Dundalk folk rock group - The Mary Wallopers, stopped in Leeds on their Paddy Whackery tour for an evening of song, dance and crowd surfing. It was a poignant gig which addressed annoyance at the political powers in the world, whilst making sure everyone was having good craic in the midst of it all.

Dublin-formed quintet, Fontaines D.C., dropped their fifth album ‘Dopamine Chamber’ last week. The release is certainly a more adventurous avenue for the band, its darker, eerie and surveys a raw reflection of the feelings of uncertainty very much evident in society today.

Dundalk group - The Mary Wallopers, are back with long awaited music, as a new single ‘Crowns of England’ dropped this week. This comes as the first single off new album ‘Paddywhackery’ which is available September 18.

The Mary Wallopers did not disappoint in starting the St Patrick’s Day celebrations as they took to a packed gig in Leeds.