John Meagher

The worldwide boom in supplements is happening here too, with new Irish companies looking to get in on the action. John Meagher looks at who's promising what, and asks what actually works

Performing her old hits wouldn't make sense in a show that is never boring

High insurance costs, geography and limited stadium availability all mean other major European cities are getting the jump on us. So what can Ireland do to attract more big acts?

Roberto Lopes has been Ireland's biggest story of this World Cup, but with Cape Verde out and Pico home, time is of the essence if the veteran defender wants to cash in

We assess how the national broadcaster has been doing in seven key areas from currents affairs to light entertainment

As the iconic band prepares to go on the road, the founding member chats about his fascination with Irish instruments and keeping Shane MacGowan’s masterful lyrics alive

Apps like Suno imitate music generated by real artists, with the results being sold royalty-free, shutting off yet another tap in musicians' meagre income flow

I saw The Frames more than any other band in the 1990s, but one gig stands out. It was at Dublin’s Olympia and, for close to two hours, Glen Hansard bared his soul.

The Dublin singer-songwriter touched audiences far beyond Ireland, yet those who admired him say his generosity and love of music were his greatest gifts

Outside the entertainment circles, dancehall mogul Bill Fuller was little known, but a new documentary shines a spotlight on an extraordinary life of the Kerryman who rubbed shoulders with the rich and famous