2009 in Irish music explained

This is a summary of the year 2009 in the Irish music industry.

Summary

January

• On 6 January, it was revealed that a track from Enya's album And Winter Came... was to feature in a Japanese television drama. "Dreams Are More Precious" is the theme tune for Arifureta Kiseki, the first episode of which aired on Fuji Television on 8 January.^[1]
• On 14 January, the nominations for the Choice Music Prize were announced.^{[2] [3] [4]}
• From January 15–17, The Coronas and Fight Like Apes represented Ireland in the Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, Netherlands.^{[5] [6]} Former Clann Zú member Declan de Barra also performed, having received an invitation directly from the organisers.^[7]
• On 16 January, State, launched in March 2008, announced it was to cease publication of its print edition due to difficulties in attracting advertising revenue. It said it would continue as an online entity.^[8]
• On 18 January, U2 were amongst the performers at the concert preceding Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States. They played "Pride (In the Name of Love)", a song which references the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., and "City of Blinding Lights".^[9]
• On 19 January, Dave Fanning conducted the worldwide premiere of the U2 single "Get on Your Boots" on The Colm & Jim-Jim Breakfast Show on RTÉ 2fm.^[10]
• On 20 January, it was reported that thousands of euro worth of equipment owned by the band Fred had been stolen from their van parked across from Anglesea Garda Station in Cork, just as the band were to begin a North American tour.^[11] The missing gear was recovered within 48 hours.^[12]
• On 28 January, the 2009 Meteor Music Awards was launched and the nominations announced.^{[13] [14] [15]}
• Also on 28 January, Kings of Leon became the first act scheduled to appear at Oxegen 2009 to be announced. It was the second consecutive year in which this occurred.^{[16] [17]}
• On 30 January, four more acts were announced for Oxegen 2009. These were Snow Patrol,^[18] Katy Perry, Bloc Party and The Script.^[19]

February

• On 1 February, the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO) took over the administration of the rights of the Irish mechanical rights society, MCPSI.^[20]
• On 5 February, the reformed Blur were announced as one of Oxegen 2009's headliners in what will be their only Irish appearance of the year^{[21] [22]} and their first in Ireland since three shows in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin in 2003.^[23]
• The Priest Feast Tour featuring Judas Priest, Megadeth and Testament played two Irish shows in February 2009,^[24] prior to the start of its seven-concert UK run. The dates were February 10 at the O₂ in Dublin and February 11 at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast.^[25]
• On 12 February, RTÉ 2XM featured the world premiere of the title track from U2's No Line on the Horizon album.^[26]
• On Friday, 13 February, the Irish-owned music channel Bubble Hits burst.^[27]
• Also on 13 February, ten more acts were announced for Oxegen 2009: Pete Doherty, Razorlight, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Elbow, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Ting Tings, White Lies, Fight Like Apes, Pendulum and Jason Mraz.^{[28] [29] [30]}
• On 15 February, the Irish Film and Television Awards took place in the Burlington Hotel in Dublin. David Holmes won an IFTA for his Hunger score, whilst Maria Doyle Kennedy won in the Best Supporting Actress category for her part in The Tudors.^[31]
• On 16 February, the 20-store Irish music retail chain, Golden Discs, entered examinership with debts of €9.5 million.^[32]
• On 19 February, a new batch of acts, including Blondie, Simple Minds, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bell X1, Des Bishop and Mick Flannery/John Spillane, were announced for Live at the Marquee in Cork.^[33]
• Kaiser Chiefs did the O₂ on 19 February, with support from Black Kids.^[34]
• The Killers played the O₂, Dublin on February 20, 2009, as part of a UK and Ireland arena tour.^[35] Tickets for the entire tour sold out within hours after going on sale on 10 October 2008.^[36] The band opened the show with their single "Spaceman", with the encore including "When You Were Young".^[37]
• U2 brought London to a standstill on 27 February, the same day of the Irish release of their album No Line on the Horizon. The band performed a surprise rooftop show in front of 5,000 fans during the evening rush hour on top of the Broadcasting House in Regent Street, consisting of the songs "Get on Your Boots", "Magnificent", "Vertigo" and "Beautiful Day".^[38]
• Snow Patrol did the O₂ on 28 February.

March

• U2 released their twelfth studio album No Line on the Horizon internationally on 2 March 2009.^[39] It was released in five editions – standard CD, double vinyl and three limited editions.^[40] The band then embarked on a world tour following the release of what was the follow-up to their 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.^{[41] [42]} It was claimed that the band would play three shows in Croke Park, Dublin in front of 240,000 people.^[43] In January the band warned fans against buying fake concert tickets from bogus websites.^[44] From 2 – 6 March, the band partake in a week-long residency on the Late Show with David Letterman, a television talk show in the United States.^[45]
• On 3 March, eleven new acts were added to the line-up for Oxegen 2009. These were Lady Gaga, Manic Street Preachers, Florence and the Machine, TV on the Radio, The Game, Ladyhawke, James, Foals, Of Montreal, Friendly Fires and Squeeze.^[46]
• On 4 March, the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2008 was awarded to Jape for the album, Ritual, during a live ceremony at Vicar Street, Dublin.^{[47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52] [53]}
• On 5 March, Oxegen 2009 was officially launched, with an initial stage breakdown unveiled and a number of new acts announced. These included Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction, Pet Shop Boys, Glasvegas, The Saturdays, Doves, Eagles of Death Metal and God Is an Astronaut.^{[54] [55] [56] [57]}
• On 9 March, U2 announced details of their World Stadium Tour with approximately 25 shows in Europe and 25 in North America before Christmas. European ticket sales commenced on 14 – 15 March with the Irish leg due to consist of a three-night run in Croke Park, Dublin on 24, 25, 27 July. The band said they would play surrounded by their audience.^[58]
• From 13 to 22 March, nearly twenty Irish acts performed at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, United States.^[59]
• On 17 March, the 2009 Meteor Awards took place at the RDS in Dublin. The Script won two awards, Best Irish Band and Best Irish Band for their self-titled debut album.^{[60] [61] [62] [63]}
• Also on 17 March, "In the Name of the Grandfather", an episode of The Simpsons guest starring Glen Hansard premiered in Ireland ahead of its U.S. broadcast, the first time that this had ever happened.^{[64] [65] [66]} The episode sees the Simpsons travelling to Ireland where a drunken Homer and Grandpa buy a pub.^[67]
• On 20 March, tickets for U2's first two Croke Park shows on 24 and 25 July sold out within forty minutes of going on sale, with a third show announced within five days.
• According to the Daily Mirror, Tina Turner would perform two shows at the newly refurbished Point Theatre, Dublin in 2009. A third concert was added at a later date. Tickets were expected to go on sale in August 2008 and might have cost up to €150.^[68] Hot Press concluded that Turner would be in Dublin for a theatre show in March 2009 but was less certain of the venue, stating that it was likely to take place at the refurbished Point. Turner, who officially retired from live performance eight years ago, decided to tour again after performing at the Grammys with Beyoncé. “The response was overwhelming,” she said. “Everywhere I went people were asking me when I was going back on tour again. So after a lot of thought and planning we announced an American tour. Now Europe beckons!”^[69] On 28 August 2008, after three months of uncertainty, a 26 March date was announced, with tickets (priced between €91.25 and €156.25) going on sale on Thursday 4 September 2008.^[70]

April

• On 15 April, Electric Picnic 2009 was launched, with acts announced including Orbital, The Flaming Lips, Basement Jaxx, Madness, Klaxons, Bell X1, Fleet Foxes and MGMT.^[71]
• On 17 April, tickets for Electric Picnic 2009 went on sale.^[72]
• On 18 April, AC/DC played the O₂, Dublin as part of their Black Ice World Tour. When tickets, priced €67.70, went on sale on 17 October 2008 – the same day that their first studio album in eight years, Black Ice, was released in Ireland – they sold out within two minutes flat.
• On 22 April, the line-up for Castlepalooza 2009 was announced, including David Kitt, Dark Room Notes, Project Jenny, Project Jan, R.S.A.G., Channel One, Robotnik, The Lost Brothers, Noise Control, 8 Ball, Glint and Le Galaxie.^{[73] [74]}
• On 28 April, Calvin Harris, Noisettes, The Saw Doctors, The Coronas, The Blizzards, The Answer, The Horrors, Iglu & Hartly, Starsailor and Spinnerette were added to the Oxegen 2009 line-up.^[75] La Roux cancelled citing "touring commitments.^[76]

May

• On 5 May, the full line-up for 2009's Slane Concert was announced. It included The Prodigy, Kasabian and The Blizzards being announced as support acts for headliner, Oasis.^[77]
• On 5–6 May, Bob Dylan played two shows at the O₂, Dublin.^{[78] [79]}
• On 7 May, more dance acts, including Felix da Housecat and The Japanese Popstars, were announced for Oxegen 2009.^[80]
• On 13 May, Brian Wilson, Röyksopp, Amadou & Mariam, The Wailers, Fionn Regan, Mundy, James Murphy and Pat Mahoney of LCD Soundsystem, A Flock of Seagulls, Bell Orchestre, The Field, Jeffrey Lewis, Marina and the Diamonds and Richmond Fontaine were announced for Electric Picnic 2009.^{[81] [82]}
• On 14 May, the 2009 Indie-pendence was launched, with headliners Super Furry Animals and Ocean Colour Scene amongst the initial acts announced.^[83] Admission fees were charged for the first time as the festival lost its free status.^[84]
• Also on 14 May, Therapy?, Tinchy Stryder, Boys Noize and Fever Ray (Karin Dreijer Andersson of The Knife) were all announced for Oxegen 2009.^[85]
• From 14 to 17 May, The Great Escape took place in Brighton, England. Irish acts to perform included Bell X1, Villagers, And So I Watch You from Afar, Fight Like Apes, Valerie Francis, Panama Kings, Angel Pier, Iain Archer and General Fiasco.^[86]
• On 29 May, the line-up for the 2009 Le Chéile was announced, featuring Lisa Hannigan, Delorentos, Fight Like Apes, Mundy, Declan O'Rourke and Jason Byrne.^[87]

June

• Ex Revs front man Rory Gallagher won the award of Best Album of 2009 from Lanzarote's English language radio station UKawayFM for his solo album God Bless the Big Bang.^[88]
• On 6 June, Elton John played Thomond Park in Limerick.^[89]
• On June 12, Def Leppard and Whitesnake played the O2 Arena with support from Journey and Tesla.^[90]
• On June 13, Take That played Croke Park with support from The Script.^[91]
• Slane 2009 took place on 20 June. It was headlined by Oasis with support from The Prodigy.^{[92] [93]} Kasabian, Glasvegas and The Blizzards also performed.^[94]
• Live at the Marquee took place in Cork in June and July.^[95]
• On 22 June, the full line-up for Indie-pendence was announced.^[96] Panama Kings, Pocket Promise, SetMaker, Nicole Maguire and Gillian Verrechia were added on 26 June 2009.^[97]
• The death of Michael Jackson on 25 June 2009 led to reactions from Ireland. Hot Press made its three Jackson covers (from 1984, 1987 and 1988) available for download and promised to upload the interviews to its site.^[98] Louis Walsh, a fan, told Hot Press that he "purposely avoided the media in the immediate aftermath of Jackson's death, as he didn't want to be quoted as an expert on the life of a man he'd only met once".^[99] Mick Pyro dubbed Jackson "the best singer who ever sang on record".^[100] The Edge spoke of meeting him.^[101]
• From 26 to 28 June, several Irish musical acts performed at Glastonbury Festival, including Fight Like Apes (Queen's Head Stage on 28 June), General Fiasco (John Peel Stage on 26 June), Lisa Hannigan, Two Door Cinema Club, Imelda May, Sharon Corr, In Case of Fire and The Script.^[102]
• AC/DC played Punchestown Racecourse, County Kildare on 28 June,^{[103] [104] [105]} their biggest Irish show to date and their first in the country since 1996.^[106] It was described beforehand as "one of the biggest outdoor concerts of the summer".^[107] They were supported by Thin Lizzy and The Answer.^[108] Thin Lizzy later cancelled after drummer Tommy Aldridge broke his collarbone in a cycling accident, with The Blizzards taking their place at short notice.^[109]
• On 30 June, U2 began their U2 360° Tour, their first world tour for three years, with a show at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.^{[110] [111]} They played under a fifty metre tall "claw" covered in lasers in front of 90,000 people.^{[112] [113]} Dave Fanning described it as "perfect, you couldn't ask for more [...] fantastic [...] an amazing show".^[114]

July

• On 4 July, Rod Stewart played Thomond Park in Limerick.^[115]
• Oxegen 2009 took place from July 10–12 at Punchestown Racecourse in Naas, County Kildare.
• On 12 July, Bruce Springsteen played the RDS in Dublin. The show began at 20:05 and lasted for three hours, with thirty songs being played.^{[116] [117]}
• U2 360° Tour at Croke Park
  • U2 played Croke Park, Dublin on 24, 25 and 27 July, supported by Glasvegas and Damien Dempsey, Kaiser Chiefs and Republic of Loose, Bell X1 and The Script respectively.^{[118] [119] [120] [121] [122] [123] [124] [125] [126]} RTÉ 2fm played archived interviews with Dave Fanning from 1979 to 2009 before the shows began.^[127]
  • Gates opened at 18:00 for the first show on the 24th,^[128] with 23 songs being performed, including "The Unforgettable Fire" (rarely played live), and references to Brendan Behan, The Beatles, The Clash, The Corrs, The Rolling Stones and a speech by Archbishop Desmond Tutu included on the night.^[129] Those in attendance wore a mask bearing the image of Aung San Suu Kyi when U2 played their song "Walk On", whilst there was a tribute to Ronnie Drew as well.^[130] Bono referred to Hill 16 as the "rubble of revolution".^[131] The last songs of the night were "With or Without You" and "Moment of Surrender".^[132]
  • The final show on the 26th coincided with heavy traffic as a result of the rush hour, the opening of an IKEA store in Ballymun and a new bus gate operating for the first time in College Green.^[133]
  • There were protests afterwards by disgruntled residents who objected to the quick dismantling of the stage in preparation for several football matches scheduled to take place at the venue the following weekend.^{[134] [135] [136]} There were fears that the next show on the tour in Gothenburg would have to be cancelled due to the delay.^{[137] [138] [139]}
  • Fourteen U2 albums occupied the Irish Albums Chart following their Croke Park shows, whilst The Script, one of the acts who supported U2, reached 52 consecutive weeks in the same chart on 7 August.^[140]
• On 21 July, Lisa Hannigan's Sea Sew album was nominated for the Mercury Prize.^{[141] [142] [143] [144] [145] [146] [147] [148]} It lost to Speech Debelle's Speech Therapy album on 8 September 2009.^[149]
• Le Chéile took place in Oldcastle, County Meath from 28 July until 3 August, featuring artists such as Lisa Hannigan, Mundy, Declan O'Rourke, Delorentos and Fight Like Apes.^[150]
• On 30 July, Hot Press.com and RTÉ.ie hosted a live web transmission by Arctic Monkeys which featured tracks from their third album, Humbug.^{[151] [152] [153]} RTÉ.ie also webcast the animated video for Coldplay single "Strawberry Swing".^[154]
• On 30 July, Noel Hogan revealed in a Hot Press interview that he had been sending "a few little bits" to fellow member of The Cranberries, Dolores O'Riordan, and indicated that the band may reform.^[155]

August

• Metallica played Marlay Park, Dublin on 1 August in a show originally intended for Fairyhouse.^[156] Support was provided by Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, and Mastodon.^{[157] [158]} The performance by Alice in Chains was named as the Ticket Gig of the Week by The Irish Times.^[159]
• Fatboy Slim played Marlay Park, Dublin on 2 August, with support from David Guetta, Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris.^{[160] [161]} Zane Lowe was also due to appear but pulled out due to illness and was replaced with Bitches with Wolves.^[162] Fatboy Slim's first song at Marlay Park was "Praise You".^[163]
• On 6 August, the line-up for Cois Fharraige was announced, with tickets going on sale on 11 August. It featured acts such as Doves, The Zutons, Newton Faulkner, Noah and the Whale, The Hold Steady, Stereo MCs, The Lightning Seeds and Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club.^[164] The Blizzards and Laura Izibor were later added on 21 August.^[165]
• On 8 August, U2 topped the Billboard Hot Tours list after five shows in the Amsterdam ArenA and Croke Park which grossed $41.3 million, more than twice as much as Madonna in second place.^[166]
• On 14 August, it was thought that U2 had set a new attendance record for a Wembley Stadium concert during the first UK show of their U2 360° Tour. The previous figure was 5,000 less and was set in 1995 by Rod Stewart then equalled by Foo Fighters in 2008.^{[167] [168]}
• On 23 August, Snow Patrol headlined V Festival in Hylands Park, UK, after Oasis cancelled with viral laryngitis.^{[169] [170]}

September

• On 3 September, Peter Crawley of The Irish Times wrote a negative review of a Chris de Burgh concert in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin in that newspaper. De Burgh later circulated a letter attacking the review and reviewer.^{[171] [172] [173]}
• Electric Picnic 2009 took place from September 4–6.
• Cois Fharraige took place from 11 – 13 September.
• On 14 September, Coldplay played the Phoenix Park in Dublin.^{[174] [175]} Elbow and White Lies supported.^{[176] [177]}
• On 23 September 2009, a report from the UK's Music Week revealed that The Corrs album Talk on Corners was the twentieth best selling album in that country's chart history and the top selling Irish album there. Albums by Snow Patrol and U2 also featured in the top fifty.^[178]
• 24 September—Arthur's Day: The 250th anniversary of the signing of a lease by Arthur Guinness for a brewery at St James's Gate in Dublin. Events organised by Diageo get underway in Dublin, Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, New York and Yaoundé.^{[179] [180] [181] [182]} International performers who came to Dublin for the occasion included Tom Jones, Ronnie Wood, The Kooks, Paolo Nutini and The Enemy.^[183] The British music magazine NME referred to it as a "piss-up in a brewery".^[184]
• On 24 September, U2 set a new all-time attendance record of 84,472 at their second concert at New York City's Giants Stadium during the American leg of their U2 360° Tour. They beat a previous record set by Pope John Paul II in 1995, announcing their achievement from the stage.^[185] They also announced their first ever appearances in Russia and Turkey for 2010.^[185] British fans, upon noticing a lack of any further dates in their country, began to speculate about the possibility of U2 "hitting the festival circuit" as the music weekly NME termed it.^[186]

October

• On 3–4 October, The Music Show took place at the RDS, Dublin.^[187]
• On 5 October, The Cranberries announced their first live shows since their reformation, a 19-date tour across several cities in Canada and the United States.^[188]
• On 10 October, Boyzone singer Stephen Gately dies while on holiday with partner Andrew Cowles in Majorca. He was 33.
• On 13 October, the reformed Spandau Ballet played the O₂, Dublin in the first date of their planned world tour.^{[189] [190] [191] [192] [193]}
• On 16 October, Dublin to Gaza – "One concert, two cities", a benefit concert being held in aid of the Gaza Strip's latest bombardment by Israel, took place in Dublin and be broadcast live in Gaza City. It was organised by documentary maker Dearbhla Glynn and featured performances from artists such as Kíla, Liam Ó Maonlaí and Shadia Mansour.^[194]
• From 16 to 18 October, Hard Working Class Heroes took place.^{[195] [196] [197]}
• On 25 October, U2 had their U2 360° Tour show from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, U.S., streamed live on YouTube in sixteen countries, including Ireland.^{[198] [199] [200] [201]}
• On 31 October, a statue was erected in Tralee and an album, A Friend of Mine, was released in memory of Christie Hennessy as the second anniversary in December 2007 approaches.^[202]

November

• On 5 November, U2 performed a mini-concert comprising four songs at the Brandenburg Gate in Germany to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as part of the MTV Europe Music Awards.^{[203] [204]} A special wall was built to keep any unwanted people out for the occasion.^{[205] [206]}
• On 6 November, The Killers released Live from the Royal Albert Hall. The live DVD features footage from their headlining performance at Oxegen 2009.^[207]
• On 15 November, Yusuf Islam opened his first world tour in 33 years at The O2, giving his debut Irish concert.^[208] The show was controversial, with many audience members walking out in protest at the performance.^{[209] [210]} Yusuf returned to discuss the controversy on The Late Late Show the following month.^[211]

December

• On 1 December, Vicar Street and Cyprus Avenue were the main winners at the Live Music Venue of The Year Awards.^[212]
• On 3 and 5 December, Horslips played their first live shows since 1980, at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast and the O₂, Dublin.^[213]
• On 4 December, early bird tickets for the 2010 Electric Picnic and Oxegen music festivals went on sale.^{[214] [215]} Oxegen tickets went on sale at 2007 prices as the organisers attempted to generate interest.^[216]
• On 8 December, Sinéad O'Connor, in a letter to Hot Press, asked for the resignations of Pope Benedict XVI and Taoiseach Brian Cowen and for the Papal Nuncio to be expelled by the Government of Ireland, saying Church officials were "not fit to call themselves representatives of Christ. They represent nothing but evil anymore" and that Cowen had "no testicles in the matter" of clerical sexual abuse of children.^[217]
• On 10 December, Depeche Mode played the O₂, Dublin.^[218] Tickets went on sale on 27 March, with 6,000 being sold within forty minutes.^[219]
• On 12 December, The Blizzards played the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, in their biggest headline show to date.^[220] The show sold out several months in advance. They were supported by Ever27.
• On 20 December, Paul McCartney played the O₂, Dublin, in his first Irish concert since his May 2003 concert which was his first Irish show since he played with The Beatles in the 1960s. The concert was part of an eight-date tour called Good Evening Europe.^{[221] [222]} The show was attended by industry professionals such as Ian Dempsey, Dave Fanning, Ryan Tubridy and Louis Walsh who flew in especially from the UK.^[223] Evening Herald reviewer Chris Wasser described the show as "an astonishing performance, and a late – but by all means, welcome – contender for gig of the year, if not the decade".^[224] Eamon Sweeney of the Irish Independent called it "one of the finest live performances of recent memory [...] It really doesn't get any better than this".^[225] Tony Clayton-Lea of The Irish Times said: "If there was one member of the audience who went home in a grumpy mood, then truly they were the Christmas Grinch".^[226]
• On 24 December, Bono, Glen Hansard, Mundy and Damien Rice participated in a busking session on Grafton Street, Dublin alongside volunteers who were raising money for the Simon Community.^{[227] [228]}

Bands disbanded

• Delorentos (announced on 17 February)^{[229] [230] [231]}
• The Dagger Lees (announced on 17 February)^[232]
• Giveamanakick (announced 17 August)^[233]
• Oppenheimer (announced on 12 December)^[234]

Bands reformed

• 3/4 of The Cranberries^[235]
• Little Palace^[236]
• Delorentos (announced 22 April)^{[237] [238]}
• Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats (temporary)^[239]
• The Lookalikes (temporary)^[240]
• All quarters of The Cranberries (announced 26 August)^[241]

Albums & EPs

Below is a list of notable albums & EPs released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2009.

Issue date	Album title	Artist	Source	Sales	Notes
__ January	A Fire to Scare the Sun				His second album, featuring Cora Venus Lunny, the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra’s James Dunne, Kíla’s Brian Hogan and Mary Barneccutt from the Vyvienne Long Band.
26 January	Some Kind of Kick				Released on Nicotine Records.
5 February	Dolls and Jigsaws		^[242]
6 February	100 Midnights	The Mighty Stef			Released on Firstborn Recordings.
13 February	Everyday Demons		^[243]		Released by Albert Productions.
20 February	Blue Lights on the Runway		^[244]
20 February	Coffee Houses				Released on Faction Records.
23 February	Untitled		^[245]
27 February	No Line on the Horizon		^[246]	484,000 copies in its first week	Artwork Debuted at the top of the US charts, the band's seventh number one album in that country. Debuted at #1 in the UK. #1 in thirty countries internationally.
6 March	Hands
6 March	Aye Aye Aye Aye				Recorded with Gareth Mannix and featuring the lead track "Lightbulb" and bonus cuts of previous singles "Bite the Bullet" and "Shuffle Your Feet".
7 March	Beware of the God		^[247]		Eleven-track third album released three years after the band's official reformation, including the single "Missing in Action", which was one of the winners of the Hot Press/Tisch competition, the prize of which was a chance to have a professional quality music video made for them.
9 March	Let the Truth Be Told		^[248]		Released on Atlantic Records.
20 March	And So I Watch You From Afar		^[249]		Released on Smalltown America Records.
20 March	To The Pine Roots				Full release to the nine-track album sold the previous year on the internet. Released on Black Records.
20 March	Trauma Themes Idiot Times		^[250] ^[251]
20 March	Crooked Timber		^[252]
27 March	The Nightsaver				Artwork and tracklisting. Kitt's sixth studio album.
__ April	TBA				Debut album by the band formerly known as Mainline.
10 April	We Love You Dark Matter		^[253]		Released on Gonzo Records. Recorded over a fortnight in July 2008 in a London studio, it features reworked versions of old songs such as "Love Like Nicotine" and "Shake Shake My Ceiling", and lead single "Let's Light Fires". Artwork.
17 April	Human Nature		^[254]		Second studio album. Due for a U.S. release in late 2009.
17 April	Listen		^[255]		First studio album since 2005's Burning Times.
17 April	Strawberry Blood		^[256] ^[257] ^[258]		Fourth studio album. Artwork
24 April	The Beautiful Untrue		^[259]
8 May	I'll Wait for Sound		^[260] ^[261]		Completed in LA in late 2008.
__ May			^[262]		2 CD package described as “a limited-edition collection of rare tracks and lost cuts spanning three decades in the studio”, containing songs such as "Love You Like Mad", "Smile", "Beautiful Ghost", "Xanax And Wine" and "Jesus Christ", previously only available as part of the digital The Complete U2 box set. Released on U2.com.
15 May	Transworld		^[263]		Debut EP.
29 May	Pages		^[264]		Artwork Launch details
29 May	Aliquot Strings		^[265]		Debut album from the instrumental duo.
30 May	Fragile Things (EP)		^[266]
5 June	Grenade		^[267]		Debut five-track EP.
5 June	Perfect Stranger		^[268]		Debut studio album.
6 July	Jiggery Pokery		^[269] ^[270]		Neil Hannon/Thomas Walsh collaboration set to be the first Irish concept album about cricket. To be released on 1969 Records. Artwork
24 July	New Boots		^[271]		Released on Rubyworks Records.
2 August	No Baggage		^[272]		Second solo album, released on Cooking Vinyl.
28 August	The Victory Dance		^[273]		Second solo album.
Unknown	Democracy of One		^[274]
Autumn	TBA				Worked on with Noel Hogan.
Autumn	TBA				Debut album.
11 September	No Bird Sang		^[275]		Fifth album, produced by Peadar O'Riada, released on Raggedy Records, launched at Cork's Corner House Bar at 6 pm on Friday, September 11.
18 September	Trees Dream in Algebra		^[276] ^[277]
18 September	Colours		^[278]		Debut album, launched in The Village on Wexford Street, Dublin, on 26 September.
18 September	After the Wedding		^[279] ^[280]		Artwork. Featuring banjos, accordions, trumpets and samples of the Pope's voice.
25 September	Tony Was an Ex-Con		^[281]		Revealed at Oxegen 2009.
28 September	Singled Out		^[282]		Compilation album of 15 singles from McEvoy's four albums and her new single "Oh Uganda".
__ September	Proceeds
__ September	TBA				Completed in the band's own Dublin studio and released on Roadrunner Records.
9 October	You Can Make Sound		^[283]		Artwork. Released on DeloRecords label through ADA Global distribution.
10 October	Analogue Droids (EP)		^[284]		Four-track EP, featuring the songs "Analogue Droids", "Squirrel Chase Ball", "Ed White's Glove" and "Villain In Disguise".
23 October	Strict Joy		^[285] ^[286] ^[287]		Featuring members of The Frames and recorded with producer Peter Katis in his Connecticut studio. US release due on 29 September 2009. General release date later pushed back from 25 September until 23 October 2009.
26 October	Yes Cadets (EP)		^[288]		Follow-up to the quartet's debut single "Canada" which was released at the beginning of September 2009.
__ November	Live, Love, Lost It — NYC		^[289]		Live album recorded during the summer in New York City and released through Independent Records.
9 November	Up to Now
13 November	Sidney Maxwell Williamson (EP)		^[290]
11 December	Little Revelations (rarities album); "Lucky Me", "My Villain Heart" and "Your Vandal" (box set of EPs)		^[291]

• TBA – Sharon Corr (Spring 2009) ^[292]
• TBA – The Dagger Lees (Summer 2009) ^{To be recorded early 2009 with Detroit producer Jim Diamond (The White Stripes, The Von Bondies and Electric Six).}
• TBA – Hooray For Humans (Spring 2009)
• TBA – The Minutes^[293]
• TBA – Vyvienne Long^[294]
• Blood Is Not Enough – Myp et Jeep^[295]
• TBA – Supermodel Twins (2009) ^[296]
• – Thin Lizzy (2009) ^[297]

Singles

Below is a list of notable singles released by Irish artists in Ireland in 2009.

Issue date	Song title	Artist	Source	Sales	Notes
5 February 2009	"Alphabet Soup"		^[298]
6 February	"There's a Darkness"	The Aftermath
6 February	"Under the Weather"	Emmet Scanlon and What the Good Thought
15 February 2009	"Get on Your Boots"		^[299]		Date of official digital release, but released on iTunes on 19 January. Originally titled "Sexy Boots", it had reached #1 in Irish Airplay Charts within a week. The video given an online debut on the website of the Irish Independent. #1 in Ireland, #12 in the UK – first time in 12 years a U2 single was not in the UK Top 10.
30 January 2009	"The Great Defector"		^[300]		Internationally released on 3 February 2009.
27 February 2009	"Postcards"
5 March 2009	"Sometimes"		^[301] ^[302]		Produced by Marc Carolan and available on Reekus Records.
13 March	"Awful Cold"
25 March	"Champagne Glass"				Mastered by Nilesh Patel, includes two Arveene & Misk remixes and taken from the trio's second studio album Human Nature
27 March	"Forgotten Man"		^[303]
23 April	"Bits & Bobs"		^[304]
1 May	"Magnificent"		^[305]		Released in CD, 7" and download formats, b-sides include "Breathe" (live from Sommerville Theatre, Boston) on the 7" and a live cut of "Vertigo" and a Justice remix of first single "Get on Your Boots" on the CD release.
1 May	"Sing It Without a Tune"				Taken from the album I'll Wait for Sound and released through the band's own Crapshoot Economics label
8 May	"I Will Protect You"		^[306]		Taken from their debut EP The City, The Tree and The Fox released in February 2009.
22 May	"Love Is a Tricky Thing"		^[307]		Lead single from the Pages LP.
22 May	"Trouble with a Capital T"		^[308]		Downloadable charity cover single recorded at Windmill Lane Studios for The Raw Sessions. The track was released in aid of the Irish Youth Foundation, with a performance on The Late Late Show on the day of its release. The group includes members of The Blizzards, Republic of Loose, Brian Hogan, Kevin Godley and some former members of The Horslips, who are the original performers of the song.
28 May	"I'm Every Woman"		^[309]		Chaka Khan cover version released for ActionAid charity.
29 May	"Imagination"		^[310]
12 June	"The Dry Law"	The Last Tycoons	^[311]
29 June	"The Age of Revolution"		^[312]		Digital release.
2 July	"To My Bones"				Video link
10 July	"This is Goodbye"		^[313]
10 July	"Dance with You"		^[314] ^[315]
__ August 2009	"Scream"		^[316]
__ August	"It's Not a Dream"		^[317] ^[318]		Featured on the BBC Radio 2 A-list in its first week of release above other Irish artists such as Dolores O'Riordan (C-List), Reamonn (C-List), The Duckworth Lewis Method (C-List) and U2 (B-List). Manager John Hughes said: "Normally you expect to debut on the C-list and maybe progress to the B-list—but going straight to the A-list with a debut release is really special. It is a statement of how highly they rate the record". The song later entered the UK Airplay Top 50, climbing from #315 to #41 in one week.
__ August/September 2009	"Oh Uganda/Hands Off Him"
__ September	"Listen Dear"				Video directed by Simon Eustace. Lead single from the album Tony Was an Ex-Con.
11 September	"A Song from Earth"				Lead single from the album No Bird Sang.
18 September	"City Lights"		^[319]		The electronic trio's first proper single.
28 September	"Higher"		^[320]		Taken from the album Gypsy Trip.
__ October	"Into the Trees"		^[321]		Free download from band website.
__ October	"Rose"		^[322]		49 second single available in several formats including download. Released by Niall Quinn, formerly of The Hitchers and Pennywhores, under the name Theme Tune Boy.
2 October	"Secret"				From the album You Can Make Sound.
9 October	"And Another Thing..."		^[323]		Inspired by Eoin Colfer's And Another Thing... novel from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Also released in the United Kingdom.
12 October	"True Love1980"		^[324] ^[325] ^[326]		Part one of the A-Z Series of fortnightly releases.
19 October	"Howl On"		^[327]		Taken from the album Howl On.
24 October	"Closer" "Wake Up"		^[328]		Two singles released on the same day.
30 October	"Just Say Yes"		^[329]
__ November	"You Talked I Can Tell"		^[330]		Third single taken from the band's second album Human Nature. Released on Magi records with their two previous singles, "Human Nature" and "Champagne Glass".
6 November	"Out of the Darkness"		^[331]
19 November	"Vinegar Joe"		^[332]		Available as a free download from the band's MySpace page.
23 November	"Comfort Zone"		^[333]
__ December	"Wrong So Wrong"		^[334]
2 December	"This Is to Mother You"		^[335]		Re-recorded version of her 1997 song released in aid of Girls Education & Mentoring Services (GEMS) as an anti-child prostitution single. Produced by Doc McKinney and Ali Shaheed Muhammad from A Tribe Called Quest, extra vocals provided by Mary J. Blige and Santigold.
11 December	"Sing to Me"	The Mighty Stef	^[336]
2009	"Raise the Dead"
2009	"Let's Light Fires"
2009	"Shine"	Laura Izibor
2009	"Big Bad Handsome Man"		^[337]
2009	"Time"		^[338]		Dedicated to marriage equality.

Festivals

Oxegen 2009

• Oxegen 2009 took place from 10 to 12 July. Tickets went on sale on 15 August 2008 and 6 March 2009. Snow Patrol, Blur, Kings of Leon and The Killers headlined a line-up which also featured Bloc Party, The Specials, Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction, Pet Shop Boys, The Script, Katy Perry, Lily Allen, Elbow, Razorlight, Squeeze, Manic Street Preachers, Eagles of Death Metal, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, TV on the Radio, James, Keane, Doves, Pete Doherty, The Ting Tings, Lady Gaga, Pendulum, Glasvegas, Foals, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, White Lies, Fight Like Apes and God Is an Astronaut.

Electric Picnic 2009

• Electric Picnic 2009 took place at Stradbally, County Laois from 4 – 6 September. On Friday 10 October 2008, a limited number of ‘Early Bird’ tickets went on sale at the 2008 price of €199, which included camping.^{[339] [340]} Orbital, The Flaming Lips, Basement Jaxx, Madness, Klaxons, Bell X1, Fleet Foxes and MGMT were amongst the artists who performed.

Slane 2009

• Lord Henry Mountcharles is understood to be in "serious negotiations" with potential acts for Slane in 2009.^[341] At the time the concert was due to take place AC/DC would have been in the middle of an 18-month world tour, their first in eight years, making the band one of the favourites to be the headline act.^[342] However, on October 14, 2008, the band confirmed a date at the O₂, Dublin which cast doubt on such a likelihood.^[343] Then, the following day, Oasis confirmed themselves as Slane 2009 headliners.^[344] Noel Gallagher and guitarist Gem Archer flew by helicopter ^[345] into the County Meath venue for a photoshoot and press conference.^[346] The show will take place on Saturday June 20, 2009.^[347] Promoter MCD had planned to keep the announcement secret but news was leaked on online bulletin boards and blogs ^[348] with media reports beginning to leak the evening before.^{[349] [350] [351]}

Music awards

2009 Meteor Awards

The 2009 Meteor Awards took place at the RDS in Dublin on 17 March 2009. Below are the winners:^[352]

Award	Winner(s)
Best Irish Male	Mick Flannery
Best Irish Female	Celine Hopkins
Best Irish Band	The Script
Best Irish Album	The Script – The Script
Best Irish Pop Act	Westlife
Best Irish Live Performance	The Blizzards – Oxegen
Best National DJ	Ray Foley – Today FM
Best Regional DJ	Dermot, Dave & Siobhan – Dublin's 98
Hope for 2009	Wallis Bird
Most Downloaded Irish Song	Galway Girl – Mundy and Sharon Shannon
Best International Male	James Morrison
Best International Female	Duffy
Best International Band	Elbow
Best International Album	Only by the Night – Kings of Leon
Best Live International Performance
Industry Award	Niall Stokes^[353]
Humanitarian Award	Father Shay Cullen's PREDA Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Award	Sharon Shannon^[354]

Choice Music Prize

The Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year 2008 was awarded to Jape for the album, Ritual, at Vicar Street on 4 March 2009.

See also

• 2009 in Ireland

External links

• IMRO website
• IRMA website
• Hot Press website
• State website
• MUSE.ie
• CLUAS.com
• News at Phantom FM
• Music at The Irish Times
• Music at the Irish Independent
• Music news and album reviews at RTÉ

Notes and References

1. Enya in new Japanese drama. 2009-01-06. 2009-01-06. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090213170723/http://hotpress.com/news/5132665.html. 13 February 2009 . live.
2. Choice Music Prize Shortlist. 2009-01-14. 2009-01-16. Hot Press.
3. Web site: Choice Music Prize – Shortlist Announced . 2009-01-15 . 2009-01-16 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090503000228/http://www.imro.ie/newstastic//news.php?item=9670 . 2009-05-03 .
4. Web site: Choice Music nominees announced. 2009-01-15. 2009-01-16. RTÉ.
5. The Coronas and Fight Like Apes to perform at Eurosonic showcase. 2008-10-29. 2008-11-03. Hot Press.
6. Web site: RTÉ 2fm picks Irish Eurosonic acts. 2008-10-31. 2008-11-03. RTÉ.
7. De Barra added to Eurosonic line-up. 2008-11-17. 2008-11-17. Hot Press.
8. News: Less than a year after debut, State goes online only. 2009-01-16. 2008-11-19. The Irish Times.
9. News: The sad ballad of Bruce and Bono. 2009-01-24. 2009-02-01. The Irish Times. 2012-10-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20121008071510/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/weekend/2009/0124/1232474678037.html?via=mr. dead.
10. Web site: RTÉ world premiere for U2's single. 2009-01-19. 2009-01-19. RTÉ.
11. Fred gear robbed in Cork. 2009-01-20. 2009-01-20. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090123025806/http://hotpress.com/news/5173722.html. 23 January 2009 . live.
12. Fred get their gear back. 2009-01-22. 2009-01-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090125003348/http://hotpress.com/news/5198842.html. 25 January 2009 . live.
13. Meteor Awards 2009 – Presenter & Nominees Revealed. 2009-01-28. 2009-01-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090201031613/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5230224.html. 1 February 2009 . live.
14. Web site: 2009 Meteor Awards to be held St Patrick's Day at RDS. 2009-01-28. 2009-01-28. The Belfast Telegraph.
15. Web site: Meteor Music Awards nominees revealed. 2009-01-29. 2009-01-30. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090227101412/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0129/meteors.html. 27 February 2009 . live.
16. Kings of Leon for Oxegen 2009. 2009-01-28. 2009-01-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090201031347/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5230175.html. 1 February 2009 . live.
17. Web site: KINGS OF LEON SET TO RULE OXEGEN – FANS CHOOSE THEM TO HEADLINE FOR SECOND YEAR . 2009-01-28 . 2009-01-28 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20090131025711/http://oxegen.ie/2008/node/477 . January 31, 2009 . dead .
18. News: Snow Patrol sign up for Oxegen. https://archive.today/20120802083225/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/snow-patrol-sign-up-for-oxegen-1620620.html. dead. 2012-08-02. 2009-01-30. 2009-02-01. Irish Independent.
19. Katy Perry and Bloc Party join Oxegen Festival. 2009-01-30. 2009-02-01. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20090202003158/http://www.nme.com/news/katy-perry/42421. 2 February 2009 . live.
20. IMRO take over MCPSI management. 2009-01-20. 2009-01-21. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090123041155/http://hotpress.com/news/5173444.html. 23 January 2009 . live.
21. News: Blur are back and they're coming to Oxegen. https://archive.today/20090214045600/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/blur-are-back-and-theyrsquore-coming-to-oxegen-14171388.html. dead. 2009-02-14. 2009-02-05. 2009-02-05. The Belfast Telegraph.
22. News: Reformed Britpop stars Blur to play Oxegen 2009. https://archive.today/20090207083937/http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/national-news/entertainment/reformed-britpop-stars-blur-to-play-oxegen-2009-1628400.html. dead. 2009-02-07. 2009-02-05. 2009-02-05. Evening Herald.
23. Web site: Reformed Blur to headline Oxegen. 2009-02-05. 2009-02-05. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090206072336/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0205/oxegen.html. 6 February 2009 . live.
24. Judas Priest confirm Irish gigs. 2008-10-01. 2008-10-10. Hot Press.
25. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=105935 BLABBERMOUTH.NET
26. 2XM's U2 exclusive. 2009-02-11. 2009-02-12. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090215040803/http://hotpress.com/news/5249245.html. 15 February 2009 . live.
27. Friday The 13th curse hits Bubble Hits. 2009-02-16. 2009-02-18. Hot Press.
28. News: Doherty, Elbow and Cave for Oxegen. 2009-02-13. 2009-02-13. The Irish Times.
29. Host of new acts announced for Oxegen. 2009-02-13. 2009-02-13. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090215042103/http://hotpress.com/news/5264852.html. 15 February 2009 . live.
30. Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Ting Tings for Oxegen. 2009-02-13. 2009-02-13. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20090214183905/http://www.nme.com/news/oxegen-festival/42749. 14 February 2009 . live.
31. Irish musicians triumph at IFTAs. 2009-02-16. 2009-02-18. Hot Press.
32. Golden Discs face uncertain future. 2009-02-16. 2009-02-18. Hot Press.
33. More Cork Live At The Marquee acts confirmed. 2009-02-19. 2009-02-19. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090223090009/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5267940.html. 23 February 2009 . live.
34. Web site: Kaiser Chiefs for the O2 (confirmed). https://archive.today/20130217202537/http://www.state.ie/blog/kaiser-chiefs-for-the-o2/. dead. 2013-02-17. 2008-10-30. 2008-11-04. State.
35. The Killers announce 2009 UK and Ireland tour. 2008-10-06. 2008-10-10. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20081009013354/http://www.nme.com/news/the-killers/40249. 9 October 2008 . live.
36. Killers' UK and Ireland arena tour sells out in hours. 2008-10-10. 2008-10-10. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20081011040124/http://www.nme.com/news/the-killers/40365. 11 October 2008 . live.
37. News: First night: The Killers. https://archive.today/20120904074139/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/first-night-the-killers-1650091.html. dead. 2012-09-04. 2009-02-23. 2009-02-23. Evening Herald.
38. U2 bring London to a standstill with rooftop gig. 2009-02-27. 2009-02-28. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20090302072941/http://www.nme.com/news/u2/43122. 2 March 2009 . live.
39. U2 announce new album details. 2008-12-19. 2008-12-19. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081221151300/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5125070.html. 21 December 2008 . live.
40. Web site: Five editions for the new U2 album. 2008-12-23. 2008-12-23. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20081225113135/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/1223/u2.html. 25 December 2008 . live.
41. Web site: Dublin U2 busker says 'I Will Follow' . 2008-03-27 . 2008-03-30 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080329004345/http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1443/104/ . 2008-03-29 . dead .
42. U2 move album sessions to France. 2008-05-19. 2008-05-19. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20080605202507/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4570708.html. 5 June 2008 . live.
43. Web site: U2 for Croke Park in 2009? . 2008-09-14 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080914011501/http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1793/104/ . September 14, 2008 . dead .
44. Web site: U2 warn fans about fake gig tickets. 2009-01-09. 2009-01-09. RTÉ.
45. Web site: U2 joining Letterman for a whole week. 2009-02-13. 2009-02-13. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090214144233/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0213/u2.html. 14 February 2009 . live.
46. News: Lady Gaga confirmed for Oxegen Festival. 2009-03-03. 2009-03-05. Irish Independent.
47. UPDATED: Jape wins 2009 Choice Music Prize. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090311060610/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5293910.html. 11 March 2009 . live.
48. Web site: Jape album wins Choice Music Prize. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. RTÉ.
49. News: Dublin musician Jape wins Choice Music Prize. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. Irish Examiner. https://archive.today/20090306232026/http://www.examiner.ie/breaking/entertainment/eyaukfeygbql/. 6 March 2009 . dead.
50. News: Dublin musician Jape wins Choice Music Prize. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. Irish Independent.
51. News: Jolly Jape admits he's surprised to scoop Choice gong. https://web.archive.org/web/20090306030504/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/jolly-jape-admits-hes-surprised-to-scoop-choice-gong-1661637.html. dead. 2009-03-06. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. Irish Independent.
52. News: Dublin band Jape wins overall prize at Choice Music awards. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. The Irish Times.
53. News: Jape the surprise choice as Ritual takes the plaudits. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. The Irish Times.
54. UPDATED: Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction and more for Oxegen. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-05. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090310003647/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5294282.html. 10 March 2009 . live.
55. Pet Shop Boys, Glasvegas, Nine Inch Nails, Jane's Addiction for Oxegen. 2009-03-05. 2009-03-06. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20090311010302/http://www.nme.com/news/pet-shop-boys/43237. 11 March 2009 . live.
56. Web site: Oxegen adds fire to roll of red hot rockers. 2009-03-06. 2009-03-06. Irish Independent.
57. News: Oxegen roll call keeps expanding. 2009-03-06. 2009-03-06. The Irish Times.
58. More U2 tour details emerge. 2009-02-27. 2009-02-27. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228164515/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5288776.html. 28 February 2009 . live.
59. News: Diverse acts asked to make SXSW. 2009-08-07. 2009-08-10. The Irish Times. Almost 20 Irish acts played SXSW 2009 in March, joining the 1,900 acts who performed on 88 stages in front of 13,000 international delegates in Austin, Texas..
60. News: Top accolade for The Script. 2009-03-17. 2009-03-17. The Irish Times.
61. Web site: The Meteor Ireland Music Awards 2009. 2009-03-20. 2009-03-20. entertainment.ie. https://web.archive.org/web/20090321175905/http://entertainment.ie/Music/feature/The-Meteor-Ireland-Music-Awards-2009/1/132.htm. 21 March 2009. dead.
62. Web site: Meteor Ireland Music Awards Orange Carpet. 2009-03-18. 2009-03-20. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090322174932/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0318/meteorsorangecarpet.html. 22 March 2009 . live.
63. The Script and Sharon Shannon bag Meteors. 2009-03-18. 2009-03-20. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090325095254/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5315938.html. 25 March 2009 . live.
64. The Simpsons premieres in Ireland. 2009-02-23. 2009-02-23. Hot Press.
65. News: Simpsons show green credentials with Patrick's Day visit to Ireland . 2009-02-24 . 2009-02-24 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121009014125/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/0224/1224241711764.html?via=mr . October 9, 2012 .
66. Web site: Simpsons Irish episode on 17 March. 2009-02-24. 2009-02-24. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090225154234/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0224/thesimpsons.html. 25 February 2009 . live.
67. Web site: More series of The Simpsons on the way. 2009-02-27. 2009-02-27. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090228055722/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0227/thesimpsons.html. 28 February 2009 . live.
68. As reported in the Daily Mirror, May 29, 2008, p.19.
69. EXCLUSIVE: Tina Turner to play Dublin. 2008-05-30. 2008-05-30. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20080602020049/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4588879.html. 2 June 2008 . live.
70. Tina Turner to play O2. 2008-08-28. 2008-08-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20080919034719/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4739156.html. 19 September 2008 . live.
71. Electric Picnic bill unveiled. 2009-04-15. 2009-04-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090418172634/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5378273.html. 18 April 2009 . live.
72. News: Electric Picnic tickets to go on sale from Friday. https://archive.today/20130107195045/http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/national-news/entertainment/electric-picnic-tickets-to-go-on-sale-from-friday-1709717.html. dead. 2013-01-07. 2009-04-15. 2009-04-17. Evening Herald.
73. Castle Palooza announces line-up. 2009-04-22. 2009-04-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090424101203/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5395761.html. 24 April 2009 . live.
74. News: Acts set for Palooza fest. 2009-04-24. 2009-04-29. The Irish Times.
75. 10 more Oxegen acts announced. 2009-04-28. 2009-04-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090501120601/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5397322.html. 1 May 2009 . live.
76. Calvin Harris, Horrors, Noisettes join Oxegen festival line-up . 2009-04-29 . 2009-04-29 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090722110516/http://www.nme.com/news/nme/44330 . 2009-07-22 .
77. Slane support line-up confirmed. 2009-05-05. 2009-05-06. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090510075014/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5415263.html. 10 May 2009 . live.
78. Bob Dylan for the O2 in May!…. 2008-12-03. 2008-12-10. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081221151241/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5071913.html. 21 December 2008 . live.
79. Bob Dylan confirms second 02 date…. 2008-12-09. 2008-12-10. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081211154816/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5087960.html. 11 December 2008 . live.
80. More additions to Oxegen dance bill. 2009-05-07. 2009-05-07. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090510075035/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5415646.html. 10 May 2009 . live.
81. NEWSFLASH!!! Brian Wilson, Royksopp and, er, A Flock Of Seagulls among Picnic additions. 2009-05-13. 2009-05-15. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090516181309/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5449198.html. 16 May 2009 . live.
82. News: More treats for Picnic. 2009-05-15. 2009-05-15. The Irish Times.
83. The Super Furries & Ocean Colour Scene headline Indie-Pendence. 2009-05-14. 2009-05-15. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090518082942/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5449703.html. 18 May 2009 . live.
84. News: Indie festival draws big names. 2009-05-15. 2009-05-15. The Irish Times.
85. Therapy? & Fever Ray among Oxegen additions. 2009-05-14. 2009-05-15. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090517091011/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5449506.html. 17 May 2009 . live.
86. News: From Ireland to Brighton. 2009-05-15. 2009-05-15. The Irish Times.
87. Le Cheile line-up announced. 2009-05-29. 2009-05-29. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090614150841/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5479681.html. 14 June 2009 . live.
88. Rory picks up Best Album award. 2009-06-05. 2009-06-06. Hot Press.
89. UPDATED: Elton John for Limerick. 2008-11-04. 2008-11-04. Hot Press.
90. Web site: Def Leppard, Whitesnake & Journey // The O2 Dublin . https://web.archive.org/web/20090408064616/http://www.theo2.ie/event/def-leppard,-whitesnake-and-journey/ . 2009-04-08 . dead . 2009-06-16 .
91. Take That confirm gig at Croke Park. 2008-10-28. 2008-10-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081031143309/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4992119.html. 31 October 2008 . live.
92. The Prodigy added to Slane line-up. 2008-10-21. 2008-10-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081025064931/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4942482.html. 25 October 2008 . live.
93. Slane stage times announced. 2009-06-16. 2009-06-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090619022842/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5540850.html. 19 June 2009 . live.
94. News: Oasis rock 80,000 at Slane. 2009-06-21. 2009-06-21. The Irish Times.
95. Cork Live At The Marquee line-up takes shape. 2008-11-28. 2008-11-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081206154837/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5069980.html. 6 December 2008 . live.
96. Full Indiependence line-up announced. 2009-06-22. 2009-06-22. Hot Press.
97. Indiependence: line-up update. 2009-06-26. 2009-06-30. Hot Press.
98. Michael Jackson: 1958 – 2009 : Hot Press Covers. 2009-06-26. 2009-06-30. Hot Press.
99. Louis Walsh remembers Michael Jackson. 2009-06-30. 2009-06-30. Hot Press.
100. Mick Pyro: "Michael Jackson is the best singer who ever sang on record". 2009-06-30. 2009-06-30. Hot Press.
101. The Edge remembers Michael Jackson. 2009-07-17. 2009-07-18. Hot Press.
102. News: Irish bands tuning up for Glastonbury. 2009-05-29. 2009-06-08. The Irish Times.
103. AC/DC to play Punchestown! [updated]]. 2008-12-12. 2008-12-14. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081217075304/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5088666.html. 17 December 2008 . live.
104. AC/DC announce Punchestown ticket details. 2008-12-15. 2008-12-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081217131129/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5089071.html. 17 December 2008 . live.
105. News: Celebrity Diary: Liam McCormack . https://archive.today/20130217190803/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/celebrity-diary-liam-mccormack-1804293.html . dead . 2013-02-17 . 2009-07-03 . 2009-07-04 . .
106. News: Fans left thunderstruck after two hours of blistering rock. https://archive.today/20130217204534/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/fans-left-thunderstruck-after-two-hours-of-blistering-rock-1797274.html. dead. 2013-02-17. 2009-06-30. 2009-07-02. Irish Independent.
107. News: Atmosphere at AC/DC's Irish show is bound to be electric . https://archive.today/20090627220537/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/music/news/atmosphere-at-acdcrsquos-irish-show-is-bound-to-be-electric-14363961.html . dead . 2009-06-27 . 2009-06-26 . 2009-07-14 . .
108. Thin Lizzy to support AC/DC. 2009-05-07. 2009-05-07. Hot Press.
109. Accident forces Lizzy to cancel Punchestown. 2009-06-23. 2009-06-23. Hot Press.
110. Web site: U2 kick off world tour in Barcelona. 2009-07-01. 2009-07-01. RTÉ.
111. U2 Live In Barcelona: It's A Result!. 2009-07-01. 2009-07-02. Hot Press.
112. News: Spectacular show as Bono and boys raise the roof on opening night of tour. 2009-07-01. 2009-07-02. Irish Independent.
113. News: Claw steals show as U2 rock Barcelona . https://archive.today/20130217201527/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/claw-steals-show-as-u2--rock-barcelona-1799692.html . dead . 2013-02-17 . 2009-07-01 . 2009-07-03 . .
114. News: Fanning gives show the big thumbs up . https://archive.today/20130217190344/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/fanning-gives-show-the-big-thumbs-up-1799712.html . dead . 2013-02-17 . 2009-07-01 . 2009-07-03 . .
115. Rod For Limerick. 2008-12-01. 2008-12-01. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090101012550/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5070694.html. 1 January 2009 . live.
116. News: Springsteen may sing about tough life – but he never fails to bring joy. 2009-07-13. 2009-07-14. The Irish Times. 2012-06-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20120607124921/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2009/0713/1224250542297.html. dead.
117. News: BOD 'moved to tears' as the Boss tells him he was Born to Run . https://archive.today/20130217233916/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/bod-moved-to-tears-as-the-boss-tells-him--he-was-born-to-run-1820841.html . dead . 2013-02-17 . 2009-07-14 . 2009-07-14 . .
118. Web site: U2 set to play third Croke Park gig. 2009-03-25. 2009-03-26. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090326081334/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0325/u2.html. 26 March 2009 . live.
119. U2 Confirm 3rd Dublin Date. 2009-03-25. 2009-03-26. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090328124150/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5319280.html. 28 March 2009 . live.
120. Web site: U2 Tours Page . 2009-03-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090918145407/http://www.u2.com/tour/index/ . 2009-09-18 . live . 2009-06-16 .
121. Web site: U2 announce show in Croke Park. 2009-03-09. 2009-03-09. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090310170329/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0309/u2.html. 10 March 2009 . live.
122. Web site: U2 announce second Croke Park show. 2009-03-13. 2009-03-13. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090316040718/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0313/u2.html. 16 March 2009 . live.
123. U2 add second Croker show & announce ticket details. 2009-03-13. 2009-03-13. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090317170129/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5313475.html. 17 March 2009 . live.
124. News: U2 to play second Croke Park date as album tops US charts . https://archive.today/20130217204753/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/u2-to-play-second-croke-park-date-as-album-tops-us-charts-1671954.html . dead . 2013-02-17 . 2009-03-13 . 2009-03-13 . .
125. U2 Announce Republic Of Loose As An Opening Act. 2009-03-26. 2009-03-26. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090328113909/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5320019.html. 28 March 2009 . live.
126. U2 add more support groups. 2009-04-09. 2009-04-09. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090410151453/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5377221.html. 10 April 2009 . live.
127. Web site: U2 interviews on RTÉ 2fm today. 2009-07-24. 2009-07-28. RTÉ.
128. U2 stage times. 2009-07-24. 2009-07-24. Hot Press.
129. U2 triumph at Croke Park. 2009-07-25. 2009-07-25. Hot Press.
130. Web site: U2 wow 80,000 fans at Croke Park. 2009-07-25. 2009-07-25. RTÉ.
131. News: Bono and the boys silence doubters with hot show. 2009-07-25. 2009-07-25. Irish Independent.
132. News: U2 come home in triumph. 2009-07-25. 2009-07-25. The Irish Times. 2010-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20100812062928/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0725/1224251308267.html. dead.
133. News: U2 play final 360° Dublin show. 2009-07-27. 2009-07-27. The Irish Times.
134. News: Croke Park residents to protest over 44-hour works. 2009-07-27. 2009-07-27. The Irish Times. 2012-10-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20121016170053/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0727/1224251384723.html?via=rel. dead.
135. Web site: Residents protest at U2 concert works. 2009-07-28. 2009-07-28. RTÉ.
136. Web site: Residents to resume Croke Park demo. 2009-07-28. 2009-07-28. RTÉ.
137. News: Next U2 gig in doubt after Croke Park protests. 2009-07-28. 2009-07-28. Irish Independent.
138. News: Next U2 gig in doubt after Croke Park protests. 2009-07-28. 2009-07-28. Irish Examiner.
139. News: Next U2 gig in doubt after Croke Park protests. 2009-07-28. 2009-07-28. Evening Herald. https://web.archive.org/web/20120603125601/http://www.herald.ie/breaking-news/national-news/next-u2-gig-in-doubt-after-croke-park-protests-1844228.html. 2012-06-03. dead.
140. The Script celebrate a year in the chart. 2009-08-07. 2009-08-12. Hot Press.
141. News: Hannigan makes Mercury prize shortlist. 2009-07-21. 2009-07-24. The Irish Times.
142. Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2009: Nominees announced. NME. 2009-07-23.
143. Web site: 2009-05-20. 'Eyes Open' shortlisted for Choice Music Prize!!!. Snow Patrol.
144. Barclaycard Mercury Prize – Nominations. 2009-07-21. 2009-07-24. Clash.
145. Lisa Hannigan nominated for Mercury Music Prize. 2009-07-21. 2009-07-24. Hot Press.
146. News: Mercury prize 2009 nominations announced. 2009-07-21. 2009-07-24. . London . Rosie . Swash. https://web.archive.org/web/20090730122400/http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/jul/21/mercury-prize-2009-nominations-announced. 30 July 2009 . live.
147. News: Lisa Hannigan shortlisted for Mercury Prize . https://archive.today/20130217202325/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/lisa-hannigan-shortlisted-for-mercury-prize-1832996.html . dead . 2013-02-17 . 2009-07-21 . 2009-07-24 . .
148. News: Lisa Hannigan shortlisted for Mercury Prize . https://archive.today/20130419200448/http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/ireland/lisa-hannigan-shortlisted-for-mercury-prize-14421356.html . dead . 2013-04-19 . 2009-07-21 . 2009-07-24 . .
149. Speech Debelle wins Mercury Music Prize. 2009-09-09. 2009-09-09. Hot Press.
150. Lisa Hannigan, Mundy & Fight Like Apes play Le Cheile. 2009-06-22. 2009-06-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090624232140/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5544773.html. 24 June 2009 . live.
151. Hotpress.com hosts live Arctic Monkeys web gig. 2009-07-27. 2009-07-28. Hot Press. 2009-07-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20090730034253/http://www.hotpress.com/Arctic%20Monkeys/news/Hotpress.com%20hosts%20live%20Arctic%20Monkeys%20web%20gig/5718180.html. dead.
152. Arctic Monkeys LIVE HERE @ 9 PM Tonight. 2009-07-30. 2009-07-30. Hot Press. 2009-08-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20090802191418/http://www.hotpress.com/Arctic%20Monkeys/news/Arctic%20Monkeys%20LIVE%20HERE%20@%209%20PM%20Tonight/5718946.html. dead.
153. Web site: Arctic Monkeys webcast on RTÉ.ie tonight . 2009-07-30 . 2009-07-30 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090731143903/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0730/arcticmonkeys.html . July 31, 2009 .
154. Web site: Irish Exclusive: Watch new Coldplay video. 2009-07-30. 2009-07-30. RTÉ.
155. Cranberries reunion on the cards . 2009-07-27 . 2009-07-28 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090803085108/http://www.hotpress.com/Noel%20Hogan/news/Cranberries%20reunion%20on%20the%20cards/5735137.html . August 3, 2009 .
156. Metallica announce Dublin show. 2009-03-03. 2009-03-05. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090306175658/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5292345.html. 6 March 2009 . live.
157. Metallica confirm Dublin ticket price & support. 2009-03-06. 2009-03-06. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090309051627/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5295145.html. 9 March 2009 . live.
158. Mastodon hoping for Marlay date with Gorham. 2009-07-24. 2009-07-24. Hot Press.
159. News: Ticket Gig of the Week. 2009-08-07. 2009-08-10. The Irish Times.
160. Fatboy Slim for Marlay Park. 2009-04-23. 2009-04-23. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090424101234/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5395996.html. 24 April 2009 . live.
161. Calvin Harris: "I turned down Lady Gaga". 2009-04-24. 2009-04-24. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090428083911/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5396402.html. 28 April 2009 . live.
162. Bitches with Wolves for Marlay Park. 2009-07-29. 2009-07-29. Hot Press.
163. News: Fatboy cooks up a treat for Marlay. 2009-08-04. 2009-08-10. Irish Independent.
164. Cois Fharraige acts announced. 2009-08-06. 2009-08-06. Hot Press.
165. The Blizzards & Laura Izibor join Cois Fharraige line-up. 2009-08-21. 2009-08-23. Hot Press.
166. U2 top box-office chart. 2009-08-08. 2009-08-12. Hot Press.
167. News: Wembley record 'broken by U2 gig'. 2009-08-15. 2009-08-15. BBC.
168. U2 break Wembley record. 2009-08-17. 2009-08-18. Hot Press.
169. News: Girls steal the show as Oasis forced to desert V Festival. 2009-08-24. 2009-08-24. Irish Independent.
170. Web site: Oasis forced to quit V Festival. 2009-08-23. 2009-08-24. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090926184844/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0823/oasis.html. 26 September 2009 . live.
171. News: Chris de Burgh sees red. 2009-09-11. 2009-09-11. The Irish Times. Following a review in these pages last week, the following letter from Chris de Burgh was sent to our Letters Editor, and has also been widely circulated. 2010-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20100812111145/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2009/0911/1224254268225.html. dead.
172. Chris de Burgh takes on Irish Times reviewer Peter Crawley. 2009-09-09. 2009-09-11. Hot Press.
173. Chris de Burgh's letter to Peter Crawley. 2009-09-09. 2009-09-11. Hot Press.
174. Coldplay announce Phoenix Park concert. 2008-12-09. 2008-12-10. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081211154806/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5087909.html. 11 December 2008 . live.
175. News: Sweeney. Tanya. I watched a spotty, nerdy, virgin singer perform . . .It was Chris Martin. 2009-09-14. 2009-09-15. Irish Independent.
176. Elbow to support Coldplay in Phoenix Park. 2009-07-14. 2009-07-14. Hot Press.
177. News: Eimear Ni Bhraonain. Rush of blood to the head as fans hit Phoenix Park. https://archive.today/20120910205305/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/rush-of-blood-to-the-head-as-fans-hit-phoenix-park-1886371.html. dead. 2012-09-10. 2009-09-15. 2009-09-15. Irish Independent.
178. The Corrs are leading Irish act in UK all time Top 50. 2009-09-23. 2009-09-25. Hot Press.
179. Web site: Guinness celebrates 250th anniversary. 2009-09-24. 2009-09-25. RTÉ.
180. News: Carroll. Steven. Guinness celebrates 250 years of stout brewing. 2009-09-24. 2009-09-25. The Irish Times. 2012-01-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20120112171916/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0924/1224255127163.html. dead.
181. News: Alan J. Heavens . Guinness celebrates 250th birthday . 2009-09-24 . 2009-09-25 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090927090917/http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20090924_Guinness_celebrates_250th_birthday.html . September 27, 2009 .
182. Web site: Hawthorne. Vicki. Arthur's Day: Guinness Marks 250th Birthday. 2009-09-24. 2009-09-25. Sky News.
183. Tom Jones leads Arthur's Day celebrations. 2009-09-25. 2009-09-25. Hot Press.
184. Kasabian, Dizzee Rascal play Guinness' 'piss-up in a brewery'. 2009-09-24. 2009-09-25. NME.
185. U2 set new Giants Stadium attendance record. 2009-09-25. 2009-09-25. Hot Press.
186. U2 to continue 360° Tour into 2010. 2009-09-25. 2009-09-25. NME.
187. News: Gigs, Gallagher, Glen, etc. 2009-09-25. 2009-09-25. The Irish Times. 2012-10-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20121017211432/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/0925/1224255182833.html. dead.
188. The Cranberries confirm comeback shows. 2009-10-05. 2009-10-08. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091008102713/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Cranberries/news/The%20Cranberries%20confirm%20comeback%20shows/5888808.html. 8 October 2009 . live.
189. Web site: Spandau Ballet to play Dublin & Belfast. 2009-03-26. 2009-03-26. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090330011551/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0326/spandauballet.html. 30 March 2009 . live.
190. Spandau Ballet reform and play Ireland. 2009-03-25. 2009-03-26. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090328113849/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5319427.html. 28 March 2009 . live.
191. News: Spandau Ballet set for Dublin as hell set for cold snap. 2009-03-25. 2009-03-27. The Irish Times. 2012-10-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20121013045641/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0325/breaking73.html?via=mr. dead.
192. News: Spandau tour begins in Dublin. 2009-03-27. 2009-03-27. The Irish Times. 2012-10-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20121013045658/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/0327/1224243512945.html. dead.
193. Web site: Spandau open tour with Dublin gig. 2009-10-14. 2009-10-14. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20091017022901/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1014/spandauballet.html. 17 October 2009 . live.
194. Dublin gig to be broadcast in Gaza. 2009-09-25. 2009-09-25. Hot Press.
195. News: A touch of Hard Working Class. 2009-06-26. 2009-06-26. The Irish Times. Irish bands and artists will be invited to apply for this year’s Hard Working Class Heroes festival when the event is launched in Dublin next Tuesday. The showcase festival, which offers a platform to signed and unsigned bands from north and south of the border, will take place on October 16th–18th in various venues. Full details of the entry process will be announced at its launch, but organiser Angela Dorgan of the Federation of Music Collectives told The Ticket that another Invasion – when a high-profile act curates a programme of music from their home country – is on the cards. The festival will take place in venues around Temple Bar, but Meeting House Square will not be used this year, as bad weather in 2008 forced organisers to move bands to indoor venues at the last minute. The other venues are The Academy 2, The Button Factory, Think Tank, Eamon Dorans, Andrew’s Lane Theatre and Twisted Pepper. Dorgan said: “I think year on year, we’re always surprised at how fantastic Irish music is. Given the albums that bands have been bringing out this year, I am so excited about this year’s festival.” The closing date for entries (which can be completed online) is July 30th, and the bands selected to play will be chosen by a panel of Irish and international industry bods..
196. Hard Working Class Heroes line-up. 2009-08-27. 2009-08-28. Hot Press.
197. News: Hardy line-up for HWCH festival. 2009-10-09. 2009-10-14. The Irish Times. The festival is now established as an essential must-see/do on Ireland’s music calendar, but you’d think that through the years the level of quality acts would be dwindling. Not so, says organiser Angela Dorgan.. 2012-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018052004/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/1009/1224256236368.html. dead.
198. News: YouTube to stream live U2 concert. https://web.archive.org/web/20091021205007/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/youtube-to-stream-live-u2-concert-1919174.html. dead. 2009-10-21. 2009-10-20. 2009-10-24. Irish Independent.
199. Web site: U2 set to broadcast gig on YouTube. 2009-10-20. 2009-10-24. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20091023063406/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1020/u2.html. 23 October 2009 . live.
200. News: Breda Heffernan and Richie Taylor. Nearly better than the real thing as U2 stream gig live. https://web.archive.org/web/20091024103556/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/nearly-better-than-the-real-thing-as-u2-stream-gig-live-1919351.html. dead. 2009-10-24. 2009-10-21. 2009-10-24. Irish Independent.
201. News: U2 gigs live on YouTube. 2009-10-23. 2009-10-24. The Irish Times. 2012-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018110918/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/1023/1224257271108.html. dead.
202. Hennessy: anniversary album & statue planned . 2009-10-15 . 2009-10-16 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20091018071025/http://www.hotpress.com/Christie%20Hennessy/news/Hennessy%3A%20anniversary%20album%20%26%20statue%20planned/5891182.html . 18 October 2009 . live .
203. News: Scally . Derek . MTV's 'Berlin wall' means no view on the horizon for U2 fans . 2009-11-05 . 2009-11-05 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121018152919/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/frontpage/2009/1105/1224258105145.html?via=mr . October 18, 2012 .
204. News: Scally. Derek. Bono and the boys rock the Brandenburg. 2009-11-05. 2009-11-05. The Irish Times.
205. News: Davies. Rodrigo. Controversy over U2's Berlin wall. 2009-11-05. 2009-11-05. BBC. https://web.archive.org/web/20091108100605/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8344776.stm. 8 November 2009 . live.
206. News: Boyes. Roger. Barrier erected by U2 Berlin gig. https://web.archive.org/web/20091109032410/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/barrier-erected-by-u2-berlin-gig-1935746.html. dead. 2009-11-09. 2009-11-05. 2009-11-05. Irish Independent.
207. New Killers DVD includes Oxegen footage. 2009-09-24. 2009-09-25. Hot Press.
208. News: Carbery. Genevieve. Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens, set to play O2. 2009-09-18. 2009-11-04. The Irish Times. YOUNGER IRISH people may only know his music from the Boyzone cover of Father and Son, but Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) is to begin his first tour in 33 years in Dublin. His old hits such as Wild World and The First Cut Is The Deepest will make up part of his first proper Irish concert at the O2 on November 15th. Yusuf Islam gave a “performance of sorts” at University College Dublin in April 1994 before an audience of 600.. 2012-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018151631/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/0918/1224254798579.html. dead.
209. News: Tony Clayton-Lea. Yusuf Islam. 2009-11-17. 2009-11-20. The Irish Times. This work was cut short, however, when angry sections of the audience walked out, shouted out, booed, whistled, slow-handclapped. In fairness to these people, paying money to hear formatted Broadway/West End versions of their hero’s songs was not what they paid good money for. [...] “Now I know how Dylan felt like,” he said, in reference to Dylan’s liberating/estranging folk-to-rock appearance in 1965 at the Newport Folk Festival, as the remaining audience took refuge from bewilderment and hostility in songs such as Peace Train, Moonshadow and a Ronan Keating-accompanied Father and Son . But it was too late. It’s an interesting point of conjecture: how patient a supposedly loyal audience will be when faced with – as 61-year-old Yusuf himself admitted – an artist who has reached an age where he feels he wants to please himself. The answer is not very patient at all.. 2010-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20101009212420/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2009/1117/1224258981127.html. dead.
210. News: Boyd. Brian. Pampered, ignorant punters should relax and take it easy. 2009-11-20. 2009-11-20. The Irish Times. The most shocking aspect of the churlish, insulting and aggressive behaviour of the audience at Yusuf Islam’s 02 show last Sunday was the nature of the people shouting the abuse at the singer. This was, in the main, a well-heeled 50-something demographic who had cleared “windows” in their diaries to reconnect with the sounds of their salad days. But when Yusuf declined to behave like a human jukebox, they unleashed their bespoke fury. “Sing the fuckin' hits” and “We want Cat Stevens you bastards” were two of the considered observations I heard from the seats around me. [...] Tony Clayton-Lea, who reviewed Yusuf's show for this paper, says that the behaviour he witnessed on the night was the worst he had experienced in 20 years of reviewing.. 2012-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018195702/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/1120/1224259159031.html. dead.
211. Web site: Packed line-up for The Late Late Show. 2009-12-11. 2009-12-11. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20091214191634/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/1211/thelatelateshow.html. 14 December 2009 . live.
212. Live Music Venues of the Year announced. 2009-12-08. 2009-12-12. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091213025422/http://www.hotpress.com/news/Live-Music-Venues-of-the-Year-announced/6096237.html. 13 December 2009 . live.
213. Horslips confirm arena gigs. 2009-07-02. 2009-07-02. Hot Press.
214. Early bird tickets go on sale. 2009-12-02. 2009-12-04. Hot Press.
215. Oxegen festival announces early bird ticket details. 2009-12-01. 2009-12-04. NME.
216. News: Oxegen cuts ticket price to drum up more sales. 2009-12-02. 2009-12-04. Irish Independent.
217. Sinead O'Connor Calls On The Pope To Stand Down . 2009-12-08 . 2009-12-12 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20091213004435/http://www.hotpress.com/Sinead%20O%27Connor/news/Sinead-OConnor-Calls-On-The-Pope-To-Stand-Down/6095970.html . 13 December 2009 . live .
218. Depeche Mode announce O2 date. 2009-03-20. 2009-03-20. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090325002612/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5317463.html. 25 March 2009 . live.
219. Depeche Mode tickets fly. 2009-03-27. 2009-03-31. Hot Press.
220. The Blizzards announce Olympia show. 2009-07-29. 2009-07-29. Hot Press.
221. Paul McCartney plays the O2. 2009-10-22. 2009-10-24. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091025031509/http://www.hotpress.com/Paul%20McCartney/news/Paul%20McCartney%20plays%20the%20O2/5909020.html. 25 October 2009 . live.
222. News: McGreevy. Ronan. McCartney to play O2 in December. 2009-10-22. 2009-10-24. The Irish Times. Paul McCartney is to play the O2 in Dublin on December 20th, his first date in Ireland in six years. His concert is one of eight in a short European tour which will also include his first date at the O2 in London. It will be called the Good Evening Europe tour and will start in Hamburg where The Beatles honed their musicianship 50 years ago. [...] McCartney last played Ireland in May 2003 shortly after his marriage to Heather Mills. It was his first concert in Ireland since The Beatles played their only Irish concerts at the Adelphi in 1963 and the Ritz in Belfast..
223. News: Louis jets in to see Macca rock the O2 . https://archive.today/20130217180407/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/around-town/louis-jets-in-to-see-macca-rock-the-o2-1983493.html . dead . 2013-02-17 . 2009-12-21 . 2009-12-23 . .
224. News: Wasser. Chris. Review: We still love him. https://archive.today/20130217195751/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/review-we-still-love-him-1983499.html. dead. 2013-02-17. 2009-12-21. 2009-12-23. Evening Herald.
225. News: Sweeney. Eamon. Review: Paul McCartney, 02 Dublin. 2009-12-22. 2009-12-23. Irish Independent.
226. News: Tony Clayton-Lea. Paul McCartney. 2009-12-22. 2009-12-23. The Irish Times. 2012-10-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20121019070541/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2009/1222/1224261097913.html. dead.
227. Glen Hansard, Bono, Damien Rice & Mundy busk on Grafton St!. 2009-12-24. 2009-12-25. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091228083137/http://hotpress.com/news/Glen-Hansard-Bono-Damien-Rice--Mundy-busk-on-Grafton-St/6128112.html. 28 December 2009 . live.
228. Web site: Bono & Co busk on Grafton St. 2009-12-25. 2009-12-25. RTÉ.
229. Delorentos to split…. 2009-02-17. 2009-02-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221014851/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5266660.html. 21 February 2009 . live.
230. News: Delorentos say goodbye…. 2009-02-17. 2009-02-17. The Irish Times.
231. News: Delorentos say they'll call it a day…. 2009-02-20. 2009-02-20. The Irish Times.
232. The Dagger Lees also call it a day…. 2009-02-17. 2009-02-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221015014/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5267011.html. 21 February 2009 . live.
233. Giveamanakick The Bucket. 2009-08-17. 2009-08-18. Hot Press.
234. Oppenheimer to split. 2009-12-12. 2009-12-12. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091215030955/http://www.hotpress.com/Oppenheimer/news/Oppenheimer-to-split/6098364.html. 15 December 2009 . live.
235. The Cranberries reunite in Dublin…. 2009-01-10. 2009-01-12. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090118211223/http://hotpress.com/news/5149038.html. 18 January 2009 . live.
236. Little Palace reform…. 2009-02-18. 2009-02-18. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090221154134/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5267255.html. 21 February 2009 . live.
237. News: Delorentos say "hello again boys and girls". 2009-04-22. 2009-04-22. The Irish Times.
238. Delorentos to stay together. 2009-04-22. 2009-04-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090424101158/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5395738.html. 24 April 2009 . live.
239. Geldof reunites with fellow Rats in Blackrock. 2009-06-22. 2009-06-22. Hot Press.
240. The Lookalikes reunite for 30th birthday show. 2009-08-10. 2009-08-10. Hot Press.
241. Cranberries reunion confirmed. 2009-08-26. 2009-08-28. Hot Press.
242. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5172170.html Aoife Moriarty to release debut single and album | Music | News | Hot Press
243. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5132356.html U2 lead charge of new Irish releases | Music | News | Hot Press
244. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5133015.html Bell X1 reveal new album details | Music | News | Hot Press
245. http://www.drop-d.ie/article.php?article_id=857
246. Web site: World premiere for new U2 on RTÉ 2fm. 2009-01-16. 2009-01-16. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20090118030038/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2009/0116/u2.html. 18 January 2009 . live.
247. Paranoid Visions launch album…. 2009-01-16. 2009-01-18. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090119110851/http://hotpress.com/news/5172292.html. 19 January 2009 . live.
248. UPDATED: Laura Izibor to preview new album in Crawdaddy, release single…. 2008-09-25. 2008-09-29. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20080926045830/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4821603.html. 26 September 2008 . live.
249. And So I Watch You From Afar Sign Deal. 2008-11-14. 2008-11-18. Hot Press.
250. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5249137.html Lennon release date confirmed | Music | News | Hot Press
251. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5294068.html Jinx Lennon announces tour & album | Music | News | Hot Press
252. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5133049.html Therapy? announce album details | Music | News | Hot Press
253. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5288854.html Dark Room Notes ready debut album | Music | News | Hot Press
254. Alphastates confirm album release. 2009-03-03. 2009-03-05. Hot Press.
255. New Christy Moore album. 2009-03-02. 2009-03-02. Hot Press.
256. Mundy readies new album, posts web teasers. 2008-09-23. 2009-01-09. Hot Press.
257. Manic Mundy. 2009-01-09. 2009-01-09. Hot Press.
258. Mundy confirms new album & tour. 2009-01-15. 2009-01-16. Hot Press.
259. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5271120.html Jerry Fish readies new album | Music | News | Hot Press
260. Director Preview New Album. 2008-11-03. 2008-11-03. Hot Press.
261. Director return with new album. 2009-04-02. 2009-04-02. Hot Press.
262. U2 release new rarities album. 2009-05-12. 2009-05-12. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090516181237/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5432802.html. 16 May 2009 . live.
263. Le Galaxie release EP, plan live dates. 2009-04-22. 2009-04-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090424100919/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5395822.html. 24 April 2009 . live.
264. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5133193.html Julie Feeney ready to roll with 'pages' | Music | News | Hot Press
265. TUCAN release debut album. 2009-05-06. 2009-05-07. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090527081938/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5415320.html. 27 May 2009 . live.
266. Nighthawks announce May line-up. 2009-05-14. 2009-05-16. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090517095748/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5449523.html. 17 May 2009 . live.
267. The Chapman Society release debut EP. 2009-05-05. 2009-05-07. Hot Press.
268. The Chapters make Dublin return. 2009-03-19. 2009-03-20. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090325095311/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5316604.html. 25 March 2009 . live.
269. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5133190.html Neil Hannon & Thomas Walsh make Irish cricket record | Music | News | Hot Press
270. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5359130.html Hannon and Walsh preview Duckworth–Lewis method tracks | Music | News | Hot Press
271. Wallis Bird gears up for album release. 2009-07-02. 2009-07-02. Hot Press.
272. Dolores O'Riordan announces new album release. 2009-04-22. 2009-04-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090424100902/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5395679.html. 24 April 2009 . live.
273. Dave Geraghty announces tour + new album. 2009-07-09. 2009-07-09. Hot Press.
274. http://www.hotpress.com/news/5133329.html Better The Devlin You Know | Music | News | Hot Press
275. Ger Wolfe releases new album. 2009-09-08. 2009-09-09. Hot Press.
276. Codes to play Academy and Oxegen . 2008-06-11 . 2008-10-10 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100221162454/http://www.hotpress.com/archive/4591479.html . February 21, 2010 .
277. Listen to Codes' album for free. 2008-09-16. 2008-09-17. Hot Press.
278. Date for your diary: Reemo album launch. 2009-08-28. 2009-08-28. Hot Press.
279. Sanzkrit unveil new video. 2009-05-22. 2009-05-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090523204649/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5450958.html. 23 May 2009 . live.
280. Sanzkrit debut album hits shelves this weekend. 2009-09-17. 2009-09-17. Hot Press.
281. EXCLUSIVE: Coronas name new album. 2009-07-10. 2009-07-13. Hot Press.
282. Eleanor McEvoy – new album & single, a hit in Poland . 2009-08-27 . 2009-08-28 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20091003214048/http://www.hotpress.com/Eleanor%20McEvoy/news/Eleanor%20McEvoy%20-%20new%20album%20%26%20single%2C%20a%20hit%20in%20Poland/5760557.html . 3 October 2009 . live .
283. Delorentos announce album & tour details. 2009-09-01. 2009-09-05. Hot Press.
284. Cowboy X release new EP. 2009-09-30. 2009-10-04. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091004183726/http://www.hotpress.com/Cowboy%20X/news/Cowboy%20X%20release%20new%20EP/5852484.html. 4 October 2009 . live.
285. Swell Season confirm new album details. 2009-07-09. 2009-07-09. Hot Press.
286. Web site: Hansard and Irglová name new album. 2009-07-13. 2009-07-13. RTÉ.
287. New Swell Season release date. 2009-08-18. 2009-08-18. Hot Press.
288. Yes Cadets announce EP. 2009-09-30. 2009-10-04. Hot Press.
289. Mark Geary live album. 2009-09-28. 2009-10-04. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091002235350/http://www.hotpress.com/Mark%20Geary/news/Mark%20Geary%20live%20album/5849469.html. 2 October 2009 . live.
290. Heritage Centre – new EP. 2009-10-21. 2009-10-24. Hot Press.
291. Duke Special releases rarities album + EP box-set. 2009-11-23. 2009-11-27. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091126022702/http://www.hotpress.com/Duke%20Special/news/Duke-Special-releases-rarities-album--EP-boxset/6047347.html. 26 November 2009 . live.
292. Corrs reunion put on hold. 2008-10-28. 2008-10-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081031113846/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4992150.html. 31 October 2008 . live.
293. Web site: A little help from The Minutes' friends wanted… . 2008-07-23 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080914011507/http://www.phantom.ie/content/view/1794/104/ . September 14, 2008 .
294. Vyvienne Long plays Dundrum gig…. 2009-02-03. 2009-02-04. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090206090705/http://hotpress.com/news/5232609.html. 6 February 2009 . live.
295. The Inside Track: High Jinx at the Picnic…. 2008-09-12. 2008-09-15. Hot Press.
296. Supermodel Twins ready second single…. 2008-07-22. 2008-07-22. Hot Press.
297. Live Thin Lizzy album set for release…. 2009-01-05. 2009-01-05. Hot Press.
298. Aoife Moriarty to release debut single and album. 2009-01-16. 2009-01-16. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090201045819/http://hotpress.com/news/5172170.html. 1 February 2009 . live.
299. Ireland leads the way with new U2 album. 2009-01-26. 2009-01-27. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090130071157/http://hotpress.com/news/5225641.html. 30 January 2009 . live.
300. BellX1: Tour announced plus album track by track. 2009-01-14. 2009-01-16. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090209044828/http://hotpress.com/news/5171563.html. 9 February 2009 . live.
301. Reemo release single. 2009-02-10. 2009-02-12. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090213102934/http://hotpress.com/news/5248911.html. 13 February 2009 . live.
302. Reemo to release single, play Tower instore. 2009-03-03. 2009-03-05. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090323232445/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5292006.html. 23 March 2009 . live.
303. Peakin Trippers launch single. 2009-03-24. 2009-03-26. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090327045227/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5318882.html. 27 March 2009 . live.
304. Focus group launch debut single. 2009-04-17. 2009-04-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090418172650/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5394968.html. 18 April 2009 . live.
305. U2 ready new single. 2009-04-17. 2009-04-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090418172330/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5394970.html. 18 April 2009 . live.
306. Heritage Centre release new single. 2009-05-07. 2009-05-07. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090527081954/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5415662.html. 27 May 2009 . live.
307. Julie Feeney releases new album. 2009-05-06. 2009-05-06. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090510075024/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5415326.html. 10 May 2009 . live.
308. Irish music celebs record charity Horslips cover. 2009-05-21. 2009-05-22. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090523204635/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5450878.html. 23 May 2009 . live.
309. Roisin Murphy and Sinead O'Connor release single. 2009-05-28. 2009-05-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090531074303/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5479023.html. 31 May 2009 . live.
310. D.C. Tempest plot tour and single release. 2009-05-13. 2009-05-15. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090527082129/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5449069.html. 27 May 2009 . live.
311. The Last Tycoons launch single. 2009-06-11. 2009-06-12. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090614085540/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5537452.html. 14 June 2009 . live.
312. The Duckworth Lewis Method album exclusive!. 2009-05-13. 2009-05-15. Hot Press.
313. Codes release new digital single. 2009-07-01. 2009-07-02. Hot Press.
314. Neosupervital plans new album. 2009-06-30. 2009-06-30. Hot Press.
315. Free Neosupervital download. 2009-07-17. 2009-07-18. Hot Press.
316. Jester Scream On New Single. 2009-08-27. 2009-08-28. Hot Press.
317. Corr breaks BBC. 2009-08-06. 2009-08-06. Hot Press.
318. SHARON CORR THE BIGGEST CLIMBER IN UK AIRPLAY. 2009-08-18. 2009-08-18. Hot Press.
319. Sleep Thieves single release. 2009-09-14. 2009-09-17. Hot Press.
320. Jaded Sun announce single & tour. 2009-09-28. 2009-10-04. Hot Press.
321. Miracle Bell, free single download. 2009-10-20. 2009-10-24. Hot Press.
322. 49 Second Single From Former Hitcher. 2009-10-06. 2009-10-09. Hot Press.
323. The Blizzards Release Single Inspired By Hitchhiker. 2009-10-08. 2009-10-09. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091011103727/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Blizzards/news/The%20Blizzards%20Release%20Single%20Inspired%20By%20Hitchhiker/5889843.html. 11 October 2009 . live.
324. Web site: Ash Kick Off 26 Single Plan With Free Download . 2009-05-21 . 2009-06-19 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110615012638/http://entertainment.ie/music/music-news-article.asp?NewsID=27871 . June 15, 2011 .
325. Ash release new single. 2009-08-28. 2009-08-28. Hot Press.
326. News: Ash's hit parade. 2009-10-09. 2009-10-14. The Irish Times. 2012-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20121018052027/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/theticket/2009/1009/1224256236352.html. dead.
327. New single from Bap Kennedy. 2009-09-21. 2009-09-25. Hot Press.
328. Irish Band Ever27 Release Two Singles On Same Day. 2009-10-08. 2009-10-09. Hot Press.
329. New Snow Patrol single 'Just Say Yes' out October 30. 2009-09-18. 2009-09-23. Hot Press.
330. Alphastates – single and tour. 2009-10-29. 2009-10-31. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091101122756/http://www.hotpress.com/Alphastates/news/Alphastates%20-%20single%20and%20tour/5934099.html. 1 November 2009 . live.
331. Ham Sandwich serves up new single 'Out of the Darkness'. 2009-11-04. 2009-11-05. Hot Press.
332. Sounds of System Breakdown Free Download. 2009-11-13. 2009-11-13. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091115134741/http://www.hotpress.com/Sounds%20of%20System%20Breakdown/news/Sounds-of-System-Breakdown-Free-Download/6025207.html. 15 November 2009 . live.
333. The Answer – Single and headline tour. 2009-11-23. 2009-11-27. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091130182012/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Answer/news/The-Answer--Single-and-headline-tour/6047269.html. 30 November 2009 . live.
334. McEvoy singles out new single. 2009-12-03. 2009-12-04. Hot Press.
335. Sinead O'Connor records anti-child prostitution single. 2009-11-11. 2009-11-13. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091115134736/http://www.hotpress.com/Sinead%20O%27Connor/news/Sinead-OConnor-records-antichild-prostitution-single/6024577.html. 15 November 2009 . live.
336. Stef sings to you. 2009-12-03. 2009-12-04. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20091207020722/http://www.hotpress.com/The%20Mighty%20Stef/news/Stef-sings-to-you/6088574.html. 7 December 2009 . live.
337. UPDATED: Imelda May releases new single. 2009-04-21. 2009-04-21. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090424101148/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5395410.html. 24 April 2009 . live.
338. Michele Ann Kelly single to support Marriage Equality campaign. 2009-05-26. 2009-05-28. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090529150557/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5459366.html. 29 May 2009 . live.
339. Electric Picnic 09 to release Early Bird tickets. 2008-08-29. 2008-09-29. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081002081255/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4823968.html. 2 October 2008 . live.
340. News: Early bird tickets for '09 Picnic. https://archive.today/20120905143236/http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/early-bird-tickets-for-lsquo09-picnic-1486636.html. dead. 2012-09-05. 2008-10-01. 2008-10-06. Irish Independent.
341. [Daily Mirror|Irish Daily Mirror]
342. AC/DC to stage first world tour in eight years. 2008-07-30. 2008-07-30. NME. https://web.archive.org/web/20080805061229/http://www.nme.com/news/acdc/38539. 5 August 2008 . live.
343. AC/DC confirm Irish date. 2008-10-14. 2008-10-15. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081017170238/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4887917.html. 17 October 2008 . live.
344. Web site: Oasis confirm Slane Castle date. 2008-10-15. 2008-10-15. breakingnews.ie. https://web.archive.org/web/20081017040532/http://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/mhidcwaucwkf/. 17 October 2008 . live.
345. Oasis confirmed for Slane 2009. 2008-10-15. 2008-10-17. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081026010450/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4904409.html. 26 October 2008 . live.
346. News: Oasis to play Slane Castle next summer. 2008-10-15. 2008-10-15. The Irish Times.
347. Web site: Oasis to headline Slane in 2009. 2008-10-15. 2008-10-15. RTÉ. https://web.archive.org/web/20081016193913/http://www.rte.ie/arts/2008/1015/oasis.html. 16 October 2008 . live.
348. News: Oasis confirm Slane Castle date. https://archive.today/20120802102324/http://www.independent.ie/breaking-news/national-news/entertainment/oasis-confirm-slane-castle-date-1499492.html. dead. 2012-08-02. 2008-10-15. 2008-10-15. Irish Independent.
349. Oasis look certain for Slane '09. 2008-10-14. 2008-10-15. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20081017170244/http://www.hotpress.com/news/4888084.html. 17 October 2008 . live.
350. Web site: Oasis For Slane 2009 [UPDATED] ]. 2008-10-14 . 2008-10-15 . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110615004240/http://entertainment.ie/music/music-news-article.asp?NewsID=23793 . June 15, 2011 .
351. News: Oasis tipped to play Slane Castle. https://archive.today/20120803123714/http://www.herald.ie/entertainment/music/oasis-tipped-to-play-slane-castle-1498437.html. dead. 2012-08-03. 2008-10-14. 2008-10-15. Evening Herald.
352. http://www.meteor.ie/about/music_awards/mima_winners/ "Meteor Ireland Music Awards Past Winners"
353. Guest presenters join Meteors line-up. 2009-03-11. 2009-03-11. Hot Press. https://web.archive.org/web/20090313183636/http://www.hotpress.com/news/5296785.html. 13 March 2009 . live.
354. Web site: Shannon to get lifetime achievement gong. 2009-01-28. 2009-01-28. breakingnews.ie. 2009-03-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20090316085439/http://www.breakingnews.ie/entertainment/mhsngbgbidsn/. dead.