5 d. ago The Mary Wallopers announce two huge Christmas arena gigs in Ireland

The Mary Wallopers announce two huge Christmas arena gigs in Ireland  NME

Politics

6 d. ago Israeli Supreme Court orders government to stop starving Palestinian prisoners

Judges found that inmates were denied enough food for “basic subsistence” after a far-right minister cut rations to the legal minimum.

Events

8 d. ago Splatter Festival in Dublin, USA: A Cultural Showcase with Art, Music, and Food for the Whole Family, Shaping Tourism and Community

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Society

1 week ago Everyone in Ireland has trust problem with the US – Connolly

The presidential candidate also said she had been energised by a visit to the Electric Picnic music festival.

Politics

2 w. ago Teenager who died at music festival lived her life boldly, mourners told

Mourners at the funeral of Mia Keevan, 17, at St Nicholas’ Church in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, also heard a plea for young people to think about the choices they make and to watch out for each other.

Events

2 w. ago Weekend weather: Rain showers loom as Electric Picnic faces the odd downpour

Unsettled conditions expected over the weekend as 80,000 descend on Co Laois for music festival

Politics

2 w. ago Temperatures to dip to nine degrees tonight as Met Éireann forecasts downpours at Electric Picnic

Unsettled conditions expected over the weekend as 80,000 descend on Co Laois for music festival

Politics

2 w. ago Funeral details announced for teen who died at Belfast music festival

Mia Keevan from Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, had been attending the Emerge Music Festival in Boucher Fields, South Belfast, when she became suddenly unwell.

Events

2 w. ago Teenage girl who died after falling ill at Belfast music festival named locally

17-year-old Mia Keevan, from Carrick-on-Suir in Co Tipperary, has been described as a ‘bright, fun and much loved girl’.

Events

2 w. ago 'Shock and sadness': Tipperary teenager (17) dies after attending Belfast music festival

Mia Keevan from Carrick-on-Suir had been attending the Emerge Music Festival in south Belfast when she became suddenly unwell.

Events

2 w. ago 'Mics won't be switched off': Electric Picnic will not stop performances by acts like Kneecap

The Electric Picnic organiser Melvin Benn condemned censorship of Kneecap and The Mary Wallopers at previous festivals.

Science

2 w. ago Microphones won't be turned off if performers make political statements at Electric Picnic

The issue of performers' sound being cut off on stage while making political statements while performing has been brought to the forefront after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were "cut off" during their performance at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth for displaying a Palestinian flag on stage.

Politics

2 w. ago Taoiseach’s trip to SXSW festival planned after controversial sponsors dropped, department says

US music festival told Department of Foreign Affairs that there was no relationship with the US army or weapons manufacturers

Politics

3 w. ago Bands boycott festival after Irish group claim they were ‘cut off’ over Palestine flag

The bands pulled out of the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth after The Mary Wallopers claimed they were ‘cut off’ for displaying a Palestinian flag.

Culture

3 w. ago Festival that cut off The Mary Wallopers to make 'substantial' donation to Palestine relief

The band were performing at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth yesterday when they were cut off for displaying a Palestinian flag on stage.

Culture

3 w. ago Mary Wallopers claim they were ‘cut off’ at UK festival for displaying Palestinian flag

Irish band call Portsmouth festival’s statement ‘misleading’ after organisers claim band used ‘discriminatory’ chant

Culture

3 w. ago Music festival denies cutting off The Mary Wallopers due to displaying Palestine flag on stage

Videos posted online show the crowd booing when the sound is cut, as well as chants of ‘let them play’.

Culture

3 w. ago Letterkenny Busking Festival returns tomorrow for its 10th year

Sponsored Content  The annual Letterkenny Busking Festival is back tomorrow, bringing music, entertainment, and fun to the town’s Main Street. … The post Letterkenny Busking Festival returns tomorrow for its 10th year appeared first on Donegal Daily.

Politics

3 w. ago Gardaí investigate alleged fraudulent resale of Electric Picnic tickets

As the music and arts festival approaches, gardaí urge public to be very wary of online ticket scams

Economics

3 w. ago Far from the Oasis masses, Ireland's underground music scene came alive at Féile na Gréine

A group of friends in Limerick city started a small festival in 2018 that’s now drawing in thousands, selling out in minutes, and platforming new, experimental Irish acts.

Culture