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Country music star Billy McFarland on celebrating 70 years in the industry, family and his one regret
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Billy McFarland, 88, began his music career as a teenager in the 1950s. 70 years on, the country music icon is still performing and insists retirement can wait
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Irish country music news: Joe Dolan tour, Nathan Carter in Vegas, Robert Mizzell's new music and Una Healy
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Mikie O’Loughlin brings you the latest news from around Ireland and takes a look at the hottest new singles and albums that have hit shops and streaming services
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Donegal's Paul Kelly on 10 years in country music, his busy restaurant and lorry driving
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Northern Star: The singer opened up about 10 years on the road as a singer and performer, and how he originally got into the busy world of music and touring with his mother
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Country music legend Susan McCann says battling cancer made her realise the important things in life
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Legendary country singer Susan McCann opens up about her health struggles, her unbreakable bond with her husband Dennis, and the importance of letting the little things go
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WIN tickets to Michael English’s concert plus an overnight stay for two people in the Dolmen Hotel
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Country music fans are in for a treat, we have tickets to see Michael English and his band in concert for their 10th anniversary celebrations along with an overnight stay in the fabulous Woodford Dolmen Hotel
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Country music's Gary Gamble on "coming out" as gay after a gig, being honest and open relationships
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Ramble with Gamble: He opens up about being in a Westlife tribute group, getting support from his parents, living with comedian Alan Carr and performing at Lisa McHugh's wedding
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Country music's Kelan Browne: Moving in with girlfriend, advice from Robert Mizzell and leaving Glor Tíre
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One To Watch: 20-year-old Kelan Browne from Ballybofey opens up about his country music so far, the highs and lows of the industry and his relationship with girlfriend Agnes
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Daniel O’Donnell leads tributes to Kevin Prendergast after country singer’s passing
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The country singer is originally from Mayo, but emigrated to Manchester in the 1960s, with him going on to release popular albums including ‘My Home in West’ and ‘Back to County Mayo’
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The Wolfe Tones to retire after 60 years together: 'It's probably the right thing to do'
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The legendary band comprising of Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne and Noel Nagle will call it a day after six decades together following two bumper arena shows in 2024
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Country band Ceol on working with Nathan Carter, becoming best friends & their favourite moments
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The musical four piece Ceol is the brainchild of country star Nathan Carter and former Six member Liam McKenna. The folk and trad band have supported the Wagon Wheel star on tours and even appeared on The Late Late Show. RSVP Country chats to the band about their hopes, dreams and how they became best friends
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Country music legend Sandy Kelly talks Johnny Cash, best friend Philomena Begley and her new book
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VIDEO: Sandy also opens up about spending quality time with her grandson, why she has no plans to retire at 70 and hitting the road again for a new tour in 2024
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Daniel O'Donnell says being older when he met wife Majella is the secret to their marriage
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Daniel and Majella were in their late 30s when they first met and Daniel says it was meeting later in life that has helped them throughout their 20 year marriage
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Showband legend Paddy Cole doesn't know what caused incurable cancer but is staying positive
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The much loved musician and radio presenter was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer a year and a half ago but has adopted a positive mindset and is grateful for family support
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Ralph McTell on the meanings behind his classic songs and his long-standing marriage
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From There to Here: Ralph McTell on busking in Paris, his musical legacy, touring Ireland and the meanings behind his famous songs Streets of London and From Clare to Here
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Daniel O'Donnell speaks out about managers 'out of the blue' cancer diagnosis
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Country star Daniel O'Donnell has spoken about his shock at manager Kieran Cavanagh's cancer diagnosis, as he shares how the Sligo native helped his rise to fame
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Daniel O'Donnell opens up about his connection to Sinead O'Connor: 'We were an unlikely pair'
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Speaking to Patrick Kielty on the Late Late Show, he recalled working with her on a 2001 celebrity special of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and recalled her 'goodness'
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Lisa McHugh and her son Milo were pictured at glamourous Belfast event
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The country music star tepped out alongside a couple of ex-Love Islanders for a beautiful launch event hosted by Dylan Oaks, for the grand unveiling of the opulent new flagship store
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Daniel O'Donnell on the loss of his sister: 'There's that sadness and there always will be'
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The country music star lost his sister Kathleen earlier this year - he also opened up about how his sister Margo and Kathleen's family are coping after the death
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Daniel O’Donnell’s X rated joke on last night's Late Late Show stole the show
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Music legend, Daniel O’Donnell and actor, Ricky Tomlinson, took to the Late Late Show stage last night. Along with laughs and chats galore, it was O’Donnell’s X rated joke about Tomlinson that really made the night
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Late Late Show viewers in stitches as Patrick Kielty and Daniel O'Donnell perform impromptu duet
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Daniel O'Donnell appeared on Friday night's Late Late Show to celebrate 40 years in the music business, but wasn't expecting to sing live with host Patrick Kielty
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Daniel O'Donnell opens up about grief after the death of his sister Kathleen and his wife Majella’s mother
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Daniel said that the family are getting on with things as best they can after the loss of his sister Kathleen in February, and the passing of wife Majella's mother in September
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Louise Morrissey on meeting husband Johnny, highs and lows of music, her brothers and age positivity
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Escape to the Country: Country music Louise Morrissey and her husband Johnny welcome RSVP Country to their Tipperary farm as she opens up about 35 years on the road and their busy work lives
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Daniel O'Donnell says he would sweep the streets outside The Rovers for a gig on Coronation Street
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Musical legend Daniel admitted that Corrie is his all time favourite soap, beloved by him and his family, and said he would love to make an appearance on the iconic set
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Daniel O'Donnell devastated as manager diagnosed with brain cancer 'Please pray for him'
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Daniel took to social media to ask his loyal fans to keep his dear friend in their prayers after he learned the very sad news that he has been diagnosed with brain cancer
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