RTE announce Songs From An Empty Room concert to be broadcast on RTE2, 2FM and RTE Player

Rina Sawayama has said that Mercury Prize organiser the BPI has told her that it is looking into updating the awards’ eligibility rules.

Rina Sawayama has been in contact with the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), the organisation behind the BRIT Awards and Mercury Prize, who have indicated that they are reconsidering their eligibility criteria.Earlier this week (July 29), Sawayama revealed that she wasn’t able to enter the Mercury Prize this year as she isn’t eligible to enter as a British artist under the current rules.

When the Mercury Prize shortlist was announced last week, we had a little moan about how Rina Sawayama’s debut album, ‘Sawayama’, wasn’t included. So did quite a lot of people, actually.

A post shared by Tara Makeup (@tara_makeup) on Jul 27, 2020 at 6:08am PDTMany of Tara’s friends were quick to comment on her exciting news as James Patrice wrote: ‘Malahide Woman has given her blessing — Cian or Isabella can be used.’He posted a second comment which read: ‘The most FABULOUS news for the most fabulous family (That we can now jaysus talk about).’Aoibhinn Garrihy said: ‘Beautiful beautiful news.

Everything Everything have announced a 2021 UK and Ireland tour.The four-piece will hit the road next year for their first headline tour in the UK and Ireland in three years, and they’ll play in support of their upcoming new album ‘Re-Animator’.Kicking off at Nottingham’s Rock City on March 19, 2021, the tour will wrap up in Dublin at the Olympia Theatre on April 5.

Taylor Swift will released her new album 'Folklore' at midnight New York time (5am Irish time).

The Irish Sun, she said: ‘All I’m hoping is that his spirit joins me on air and I find the words to do what made him so popular with the whole country.’Although one thing that has worried the Clontarf native is the fact that her mother might text in while she is presenting like she used to do when her father was on the show.Lottie revealed that her mother will text in and tell her how well she’s doing, but she texts the general radio number so the whole team can see it.The Ryan sibling also

straight to your inboxPeter Schmeichel has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson had Jonny Evans earmarked as a future Manchester United captain before his departure.The Northern Ireland international began his career at Old Trafford, coming through the ranks before leaving the club in 2015 to join West Brom.Evans went on to make the move to Leicester City in 2018, where he has established himself at the heart of the Foxes’ defence and is helping guide them to possible Champions League qualification this

The Cranberries are set to re-release their second album ‘No Need to Argue’ as a deluxe reissue packed with unreleased songs, B-sides, remixes and more.The expanded edition of the Irish band’s 1994 album, which lands on September 18, will also include demos and live recordings from the era. All of the album’s original 13 tracks are remastered.Three B-sides are included in the release (‘Away’, ‘I Don’t Need’ and ‘So Cold In Ireland’).

Harry Potter actor Devon Murray, 31, has announced that he’s expecting his first child with girlfriend Shannon McCaffrey Quinn.The star, best known for playing Seamus Finnigan in the film series, took to social media to share the happy news alongside a photograph of a babygro and scan snap. He wrote alongside the Instagram post: "Baby Murray - 14th of January 2021." Fans of the Irish actor rushed to congratulate him on the news, with one writing: “Such happy news.

Niall Horan has Ireland's biggest album and song released in 2020 so far by a homegrown act, OfficialCharts.com/Ireland can reveal.

The UK’s first dedicated socially distanced arena has announced its first wave of huge acts this summer.

Georgia has announced that she will be heading out on the road next year for a UK and Ireland tour – see a fill list of dates below.Following the release of her new album ‘Seeking Thrills’, the synth-pop maven will kick off her ‘Re-Seeking Thrills Tour’ on April 14, 2021 in Cardiff, with stops in Brighton, London, Dublin, Leeds, and Manchester.Sharing the news on Instagram, Georgia said: “Can’t believe I’m saying this but… Back on the road for 2021. It’s gonna be FUN.

Ryan Andrews and Michaela O’Neill’s shared love for acting led to their paths crossing over a decade and a half ago when they met through the Olympia panto.Oh no, it didn’t!Oh yes, it did!The Dancing with the Stars finalist now runs an acting school with his childhood sweetheart and recounting the sweet story of how they came to be together, Ryan remembered coming into each other’s lives treading the boards of the famous Dublin theatre.‘We met when we were 10 and 11 years of age.

The Irish Mirror, she revealed: ‘Without a doubt, I’ve been pretty vocal about it in the past.‘I want my own show, so I’m absolutely pushing for it and hopefully something will happen.’While she has been working for the radio station for 10 years, she won’t be leaving to find jobs elsewhere as 2FM is her ‘home’.She admitted that she is planning on broadening her horizons into the telly after enjoying the aspects of Dancing with the Stars, but admitted that she didn’t think it would be the

, said Eamonn, clearly gearing up for his time off.As Ruth said her goodbyes Twitter was already lighting up with comments: ‘Hang on @EamonnHolmes & Ruth off for a few weeks?? Nooooooo don’t leave us #ThisMorning’A second person remarked, ‘gutted we’ll miss you?’ while a third person wanted to know where they were off to?Currently, Ruth and Eamonn present This Morning every Friday and fill in for Holly and Phil when they are on holiday.

has announced that Prime Time presenter David McCullagh will take over her duties in co-hosting the news with Caitriona Perry.Director of RTÉ News and Current Affairs Jon Williams announced the decision on Friday describing David as one of Ireland’s ‘most formidable journalists.’‘For seven years, at Prime Time, he’s sought answers from scientists to Taoisigh, moderating – with Miriam – our Election 2020 Leaders’ Debate, and helping the programme reach some of the biggest audiences in its history

straight to your inbox Kieran O'Hara is the latest Manchester United player to share a farewell post on social media following his release from the club this week. The 24-year-old goalkeeper saw his 16-year spell at Old Trafford come to an end on Tuesday after he was released by the club upon the expiry of his contract.O’Hara had shone while away on loan at Burton Albion earlier this season and became a full Republic of Ireland international last September.

Well, here’s a thing I’ve got out of the habit of writing about. Someone’s announced some tour dates.