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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Amble's Oisín McCaffrey on taking global stardom in his stride – ‘Granny listens to our music at home on Alexa, she loves it'
Band formed in late 2022 and suddenly went from pub gigs to selling out venues across the world with Ed Sheeran inviting them to his surprise Fleadh show Sligo Champion Today at 05:00 Their story began one evening with a gig in the Glen's Centre, Manorhamilton, and roll on a couple of years later and they're playing massive sold-out arenas around the globe. The success of Amble has seen them go from performing in their hometowns to supporting Hozier and selling out venues from the 3Arena to the Royale Boston.


Irish Independent
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Sligo couple's powerful recovery journey: From addiction and prison to podcasting and helping others heal
Peter Townsend and Sophia Murphy now host a regular podcast where nothing is off limits Sligo Champion Today at 07:12 By their own admission, Sligo couple Peter Townsend and Sophia Murphy have experienced it all.


Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Mark Feehily ‘unable to join' as Westlife announce shows and new music to celebrate 25th anniversary
Sligo Champion Today at 12:01 Westlife have announced they will mark their 25th anniversary with new shows, new music, an album and lots more – but singer Mark Feehily will be unable to join the celebrations.