Christy Moore

In a Word . . . May

The beloved month is much celebrated, including by Christy Moore in song

If the walls could talk: Merriman pub memorabilia under the hammer

Irish trad performers from Planxty to the Fureys played the famous venue in Clare

Charlie Bird joins families of Stardust victims marking 41st anniversary of fire

Veteran journalist uses new software technology to praise ‘heroes’ following motor neurone disease diagnosis

Inside the new Dún Laoghaire Baths (spoiler: don’t expect baths)

For years the derelict amenity was a blight on the seafront, a lost opportunity for a public facility

Katie Taylor remains Ireland’s hero, even if the glimpses are fleeting

With no professional fights in Ireland and a base in the USA, boxer stays out of the spotlight

Live performance sector to get extra €25 million in Covid-19 supports

Christy Moore and The Coronas among acts forced to reschedule due to restrictions

Gig of the Week: Treaty – Songs, with Christy Moore, Lisa O’Neill and more

December 6th to 12th, 2021: The best of the week’s culture events, right around Ireland

Irish women who rocked the patriarchal system with their words

The first volume of Irish women’s speeches is a reminder of the female voices that inspired and drove change

Christy Moore: Flying into Mystery – Solid outing from Ireland’s greatest treasure

Moore revisits songs by namesake Gary and Bob Dylan alongside a few new of his own

Christy Moore presented with lifetime achievement award at RTÉ Folk Awards

Award winners announced at live event in Dublin’s Vicar Street on Tuesday night

Embassy musical event will show Dublin and London still in tune

London Letter: Other Voices amplifies interwoven musical world of Britain and Ireland

Christy Moore concert organisers warn against buying tickets through Viagogo

Aiken Promotions says it cannot tell if tickets on website are real, false or exist

Christy Moore: Catherine Martin should defy Cabinet colleagues if necessary

Singer accuses Government of giving into GAA and vintners lobby over restrictions

Christy’s Life on the Road: It’s a crying shame they didn’t call it The Bodhrán Identity

TV: Much like Christy Moore, this film is rambling, loquacious and brimming with charm

Sean Moncrieff: We are running out of time. We need a Nphet for climate change

They would be a pain in the ass, but you’d know they are right

Kanye West’s residency in Atlanta United stadium just another bizarre stunt

Could this set a precedent? U2 at Croke Park? Christy Moore in Newbridge?

The country that I love doesn’t seem to want me here

Ireland sucked me in, in that sad subtle way like a few too many pints, and I wanted to make a life here

Vicar Street recorded operating profit of almost €740,000 before Covid

Owner Harry Crosbie says venue has full year of gigs lined up for when it reopens

RTÉ’s marauding army of zombies? It’s fake news, folks

Radio: The national broadcaster's Truth Matters podcast seeks to unpick fact from fiction

Michael Palin, Mike Leigh and Christy Moore: This week’s unmissable online events

Celine Byrne and Robert Webb also among the virtual attractions over next seven days

From Celtic to China: the Irishman taking soccer to new places

The daily ‘nap’ at lunch time in China is a great idea, says the Irish soccer coach

Declan O’Rourke: Arrivals – Impressive record that spotlights the journeys taken

Songwriter’s eighth album is a low-key affair that does not need to shout to be heard

Kevin McGahern: ‘Metal gigs are a great way to relieve stress’

Soundtrack of My Life: The Clear History host on songs that have got him through the pandemic

The Secret Teacher: This is not the time to limit ourselves to online traditional school

Truly fantastic interactions occur if teachers are brave enough to experiment with the technology

Life in a bubble: Ireland players make the best of strict regime in the new normal

IRFU leave nothing to chance as they seek to preserve Covid-free environment for squad

We’ve had decades of poverty, stifled dreams and lives unlived. But look on the bright side

RTÉ’s The Way We Were successfully dusted off the Reeling in the Years formula

Dubliners concert helps TG4 to its best Christmas in a decade

Recording of ‘lost’ concert at Christ Church was broadcaster’s most-watched festive show

The twins who broke the internet with Phil Collins video: Here’s their verdict on U2 and Hozier

Videos of YouTubers Tim and Fred Williams listening to classic songs have racked up millions of views

Worst Sporting Moment: Mighty Nijinsky misses moment of triumph

Nijinsky had swept all before him in 1970 before trip too far to Longchamps

IMRO speeds up royalty payments to Covid-hit Irish musicians

Pandemic has been ‘catastrophic’ for the music industry, says Eleanor McEvoy

Christine Keegan obituary: Courageous and tireless Stardust campaigner

Mother spent her life fighting for justice for her two daughters who died in 1981 fire

A midsummer like no other, with a nod to St John and flash of Star Trek

An Irishman’s Diary with the theme of a classic Irish ballad for this time of year

Andrew Porter: Chasing Cheika will keep me on my toes as ‘holidays’ arrive

There’s nothing that relaxes me more than a good blast of heavy metal

Break allows James Ryan to rest, bulk-up and study history

It’s also allowed him to catch up with his studies in History and Politics at UCD

Irish artists join international call for Israel to end siege of Gaza amid coronavirus

More than 200 artists back Amnesty International’s call for military embargo

Coronavirus: Grogan’s pub among several to close for two weeks

Management say small size means impossible to ensure recommended social distancing

Let’s have a competition for a new national anthem

Militaristic, nationalistic language of Amhrán na bhFiann will have to go

Traveller culture is set to join the school curriculum. What could lessons look like?

Folktales, songs, art and history of Travelling community could feature across a range of subjects

Arty McGlynn obituary: Traditional music’s pioneering guitar man

The breadth of his musicianship led to collaborations with notable artists of the era

Putting 2019 to bed with a bang: The best end-of-year rock and pop gigs

Pillow Queens, Blizzards, Walking on Cars, Gavin James, Lankum and Christy Moore

Crystal chandeliers, an antique jig trap: highlights of this week’s antiques sales

Record prices paid for paintings by Jack B Yeats and Mainie Jellet

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