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It was Easter weekend 2005. The Murphy family were looking forward to a short break in Co Cork.

THE DUBLIN Gospel Choir has been described by The Irish Times as “a must see” while Hotpress said they “bring a smile to the face...uplifting stuff”.

LOUGHREA SINGER-songwriter Ultan Conlon and his band will play The Crane Bar, Sea Road, on Friday November 5.

DURING THE last winter Ireland experienced some of the harshest weather in living memory. Last November excessive flooding devastated the west and southwest of the country. Galway, Clare and Cork were among the worst affected areas.

Two Mayo locals placed first and third at the inaugural Your Store’s Got Talent competition, a Tesco charity fundraiser in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

They may have come a long way since their early days busking around Dublin over a decade ago, but Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero still approach their music with the same fire that has seen their reputation grow immeasurably since then.

Whether you are celebrating 300 years or 13 years, there can be few better ways to kick off the festivities than the sounds of Josh Ritter, a songwriter at the top of his game.

The Dublin Gospel Choir’s new album Doing Their Thing is packed full of true gospel classics. The Dublin Gospel Choir can boast of being the first gospel act to break the Irish Top 30 album charts.

Rising star, petite and quirky Vyvienne Long first achieved celebrity as a cellist in collaboration with singer-songwriter Damien Rice, producing the soaring melodies and distinctive sound associated with his albums O and 9. International tours followed during which she instantly charmed fans with her unique cello song and quirky take on the White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’. She soon began writing her own vocal material and formed a core band which typically includes three cellos, piano, drums and bass. Vyvienne released her EP Birdtalk in 06.

Vyvienne Long and special guests will perform at The Parade Tower on Friday, February 5 next. The cello queen has a huge Kilkenny following and tickets are expected to be sought after. She will be supported by guitarist John Lambert.