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TV review: I hope Jamie Oliver never stops making Christmas specials
TV review: I hope Jamie Oliver never stops making Christmas specials
I’ll never get invited to one of Jamie’s get-togethers and neither will you, but for a hour in mid-winter, he makes you feel like his best friend in the world.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Emma Heatherington: 'I couldn't lift my head off the pillow. I couldn't see. I couldn't speak'
Emma Heatherington: 'I couldn't lift my head off the pillow. I couldn't see. I couldn't speak'
When Emma Heatherington spoke on air to Claire Byrne about her new book, she was about to begin a stem cell transplant. As she finishes her four-week isolation, the author talks to Gemma Fullam

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Panto review: Into the woods with Red Riding Hood at the Everyman
Panto review: Into the woods with Red Riding Hood at the Everyman
This is a panto made for the TikTok generation and it impressively holds little ones' attentions for over two hours

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

British Independent Film Awards ceremony
Film about rap trio Kneecap wins seven gongs at British Independent Film Awards
The comedy movie follows the Belfast group on their mission to save their mother tongue through music

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
King of the jungle Danny Jones: I’m A Celebrity was ‘most rewarding experience’
It marks Jones’s third win this year

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

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First contestant of this year's Dancing with the Stars revealed
Model and former Miss Universe Ireland Aishah Akorede has been revealed as the first celebrity who will take to the dancefloor in January

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Cian Ducrot and the Corrs announce Cork gigs next summer
Cian Ducrot and the Corrs announce Cork gigs next summer
Aiken Promotions announced the Passage West singer will take to the stage of Live at the Marquee in July.

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour - London
Taylor Swift emotional as crowd sings Happy Birthday during last Eras Tour show
Swift appeared emotional as she bowed her head and absorbed the applause for several minutes

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

ITV Palooza 2021 - London
McFly star Danny Jones crowned king of the jungle on I’m A Celebrity
He said it felt 'amazing' and 'surreal' to win

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

West Cork artist Sorcha Browning the pick of the bunch at RDS awards 
West Cork artist Sorcha Browning the pick of the bunch at RDS awards 
The Ballydehob artist won two of the RDS Visual Art Awards, including the Best Emerging Artist prize

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

CIARAN MURPHY.
Culture That Made Me: Ciarán Murphy of Second Captains picks his touchstones 
Obviously there are a few sports-related picks, but Murphy is also a fan of classic films and Salman Rushdie 

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

Golden Globes 2024
'No one should have to endure this' - Barry Keoghan deletes Instagram account 
However, clarifying on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Dubliner explained that his name had been "dragged across the internet in ways I usually don’t respond to,” 

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Nine moments from the Late Late Toy Show that we're still talking about
Nine moments from the Late Late Toy Show that we're still talking about
This year’s theme of Christmas movie favourite Home Alone went down a treat when announced ahead of the show on Friday and viewers were not disappointed on Toy Show night

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Primavera Sound 2022 - Weekend 1 - Day 2
Fontaines DC review: Boys in an even better land for thrilling gig at 3Arena, Dublin 
The first of two nights for Fontaines DC at 3Arena showed how far the Dublin band have come 

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Making the Panto: How memories of magic and make-believe come to life
Making the Panto: How memories of magic and make-believe come to life
The world around it has changed but the panto remains a Christmas tradition. Who better to explain its appeal than the creatives — past and present — who make it happen.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Home Alone themed Toy Show starts Christmas
Home Alone themed Toy Show starts Christmas
It felt like being transported into the movie, sharing in Kevin McCallister’s mischievous adventure as he plots his traps to keep Marv Murchins and Harry Lyme out of his home

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

My Saturday with Lyra: The stage underwear is very important
My Saturday with Lyra: The stage underwear is very important
Cork singer songwriter Lyra is an ambassador for Safe Ireland's Safe Home, Safe Pathways campaign

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Praia da Falésia, Portugal: an of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Departure Lounge: Sun-drenched scenery in the award-winning Algarve
Plus: Australia via Istanbul; the Gulf of Thailand; a Hotel Examiner favourite

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Books are my business: Artist, illustrator and designer Dermot Flynn
Books are my business: Artist, illustrator and designer Dermot Flynn
'Everything I do starts with a drawing, sketching an initial rough idea of how something is going to look'

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Beginner’s pluck: Historian Maurice J Casey
Beginner’s pluck: Historian Maurice J Casey
'Hotel Lux' is a fascinating, highly readable account of women’s role in Russia’s revolution

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Cheltenham Literature Festival 2021
Book review: Mystery in loyalty and betrayal
'The Blue Hour' is the fourth novel from the author of the bestseller 'The Girl on the Train', which sold more than 23m copies worldwide

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Book review: Cyclical tragedies foisted on stressed communities by gangs of men
Book review: Cyclical tragedies foisted on stressed communities by gangs of men
'Web of Betrayal's power comes from bringing myriad strands of Ireland’s underworld together

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Book review: Human nature through an ancient lens
Book review: Human nature through an ancient lens
Despite the absence of any levity, 'Let These Things be Written' is thoroughly engaging. It drives home our common humanity, regardless of the era in question

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Late Late Toy Show 2024 Preview
Sweets at the ready, says Patrick Kielty as countdown to the Toy Show begins
This year, Christmas movie favourite Home Alone is the theme of the show with Kielty set to star alongside a host of little Kevin McCallisters and Wet Bandits on the set of the McCallister home

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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Children's book reviews: Books to keep children enthralled in the most magical time of the year
We have some excellent Christmas and winter-themed reads that make fantastic gifts for young readers

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Late Late Toy Show 2024 Preview
ISL presenters on ensuring deaf children can watch Toy Show 'in their first language'
Presenters Sarah-Jane O'Regan and Jason Maguire will work alongside hearing interpreters Ciara Grant and Lisa Harvey-Coleman during tonight's live broadcast

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Books of the year: Classics of a different kind are all worth looking back on
Books of the year: Classics of a different kind are all worth looking back on
Gripping memoirs, unhappy artists, and a pilgrimage to an island are all featured among the books of the year selected by Alannah Hopkin

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Film Reviews: Nightb*tch is a powerful celebration of motherhood's taboos
Film Reviews: Nightb*tch is a powerful celebration of motherhood's taboos
Plus: Rumours is surreal, survival-horror political satire; it's Brian Cox' turn to play Santa in Netflix' That Christmas

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

Late Late Toy Show theme revealed as Patrick Kielty thrilled 'to be doing it in December'
Late Late Toy Show theme revealed as Patrick Kielty thrilled 'to be doing it in December'
This year's Late Late Toy Show will feature 250 toy testers and performers

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

There Will Be Blood screening - Dublin
I'm A Celebrity's Barry McGuigan: ‘Important’ to talk about grief after daughter’s death
His daughter Danika 'Nika' McGuigan died aged 33 five weeks after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2019

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

BAFTA TV Awards 2024 - London
'I'm much stronger than I ever thought': Maura Higgins voted off I'm A Celebrity 
Former professional boxer Barry McGuigan was also voted off 

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Five for your Radar: Fontaines DC, Jarlath Regan, Black Doves on Netflix...
Five for your Radar: Fontaines DC, Jarlath Regan, Black Doves on Netflix...
Plus, Housewife of the Year offers a snapshot of a previous Ireland

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew - Jude Law on playing a cheeky chappie character in the new series 
Skeleton Crew also stars Tipperary actor Kerry Condon, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Meet the Rees-Moggs screening - London
TV review: Meet the Rees-Moggs is enjoyable television — but I know I shouldn't like it
"They all head off to Boris Johnson’s 60th birthday party, but we’re left outside, parked up in a lay-by with Shaun the family butler-chauffeur-cider maker."

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Beatles 64'
Tom Dunne: Another Beatles documentary? Yes, and it's well worth a watch
Beatles ’64 is a hugely-entertaining look at the band's first trip to America, and the social changes it was part of 

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
Coleen Rooney seeks medical attention after trial on I’m A Celebrity
It is not the first time medics have been called in after a jungle trial.

Thu, 05 Dec, 2024

Dr Strangelove: Steve Coogan and director Seán Foley on staging the Cold War classic 
Dr Strangelove: Steve Coogan and director Seán Foley on staging the Cold War classic 
The stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 satire is coming to Ireland, and those involved say it's as relevant and funny as ever 

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

Taylor Swift tops Spotify’s most-streamed list
Taylor Swift tops Spotify’s most-streamed list
Users can now access their top artists, songs, genres, albums and podcasts, as well as uncover which artists had the biggest year on the platform

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

35 Cork books of the year: Top Leeside-related titles in fiction, sport, history and other genres 
35 Cork books of the year: Top Leeside-related titles in fiction, sport, history and other genres 
It's been a bumper year for Cork-related books. Marjorie Brennan picks dozens of the highlights that may be of use for present or even a treat for yourself 

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

I'm a Celeb's Richard Coles is coming to Cork next summer — here's where you can see him
I'm a Celeb's Richard Coles is coming to Cork next summer — here's where you can see him
The retired reverend and former member of The Communards will return to Cork for the Ballymaloe Festival of Food next summer

Wed, 04 Dec, 2024

I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here
Latest celebrity voted off I’m A Celebrity after 18-day stint
Meanwhile Rev Richard Coles says girls threw knickers at him when he was in The Communards

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Theatre review: Emma gets a modern makeover at the  Abbey 
Theatre review: Emma gets a modern makeover at the  Abbey 
A thumping soundtrack and a sprinkle of Bridgerton produce mixed results in Kate Hamill's adaptation of the Jane Austen novel 

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Watch: Crawford Art Gallery's iconic Canova casts moved after 140 years
Watch: Crawford Art Gallery's iconic Canova casts moved after 140 years
For the first time in 140 years, Crawford Art Gallery’s iconic Canova casts have been carefully removed from the building.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

'I am beyond myself': Marian Keyes novels on Walsh sisters to be made into TV show
'I am beyond myself': Marian Keyes novels on Walsh sisters to be made into TV show
Set in Dublin, the books include Rachel’s Holiday and Anybody Out There

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Watch: Historic moment as iconic Canova Casts at Crawford Art Gallery are removed
Watch: Historic moment as iconic Canova Casts at Crawford Art Gallery are removed
The delicate process of crating and removing the Crawford Art Gallery’s iconic collection of Canova Casts concluded this week

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Rigoletto review: Light touch makes for enjoyable production of Verdi's classic 
Rigoletto review: Light touch makes for enjoyable production of Verdi's classic 
British soprano Soraya Mafi is among the stand-out performers in this staging by Irish National Opera

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

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