Soundtrack of my Life: The gig-going Minister for Finance on his changing taste in music

Politicians and RTÉ colleagues pay final respects to ‘fearless and funny’ journalist

Dublin-based fashion designer wants to work with as many musicians as possible

Mvula has grave concerns about modern music and is no longer concerned about coming across as arrogant

Derry-born singer-songwriter wins prize for the best Irish album over the past year

Girl Band, Villagers and Róisín Murphy among the shortlist for the Irish album of the year prize

After Williams recited his first poem on stage in 1995, his ascent was rapid

What attracted Iarla Ó Lionáird, Duke Special and Julie Feeney to collaborate with Cork Gamelan Ensemble?

It took Kevin Nolan years of 5am starts to make his debut album, much of it written during treatment for schizoaffective disorder. "It’s helped me find my way through my mental illness," he writes.

Feeney, a singular musical talent, is barely present in this new show that is cruelly inattentive to its audience

Rugby, GAA, music and an arts festival focusing on mental health among the highlights

We speak to several musicians playing First Fortnight about the songs that get them through hard times