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Scientists keep time on music that helps people sleep

Is slow-paced, instrumental music not helping you get to sleep? Scientists say you should try your favourite energetic song instead. Early research suggests listening to preferred music – even if it is loud, energetic, and has vocals – may be able ...

18 Jan 2023 at 19:00

Local News

In pictures: Fun for all at Scoil Íosagáin fundraising football match

Buncrana’s Scoil Íosagáin held a football match to help raise funds for music therapy services at the school - Please use the arrows/next to see more pictures. The Scoil Íosagáin select team under the management of Jonathan Adair, and Clonmany ...

31 May 2024 at 18:33

One in three report ability to sing better than speak after stroke, poll finds

A woman who suffered a stroke at the age of 24 has described how she was able to sing before she could speak during her recovery. Summer Clarke, now 26, was given a 10% chance to live, with her family told to say their “goodbyes” when she ...

01 May 2025 at 00:02

Health & Wellbeing

How music can boost your mood and mind later in life

As we grow older, it’s easy to overlook the simple things that can bring us joy and keep our minds sharp. One of the most powerful tools for boosting mood and mental wellbeing is something many of us have loved our whole lives: music. To ...

07 Aug 2025 at 11:50

Music

Tony Christie ‘lucky’ to be a musician as he discusses living with dementia

Amarillo singer Tony Christie has said his doctor told him he was “lucky” he was a musician when he was diagnosed with dementia because of the positive effects of music on people with the condition. Appearing on Good Morning Britain ...

03 Jul 2025 at 09:13

Lang Lang announces initiative to help children: ‘Music is the best medicine’

Pianist and former judge on the TV series The Piano, Lang Lang, has said the show inspired him to launch a new programme to support children facing significant challenges, saying “music is the best medicine”. The world-renowned ...

17 Apr 2025 at 18:09

Music

‘Heartwarming’ Sam Ryder sings with critically ill children at Disneyland Paris

Eurovision star Sam Ryder has said “one of the most meaningful and heartwarming things I’ve ever done” has been singing with critically ill children at Disneyland Paris. Ahead of the performance on Saturday, the children ...

27 Apr 2025 at 15:19

Music

Lily Allen and Sam Fender among Silver Clef Award winners

Lily Allen and Sam Fender are among the artists who will receive an O2 Silver Clef Award. The pair, as well as composers Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi, will be presented with the prizes by Nordoff and Robbins, the ...

25 Mar 2026 at 00:01

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