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American indie folk-rock band Big Thief have released a live version of their track 'Incomprehensible' from a show at Dublin's 3Arena in April - as part of their free concert archive. The Big Thief Live Archive allows fans to listen to "fully mixed concerts from the recent and distant past" for free, according to a press release. The archive is inspired by drummer James Krivchenia's love of the Grateful Dead's extensive catalogue of live albums.

Opinion 14 Oct 26 Public Sector Strike at the Rotunda Hospital on October 14th, 2026. Copyright Davide Nolfo/hotpress.com A second day of industrial action is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, if necessary. A number of political parties have shown their support for public sector workers who are engaging in 24-hour strike action today in protest over pay.

If it’s some gently strummed acoustic loveliness you’re after, look no further than ‘Wondrous Odds’, the new single from Dublin alt. folker Evie who was raised on a healthy diet of Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen and Paul Brady. It’s the first taster of a new collaborative project that also boasts the considerable talents of Ber Quinn and Ye Vagabonds man Brían Mac Gloinn. “I think we made some cool choices in production,” Evie reflects. “Cohen’s Songs From A Room was referenced a lot.

Sally Rooney's publisher Faber has confirmed it will stop supplying her books in the UK, saying it cannot pay the Irish author royalties because of her pledge to support the banned group Palestine Action. In a statement, Faber said current UK legislation meant it could no longer pass on earnings from UK sales to Rooney. "To sell a writer's work and not be able to pass on earnings is an unconscionable situation for a publisher," Faber said.

Olivia Rodrigo has announced she will drop a remixed version of her song 'expectations' featuring Chappell Roan, on Thursday, October 15. The singer also revealed a music video for the song will be released on the same day. 'expectations' features on the singer's third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The record was released in June. The single will be Roan's first feature, the track was produced by both artists' mutual collaborator Daniel Nigro.

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Joe Bonamassa: The Spirit Of Rory – a documentary following the American blues rock icon, as he pays tribute to Rory Gallagher in his hometown – is set to have its world premiere at Cork International Film Festival next month. The news comes as part of the first programme announcements from the festival – with the full line-up set to be unveiled this evening. The world premiere of Joe Bonamassa: The Spirit Of Rory will take place at the Everyman in Cork at 6pm on Wednesday, November 18.

And so, the choppers rattle and hum, sirens wail, flags fly. Ceremonies are held, business is done and delegations come and go. For six months, Ireland holds the Presidency of the European Union. It’s a key part of the complex management and oversight of an entity of 27 nations, each with its own separate Government, electoral system, political culture and historic identity. Ireland’s EU presidential record is good, characterised by constructive engagement, consensus and collaboration.

Former gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis was sentenced on Tuesday for the fatal shooting of Tupac Shakur in 1996. This makes him the first and only person charged in relation to Tupac's death. Judge Carli Kierny ordered Davis to serve 40 years to life in prison, following the jury's decision that he was guilty of first-degree murder.

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer on Tuesday after the surgical removal of part of his lung. He is reportedly recovering normally. At a recent health checkup, a lump was noticed which has turned out to be a common form of lung cancer, adenocarcinoma. Its removal was the first significant medical procedure in the 71-year-old's papacy. "The Holy Father was in the operating theatre for approximately three hours; the operation itself lasted about ninety minutes.