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Donegal singer strikes a chord with 'God Bless the Farmers' cover
A 26-year-old Donegal country singer, David James, has struck a chord with the farming community, north and south, with his...
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Kilmoon charity barn dance set for later this month
The Kilmoon Music Festival at Cushinstown Athletic Club, Kilmoon, Co. Meath, is set to return for its 10th annual barn...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Larissa revels in 'The Glow of a Winter's Eve'
Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano Larissa Tormey who has made a name for herself on the Irish country music...
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All is bright with Larissa's 'Silent Night'
A Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live on a beef farm in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath,...
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'Old fashioned' gentleman farmer remembered by singer
A singer/songwriter from Westmeath has expressed her sorrow at the sudden death of her dear friend and neighbour, beef farmer...
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Drive-in country music event calls for tractors at the ready
Kilbeggan country music drive-in festival will take place on the bank holiday Monday, June 7, in what is being hailed...
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Search for next big country music star resumes
The search for the next big country music star on TG4’s Glór TÃre will resume on Tuesday, April 6, at 9:30pm, following...
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From Moscow to the midlands, 'fair play' Larissa
It was a case of ‘fair play’ for a Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
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Mags keeps it country on the farm
Country singer Mags McCarthy, who returned from Nashville to her family farm in Co. Cork at the start of the...
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Country singer swaps Nashville for life on Cork farm
Country singer Mags McCarthy has had to swap Nashville for the family farm in Co. Cork due to the Covid-19 pandemic....
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Search starts for next big country music star
The search for the next big country music star kicked off on Tuesday, January 7, on TG4. Glór TÃre is...
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From Moscow to midlands, mezzo soprano keeps it country
A Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live on a beef farm in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath,...
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Dance classes combat the rural isolation blues
Putting your best foot forward and signing up for a dance class can be a great way of combating rural...
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'Big Night with Derek Ryan' cattle market gig to go ahead
Organisers have confirmed this weekend’s Big Night with Derek Ryan gig at Ballymena Cattle Market will still go ahead. Members...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
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'Farming is like golf' for this country music star
Sligo farmer and country music star, Patrick Feeney, will be among the line-up of ‘Country Roads’ at Vicar Street, this...
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'Hit the Diff' star hits hospital bed after quad accident
Irish country music star, Marty Mone, took his commitment to his art a step too far this week, after a...
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Tributes pour in to mark death of Irish country music king 'Big Tom'
The death was announced earlier this morning (Tuesday, April 17) of iconic country music singer ‘Big Tom’ McBride. Hailing from...
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Derry boy tipped to be Ireland's next big country music star
He might only be 14 years old, but Coleraine boy Owen Mac is tipped to be Ireland’s next big country music star....