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The Divine Comedy: “I mean, everything you go through is part of the next record. But also, there are a few songs that date back as far five to 11 years” | Hotpress The Divine Comedy’sNeil Hannon discusseshis masterful new album Rainy Sunday Afternoon, soundtracking Hollywood smash Wonka, and collaborating with Robbie ...

The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon discusses his masterful new album Rainy Sunday Afternoon, soundtracking Hollywood smash Wonka, and collaborating with Robbie Williams - Paul Nolan for @hotpress.com
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FILM OF THE WEEK: <i>The Librarians</i> - Reviewed by Roe McDermott | Hotpress Timely doc about book banning in the U.S. highlights the steady creep of authoritarianism.

THE LIBRARIANS “reminds us that the librarians - underpaid, maligned, occasionally in hiding - emerge as the guardians of democracy’s most fragile promise: that everyone has the right to read, and to think.” - @hotpress.com

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Nicky Ryan, producer of Enya, has died | Hotpress Hot Press is desperately sad to hear that one of Ireland&rsquo;s musical greats &ndash; the man who guided Enya through her remarkably successful career &ndash; has pa...

Hot Press are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great Nicky Ryan.
As the producer of Enya his legacy is enormous

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Hardwicke Circus: Rock 'n' Roll Returns to Ukraine - The Complete Tour Diary | Hotpress Ukraine is still locked in a brave and enormously consequential fight against Russia&rsquo;s unjust and immoral invasion. But what is happening to normal life th...

Hardwicke Circus journeyed to the Ukraine to bring back international music and fresh from becoming the first UK or Irish band to tour there since the invasion began over 3 years ago, the Carlisle rockers give us the full lowdown

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Derelict Ireland: "When we came back to Ireland, we were shocked to find the levels of vacancy and dereliction in the middle of a housing crisis" | Hotpress Riccardo Dwyer talks to experts to understand why Ireland is grappling with widespread dereliction, and discovers that some councils have taken a successful,...

Hot Press' Riccardo Dwyer looks at the shocking level levels of decay, dereliction and degrading of buildings in Ireland - at the very time when they are need most - with thanks to @frankoconnor.bsky.social & @judesherry.bsky.social - #derelictireland
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In the new issue: Pulp star on the cover of <i>Hot Press</i> as they return with first album in almost 24 years | Hotpress The new issue is out now, featuring Pulp, Sparks, Mark Pritchard, Mark McCabe, Scissor Sisters, VARO, Cliffords, NewDad, and more &ndash; plus a special guide to...

As the almighty Jarvis Cocker adorns the new issue -Do you remember the first time @welovepulp.bsky.social Pulp were on the cover ?
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Camogie Association to vote on skort issue in special congress | Hotpress According to the Camogie Association's Rule 6, player gear must include a &#39;skirt/skort/divided skirt&#39;, a provision which has seen increased opposition in rec...

The end of the skort is nigh!
In a shocking show of good sense the Camogie association are poised to convene a special congress designed to allow women to wear shorts rather then the abomination that is "the skort".
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As Hot Press' Kim Porcelli said in 2005 - Shots was “full of the kinds of truths most of the media stopped bothering to highlight long ago, all delivered with a warrior’s fierceness and a good son’s humility.

Damien Dempsey's 20th anniversary vinyl release of <i>Shots</i> out this Friday | Hotpress All vinyl pre-orders will include a lyric card signed by Damien.

Hot Press had the pleasure of hosting the amazing Damien Dempsey at Windmill Live this day 14 days ago. It was an honour. From the opening line "Mary loves the Grouse" Shots was an epic account of Irish life.

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Blondie drummer Clem Burke has died | Hotpress With his moptop hair, encyclopaedic musical knowledge and boundless enthusiasm, Clem was a total one-off who will be sorely missed...

Hot Press are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of long term friend and ally, Clem Burke of Blondie.
#clemburke #blondie
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Poster for the LGBT activism workshop at UCD April 3rd - register using QR code in poster

History of LGBT Activism in Ireland (3rd April,UCD) the @researchireland.bsky.social LGBT Activism in Ireland, 1973–2023 workshops
🔗 Register for Workshop 1 (April 3rd): lnkd.in/epC2rAwG
We’re looking forward to this important gathering of activists, advocates, and scholars. #speirgorm

How companies like Airbnb have been minting it amid one of the world's worst housing crisis | Hotpress A crackdown on short-term rentals has been promised by the Government. But will it happen? Dr. Lorcan Sirr explains how companies like Airbnb have been minti...

How companies like Airbnb have been minting it amid one of the world's worst housing crisis
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Submit your questions for Mike Scott – and be part of our upcoming interview with the Waterboys legend | Hotpress Send us your burning questions for Mike Scott through the form below...

We want YOU to ask @mickpuck.bsky.social the questions!
As we prepare to sit down with the one and only Mike Scott we're looking for your contributions!
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Vantastival 2025: HousePlants, Junior Brother and The Bonny Men among first wave of acts | Hotpress The newly unveiled line-up for what's being described as the &#39;final Vantastival in Beaulieu&#39; also features Hotgirl, Negro Impacto, GrooveLine, Rachel Mae Han...

"The final Vantastival in Beaulieu" - lineup announced for September's festival ...
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Hope you enjoy Logan!

Album Review: The Lumineers, <i>Automatic</i> | Hotpress Impressive fifth album from Denver folk-rockers. 8/10

Hot Press 49-02 stars @thelumineersmusic.bsky.social - their new album Automatic is out know. Read Will Russell's review here!

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Power To The People (The Hot Press Years) by Michael D. Higgins Hardback Edition signed by the author, Michael D. HigginsAn essential read for anyone interested in Ireland as it was – and in the exciting new country that emerged in the 21st Century. Michael D. Higgins is one of th...

Possibly the best 'book' Christmas present of 2024!

My alma mater @hotpress.com has produced a book of articles by Micheal D Higgins, written between 1983 – 1993. Of interest to those who lived those years & anyone looking to Ireland's past through a unique lens.
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Merchy Christmas day-by-day breakdown revealed | Hotpress The first round of live performances and DJ sets have also been announced

This weekend see's the return of "Merchy Christmas" - but it's way more then just merch! Not only that but it isn't just the bands who'll benefit from your purchases - door donations and raffle go to Dublin Simon Community and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.
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Brigid 2025 Festival Announces Star-Studded Line-Up: Featuring Imelda May, Bob Geldof and More | Hotpress Tickets for the festival&rsquo;s intimate concerts go on sale on Friday, December 13

We are delighted to announce the Brigid 2025 - where Hot Press will continue to curate some amazing concerts in Kildare!

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Live Report: Fontaines D.C. take Dublin by storm | Hotpress On a stormy night in Dublin, Fontaines D.C. seemed determined to outdo the elements, delivering a show that was both refined and wonderfully cathartic...

It wasn’t Storm Darragh but @fontainesdc.bsky.social who blew the roof off @3arena.bsky.social last night.
Hot Press’ Will Russell reports from one of the shows of 2024

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Thanks Logan! Glad you enjoyed it!

Fontaines D.C. and Bohemians collaborate on new jerseys raising funds for Medical Aid for Palestine | Hotpress The one-off jersey is available for purchase at Dalymount Park to mark the band's two sold-out shows at Dublin&rsquo;s 3Arena this weekend.

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Hot Press Podcasts presents: <I>Airbrushed</I> episode 6: Margaret Skinnider | Hotpress The series final episode, focusing on Scottish irish revolutionary, sniper and feminist Margaret Skinnider, is out now.

Airbrushed has been a fabulous journey designed to give listeners an insight into the private lives of some of the formidable women who shaped the country. All six episodes are now live :)
Doff of the cap to the wonderful Niamh Browne and Alana Daly Mulligan.
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Kicks Its Share Of Arse: I pontificate about U2's How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb (with a bit of help from my fabulous showbiz pals The Edge and Bono) in the new Hot Press.
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Shane MacGowan: Revisiting a classic interview with the Irish music legend on the first anniversary of his death | Hotpress One year ago today, Shane MacGowan &ndash; an artist who changed the face of Irish music forever - died, aged 65. To mark his anniversary, we're rewinding it bac...

One year ago today, Shane MacGowan – an artist who changed the face of Irish music forever - died, aged 65. To mark his anniversary, we're rewinding it back to 1989 – when he invited Liam Fay to his home in London...

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KNEECAP win High Court discrimination case against UK government | Hotpress Kemi Badenoch&rsquo;s decision to rescind funding was described as &ldquo;unlawful and procedurally unfair&rdquo;

"Unlawful and procedurally unfair" that's what Kemi Badenoch - then Business & Trade Minister and now leader of the Conservitive was ....
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Live Report: Gurriers rip the roof off of Whelan's | Hotpress The post-punk rockers played their debut album Come and See in full and debuted a new track to an electric Dublin crowd.

GURRIERS

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