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As part of the popular Dublin band, Dead Ringer, formed in 1989, lead singer Collie Brophy toured across Ireland, the UK, Europe and the US, gaining a host of fans at home and abroad. Now, he is blazing a new trail with Ireland’s ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute band, Slippery When Wet. The five piece are set to reignite the exciting glam rock era when Bon Jovi stormed the charts, playing their top hits back to back at Monroe’s Live on Friday, January 6, 2023.

When Thin Lizzy gained a top hit with Whiskey in the Jar following its release in 1972, it was the beginning of a rich musical legacy that sealed their place as one of Ireland’s leading bands on the worldwide stage. The sheer lyrical talent and presence of vocalist and bass player, Phil Lynott, left an indelible imprint on the international music scene. With a life cut short at the tender age of 36, he had already garnered a global following that continues to this day.

A zany night of fundraising will be held in Kilcolgan on St Stephen’s Night when locals will gather to support the Irish Cancer Society.

An inspirational evening was had at Galway Community College, Wellpark Road last Thursday as local young musicians taking part in Music Generation Programmes from local youth services such as Foróige picked up electric guitars, keyboards or microphones and drew in their audience. Another special treat came from TUSLA family services staff who strongly supported the young musicians of tomorrow onstage.

Households in the Midlands are being urged to recycle any Christmas lights in their homes that are no longer usable, by taking them into Golden Island Shopping Centre in Athlone to have them recycled for free.

When Liam Ó Maonlaí and Fiachna Ó Braonáin began busking on the streets of Dublin in the 1980s, little did they know they would go on to create one of the most successful debut albums in Irish history, when they joined forces with Peter O’Toole to become the Hothouse Flowers.

The tribal, near shamanic sounds of Kíla are renowned across the globe. Their energetic style of Irish world music is firmly set in traditional rhythms with the eclectic influences of the international.

By Una Sinnott

‘The most delicious box of chocolates your ears could ever have - stunning vocal performance.’ - New York Times

"Nothing beats live shows and people responding. I think people have been starved of that real life connection for such a long time. They're relishing the idea of getting back to live music. I'm really enjoying the gigs myself."