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Before he dipped his toes into acting, Cillian Murphy was frontman for Sons of Mr Green Genes, a Leeside band who turned down a record contract with a prestigious UK label at a crucial junction in his career. This is their story
Last Saturday night was another busy occasion for everyone associated with Cappoquin Community Centre. Packing them in, this time around, were 3 of the best known faces on the country and Irish scene - Mike Denver, Bansha lass Louise Morrissey and the evergreen, Brendan Shine.
The 'rambling house' tradition is an old one. Most common in rural Ireland, it involved visiting a designated dwelling, where musicians, and therefore entertainment, was provided. Depending on 'the house', cards would also be played, rings thrown and stories told.
It was an extremely busy, eventful and sometimes stressful end to 2023 for the Kenny family from the townland of Ballinoe in Ballyduff Upper. While most families were looking forward to the festive season, 14-year-old Caroline Kenny had an important operation to undergo in Germany.
A number of tourist hotspots have been listed as suburbs that will be affected by flooding now and in the future, according to new data.