In the early 2000s, Ireland was a newly rich country that wanted to be more international looking. Westlife created un-Irish pop for an international market.
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The best things to watch, visit and read this week, as recommended and analysed by academic experts.
A new generation of Irish musicians is using music not just as entertainment but as a powerful tool for social commentary.
The venerated and critically acclaimed Shane MacGowan has died in Dublin at the age of 65.
