Marie Conboy

1 week ago | limerickleader.ie | Marie Conboy

John Gorman was just 17—baby-faced and barely out of boyhood—when he was deployed to the Congo in 1961 with A Company of the 35th Battalion. He had joined the army in Mullingar and was later stationed at the Barracks in Athlone. Like many of the lads beside him, he had never been on a plane before. Of the 156 soldiers in A Company, 104 were young, single men—most of them leaving Ireland for the first time in their lives.

1 week ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Marie Conboy

Prepare for an enchanting evening as the internationally celebrated Korros Ensemble—comprised of Eliza Marshall (flute), Nick Ellis (clarinet) and Camilla Pay (harp)—takes the stage for “Midnight in Paris” at The Glens Centre. Formed in 2001 at the Royal Academy of Music, this charismatic trio has made waves across chamber music festivals in the UK, Ireland and Sweden.

2 weeks ago | limerickleader.ie | Marie Conboy

As Leitrim boy Leo Earley prepares to take on the role of Seamus Finnigan in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot, he’s not just stepping into a Gryffindor uniform—he’s stepping into a rich tradition of Irish talent that has long cast its spell over the Wizarding World. Leo, who first captured attention with his performance on the Late Late Toy Show and at the 2024 Fleadh Cheoil, now joins a legacy that includes some of Ireland’s most celebrated actors.

2 weeks ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Marie Conboy

Carrick-on-Shannon is gearing up for a heaving night of ’90s nostalgia when Live Forever, Ireland’s premier Oasis tribute act, takes over The Landmark Hotel this Friday, June 28. With doors flung open at 9:00 PM, fans can expect a full-throttle assault of all the Oasis classics that defined a decade. After a decade spent electrifying local pubs and selling out festivals nationwide, Live Forever have perfected the art of channeling Liam and Noel Gallagher’s swagger, sound and signature sneer.

2 weeks ago | leitrimobserver.ie | Marie Conboy

The stage times are out, the countdown is on—and Night and Day Festival 2025 is set to bring a heady mix of headline acts, electronic beats, and forest wellness to Lough Key Forest Park from June 27–29. Now in its fourth year—and its third at Lough Key—the boutique camping festival will welcome up to 5,000 music lovers for a weekend of music, magic and discovery. “We’ve been growing every year,” said Craig Hughes, co-founder of the festival.