FIVE FEMALE SINGERS TO SEE

1. TAYLOR SWIFT

Haters gonna hate, but Taylor Swift will be hoping to shake off her critics in style with her Reputation tour at Croke Park. Jun 15-16.

2. SHANIA TWAIN

One of the most eye-catching purveyors of catchy country pop, Ms Twain returns to Ireland for two shows at the 3 Arena. Sept 26-27.

3. ALANIS MORISSETTE

You’ve read all about her here, now go and see her play live. The Canadian rocker plays the Marquee, Cork, followed by the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin on July 4-5 (respectively).

4. KYLIE MINOGUE

She turned 50 this year, but we still can’t get the diminutive pop poppet, right, out of our heads. She plays the 3 Arena on Oct 7.

5. IMELDA MAY

She’s one of the most respected vocalists on the planet, thanks in no small part to her champion, Jools Holland. What’s more, she’s one of our own. Catch her at Trinity College, Dublin on Jul 29.