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New Irish music initiative praised by President Higgins

A new initiative to promote Irish artists and bands has been announced this week with the Irish President hailing it as a hugely important and genuinely historic new initiative in Irish radio. Irish Music Month, launched in partnership with Hot ...

15 Sept 2021 at 13:49

National News

Daniel O'Donnell pays heartfelt tribute to his close friend and manager following passing

Daniel O'Donnell has shared the sad news that his close friend and manager Kieran Cavanagh has passed away. Country music superstar Daniel took to his Facebook Page to announce the death of one of Ireland's top showbiz promoters who passed ...

30 Jan 2024 at 19:43

Longford Town

St Mel’s Musical Society Longford nominated for National Award

The 2023 Association of Irish Musicals Awards take place in the INEC Killarney on Saturday June 17 and also nominated for the prestigious Best Ensemble Award are Teachers Musical Society (Dublin) for their production of ‘Urinetown’ and ...

21 May 2023 at 16:36

What's On

St Mel’s Musical Society Longford prepare for forthcoming production of ‘Legally Blonde’

Having appeared in a number of Longford musicals in recent years, Iarlath O’Rourke is back on stage to play the part of Emmett - one of the principal roles in the eagerly awaited 2024 St Mel’s Society production of ‘Legally Blonde’. ...

06 Mar 2024 at 14:14

Local News

Chihuahua Lola to star in the Longford Musical Society production of ‘Legally Blonde’!

The role of Bruiser Woods in the forthcoming St Mel’s Musical Society production of ‘Legally Blonde’ will be played by the beautiful Lola. Lola is a 2 year old Chihuahua who lives happily in her country home along with her mother ...

27 Feb 2024 at 17:31

Arts & Entertainment

'I think I'm still in shock' - Irish singer surpasses Beyoncé to number one album spot

A Cork musician is celebrating after hitting the number one spot in the Irish albums chart. According to the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA), singer Lyra's debut album of the same name has reached the top of the chart ...

22 Apr 2024 at 11:04

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: TG4 Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in 2024

TG4 FAMOUS Irish traditional music series Geantraí returns in the New Year with episodes airing from Timoleague in West Cork to Dunkineely in Donegal, across to Ballisodare, County Sligo and to the village of Hollywood in ...

21 Dec 2023 at 11:55

What's On

Tiered seating a major move for Longford Musical Society venue for ‘Legally Blonde’ production

St Mel’s College Sports Hall will be transformed into a real theatre atmosphere with the major move by St Mel’s Musical Society to install tiered seating for their forthcoming production of ‘Legally Blonde’ to ensure a ...

07 Feb 2024 at 10:11

Arts & Entertainment

Aishling Farrell the leading lady in St Mel's Longford musical 'Legally Blonde'

St Mel's Musical Society are delighted to introduce their leading lady for this year's show, Aishling Farrell. She'll be playing the role of Elle Woods - our pretty-in-pink sorority president turned lawyer who shows ...

02 Feb 2024 at 11:58

National News

'Mixed emotions' for Aslan as they unveil tour and new frontman to replace late Christy Dignam

Legendary Irish band Aslan has welcomed a new singer as they prepare for their first tour since the death of frontman Christy Dignam. Dubliner Lee Tompkins will replace the late Dignam who passed away last summer ...

02 Feb 2024 at 18:53

Arts & Entertainment

Irish band The Script debuts two new members a year after death of guitarist Mark

Irish band The Script has debuted two new members over a year after the death of their guitarist, Mark Sheehan. Sheehan - who co-founded the band with frontman Danny O'Donoghue - died in April 2023 at the age of ...

10 May 2024 at 08:51

Arts & Entertainment

Are you Ireland’s next country music star? Auditions for Glór Tíre now open

Auditions are now open for a popular Irish country music series. TG4's Glór Tíre - which celebrates its 20th year on air in 2024 - is inviting Ireland's new and emerging country and Irish singers to audition to ...

03 Jul 2023 at 10:03

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