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David Balfe
Musician, aka For Those I Love
For Those I Love: ‘I would never, ever begrudge somebody for wanting to get out of Ireland’
The city David Balfe grew up in has changed almost beyond recognition. He takes us around his home turf of Coolock and Donaghmede, whose people, places and politics are key drivers of his new album
The 10 best Irish albums of 2021 so far, including...
From compulsive debuts to assured collections from old hands, it’s been an impressive six months
For Those I Love – Stark reflection of grief and pain in wake of suicide
David Balfe throws himself into these songs wholeheartedly, he runs the gamut of anger, pain, nostalgia and sadness
Rising stars of 2021: 10 Irish music acts to watch for
CMAT, Just Wondering, Gemma Dunleavy, Malaki and more of Ireland's best
All in the Game: Shelbourne take the BBC in fitting performance
McMillan hits 11, Nani is left seeing red as history repeats itself, word of mouth and more
Discontent and material gain at student shows | Visual Art round-up
NCAD’s troubles spilled into its degree show, although there was work of note there and at DIT and IADT
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Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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