Joel Corry and MNEK claim their first Number 1s on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Head & Heart

There have been cases in which albums have produced numerous hit songs, spawned global, mega-selling stadium tours and achieved critical acclaim, yet despite all of those ingredients, they didn't get to Number 1 anywhere... except for Ireland. Let's take a look at a selection.

As the UK sizzles with temperatures topping 35C over the past few days, the Number 1 song providing the soundtrack for the sweltering heat is Joel Corry and MNEK’s summer dance-pop anthem Head & Heart.

US rappers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion look set to snag the UK’s highest new entry of the week, while it's a non-mover for Joel Corry and MNEK as summer smash Head & Heart cruises towards a fourth week at Number 1.Cardi B’s website crashed earlier this week as the announcement landed of new collaboration WAP with Megan Thee Stallion.

Joel Corry’s Head & Heart featuring MNEK is shaping up to be the UK’s song of the summer as it scores a third week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart.

Joel Corry and MNEK hold off a resurging Dermot Kennedy to scoop a third week at Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart.

Fontaines D.C. are on course to achieve their first Number 1 album in the UK charts.According to today’s Official Chart Update (August 3), the Irish post-punk outfit lead the race to Number 1 with their second album, ‘A Hero’s Death’.

Northern Ireland peace process and hailed as “Ireland’s peacemaker”, has died aged 83. The current SDLP leader Colum Eastwood described him as Ireland’s “most significant and consequential political leader” of the 20th century as tributes poured in.

The biggest battle for Number 1 on the Official Irish Charts in 2020 so far has begun – it’s looking like a Dublin derby as post-punk five-piece Fontaines D.C. take on rock trio The Coronas for chart supremacy.

Joel Corry & MNEK extend their reign at Number 1 with Head & Heart to a second week.

A new album from The Coronas is always an exciting event. The rock trio from Terenure in Dublin are back with a new record True Love Waits on July 31, the sixth in their 17-year career thus far.

Taylor Swift is one of the world's biggest stars, translating to an impressive chart history on the Official Irish Singles Chart.

Nicki Minaj‘s baby is going to be dressed in designe gear from the time the little one enters this world. The 37-year-old mother to be shared an Instagram stories video on July 27, showing a bunch of stylish baby gear from the British brand Burberry.

Three songs from Taylor Swift's new album Folklore are set for big entries on this week's Official Singles Chart.

The depth of Irish female musical talent currently in the scene has been a huge talking point in Ireland as of late, thanks in part to Irish Women in Harmony.