Nokia Launches New Digital Music Store in Ireland

Nokia Ireland is delighted to announce the arrival of the Nokia Music Store in Ireland - offering access to millions of tracks, from global hits to local artists and giving consumers the real freedom to enjoy music at their fingertips, 24/7. Nokia aims to include more Irish content from up-and-coming and established Irish artists than any other digital music store available in Ireland. (PR)

Music firms take Irish ISP to court over illegal downloads

Four major record companies have brought legal action to force Irish ISP Eircom to stop its networks being used for the illegal downloading of music, according to The Irish Times. This is the first case in Ireland where internet service providers have been targeted rather than individual illegal downloaders. (Computer Weekly, Billboard, Ireland.com)

Warner signs 7digital MP3 deal in Europe

Warner Music has signed a deal with digital media site 7digital.com to provide its catalogue in the MP3 format, which can be played on nearly all music devices. Its catalogue -- with hits from James Blunt and the Red Hot Chili Peppers -- would be available to 7digital.com customers in the UK, Ireland, Spain, France and Germany. The site is the first major European download store to offer Warner's tracks in the DRM-free MP3 format. (Reuters)