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George Murphy and The Rising Sons are playing this year at TradFest 2026. They are playing on the 23rd of January in The Button Factory with doors opening at 7:30. Something Out of Nothing is George Murphy’s latest album with…
Ger O’Donnell, Trevor Sexton and Don Stiffe have come together as a trio for TradFest 2026. They will be playing together at The Purity Kitchen in Dun Laoghaire on the 22nd of January 2026 at 7:30. O’Donnell and Sexton released…
Seamas Hyland is a traditional and experimental musician from Co.Waterford playing at Tradfest 2026. Hyland released his debut album ‘Maidin Domhnaigh’ in May 2024 and will be playing The Grand Social on Friday the 23rd of January. “It was a…
Blue Fish Diamond have released their third studio album ‘Radio Silence’ and will be performing at TradFest 2026. Blue Fish Diamond are playing two gigs at TradFest this year. The first gig is Thursday January 22nd at 6 p.m, this…
Babylon has put together two routes for young people interested in interrailing in 2026 including information on expenses, passes and plans. If you’re a student or a young adult looking for an affordable, exciting and accessible way to see Europe,…
We talk to Brinsley McNamara, creator of Weird Ireland, about what exactly makes Ireland so weird.
Find out more about the proposal for mandatory social media checks and a 5 year history for anyone who wants to get a US visa to work, study or visit.
When you move to a new country, finding “your people” can take time. For some newcomers in Ireland, that search ends in a rehearsal room full of drums, harmonies, costumes and laughter – at Fusion Murga, a multilingual, community-based music…
An introduction into the Japanese folklore, spirits and old legends that inspired the world of Studio Ghibli and shaped its most beloved films.
