One of Ireland’s top bands at the moment and a punk rock icon will be among six acts battling it out to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Four-piece Wild Youth will be the favourite when the Late Late Show Eurosong special rolls around on February 3. They …
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Pressure is growing on the Government to expel the Russian ambassador, as protests continued today in Dublin against the invasion of Ukraine. On Saturday afternoon, dozens of protesters once again gathered outside the Russian Embassy on Orwell Road in Rathmines to call on Russia to end the attacks on Ukraine. …
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The first ever St Brigid’s Day festival will a see a number of iconic Dublin buildings lit up in beautiful illuminations. The new festival, named after the Celtic goddess, aims to celebrate the achievements of Irish women and will include talks, performances, exhibitions, music and more. Headlining the festival are …
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Traffic has been slowed up in the city centre by an anti-Covid restrictions protest on the first day after the government lifted most of Ireland’s lockdown measures. Dublin City Council have warned travellers heading into town to expect delays on O’Connell Street as the protest makes its way from the …
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A difficult 2021 saw the deaths of several icons Sarah Harding, Charlie Watts from The Rolling Stones, and many Irish stars including Simon Young, and Des “Snitchy” Ferguson. Hollywood lost several entertainers: including legendary composer Stephen Sondheim, award-winning actress Helen McCrory, rapper DMX, actress and Saved by the Bell’s Dustin …
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There’s many memories of legendary RTE broadcaster Larry Gogan – but none quite as memorable as the Just a Minute quiz. Larry, 81, died yesterday and his death was announced this morning on RTE. Over six decades he entertained us on RTE1, 2FM and latterly RTE Gold. And of course, …
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