The shirt included a ‘jarring and polarising’ word The singer and bass player of Irish band Hermitage Green has issued an explanation of a t-shirt that he wore that drew controversy during a performance in the US. Barry Murphy, who used to play rugby for Munster, was the subject of backlash after he wore a […]

1 year ago

Not Halloween-themed, necessarily… Limerick indie champions Hermitage Green have been enjoying a rich 2019 so far, selling out shows across the world and winning over new fans in the process. Nothing beats a home headliner, however, and so the band look forward to a major Dublin gig later this year. Announced on Tuesday, Hermitage Green […]

7 years ago

The band’s first Irish show in 2019 will take place at their favourite venue in the country by far. Hermitage Green have announced that they will be returning to King John’s Castle in Limerick this summer for their first Irish show of the year. On 27 July, the band will take to the stage at […]

7 years ago

We’re always on the look out for a great new local to frequent. Sure who isn’t?? Which is why we were very happy to hear about J.M. Reidys in Killarney, and their recent launch in an iconic Kerry building. Niamh Sheahan, who works in the pub, told JOE that: “Its a special building with a unique […]

9 years ago

We’ve all fantasised about having one of the country’s best bands play our house party, and Hermitage Green made that came true in Limerick this week. Hermitage Green set a precedent for this kind of thing late last year when they played a set at a house party in UCD, and this time there was […]

9 years ago

There’s gonna be some craic at the RWC

11 years ago