmas Celebration
Do you want to get away from the Christmas stress and immerse yourself in
the annual Boghill Christmas madness? Lots of music, fun, games, company,
sessions, puzzles and a chance to chill out and escape the traditional Christmas
madness. more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
It almost doesn’t matter what the critics say about Harry Potter. The film
is going make more money than most small countries.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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CD Reviews
After listening to this album I sprinted down to my chemist in the hope
the pharmacist would give me some Prozac but was unlucky in my quest.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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Theatre and Gig Reviews
Touring across Britain and Ireland over the last few months, The Rare Oul’
Times has been delighting audiences time and time again with the antics
of Irish literary legends Patrick Behan and Patrick Kavanagh.
more... |
(Irish Post) 23 November 2005
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No Stone Unturned
First-time director Stephen Woolley is better known as a film producer,
having worked with Irish director Neil Jordan on modern masterpieces such
as The Crying Game, Mona Lisa and Michael Collins.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Rocky Road to Success
Made up of second-generation Irish brothers Desmond and Gavin Lambert with
Rob Flanagan completing the line-up, Stoner are a soulful band braced to
take the world by storm. more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Louis Has the Right
X-Factor
Irish pop guru Louis Walsh has been told by X-Factor contestant Nicholas
Dorsett that he made the right decision in choosing to keep him in the competition
last week. more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Gig Guide
Britain Gig Guide from Thursday 17th of November to Wednesday 23rd of November.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Buzz Surrounds Brighton Rock
Ask a music fan to name a band from Brighton and more often than not they’ll
come up with The Levellers. Being Brighton’s most well-known musical export
this is understandable, but it also goes to show that when it comes to bands
Brighton has never really had a great deal of musical success outside of
the local scene. more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Tyneside Festival
Loses Arts Grant
The future of the biggest Irish community arts festival in Britain is under
threat after a cut in funding.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
There’s nothing like a great movie to cheer you up. And this is nothing
like a good movie. On paper The Brothers Grimm has it all — a wonderful
cast, a great director and a fantastic idea.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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CD Reviews
School Reunion is a triple-CD collection of some of the best, worst and
downright cheesiest tracks to have been released over the past 25 years.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Theatre Reviews
Within the opening five minutes it immediately strikes you why the Phantom
of the Opera has been playing to audiences for over 20 years. Huge chandeliers
fly out over the audience bringing them into the action and creating an
intense kind of intimacy.
more... |
(Irish Post) 16 November 2005
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Bad boy Farrell set to star as Borgia sibling
Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell is to star opposite Scarlett Johansson
in Borgia — Irish director Neil Jordan’s film about the most powerful family
in 15th Century Rome.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Furey heads for Britain
One of Ireland greatest musical ambassadors Finbar Furey is touring Britain
from November 10 to 27.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Gig Guide
Britain GigGuide from Wednesday 9th of November to Wednesday 16th of November.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Living each day
as it comes
Isla Grant is out on tour promoting her new CD When The Day Is Done — which
is pretty impressive considering her career was close to ending in 1992.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Nadine has
a pop at her pop rivals
Girls Aloud’s Irish singer Nadine Coyle has hit out at the on this year’s
X Factor — despite herself shooting to fame via a TV talent show.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Nirvana-like state
Eugene Kelly fans have a new reason to rejoice with the launch of his latest
album Man Alive. more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Rich in heritage
Irish arts in London are alive and well courtesy of the Irish Heritage Group.
In their 32 years they have featured operatic stars such as Finbar Wright
and more recently pianist Maria McGarry.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
It started in 1989 when Nick Park, fresh from college, created a bizarre
animated short called A Grand Day Out starring a man who loves cheese. When
the world runs out of his favourite dish he and his dog build a rocket and
fly to the moon which is — as we all know — made of cheese.
more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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CD Reviews
In the pantheon of Irish/English folk groups they don’t come much more revered
than Flook. more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
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Theatre and Gig Reviews
While Londoners are being threatened with an outbreak of the deadly avian
flu, the city’s Albery Theatre is under siege by ducks with a deadly sense
of humour. more... |
(Irish Post) 9 November 2005
|
Punk Chic Rocker
Very little prepares you for Sandi Thom’s debut single, I Wish I Was A Punk
Rocker. With a strong vocal voice the second-generation Irish artist has
stamped originality upon her work. more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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On the Road Again
For Irish singer songwriter Gemma Hayes her return to this side of the Atlantic
to promote her new album The Roads Don’t Love You is a welcome break from
Los Angeles where she has been based for the last two years.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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Live 8 DVD Set for Record Sales
Bob Geldof and his family were out in force last week for the launch of
the momentous Live 8 concerts on DVD.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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GigGuide
Britain GigGuide from Wednesday 2nd of October to Wednesday 9th of November.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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Talking on his Feet
In an arena that often thrives on swear words and controversy David O' Doherty's
gentle approach to stand-up is rather refreshing. There’s no crudity. There's
no confrontation. There are no props — save for his trusty old Yamaha PSS-260
keyboard. So what does that leave?
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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Dervish Back in Britain
After an absence from Britain of almost two years — during which time the
band has been touring extensively in America, and making occasional forays
into Europe and the Far East — Dervish are set to return this November for
a mini-tour, which precedes a more extended trip in the new year.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
Sequels are cursed from the start. As fun as The Legend Of Zorro is you
can feel the weight of The Mask Of Zorro in every frame.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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CD Reviews
I’m always amazed by the amount of Celtic music albums that clutter the
shelves of music shops throughout Ireland and Britain.
more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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Theatre Reviews
The Hour of the Lynx — Swedish playwright Per Olov Enquist’s exploration
of a damaged mind — is a work of profoundly compassionate understanding.
And to realise it on stage requires equal understanding from director and
cast. more... |
(Irish Post) 2 November 2005
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No Tears for Neil
Breakfast On Pluto — the premise: Young Patrick ‘Pussy’ Braden (played by
Cillian Murphy) flees Ireland for London during the politically-tumultuous
1970s on a quest to find love and a place to call home. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
All that Jazz!
The Irish are renowned the world over for their love and proficiency in
music. Yet it’s not normally in the genre of jazz. But Mike O’Mara, is confident
he can change all that. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
The Saviour in Sunglasses
The frontman of Irish outfit U2 claims he’s the Imelda Marcos of sunglasses.
The rocker admits to owning vast numbers of sunglasses — in the same way
Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines famously owned 3,000 pairs
of shoes when her husband Ferdinand Marcos was President.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
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GigGuide
Britain GigGuide from Thursday 27th of October to Tuesday 1st of November.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Dealing With the Ex-Factor
Everyone has one — the ex they never quite got over and the break-up they
will always regret. It’s the unspoken truth in almost every relationship.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
Perry Ogden’s directorial debut Pavee Lackeen is set to take audiences on
a journey of secrets. The courageous and sympathetic story of Irish Travellers
is told through the eyes of 10-year-old Winnie who lives with her mother
and siblings in a trailer on the side of the road in an abandoned part of
Dublin. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
CD Reviews
When a band reaches a certain level of success, comfort and fame they can
flirt with self-indulgence by making an album for themselves as much as
for public consumption. more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Theatre and Gig Reviews
The National Theatre’s decision to revive Translations for a national tour
is most welcome as the continuing peace process in Ireland means people
are more willing to openly discuss the overt political themes of the play
— first staged in Derry in 1980.
more... |
(Irish Post) 26 October 2005
|
Crow’s Flying High
Legend is a big word to be tossing around when talking of anyone let alone
a relatively new Irish playwright. But it’s a word that may soon warrant
attribution to the man responsible for the West End comedy hit Shoot The
Crow — Owen McCafferty. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Camden’s Finest
London’s biggest annual music and dance festival is set to get under way
in Camden this weekend. Boasting more musicians, artists and teachers than
ever before, the seventh annual Return To Camden has something for everyone.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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No Walk Down the Aisle Yet for
Hollywood Duo
Charlize Theron is certainly a beauty to behold. But despite reports, it
doesn’t look like it will be a “to have and to hold” scenario for her long-term
Dublin boyfriend Stuart Townsend.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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GigGuide
Britain GigGuide from Thursday 20th of October to Tuesday 25th of October.
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(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Van the Man Marches On
Belfast-born Van Morrison has become something of a musical living legend.
The son of a shipyard worker who grew up listening to Muddy Waters and Lightnin’
Hopkins, he has had a thriving career spanning over 40 years.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Debut Album by Bruce Scott
My Colleen by the Shore is the debut album of Bruce Scott the Liverpool
Irish balladeer. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
Perhaps best known for his visceral horror (The Fly, Videodrome), David
Cronenberg seems to be mellowing somewhat in his old age — but mellowing
is by no means the same as losing his touch.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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CD Reviews
“That’s the business, isn’t it. Just a goatskin and a finger.” That is what
Christy Moore said after his bodhran solo captivated the crowd at a Glastonbury
appearance. more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Theatre Reviews
You work hard all your life and then you die. In a nutshell this is the
message conveyed by Owen McCafferty’s new play Shoot The Crow.
more... |
(Irish Post) 19 October 2005
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Fantastic phantom
David Shannon has come a long way from where he grew up in Drogheda. Taking
the star role in one of the West End’s most celebrated plays — The Phantom
of the Opera more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Sinéad’s inspired songs
of life
Sinéad O’Connor’s new album Throw Down Your Arms was finally released in
what was a long-anticipated offering.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Picture perfect
Creative is a word that’s applied to many but truly deserving of few. Lucy
Dickens is one of that worthy few.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Diary of a stand-up comedian
Steve is excited. He is getting married next month and in an hour’s time
his fiancée will be meeting him for lunch.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Doherty is innocent
OK?
Notoriously troubled Pete Doherty says he’s innocent. Of what? Well taking
drugs of course. more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Nesbitt’s big
debut in McCafferty play
Northern Irish actor James Nesbitt has made his West End stage debut in
Owen McCafferty’s Shoot The Crow.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Sir Bob’s Nobel effort
Irish humanitarians and rock stars Bono and Bob Geldof missed out on being
awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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The Irish in Tinseltown
A small island, yet it has had a massive influence. Grainne McLoughlin looks
at a new history of Ireland’s part in the history of Hollywood.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Irish music
Bedford céilí dancers celebrate - Glenside album offers nostalgic trip down
radio’s memory lane more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Theatre review
Stones in his Pockets : Pocketing the laughs
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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Film review
Serenity : An intergalatic masterpiece - The GRUDGE : Horror house’s shocking
secret more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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CD Reviews
Despite never being backed by a major record label Celtic rockers The Saw
Doctors have built a world-wide following.
more... |
(Irish Post) 12 October 2005
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A Real Body of Work
Legendary film director George A Romero is enjoying something of a renaissance
at the minute after a 20-year absence. And it’s all thanks to the massive
anticipation that awaited the fourth instalment in his Dead series, Land
Of The Dead. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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A Healthy Debut
It seems talent runs in the McManus family. Half-brother to Declan McManus
— better known as Elvis Costello — and son to legendary musician Ross McManus,
Ronan McManus is set to follow in similar footsteps.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Cillian’s After Colin’s Crown
Colin Farrell might have to watch his back as a fellow Irish actor and friend
could be about to take his glorified crown.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Cork Fest Ready to Pop
Festival fever is set to take over when Cork’s 50th Film Festival opens
with a special gala celebration.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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GigGuide
Britain GigGuide. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Jah Know What I’m Saying?
Jah Wobble is a passionate man. Whether it’s creating his music or discussing
politics or religion he’s a man with strong views. Jon Myles talks to him
on the eve of the release of his new album Mu.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Traditional Fans Will Return
to Camden
Britain's biggest festival of Irish traditional music, song and dance takes
place from October 21-30.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
Every generation gets their own Pride and Prejudice. There’s no getting
away from it, this is to girls what James Bond is to boys.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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CD Reviews
You probably know Shapeshifters best from their recent smash hits Lola’s
Theme and Back To Basics. more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Theatre Reviews
The Exonerated is an ensemble piece with Aidan Quinn at the helm but in
fairness this powerful production was a word-of-mouth hit before the Hollywood
Irishman stepped up for the role.
more... |
(Irish Post) 5 October 2005
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Licks and Flicks
Respected Hollywood actress and all-American rock ’n’ roll star Juliette
Lewis has been playing a string of stunning Irish shows while soaking up
the ambience on Dublin’s famous Grafton Street during shopping sprees.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Geldof joins Avenue
of Stars
Bob Geldof is one of 100 celebrities honoured in Britain’s equivalent to
Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, which was unveiled last week.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Toal the tenor is
hitting the right note
Martin Toal is known locally as a teacher-turned-tenor. But globally he’s
better known as a singing sensation.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Diary of a stand-up comedian
I was always told that there is no substitute for a calm head in a tough
situation and it has served me well in my career so far.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Sewing the seeds
of new career
The gorgeous Andrea Corr is attracting more attention as an actress these
days with her new role in a thriller called The Thread.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Morrissey’s Pete’s
mate
Troubled rocker Pete Doherty has found a friend in the former The Smiths
frontman Morrissey who has slammed the media for their treatment of the
Babyshambles star. more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Cosgrave back with
his Kitten
ITV’s Celebrity Love Island King Fran Cosgrave is reportedly back in the
arms of the mother of his child, Natasha Hamilton.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Totally committed
Alan Parker’s 1991 film The Commitments about a working-class band hit the
screens to critical acclaim. Fourteen years on Neil Davey talks to star
and and singer Kenneth McCluskey
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Irish music
Liverpool celebrates its Irish culture - Comhaltas Festival in Middle England
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Theatre review
The kingfisher : Love is in the air - The Devil’s Larder
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
Film review
LAND OF THE DEAD : Dead cert winner - THE AMITYVILLE HORROR
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
|
CD Reviews
Help: A Day In The Life is one of those albums that you know makes sense.
more... |
(Irish Post) 28 September 2005
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Stepping Out of the Shadows
Irish artist E’van O’Donnell is poised to set the world of country music
alight. With his new debut album Out Of The Shadow, he’s tipped to become
one of the premier country performers in recent years. more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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Samantha’s Addictive to
Watch
Irish pop singer-turned actress Samantha Mumba has revealed her latest role
as a drug addict in the Northern Irish thriller Johnny Was posed a real
challenge — but one she embraced entirely.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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Murphy’s Law
When Cillian Murphy swapped his law books for the stage, his parents were
less than pleased. more.... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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Brosnan Bashes Bond Bigwigs
Irish heartthrob Pierce Brosnan has slammed the producers of James Bond
for ignoring the talented Scotsman Ewan McGregor for the coveted 007 role.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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GigGuide
Britain GigGuide. more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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By Royal Appointment
While Jason Nolan’s family is known locally for its work on its long-standing
Kilkenny farm, the singer-songwriter is gaining international recognition
for his music. more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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All-Ireland Fleadh
Irish traditional music’s annual cultural extravaganza was back in Ulster
after an absence of 25 years and it was a triumphal return.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
Everybody loves a feelgood movie, especially one that’s as well crafted
as this. Cinderella Man is the true-life account of how Jim Braddock rose
from the breadline to boxing world heavyweight champion against the backdrop
of the Great Depression.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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CD Reviews
Vocalists don’t come much better than former De Dannan lead man Andrew Murray.
more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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Theatre and Gig Reviews
From the opening curtain of Brian Friel’s The Aristocrats, I am in Ballybeg
in 1970s Ireland. more... |
(Irish Post) 21 September 2005
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Tickets, please
One of the most original talents to have entered the British film industry,
director Ken Loach has returned to his native Scotland for his latest film
Tickets. more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
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Gemma Hayes on Irish
tour
The stunning Irish singer/songwriter Gemma Hayes has announced a five-date
Irish tour in October more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Best of Irish at film
festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is playing host to three Irish feature
films giving the world a glimpse of what Ireland’s movie industry has to
offer. more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Diary of a stand-up comedian
No gigs this week as we are holidaying in Spain. I promised the family I
would do nothing but sit around in the sun.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
In the swim
Peter Mullan has achieved huge success not only on a domestic front but
also on an international level, both as an actor and later director.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
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Moore plays benefit
gig
Legendary Irish folk artist Christy Moore is set to play a Dublin benefit
gig for the victims of the recent New Orleans disaster.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
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Fran’s charity begins at home
The winner of Celebrity Love Island Fran Cosgrave has proved himself to
be a winner yet again.more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
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Success against the
odds
Poised to explode onto the music scene with her new single Like I Used To
second-generation Irish artist Nadie has found her time to shine. Although
almost destroyed by the trauma of life’s events, Nadie was ultimately inspired
by them.
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Irish music
Slide win a place on Young Musicwide - Celtic Strands in concert - Trad
singer makes his first visit to London - Musical news from Scotland - Green
Linnet site offers new trad showcase
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Theatre review
Chicago : My kind of town
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
Film review
Red Eye : Just plane nasty! - SAHARA
more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
|
CD Reviews
It's not often you find Missy Elliot, Dionne Warwick, Tori Amos and Billie
Holiday on one album. more... |
(Irish Post) 14 September 2005
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Troubled Times
The Mighty Celt is a modern reflection of life in Belfast after the Troubles;
it looks at the domestic everyday life of a city and its inhabitants moving
on from the grip of the past. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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The Perfect Wish
Wishbox have been described as one of the most original rock acts the southeast
of Ireland has ever seen. Having already supported Hothouse flowers, the
Carlow band has garnered huge attention from various industry leaders.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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Former Kitten Kerry’s Still
Purrfect
The television programme, My Fair Kerry, which was shown on ITV last week,
tried to show the former Atomic Kitten star in a new light — yet it merely
brightened the light in which we always saw her.
more.... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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Farrell’s Just a Big Fake
It’s not very often that Hollywood heartthrob Colin Farrell isn’t in the
papers. And this week has proved no different.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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GigGuide
Britain GigGuide. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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Duff Approach Leads to Success
Although throughout his childhood Patrick Duff was strongly influenced by
his Irish father’s music sessions, he took a very different musical route
from the one he was initially inspired by.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
This is one of those films that surprises you. The trailers and publicity
would have you believe that it’s a moronic sex romp a la American Pie. It’s
actually a very sweet and very funny tale of a man who has been saving himself
for the right woman. more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
|
CD Reviews
Not many bands name themselves after pork scratchings, but these two — hailing
from Halifax, Nova Scotia and Vancouver — have done just that. Brilliant!
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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Theatre Reviews
As Irish theatre in Britain’s playhouses continues its popularity trend,
yet another of Brian Friel’s highly-acclaimed plays is set to go on tour.
more... |
(Irish Post) 7 September 2005
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A star is born
Camille O’Sullivan has been one of the hottest tickets at this year’s Edinburgh
Fringe Festival. more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
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It’s official — U2 are boring
The X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne has branded Ireland’s biggest rock band
U2 “boring”. more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
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Crock of gold is shining example
Simon Startin is a playwright with a difference. He has taken James Stephens’s
inspirational piece of Irish literature Crock Of Gold, and adapted it to
transform the darkness of London’s public spaces, in an outdoor theatre
performance. He talks to Grainne McLoughlin about how he pulled it off.
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
|
Diary of a stand-up comedian
This is my first time in Finland, and following on from Norway it is a good
run that should set me up a couple of weeks holiday at the turn of the year.
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
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Kielty ready to stand-up and
be counted
One of Ireland’s most successful and celebrated comedy talents Patrick Kielty
is set to take to the stage on his first-ever British stand-up tour.
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
|
Cillian’s in a sunny
place
Ireland’s latest and greatest Hollywood export Cillian Murphy has begun
shooting a new sci-fi film, under the direction of Danny Boyle in London.
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
|
Irish stars in heavenly
roles
Two of Ireland’s most celebrated talents are set to star in a new film together.
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
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Remembering Lizzie’s Lynott
A statue of the Thin Lizzy’s frontman Phil Lynott has recently been unveiled
in Dublin as a tribute to his memory.
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
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Swansong is no turkey
The film option of Conor McDermottroe’s highly-acclaimed play Swansong,
which is currently being shown in Edinburgh, has just been bought.
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
|
Irish music
The oldest tradition - Bill Naughton Autumn school - 11-day Belfast Féile
- Free tickets for Patrick Street - Sligo Fleadh - Affordable instruments
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
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Theatre review
Les Miserables : French musical is still well-loved
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
|
Film review
The remake of the once-popular television series Bewitched — in which Nicole
Kidman stars — is in need of some real life magic to raise its position
in the critic’s stakes. more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
|
CD Reviews
Supercharged is one of those albums that’s sure to have you jumping around
the living room shaking every limb to the guitar-driven beat
more... |
(Irish Post) 31 August 2005
|
Mistaken Identity
Michael Toumey has founded his own company to present a voice for the second
and third-generation Irish living in Britain. And to mark the launch he
has written and directed his own London Irish play Dancing With The Angels.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 August 2005
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2 Cents Worth
2 Cents Plain is a four-piece band that restores your faith in the music
industry. Northern Irishman Paul Armstrong, who plays guitar and lead vocals,
is joined with Mike (guitar and vocals), Lee (drums and guitar) and Foxy
(Bass and Vocals) to make up one of the more exciting bands of this age.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 August 2005
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GigGuide
Britain GigGuide. more.... |
(Irish Post) 24 August 2005
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Are You a Billy or a Tim?
Over the last 10 years novelists, filmmakers, playwrights and musicians
have struggled to find their voice within a dominant Scottish culture that
fails to recognise the eminent Irish input.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 August
2005
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Film and DVD Reviews
Intelligent cinema is something of a rarity these days.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 August 2005
|
Theatre Review
After being performed to huge acclaim in Dublin and Edinburgh, Swansong,
written and performed by Conor McDermottroe is about to receive its London
premiere. more... |
(Irish Post) 24 August 2005
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CD Reviews
It’s not often the words Frankfurt Neue Philharmonic Orchestra appears in
these pages. Nor the words Jethro Tull, come to that.
more... |
(Irish Post) 24 August 2005
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Fond memories
As Ken Loach’s third and final instalment of his Scottish trilogy, Ae Fond
Kiss, is released on DVD, Grainne McLoughlin speaks to its female lead and
award winning actress Eva Birthistle
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
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Damian plans his own festival
As festivals continue to get bigger and better throughout Britain and Ireland,
Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice has revealed plans to run his own festival
in Ireland in the coming months. more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
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Urban boys set to rap up future
Dublin-based trio Urban Intelligence is set to change the face of rap in
Ireland with their new self-titled album.
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
Diary of a stand-up comedian
No gigs this week as we are holidaying in Spain. I promised the family I
would do nothing but sit around in the sun.
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
Doherty’s hot stuff in
bed
Troubled Irish rocker Pete Doherty is reportedly back together with his
on/off supermodel girlfriend Kate Moss after he reached an all-time low
and set light to his bed. more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
U2 pick up another award
Ireland’s greatest rock group were last week honoured with Portugal’s Order
of Liberty award for their worldwide humanitarian efforts.
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
I don’t like reggae, I love
it!
For Irish artist Sinéad O’Connor, it seems nothing really does compare to
her new found love of Jamaican music and the Rastafarian faith she’s immersed
herself in. more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
GigGuide…
Britain GigGuide. more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
The electro hippies
With attendance at an all time high, festivals have started to evolve themselves
into more than just a space for communal music watching.
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
Irish music
Trad’s greatest event - Celtic fiddle competition - Mountains Of Mourne
- Summer school for Irish harp more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
Theatre preview
Epic escape tale is back for another run
more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
Film review
Stealth: Fancy fighter plane crashes and burns - Kicking and Screaming:
A soccer shambles more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
|
CD Reviews
The Editors’ new single Blood sounds very familiar and as soon as it starts
you know it’s going to be a hit. more... |
(Irish Post) 17 August 2005
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