Normally one would expect that a new government of a different stripe would blame its predecessor for all the economy’s ills, and then take urgent action to redress them before the voters forget whose ...

14-year-old Lottie O’Driscoll Murray from Cork will represent Ireland at this year’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest, marking the country’s tenth year competing in the contest. Hundreds of young ...

Sitting over a coffee in the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast’s city centre, Manufacturing NI’s Stephen Kelly talks of the natural reserve of the Ulster business person, one built out of modesty, but ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both ...

Several countries have pulled out of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest after Israel’s participation was confirmed. Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia have announced they will boycott the ...

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister has pressed the Prime Minister to extend grace periods for new post-Brexit trade rules set to come into force. Concern has been expressed over the ending of a ...

Several national broadcasters, including those of Ireland and Spain, have announced their withdrawal from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. The announcements are in response to confirmation today ...

For the very first time, Spotify is unveiling Wrapped with a cinematic film it describes as a celebration of the artists, fans and moments that defined culture in 2025. Directed by the visionary video ...