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# Music Makers

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The life of a Grafton Street busker: 'People think you show up and play - but I've been here since 8am'

The scene on Dublin’s premium busking street can be competitive, one performer said.

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Aug 6th 2018, 4:00 PM

Irish musician nominated for prestigious Ivor Novello award

Chief songwriter in Villagers, Conor O’Brien, was there for the announcement today.

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Apr 19th 2016, 3:05 PM

U2 and the Department of Education are teaming up to teach children music

The Edge says that a school with a good music programme helped the band.

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Aug 12th 2014, 3:30 PM