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No Irish artist has won the prize in more than 30 years of history

The North Carolina native will be the first country act to headline at Slane Castle

Plus: Punk band The Skids formed in which Scottish town?

Musician, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, had been diagnosed with cancer

The classically trained musician who went from signing a record deal to reshaping his approach to the industry through teaching

Herskedal makes a rare visit to Ireland this month, appearing with the pianist Helge Lien and the percussionist Helge Andreas Norbakken on a five-date tour

Taylor Swift tells fans 'the only thing left is to close the book' as she reveals new projects

Irish band reflects on what makes them different, feeling a ‘new energy’ and how their work has resonated with people

A beer-chugging, jeans-wearing all-American, Combs’s music is propped up on escapism, heartbreak and nostalgia

The 35-year-old is the first country music singer to lead the billing at the celebrated Co Meath venue

Band, who began by busking in Dublin, to record fifth and final album

Frieda Parton calls for prays after singer postpones Las Vegas residency scheduled for December

Plus: Which album by Gemma Hayes was nominated for the Mercury Prize?

Directors Ben Barnes, George Petrou and Christopher Luscombe on the chance to bring lesser-spotted operas Le Trouvère, Deidamia and The Magic Fountain to the stage

Cork singer Lyra on ambition, insecurity and performing for thousands at Croke Park