The Mary Wallopers on “Irish expression” and “heavier” new album ‘Paddywhackery’: “If the English knew what happened, they wouldn’t be so quick to be marching with St George’s crosses”

Why is Auld Lang Syne played whenever the Netherlands score a goal at the World Cup?

Fans have been quick to point out the quirk When people think of the song ‘Auld Lang Syne’ they think New Year’s Eve, Hogmanay, Jules Holland and dancing arm-in-arm. Well, while this almost 250-year-old Scottish song by Robert Burn is one engrained into the minds of all of us living on the British Isles, it []

Irish news you might have missed - our round-up of what made headlines over the weekend

Everything you might have missed last weekend in the news

Gallery: Battle of the Somme WWI Commemoration parade held in east Belfast

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Sophie Clarke: In Belfast, saying no to a drink can feel stranger than saying say yes

It’s become one of the most recognisable parts of Irish culture, but our love of a drink can sometimes raise a few awkward questions...

Scotland & Yes Sir, I Can Boogie: Lyrics & Story of Tartan Army Chant

Originally a disco hit from the 1970s with no obvious connection to Scottish football, the track has become one of the nation's favourite chants

'Football joy is a reminder of ties still binding us'

Last night's win for England in the World Cup was dazzling, and we have a new unifying anthem for modern times, belted out by fans post-match: Wonderwall.

RnaG listeners and a panel of experts ranked Ireland's top 40 songs in the Irish language

Clannad, Cór Chúil Aodha and Kila all feature.

The Unsung Lyrics of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

The four original stanzas of our national anthem give us hope.

Five songs you must hear this week (29 June 2026)

This week's Five Songs You Must Hear runs the gamut from twee-pop to a couple of fascinating post-punk tracks out the UK and Ireland. Thoughts?

♪ Sing me a song of two lads who are gone ♫ Say, is that a boat I spy ♪ Merry of soul they floated a day ♫ Over the sea to Skye ♩ [Hero]

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Gentleman of Limerick Council Kieran Lehane leaves big boots to be filled

IT was singer-songwriter Dennis Allen that penned the famous Treaty City anthem, Limerick, You’re A Lady, with its “Shannon waters tears of joy that flow”. However, at the Metropolitan District’s AGM, Council members composed their own additional verse to this much-loved classic in tribute to one of Limerick’s most loyal public servants for the past [] The post Gentleman of Limerick Council Kieran Lehane leaves big boots to be filled appeared first on Limerick Post.

How Ryan Beatty learned to love a love song

LOS ANGELES — Ryan Beatty calls it a core memory: listening to the Dixie Chicks' Ready to Run on repeat as he rode with his family in their big blue van back home to California after a trip to Utah. Oh my God, I was obsessed with that song,...

Sorry England, the Three Lions anthem isn’t about winning

Ian Broudie says it's 'misunderstood'.

Olivia Wilde sets record straight on how to pronounce her ‘devastating’ real last name

Call her by her name. Olivia Wilde set the record straight on how to pronounce her real last name, Cockburn. “I’ll tell you something. And there’s no way you would know this. It’s pronounced Coburn (KOH-burn),” the director told Dax Shepard and Monica Padman on the “Armchair Expert” podcastMonday. “It’s spelled Cockburn. It’s a Scottish []

When will the ‘Just Dance Decades of Hits’ track list and song list be announced?

A break from the usual cadence The post When will the ‘Just Dance Decades of Hits’ track list and song list be announced? appeared first on NME.

WATCH: GB News confronts Mexican fans trying to wake England stars up with fireworks outside their team hotel

Watch the extraordinary moment GB News star Ben Leo confronted a group of rowdy Mexican fans trying to keep the England team awake at night outside their hotel.Shortly after midnight in Mexico City, unsportsmanlike supporters began launching fireworks, beating drums and chanting opposite the Three Lions' digs.But with England already facing an uphill battle to progress some 2,200 metres above sea level, Ben took matters into his own hands to ask why they needed to resort to this...WATCH THE CLIP ABOVE FOR MORE Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

Ten best photos as London erupts after England’s World Cup win

Ten of the best pictures capturing England’s quarter-final celebrations

Watch: UK Armed Forces cheer on England with 'Norway may row, England roars' message

Watch: UK Armed Forces cheer on England with 'Norway may row, England roars' message

4th T20I LIVE: Phil Salt, Harry Brook Keep England On Top Against India

India vs England LIVE Score, 4th T20I LIVE Updates: England are chasing a 159-run target against India in Bristol.

Olivia Wilde Reveals How to Pronounce Her Real Last Name

Don’t worry if you’ve pronounced Olivia Wilde’s name wrong, darling. Most people don’t know that the 42-year-old’s real name, Olivia Cockburn, is actually pronounced like “Coburn.” “It's a...

'We'll wear what we want': England WAGs tell off Roy Keane after team shirt insult, KATIE HIND reveals

'We'll wear what we want': England WAGs tell off Roy Keane after team shirt insult, KATIE HIND reveals

Public viewing: Clausen pub erupts as England reach World Cup semi-finals

On Saturday evening, a packed traditional pub in Luxembourg City's Clausen district cheered England on as they overcame Norway in a tense quarter-final clash in Miami.

Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2026: Madonna, Ariana Grande and More

From emotional confessions to dance-floor anthems, this summer’s most anticipated albums promise something for every mood. Niall Horan and Olivia Rodrigo are pushing their sounds in unexpected directions, while legends like Madonna return with long-awaited new music. Add in rock anthems from The Pretty Reckless and The Rolling Stones, cinematic storytelling from Shaboozey and Role []

The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror

Grandpa Pudding Brains is back on the Y.M.C.A. beat, explaining that the Village People classic became a monster hit again 30 years after its original launch, which is adorable if you believe 1978 was in the Clinton administration. Y.M.C.A. came out in 1978, but Grandpa Pudding Brains says it was 30 years ago, because numbers are just little flags you wave while the band plays you off. — Read the rest The post The Village People wrote a disco anthem. Grandpa Pudding Brains found a mirror appeared first on Boing Boing.