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It was a bold declaration, but one I stand over. In more than 20 years writing about music for the Irish Independent, I don’t remember a year as good for homegrown talent as 2023. Often, it’s hard to argue that there were 10 exceptional Irish albums in any calendar year; this time there were comfortably 20. And when I drew up that number of superb albums, there were yet others that didn’t quite make that cut, but still come highly recommended.
Laois village to host musical extravaganza this weekend leinsterexpress.ie - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from leinsterexpress.ie Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
By Joe Barrett Be in with a chance of winning two free weekend tickets to the music and arts festival in Laois that they’re calling the soundtrack of the summer…