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Eurovision 2026: Australia through to grand final

Eurovision 2026: Australia through to grand final

Only 35 countries competing this year with Ireland among nations not taking part due to Israel’s involvement

By Eilish GilliganThu May 14 2026 - 22:59
The Music Quiz: A singer from which Irish band is co-lead in the Irish production of Oklahoma!

The Music Quiz: A singer from which Irish band is co-lead in the Irish production of Oklahoma!

Eurovision: prominent bars join TV boycott as Jewish Council criticises RTÉ

PantiBar owner says decision to stop screening contest is validated by Israel’s attempt to use it as ‘propaganda tool’

Thu May 14 2026 - 06:00

Israel through to Eurovision final after shouts of ‘stop the genocide’ during song

Noam Bettan will compete on Saturday night in the boycott-hit 70th year of the song contest, held in Vienna

Tue May 12 2026 - 22:47


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Tame Impala in Dublin: Sometimes it’s hard to understand what Kevin Parker is aiming for

Tame Impala in Dublin: Sometimes it’s hard to understand what Kevin Parker is aiming for

Psychedelic sounds and dazzling light show create sense of digital disorientation in 3Arena

New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Goodtime John, Molly O’Mahony, Mick Flannery, Tony St Ledger, Mac Giolla Ghunna

New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Goodtime John, Molly O’Mahony, Mick Flannery, Tony St Ledger, Mac Giolla Ghunna

May 2026 releases include Good as Gold, Waiting on the World, The House Must Win and Man on a Bridge

Aldous Harding: Train on the Island review – Hypnotic, wonderfully bizarre goth pop

Aldous Harding: Train on the Island review – Hypnotic, wonderfully bizarre goth pop

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Super Furry Animals in Dublin review: Welsh band’s return is a welcome tonic

Super Furry Animals in Dublin review: Welsh band’s return is a welcome tonic

Two-hour extravaganza is packed with songs that are all infectious as hell

Tori Amos: In Times of Dragons review – This album wants to soar. But it’s firmly earthbound

Tori Amos: In Times of Dragons review – This album wants to soar. But it’s firmly earthbound

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Big Thief at 3Arena: Gen Z’s favourite indie band steal the show with brilliantly cathartic concert

Big Thief at 3Arena: Gen Z’s favourite indie band steal the show with brilliantly cathartic concert

Adrienne Lenker and her bandmates provide a night of highs, lows and heartbreaking digressions



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