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CMAT on the red carpet at this year's Brit Awards ceremony in London

Summer of CMAT: the rise and rise of Ireland's gobbiest pop star

It's out with the cigs, the Bic lighters, the "strappy white tops with no bra" and all the other garish lime green accoutrements; time to drag out the cowboy hats and boots, tooth jewels and brightly coloured tights from storage.

The Lauren Murphy Column • 14 Jun

Another 20 great second Irish albums to (re)discover

With Maria Somerville's and M(h)aol's second albums arriving this month and next, 2fm's Dan Hegarty looks at sophomore albums by other Irish acts from the recent (and not-so recent) past.

Listicles • 11 Apr

Something For The Weekend: Stephanie Dufresne's cultural picks

Stephanie is a dancer, actor and theatre-maker from the West of Ireland.

Something For The Weekend • 04 Dec 24

The might CMAT (L) and Other Voices host Annie Mac (R)

CMAT kicks off new season of Other Voices on RTÉ2

Other Voices returns to RTÉ this week for its landmark twenty-second series.

other voices • 28 Feb 24

Something for the Weekend: Niamh Regan's cultural picks

Singer-songwriter Niamh Regan is embarking on a tour across Ireland this February.

Cillian Murphy • 26 Jan 24

The 10 biggest moments in Irish culture in 2023

We're a nation renowned for its artistic output, so it's just as well that Ireland's cultural offerings have been up to par throughout 2023.

Pop Culture • 25 Dec 23

CMAT talks to Marty - Crazymad, for Xmas

Christmas on Marty in the Morning means one thing - a Marty Christmas ornament - and CMAT was the honoured recipient of the first of this year's design.

Marty in the Morning • 20 Dec 23

Win tickets to see CMAT's biggest Irish show to date

To celebrate the release of her new album Crazymad, For Me, the mighty CMAT has announced her biggest Irish headline show to date - and we've got tickets to give away!

Competition • 19 Oct 23

10 Irish creatives killing it right now

When it comes to culture, Ireland has always punched above its weight.

Arts & Culture • 17 Mar 23

Just Mustard were one of the Choice Music Prize nominees performing at Vicar Street

CMAT wins Choice Music Prize for Album Of The Year

CMAT was named the winner of the Choice Music Prize for Album Of The Year, for her debut If My Wife New I'd Be Dead, at a live awards ceremony in Vicar Street, Dublin.

RTÉ Choice Music Prize • 09 Mar 23

RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2022 - listen to the shortlisted albums

The shortlist for this year's RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2022, in association with IMRO & IRMA, was announced today on RTÉ 2FM's Tracy Clifford Show.

CMAT • 07 Mar 23