Cavan folk group The Highstool Prophets have announced a major headline show at the Gleneagle Ballroom on Friday, February 5, 2027, as part of their upcoming ‘This Is The Life’ Tour.

The five-piece group has rapidly become one of Ireland’s most sought-after folk acts, building a reputation on high-energy live performances and a fresh take on traditional tunes.

The newly announced Killarney date comes on the heels of a massive nationwide tour announcement, which includes a headline appearance at Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre.

The tour celebrates the phenomenal success of their hit cover of Amy MacDonald’s This Is The Life.

The track has become a global streaming sensation, amassing over 50 million streams and broadening the band’s reach across international markets.

Alongside their upcoming Irish dates, The Highstool Prophets are set to take their show to audiences across the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia, delivering a mix of fan favourites and classic Irish folk anthems.

Tickets for the 18+ concert cost €40.90, including booking and venue facility fees, and go on sale this Wednesday at 10.00am via Ticketmaster.

Independent College Street jewellery brand Lawless has been named a finalist in the Jewellery category of the 2026 Irish Made Awards, run by Irish Country Magazine.

Founded by designer-maker Lyndsay Lawless, the one-woman business creates celestial jewellery inspired by mythology, symbolism, and the night sky.

Each piece is handcrafted using stainless steel and natural gemstones in her studio located within the Kerry International Dark Sky Reserve.

The collections are available online and stocked locally at LI•LY on College Street, which serves as the brand’s retail home in Killarney.

The nomination comes as both Lawless and the Irish Made Awards celebrate their 10th anniversaries this year. After relocating from London to Kerry in 2015 following a career with the NHS, Lawless established the business the following year.

“I have spent ten years building the brand in Kerry, designing and making beneath the protected night skies of the reserve, then bringing that work into Killarney through LI•LY,” said Lawless. “To have it recognised on a national stage means a huge amount. Every order, shop visit, recommendation, and kind word from customers has helped get Lawless here. Now that the decision includes a public vote, I would love Kerry to get behind its own.”

Public voting is open online at irishcountrymagazine.ie/vote until September 8. Winners will be announced during an awards ceremony at The Johnstown Estate in County Meath on September 30.