28 h. ago Dublin is the only large European capital without a metro: what would Leopold Bloom make of that? | Dermot Hodson

In James Joyce’s Ulysses, the city’s most famous fictional resident was as frustrated by its transport links in 1904 as many of us are todayIreland’s planning body, An Bord Pleanála, will determine later this year the fate of an ambitious proposal to build the country’s first underground railway. Residents of the Irish capital won’t be holding their breath, however. Since it was first proposed 25 years ago, MetroLink has been cancelled, revived and rebranded. The latest version of the plan, which involves just 18.8km of track, has been subject to delays, costs that have spiralled to five times the original estimate, and fierce opposition from homeowners, heritage bodies and businesses.A wide-awake city of tech firms, theatres and tourist attractions, Dublin is one of the EU’s richest metropolitan areas; it is also the only large western European capital without a metro. No Dubliner would have been more frustrated with the situation’s absurdities, and MetroLink’s slow progress, than ...

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4 d. ago Concerts in Scotland 2025: The biggest gigs coming to Scotland this year, from Oasis to Kneecap

After being axed from TRNSMT, Kneecap are set to play one of the most talked about Scottish gigs of the year in July.

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9 d. ago Who are Patchwork? Glastonbury fans speculate over mystery band

Mystery band are booked in a prime spot on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday evening

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2 w. ago HUGE band are set to reunite at Glastonbury for iconic Legends slot after confirming they are making a new album together

Sir Rod Stewart is planning a mini-reunion with his band Faces when he takes to the stage for Glastonbury's Legends slot next month.

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2 w. ago Rod Stewart to reunite with Faces band member Ronnie Wood at Glastonbury

Sir Rod will play the coveted tea-time legends slot at the festival in Somerset.

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2 w. ago Thousands support Kneecap at first big gig since terrorism charge

Irish-language rap trio perform at London festival after member charged for allegedly displaying Hezbollah flag• Kneecap review – rap trio remain unbowed by terror chargeThousands of fans showed up to support Kneecap at a festival they headlined on Friday night, days after one of its members was charged with a terror offence.The Irish-language act performed at the Wide Awake festival in Brockwell Park, south London, two days after band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, 27, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig in London in November. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Kneecap defiant at Wide Awake festival in first major gig since terror charge

Kneecap defiant at Wide Awake festival in first major gig since terror charge  BBC

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3 w. ago Jeremy Corbyn criticises Starmer’s ‘island of strangers’ speech at festival

Speaking at the Wide Awake Festival, Mr Corbyn described the Prime Minister’s remarks as ‘nonsense’.

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3 w. ago Kneecap reveal their Glastonbury slot hangs in the balance after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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3 w. ago Kneecap reveal Glastonbury slot uncertain as they slam Government after terror charge

Rap group Kneecap have taken to the stage to perform in the headline slot of Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London after one member was charged with a terror offence

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3 w. ago Fresh legal challenge over Brockwell Park festivals as campaigners accuse council of 'silencing residents'

Lambeth Council approved a Certificate of Lawfulness less than 24 hours before Wide Awake opened its gates to revellers

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3 w. ago Kneecap release new single ahead of Wide Awake headline show

Kneecap release new single ahead of Wide Awake headline show  Sky News

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3 w. ago Kneecap release new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake

The Irish rap trio are playing the festival on Friday evening in Brockwell Park.

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3 w. ago Kneecap release new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake festival

Kneecap release new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake festival  The Irish News

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3 w. ago Kneecap announce new song ahead of headline performance at London’s Wide Awake

The Irish rap trio are playing the festival on Friday evening in Brockwell Park.

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3 w. ago When will Kneecap play Wide Awake? What to know about their set

After a week of headlines, the band’s headline slot is still set to go ahead

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3 w. ago Kneecap star appears at surprise 100 Club gig with tape over mouth after terror charge

The rap trio are set to headline Wide Awake Festival at Brockwell Park on Friday evening - two days after Mo Chara was charged with a terror offence

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3 w. ago Kneecap to play in London tonight as they sell out gig in 90 seconds after terror charge

Rap music band Kneecap announced a surprise gig on Thursday and swiftly sold all tickets in under two minutes just a day after a band member was hit with a terror charge

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3 w. ago Will Kneecap play Wide Awake and Glastonbury after terror charge? Where the band goes from here

The saga rumbles on, but they’re already making new music

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3 w. ago Will Kneecap play Wide Awake and Glastonbury? Where the band goes from here

The saga rumbles on, but they’re already making new music

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