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Tributes paid to singer Moya Brennan: ‘Her voice was the signature sound of Clannad’

Tributes paid to singer Moya Brennan: ‘Her voice was the signature sound of Clannad’

Celebrated musician won a Grammy and an Emmy during hugely successful career

By Niamh BrowneTue Apr 14 2026 - 17:46
The Music Quiz: What is the title of Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready’s forthcoming grunge rock opera?

The Music Quiz: What is the title of Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready’s forthcoming grunge rock opera?

Moya Brennan’s exceptional voice with Clannad’s sound was unique

The musician’s death has come as a shock to all who followed her and her band, Clannad

Tue Apr 14 2026 - 11:19

Jesse Malin on his life-changing spinal stroke: ‘I’m still in a lot of pain. I’m still working all the time on my body’

The New York songwriter, who has just written the memoir Almost Grown, on his recovery and taking inspiration from Shane MacGowan’s resilience

Mon Apr 13 2026 - 05:14


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Tomora: Come Closer review – Mesmerising melding of minds between Tom Rowlands and Aurora

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Belle and Sebastian in Dublin review: A warm, wistful hug of a show from 1990s indie heroes

Belle and Sebastian in Dublin review: A warm, wistful hug of a show from 1990s indie heroes

At the 3Olympia, the Scottish band insult Trump, quote Churchill and serve up winning qualities of nostalgia in charming anniversary concert

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods review – A landslide of dude dirges

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods review – A landslide of dude dirges

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Gorillaz in Dublin: Damon Albarn takes selfies and signs autographs without missing a note in compelling show

Gorillaz in Dublin: Damon Albarn takes selfies and signs autographs without missing a note in compelling show

From Mark E Smith to Idles frontman Joe Talbot, it wouldn’t be a Gorillaz show without a rotating cast of guests

Sallins Inquiry Now review: Christy Moore and Damien Dempsey put fire into benefit gig’s call for investigation

Sallins Inquiry Now review: Christy Moore and Damien Dempsey put fire into benefit gig’s call for investigation

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