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Celebrity Traitors
Celebrity Traitors: Claudia Winkleman recruits three traitors in first episode
The three traitors were instructed that they must kill in plain sight before the end of the night

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Tom Dunne: Fight for your right to disco party with Say She She 
Tom Dunne: Fight for your right to disco party with Say She She 
Say She She are a reminder of how powerful disco can still be 

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

The Iris Affair UK special screening
Niamh Algar: Mullingar marvel is licensed to kill in The Iris Affair
Niamh Algar and Tom Hollander on their explosive new series, in which the actress gets to keep her Irish accent

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Theatre review: Stage version of Poor puts the bright side out 
Theatre review: Stage version of Poor puts the bright side out 
This adaptation of Katriona O'Sullivan's bestselling memoir of poverty and abuse manages to be a feelgood affair 

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters
Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters
MĂĄirĂ©ad Tyers was 18 when she moved from Ballinhassig to London to study at one of the world’s most prestigious drama schools. Now, with a BAFTA nomination under her belt, she talks about the best decision of her life

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

SĂ©amus Murphy: Dog trough to De Valera - 10 of the Cork sculptor's greatest works
SĂ©amus Murphy: Dog trough to De Valera - 10 of the Cork sculptor's greatest works
Fifty years on from the death of Séamus Murphy, we look at some of the examples of the impressive work he created through the decades 

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

American folk heroes announce outdoor gig in Cork next summer
American folk heroes announce outdoor gig in Cork next summer
Fans can get exclusive first access to tickets through the artist presale

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Steve Coogan: 'We just felt like being funny with Alan Partridge again'
Steve Coogan: 'We just felt like being funny with Alan Partridge again'
Steve Coogan is back with a new series featuring his legendary comedy creation

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Cambridge Folk Festival 2019
Graham Nash: 'I love playing in Cork and my late mother came to a show there'
Graham Nash has an incredible musical pedigree that ranges from The Hollies to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Theatre review: Mixed results for Marina Carr's take on Sophocles' classics 
Theatre review: Mixed results for Marina Carr's take on Sophocles' classics 
The Boy and The God and His Daughter were billed as a 'theatrical event' at the Abbey 

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Graham Norton Show - London
Graham Norton agrees three-series deal with BBC for flagship chat show
Norton continues to draw a string of A-list talent to his sofa.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Rachel Parry: Bone cloaks and seaweed dresses in West Cork 
Rachel Parry: Bone cloaks and seaweed dresses in West Cork 
Pieces by Allihies artist Rachel Parry make the link between our pagan past and Christian figures such as St Brigid 

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Culture That Made Me: Aidan Quinn on Brando, Billy Connolly, and West Cork travels 
Culture That Made Me: Aidan Quinn on Brando, Billy Connolly, and West Cork travels 
The celebrated actor tells Richard Fitzpatrick about some of his touchstones 

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Four Late Late Show Country Special talking points, from John C Reilly to Priscilla Presley
Four Late Late Show Country Special talking points, from John C Reilly to Priscilla Presley
Yeehaw – the stars were out in force for this year’s country music special. Here’s what you missed on Friday night’s Late Late

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Old Ways to New Days: The traditions that shaped Ireland — and the Irish revival
Old Ways to New Days: The traditions that shaped Ireland — and the Irish revival
In his latest book, folklorist Shane Lehane looks at the traditions that have shaped Ireland, from the sacred heart to the wren boy

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Book review: What is the cost of privilege?
Book review: What is the cost of privilege?
Elizabeth Day’s smart writing expertly weaves the tales of five major characters in the political-themed narrative in 'One of Us'

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Beginner’s pluck: Charity administrator Caragh Maxwell
Beginner’s pluck: Charity administrator Caragh Maxwell
 'I loved 'Sugartown' for its rawness, its assured writing, and its empathetic characters. Caragh Maxwell is a writer to watch'

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Book review: Facing the music of the past
Book review: Facing the music of the past
'Hot Wax' is an electrifying triumph of a novel with a raw, emotional core, finely crafted by the talented M. L. Rio. 

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Book review: A true story of courage and betrayal of those who fought Hitler’s villainy
Book review: A true story of courage and betrayal of those who fought Hitler’s villainy
Jonathan Freedland, an award-winning columnist with The Guardian, has given the world a timely notice of the consequences of totalitarianism and tyranny in 'The Traitors Circle'

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

France Protests
Book review: A glimpse into far-right ideologies
The far right is a mainstream and respectable movement in French politics. It was in the 1860s, the 1930s, and the 1950s – it is again now

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

Book extract: A British officer killed and an Irish city destroyed in a act of vengeance
Book extract: A British officer killed and an Irish city destroyed in a act of vengeance
Hugh Tudor was appointed by Churchill to lead the Royal Irish Constabulary, including the Black and Tans and the Auxiliaries, but he met civil strife and rebellion with indiscriminate state-sanctioned murder, changing the course of Irish history

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Book extract: Revelling in the marvels and secrets of Ireland’s creatures
Book extract: Revelling in the marvels and secrets of Ireland’s creatures
Anja Murray has been writing 'Nature File' for RTÉ Lyric FM since 2017 and wants readers to indulge their own biophilia with this selection

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Patricia Routledge death
It’s Bouquet! Comedy star Patricia Routledge captured hearts as TV’s Hyacinth Bucket
Routledge quickly established herself as a major character actress

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Film reviews: The Rock is cooking as a tortured grappler in The Smashing Machine
Film reviews: The Rock is cooking as a tortured grappler in The Smashing Machine
Plus: Urchin is a reflection on the precarity of life with addiction and mental illness

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Graham Norton Show - London
Taylor Swift tells Graham Norton about ‘fun’ task of planning wedding to Travis Kelce
The 35-year-old musician spoke about her engagement during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour - Dublin
Taylor Swift sings about Travis Kelce romance on The Life Of A Showgirl
The Life Of A Showgirl is Swift’s first record since she announced her engagement to NFL star Kelce

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Myrid Carten: Turning the lens on her mother's struggles with addiction and illness  
Myrid Carten: Turning the lens on her mother's struggles with addiction and illness  
The Co Donegal filmmaker has made an impressive documentary about a very personal family story, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Theatre review: The Quiet Man returns to original tale of rural life 
Theatre review: The Quiet Man returns to original tale of rural life 
John Breen and Mikel Murfi reclaim the story from the famed John Ford film 

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Tom Dunne: Take a break from this world with the wonderful music of John Prine
Tom Dunne: Take a break from this world with the wonderful music of John Prine
I missed Lost Dogs And Mixed Blessings when it was released in the 1990s. What a joy to discover it on its 30th birthday 

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Peaky Blinders to return with two new series focusing on a ‘new generation’
Peaky Blinders to return with two new series focusing on a ‘new generation’
The historical crime drama will follow a new “generation of Shelbys”

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

10 live events for October: Cork jazz, Patti Smith, Macbeth...
10 live events for October: Cork jazz, Patti Smith, Macbeth...
It's a busy month for gigs and other live events 

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

10 books for October: Marie Cassidy, Andy Farrell, Colm O'Regan...
10 books for October: Marie Cassidy, Andy Farrell, Colm O'Regan...
There are plenty of interesting new titles on the shelves for the month ahead 

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Live at the Marquee announces band's anniversary tour coming to Cork next summer
Live at the Marquee announces band's anniversary tour coming to Cork next summer
"Before anyone else, it was at home where we felt the love so it feels right to announce our exciting anniversary plans for Ireland first"

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025
Irish singer CMAT postpones UK tour because of infected wisdom tooth
The musician was scheduled to start the shows in October following the release of her critically acclaimed third album, Euro‑Country.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2025

10 TV and streaming highlights for October: Faithless, Victoria Beckham, The Iris Affair...
10 TV and streaming highlights for October: Faithless, Victoria Beckham, The Iris Affair...
It's a bumper month ahead for new shows 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about
I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about
As her novels are adapted for a new RTÉ series, Manon Gilbart visits Marian Keyes. Over tea and biscuits they discuss everything from friendship to feminism

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Revealed: New Dancing With The Stars judge confirmed following Loraine Barry's exit
Revealed: New Dancing With The Stars judge confirmed following Loraine Barry's exit
The new judge was revealed by RTÉ on Wednesday following the news that Loraine Barry would not be returning as head judge in January 

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

10 things to see at Cork Folk Festival 2025, from walking tours to 'bog jazz'
10 things to see at Cork Folk Festival 2025, from walking tours to 'bog jazz'
There are plenty of highlights at this year’s event. Pop along and check some out, writes Breda Graham

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Kilmeen Drama Group stages The Weir at The Everyman Theatre in Cork
Kilmeen Drama Group stages The Weir at The Everyman Theatre in Cork
Founded in 1970 and winner of four All-Ireland awards, Kilmeen Drama Group is set to stage McPherson’s ‘The Weir’ at The Everyman

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Boyzone in concert - Belfast
Boyzone to reunite for one-off stadium show
It will be the band’s first performance together since 2019

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Re-Creation review: A compelling true crime dramatisation of the Ian Bailey trial that never was
Re-Creation review: A compelling true crime dramatisation of the Ian Bailey trial that never was
Re-Creation sets out to imagine how Ian Bailey’s trial might have played out had he been tried in Ireland

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

The Simpsons Movie UK Premiere - London
The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades
The sequel was confirmed on Monday by 20th Century Studios

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

Podcast Corner: Simpsons Declassified needs to find its voice
Podcast Corner: Simpsons Declassified needs to find its voice
"While many of us might have checked out on the series itself, the lore of the Simpsons is like catnip; we can never get enough about the Monorail, the Stonecutters, Mr Plow... I could go on."

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025

FĂ©ile na Laoch 2025 (Festival of Heroes) which took place in CĂșil Aodha, Co. Cork
Voice of women to be heard as FĂ©ile na Laoch festival looks to future
Artificial intelligence, climate change, and employment are among discussion topics at the gathering in CĂșil Aodha, writes Pet O'Connell  

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Gilbert Shelton: Countercultural cartooning with a touch of rock ’n’ roll
Gilbert Shelton: Countercultural cartooning with a touch of rock ’n’ roll
Underground comix hero and creator of the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Gilbert Shelton is set to visit Galway Cartoon Festival

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

The MET Gala 2024 - New York
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny to headline next year’s Super Bowl half-time show
The singer is one of the most popular musical artists in the world, having topped Spotify’s most-streamed artist list three times in the last five years.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

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