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Ahead of tomorrow’s FAI Cup final, The42 met Bohemians captain Keith Buckley and St Patrick’s Athletic playmaker Chris Forrester for a tour of the places closest to them in the capital.

BELFAST nonagenarian Grace Chambers has credited her love of life for continuing her passion for running.

I’M REALLY looking forward to the third episode of Croí Uladh le John Toal tonight because I’m especially interested in the history of the harp and in tonight’s programme, John meets harper Lauren O’Neill in Glenullin to learn more about the historical link of the Irish harp with this area in county Derry.  Lauren helps John get a handle on a few chords before meeting musicians Aoibheann and Déaglán who fill him in on some of the history of the famous Ulster harpists and the effort...

TWO Fermanagh musicians have been awarded the Young Musicians’ Platform Award, supported by National Lottery funding through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and BBC Northern Ireland. Opera singer Andrew Irwin, and composer and multi-instrumentalist Rose Connolly, are two of six young musicians from across Northern Ireland (NI) to have been selected for the prestigious award. The other four award recipients include classical awardees, cellist, Angus McCall and pianist, Justine Gorml...

For Sunday Miscellany on RTÉ Radio 1, John Toal pays tribute to Belgium...

Northern Irish musicians receive Young Musicians’ Platform Award to further their careers The award, which is worth up to £5,000, will help young musicians for the future Rose Connolly was one of six musicians to receive the Young Musicians’ Platform Award Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send ...

Six talented young musicians from Northern Ireland will get the chance to further develop their craft after receiving the Young Musicians’ Platform Award. Opera singer Andrew Irwin, cellist Angus McCall and pianist Justine Gormley were selected in the classical category, Jack Warnock and Rose Connolly in the traditional section and Roisin Donald (ROE) was chosen as the singer-songwriter awardee. The awards are aimed at showcasing their abilities and support their development. They will all n...

Council concerts aiming to bring some ‘light and hope’ after difficult year Concert curator Joanne Quigley McParland. Reporter: Friday 11 December 2020 9:34 THIS Christmas, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council aims to bring some ‘Light and Hope’ across the district with two concerts streamed online in the run up to Christmas. The concerts, curated by international violinist Joanne Quigley McParland, will be hosted by radio presenter John Toal and filmed on location in Down Cathedra...