The married duo will be hitting a few corners of Ireland and bits in between with a tour to celebrate the release of their 8th studio album in two decades of marriage. The album is entitled Honey Moon The tour kicks off in Cork and finishes in Cork, so there’s a symmetry in it. Dundalk, Dublin, Galway and Kilkenny get a look in too. Tour Dates Sat 31st July – Cork X South West Mon 2nd August – Spirit Store, Dundalk Tue 3rd August- Roisin Dubh, Galway Wed 4th August – Whelan’s, Dublin Thur 5th August – Set theatre, Kilkenny Fri 6th August – Crane Lane, Cork www.independentrecords.ie / www.handsomefamily.com Related News July 19, 2010 — Trio of Dublin Dates for Junah (0) July 15, 2010 — Bell X1 acoustic tour (0) July 27, 2010 —... Similar posts

The XMusic Festival of Sound takes place this Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday July 31st through to Monday 2nd of August. There will be Live performances from The Minutes and Paul Harrington on the Saturday, Pinhead will play on the Sunday and then Home Brew and The Bad Examples will be live on the Monday. There will be a free BBQ each day, so you can bring the kids along and enjoy live music and free food and a drum circle with Simeon Smith, There will be in store demo’s of the latest gear from Marshall,Peavey and Line 6. Also for those with an interest there will be a hearing protection seminar with Jonathan Forde on Saturday and Sunday at 1.30pm. Prizes including free gear instore too. Opening hours are 10-6 on Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday and Monday. Related... Similar posts

English singer songwriter Lisbee will be coming to Dublin as part of her first headline tour and will perform Upstairs in Whelans this coming October. The tour starts mid-September, continues right through to Christmas and will mean 6 months of pure touring for the hard working Lisbee Stainton. It will be held on October 7th and Tickets are €12 and available through Ticketmaster and on sale now. www.lisbee.com Related News July 27, 2010 — Greg Dulli for foursome of Irish shows (0) April 23, 2010 — Brendan Benson Acoustic Whelans gig (0) July 27, 2010 — Mount Kimbie announce Academy 2 date (0) July 26, 2010 — Cast of Cheers and Enemies play Whelans (0) July 26, 2010 — Dublins KeyWest announce Whelans gig Saturday (0) Like Unlike... Similar posts

LOVE AMONGST RUIN are to come to Ireland for their first ever Irish show this November. 8th November is the date and it will be in The Academy 2 for an intimate show and tickets will be €13.50. www.loveagainstruin.com / www.mcd.ie / www.ticketmaster.ie Related News June 15, 2010 — Soulfly and Cancer Bats announce Academy dates (0) July 27, 2010 — Mount Kimbie announce Academy 2 date (0) July 23, 2010 — Gorillaz reschedule Dublin Date (1) July 19, 2010 — Republic of Loose are back and on repeat (0) July 19, 2010 — One Night Only and Sarah Blasko for Academy 2 shows (0) Like Unlike Digg this! Post this to MySpace Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share... Similar posts

Youghal RNLI Lifeboat Open Day – Sun.1st Aug. 2010 The Youghal RNLI Lifeboat will host their annual open day on Sunday 1st August 2010 from 11am to 5pm. The Lifeboat station and the Atlantic 75 class lifeboat will be open to the public and our voluntary lifeboat crew members will be on hand to show the public around and answer any questions. The Youghal Lifeboat crew will be demonstrating two launch and recovery’s of the Atlantic 75 Lifeboat. Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com Youghal RNLI crew welcome you to the annual open day at the station - Pic: www.youghalonline.com Youghal has been running a lifeboat station since 1839 and is still funded by voluntary contributions. A great day of festivities is promised on the day.  Lifeboat... Similar posts

The LOOKS Announce Single Release of “Enemies/Romeo” to be released this coming Friday. The Looks are another one of Ireland’s top prospects, we say this about so many times and sometimes those bands go on to break through, We can only hope that these will go on to break through, only time will tell. For now you only need to know that they should be on your radar, and will be playing their Single Launch in Twisted Pepper on Thursday 29th July as part of the Gaff Party 2nd Birthday Party where Goldenplec aficionado’s Le Tissier will be providing the visuals to an insane amount of DJing talent. Also joining on the night is Kid Karate who will kick things off with their Punk electro type energetic performances. Doors at 8pm, €5 entry... Similar posts

THE SWORD have announced they are coming to Dublin to play The Academy this December. The Texan Heavy Metal rockers bring their Warp Riders tour to The Academy on December 11th (Saturday) and tickets will be priced at €16.50 with tickets going on sale this Friday 30th July 2010 at 9am. These guys have a pedigree behind them, picked to tour the world with Metallica and have had songs on the last three editions of Guitar Hero and are on their third album with their latest work, Warp Riders being the bands first concept album attempting to showcase the band lyrically and musically. www.swordofdoom.com / www.mcd.ie / www.ticketmaster.ie Related News July 19, 2010 — Republic of Loose are back and on repeat (0) July 15, 2010 — Xavier Rudd announces Academy Show... Similar posts

The World Heli Challenge ski and snowboard festival will be held in the Mount Aspiring National Park region near Wanaka and Hawea in New Zealand’s South Island, from July 30th to August 8th, 2010. The success of last year’s “resurrection” certainly caught the attention of international athletes, media and sponsors, as the 2010 competition goes from strength to strength in gaining global popularity as one of the most captivating events on snow. 50 athletes representing the cream of talent from over 6 countries will participate. The 2010 format has been slightly revised and will consist of an Extreme Day and a Freestyle Day. Helicopter accessed terrain provides beyond doubt the best snow conditions for the athletes to truly challenge themselves in. 2009 snowboard Champion and... Similar posts

GARDAI at Pearse Street Garda Station, Dublin said they were “quietly confident” of beating the Youghal Gardai prior to the inaugural soccer match, in memory of the late Kieran Harte from Park,Youghal, who served with his Garda colleagues from Pearse Street. The soccer friendly was played last night (Tuesday 27th July 2010) in Adrath Park, the grounds of Youghal United AFC. Report/Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com Email: news@youghalonline.com The Pearse Street Garda soccer team celebrate winning the inaugural 'Kieran Harte Memorial Cup' 2010 with the Youghal Garda soccer team at Adrath Park, home of Youghal United AFC. Kieran’s twin sister Linda and members of the Harte family presented the winning cup “The Kieran Harte Memorial Cup 2010″ to Lee... Similar posts

Chris O'Leary CORK Sinn Féin this morning (Wednesday, July 28th) launched a major new initiative aimed at tackling the growing housing crisis across Cork city. There are now more than 8,000 families on the housing waiting list in Cork which has grown by more than 1,000 in just two months. “Let’s End the Wait” aims to make tackling the housing crisis a top priority in Cork and outlines a number of actions that can be taken now, at a local level, to make a difference. “Let’s end the wait” is a comprehensive campaign with a strong focus on local housing needs in Cork. The campaign will focus on several core issues: A charter for social tenants Help for those facing negative equity Clearing the waiting list Reforming the housing list Providing... Similar posts

Bernard Allen THE Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee, Fine Gael TD Bernard Allen has warned that Ireland is facing repossession “disaster” if steps are not taken now to help homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgages. Deputy Allen said, “The Master of the High Court has confirmed that 600 new cases of repossessions have come before the courts in just one month. This is a clear that the banks are now willing to move on repossessions following the NAMA bailout. “This is happening despite the fact that the IMF has confirmed that Irish banks now have sufficient financial resources to help the most distressed home-owners restructure their debts to avoid repossession. “With so many people struggling to keep up with mortgage payments it is vital that action is taken... Similar posts

BUSINESS organisations in the Cork region which include Cork Chamber, IBEC – Cork, Cork Business Association and the VFI Southern Branch today strongly welcomed the recent publication of the Local Government Efficiency Review Group, noting that many of the cost saving recommendations if implemented swiftly have the potential to help reduce the burden on local government funding, of which the business community has long been the funder of “last resort”. According to Ger O’Mahoney, President of Cork Chamber, “The report through its 106 recommendations has identified efficiencies and other savings of €511m for the local government sector. It is now critical that Minister John Gormley TD steps up to the plate and sets about implementing these recommendations as a matter of... Similar posts

Michael McCarthy LABOUR Party Senator for Cork South-West, Michael McCarthy, has said that news of the imminent closure of Millbrook Hospital in Bandon is a big disappointment for the town. Senator McCarthy said, “The closure of Millbrook Hospital highlights the importance of the much promised extension to the Community Hospital. There is a great shortage of beds and space at the hospital at the moment. This closure will put added strain on the already scarce resources. “The HSE must now sanction the funding for this extension to enable this hospital to cater for its population. We must not forget that Bandon is the largest town in West Cork but bed capacity is wholly inadequate. “It is now time for the HSE and the government to deliver immediately on its Primary Care Strategy for... Similar posts

THE water disruption experienced by large parts of Cork this week, as a result of a break in the Inniscarra water main, is further evidence of the pressing need for investment in water infrastructure and for a new semi-State water company to take responsibility for our water supply, according to Fine Gael Cork South Central Senator Jerry Buttimer. “Large parts of Cork were left without access to water in their homes and businesses yesterday owing to major damage to the Inniscarra water main. The problems associated with restoring supply to some areas meant that residents were forced to draw their water from tinkered supplies set up locally. “While the disruption was nowhere near the scale seen following last year’s floods, the continual interruption in Cork’s water supply points... Similar posts

Ciaran Lynch LABOUR TD Ciarán Lynch has accused the Government of planning to outsource social housing provision. “As we scrutinise in detail the provisions put forward yesterday in the Infrastructure Investment Priorities, it is clear that the Government is hell bent on outsourcing the provision of social housing to their developer pals. “It seems that councils will be under instruction neither to buy nor acquire any local authority housing for the foreseeable, a radical policy shift which has come about by stealth and about which there has been virtually no public debate. “According to yesterday’s document, current and future housing provision is to be met almost entirely by leasing existing housing stock from builders and developers. “The strategy first came to light over a... Similar posts

LABOUR Party Senator for Cork South-West, Michael McCarthy, has expressed his concern at the likelihood that Cork County Council is to discontinue its refuse collection service. Senator McCarthy said, “The loss of this service will have an impact on a massive number of people. Those on social welfare, the elderly, those with disabilities will all now be left to the mercy of the ‘market’. “I realise that this service has been loss making and is experiencing difficulties but I believe that it is a vital service for the community. I would resist any moves toward privatisation and I would call on Cork County Council to re-think this strategy. “Above all else, I would urge that the less well off in our community be considered in any plan to sell off refuse... Similar posts

Deirdre Clune FIANNA Fáil and the Greens’ revised capital programme has slashed investment in higher education infrastructure by a massive €1 billion and this could have a hugely negative affect on Ireland’s university level R&D capacity, according to Fine Gael Innovation & Research Spokesperson, Deirdre Clune TD. Deputy Clune added that, with the Government refusing to reform third level funding, Ireland is set to lose out badly. “You can’t build a smart economy or provide high tech jobs by slashing the funds that go toward building facilities to train the next generation of Irish researchers. “Research and Development is critical to pulling Ireland out of recession, providing blue-chip jobs and positioning Ireland to be top of the global knowledge economy. “It is... Similar posts

Celebrating their winning their heat for the “Pick for the Picnic” competition, meaning they are now in the final and could walk away with a slot at Electric Picnic, Goatboy have announced a gig in The Button Factory this coming Saturday 31st July. Support on the night will be provided by the very talented Lisa McLachlin and Doors are at 8pm. Admission TBC Myspace / Facebook / Twitter / Last.FM / Breaking Tunes Related News July 20, 2010 — Gig of the Week : The Shower Scene at Crawdaddy (0) July 28, 2010 — The Looks – Enemies/Romeo Double A Side single released Friday (0) July 28, 2010 — I Draw slow take break to play Cobblestone (0) July 28, 2010 — Travel Advice : Lissadell House Gigs (0) July 25, 2010 — REVIEW:... Similar posts

Big budget and high concept video for the new single from The Roots, taking in a tale of World War II soldiers who chase a white box while killing and eating people. Of...... Similar posts