- The latest reality TV show to hit our screens will be Ni Gaeilgoir Me, where 10 Irish celebrities will be ensconced in a house, Big Brother style, and forced to learn how to speak Irish. Details are still sketchy but among those who will be participating in the show (which former BBC producer Padraig Burke is working on) are comedian Alan Shortt, radio presenter Jenny Kelly, socialite Gavin Lambe – Murphy, singer Philip Magee and author Marisa Mackle.
- Last night’s Leviathan show in Crawdaddy passed without incident, despite Islamic militant Anjem Choudray was on the panel of guests. Choudray, who apparently travelled with bodyguards, is known for his outspoken and controversial views. Chair for the evening, David McWilliams, kept the tense debate flowing and, while it did get heated at times, people kept a level of restraint. Interestingly there were 2 Gardaí posted outside the venue for the night. Better to be safe than sorry I guess.
- Singer songwriter Josh Ritter plays a special gig in HMV tonight which sold out in record time. Ritter recently split up with his Irish girlfriend and has been spending much time in the studio writing new material.
- Rock group Jaded Sun played a blinder on Wednesday night in popular music venue Whelans. The group, which is managed by
