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Five For Your Radar: Smiths drummer, Cork music weekender, Power Ballad...
Five For Your Radar: Smiths drummer, Cork music weekender, Power Ballad...
The bank holiday weekend brings plenty of gig and other options for going out 

Thu, 28 May, 2026

"Kylie" Documentary Launch Event - Arrivals
'I'm blown away by her': The Irish man who made a Netflix series with Kylie
Donegal filmmaker Michael Harte had previously worked on the Beckham show, but even that didn't fully prepare him for the special experience of his interactions with Kylie Minogue, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 28 May, 2026

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An Irish GAA star, a detective and a nurse walk into a villa: What you need to know about Love Island 2026
Galway footballer Sean Fitzgerald is one of 12 OG Islanders who will get to know one another in the Mallorcan villa over the coming weeks

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Ballyvolane House
Another Love Story brings intimate music festival back to East Cork this summer
This year's Love Is A Stranger is the second Cork edition of Another Love Story’s roaming mini festival series

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Shane MacGowan: U2, Lyra, Tom Waits among final star-studded lineup revealed for tribute album
Shane MacGowan: U2, Lyra, Tom Waits among final star-studded lineup revealed for tribute album
MacGowan’s widow Victoria Mary Clarke and record label Rubyworks today unveiled the full list of artists and the iconic songs they have chosen to interpret on the album.

Thu, 28 May, 2026

Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler opens up about dyspraxia
Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler opens up about dyspraxia
Episode three of the new season of Uncharted saw Kyla Cobbler and broadcaster Angela Scanlon join former special forces soldier Ray Goggins in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Tom Dunne: New album from Paul McCartney shows his class really is permanent
Tom Dunne: New album from Paul McCartney shows his class really is permanent
 The Boys of Dungeon Lane has songs that brought a tear to my eye

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Power Ballad
Paul Rudd on Power Ballad, and the lost Irish friend from his travels as a youth
The American star has teamed up with Irish director John Carney for his Dublin-set film

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Free open-air concert and exhibitions celebrating Rory Gallagher set for Cork this summer
Free open-air concert and exhibitions celebrating Rory Gallagher set for Cork this summer
The Cork Rocks for Rory event, which debuted last year, will return with an expanded programme this June

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Tracy Clifford to host new RTÉ radio show following departure from 2FM
Tracy Clifford to host new RTÉ radio show following departure from 2FM
The radio presenter departed 2FM after more than a decade presenting The Big Tune Afternoon show, as part of a scheduling shake-up at the station

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Summer gig guide: Marquee, Musgrave Park... the biggies for Cork, Dublin, and beyond 
Summer gig guide: Marquee, Musgrave Park... the biggies for Cork, Dublin, and beyond 
It's one of the busiest ever summers for concerts in Ireland. Here's a list of most of the big gigs 

Wed, 27 May, 2026

Kneecap at the Savoy review: Rappers in party mode in Cork for two gigs in one night
Kneecap at the Savoy review: Rappers in party mode in Cork for two gigs in one night
The northern trio delighted fans at the Savoy with launch events for their chart-topping album Fenian

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Opera review: Stirring version of Casta Diva ensures Norma makes for a fine night out  
Opera review: Stirring version of Casta Diva ensures Norma makes for a fine night out  
The Irish National Opera production of Bellini's two-act work also tours to Cork and Wexford 

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Cork music community organises benefit gig to help Jimmy Crowley return home to Cobh
Cork music community organises benefit gig to help Jimmy Crowley return home to Cobh
A series of fund-raising concerts are being planned to raise money for the iconic musician's care, with a tribute gig at City Hall next month

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Obit Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless jazz pioneer, dies aged 95
The legendary saxophonist's gigs had included a visit to Cork Jazz Festival in the 1980s

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Jimmy MacCarthy gig review: Folk hero rides on in welcome return at White Horse, Ballincollig    
Jimmy MacCarthy gig review: Folk hero rides on in welcome return at White Horse, Ballincollig    
Jimmy MacCarthy was joined by a brilliant band for the first in a series of Cork gigs that saw him roll out his classic tunes 

Tue, 26 May, 2026

Freya Ridings on her Cork connections: 'This family were holding up a piece of paper'
Freya Ridings on her Cork connections: 'This family were holding up a piece of paper'
The British star talks about her new album, Mother of Pearl, and her recently-discovered Irish branch 

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Quick quiz: How much do you know about actor Cillian Murphy?
Quick quiz: How much do you know about actor Cillian Murphy?
As Cillian Murphy turns 50 on Monday, May 25, try our multiple-choice quiz on the Irish actor

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Cillian Murphy's 50th birthday: 10 steps to success — family, formation and film roles 
Cillian Murphy's 50th birthday: 10 steps to success — family, formation and film roles 
As the Irish actor marks his 50th birthday on Monday, May 25, here are some of the key pillars that have contributed to his status as one of the greatest of his profession 

Mon, 25 May, 2026

Cathy Dorman: Art inspired by the world of architecture 
Cathy Dorman: Art inspired by the world of architecture 
Dorman currently has a joint exhibition with Ita Freeney at the Lavit Gallery in Cork

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Sun shines in Schull as Fastnet Film Festival brings star power to West Cork 
Sun shines in Schull as Fastnet Film Festival brings star power to West Cork 
Stars and industry figures mingled with aspiring filmmakers and movie fans in the village over the five-day event 

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Closing Ceremony - The 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival
Child abuse drama 'Fjord' takes top prize at Cannes film festival
Special tribute paid to Barbra Streisand, who was was prevented from attending due to knee injury

Sun, 24 May, 2026

I never set out to be a writer, but researching my great-grandparents led to this book
I never set out to be a writer, but researching my great-grandparents led to this book
When Liam O’Connor discovered an old photo of his great-grandparents, he began to research their history. A decade on, he tells their story in a new book that lays bare a tumultuous 19th century Ireland. By Deirdre McArdle

Sun, 24 May, 2026

Culture That Made Me: In advance of her Cork gig, Jazzy picks her touchstones 
Culture That Made Me: In advance of her Cork gig, Jazzy picks her touchstones 
Jazzy includes Rihanna, Mulan, and The Office among her selections 

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Book review: Eerie predictions from the past
Book review: Eerie predictions from the past
The book is an obvious reflection of the darkening political clouds gathering over Europe in the 1930s

Sat, 23 May, 2026

My life in books: ‘An iced latte and a good read make for an unbeatable combo’
My life in books: ‘An iced latte and a good read make for an unbeatable combo’
Juliano Zaffino founded YourShelf, a bespoke book-subscription service and also hosts a related podcast, interviewing writers

Sat, 23 May, 2026

Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist
Author interview: ‘Rituals’ created by novelist’s collaboration with visual artist
Danielle McLaughlin chats about her new novel ‘Rituals’ with Marjorie Brennan, and describes the evolution of its central character, a middle-aged woman whose routine-driven life is steered in a new direction

Fri, 22 May, 2026

In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork 
In Pictures: Doireann Ní Ghríofa's latest book launched at Waterstones in Cork 
Said The Dead is set in a former Cork  mental institution 

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Film reviews: Classic rom-com rules still apply in Finding Emily
Film reviews: Classic rom-com rules still apply in Finding Emily
Plus: The Mandalorian and Grogu may only be for Star Wars completists

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Ivor Novello Awards 2026
CMAT wins Ivors best album: ‘It’s nice to finally win an award in England’
'English people don’t generally give me awards, so that’s a first'

Fri, 22 May, 2026

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TV review: Documentary on Liverpool's Istanbul miracle almost too good to be true
The documentary features Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard, Rafael Benítez about their iconic comeback to win the 2005 UEFA Champions League

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Kneecap play Cork, Rory Gallagher fest in Donegal... 
Five For Your Radar: Kneecap play Cork, Rory Gallagher fest in Donegal... 
Fastnet Film Festival also features among the weekend's attractions 

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Jason Isbell: 'Country music was committed to the working class'  
Jason Isbell: 'Country music was committed to the working class'  
In advance of the American star's Irish gigs, he talks about his genre's evolution, what he learnt from Martin Scorsese, and why he agrees with Springsteen on everything Trump

Thu, 21 May, 2026

‘What a thrill’: Scottish writer wins €100k Dublin Literary Award
‘What a thrill’: Scottish writer wins €100k Dublin Literary Award
Gliff by Ali Smith is a dystopian novel about two young people and a horse who are on the run from history as it takes a turn for the worse

Thu, 21 May, 2026

10th Annual Love Rocks NYC Benefit Concert For God's Love We Deliver
Paul Simon gig review: Magic night at 3Arena in Dublin, complete with surprise Irish guest 
Paul Simon may be 84 but he delighted his Dublin audience as he rolled out the classics in a truly special concert  

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Quiz: From Kerry scenes to Jedi ways, how well do you know the Star Wars universe?
Quiz: From Kerry scenes to Jedi ways, how well do you know the Star Wars universe?
The Mandalorian and Grogu is in Irish cinemas from Friday. To mark its release, find out if your Star Wars knowledge is that of a Jedi master

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Olympian Ciara Mageean opens up about cancer diagnosis
Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Olympian Ciara Mageean opens up about cancer diagnosis
Teaming up with Dublin football star Michael Darragh MacAuley for a once-in-a-lifetime endurance test across Costa Rica, Mageean shared how she has been dealing with her diagnosis

Wed, 20 May, 2026

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Tom Dunne: There goes that genius Paul Simon, one of the greats of our time 
Paul Simon's gig Dublin this week at the age of 84 is a fine excuse to reflect on his incredible output 

Wed, 20 May, 2026

The Mandalorian and Grogu: Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver on the latest Star Wars film
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver on the latest Star Wars film
The new movie is set between Return of the Jedi and the sequel trilogy

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats among line-up for Cork City Hall Series
Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats among line-up for Cork City Hall Series
The Cork City Hall Series will take place on the same weekend as the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival from October 23 to 25

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Global Citizen's Move Afrika: Pretoria
Doja Cat gig review: Boss Bitch struts the stage at 3Arena, Dublin 
Doja Cat took a while to get into her groove at the Dublin gig, but also gave glimpses of her pop-provocateur best 

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Sally Rooney attends a photocall during the Edinburgh International Book Festival on August, 2017 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sally Rooney’s latest novel Intermezzo to get Hebrew translation
November Books is the only Israeli publisher that meets conditions the BDS movement has set for exemption from the boycott.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

The International Booker Prize 2026 public shortlist readings at Bristol Beacon, Bristol, UK - 15 May 2026
First Taiwanese writer and translator win the International Booker Prize
The book follows a Japanese novelist as she goes on a culinary tour through 1930s Japan-occupied Taiwan

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Farran filmmaker explores shell shock and the experiences of WWI veterans 
Farran filmmaker explores shell shock and the experiences of WWI veterans 
George Lynch is taking the next steps in his burgeoning career with a short that forms part of the roster on the Fastnet Film Festival, writes Esther McCarthy

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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Comic book icon Frank Miller on Sin City, and coming to West Cork for the Fastnet Film Festival  
A huge figure on page and screen through the likes of his Batman stories and Daredevil, Frank Miller tells Esther McCarthy about his love for the format he works in, and his plans to trace his O'Neill ancestors when in Ireland 

Tue, 19 May, 2026

2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises
'A Strictly first': Trio of new co-hosts confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing
The new line-up will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman

Tue, 19 May, 2026

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