Arts and Culture

Culture That Made Me: Arthur Leahy of the Quay Co-op in Cork 
Culture That Made Me: Arthur Leahy of the Quay Co-op in Cork 
The stalwart of the Sullivan's Quay outlet includes James Baldwin, Ian Dury, and Ingmar Bergman among his touchstones  

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

My life in books: Everything by Tim Robinson is well-written, I finish his books with a lighter heart
My life in books: Everything by Tim Robinson is well-written, I finish his books with a lighter heart
Poet John FitzGerald says he is a fan of the sonnet: 'Its compressed energy and the infinite possibility of the form'

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Book review: Gripping portrayal of addiction
Book review: Gripping portrayal of addiction
Jessamine O'Connor’s 'Somewhere' is a mightily strong debut with superbly evoked characters that will keep readers enthralled to the very end

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

Book review: How evil quickly erodes society
Book review: How evil quickly erodes society
This is an important book for anyone who, like Churchill, recognises that of all the systems we’ve tried, democracy is by far the best

Sat, 18 Jul, 2026

In pictures: Kevin Bridges brings Marquee season to a close with phoneless gig
S In pictures: Kevin Bridges brings Marquee season to a close with phoneless gig
Fans flocked to the Marina to enjoy the first show on Friday night, which saw local comics Andrew Ryan and Chris Kent supporting the Scottish comedian

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

'I've been touring for six years': CMAT announces she will take a break in 2027 
'I've been touring for six years': CMAT announces she will take a break in 2027 
CMAT said on an episode of a BBC Radio 6 podcast, Sidetracked, that her work schedule had become too much

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Acadmey award winning actress, Brenda Fricker
Brenda Fricker: My Left Foot star who paved way for Irish talent in Hollywood
The Dublin-born star won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Author interview: Exploring the complicated reality of female friendship
Author interview: Exploring the complicated reality of female friendship
In an interview with Sue Leonard, author Kathleen MacMahon describes the laborious yet rewarding process of creating her fifth novel, ‘Other People’s Lives’

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Luke Combs at Slane Castle FAQ: Setlist, support acts, what to wear, food and drink, and more
Luke Combs at Slane Castle FAQ: Setlist, support acts, what to wear, food and drink, and more
American country star Luke Combs will play two gigs at the iconic outdoor venue in Co Meath on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Meet the parents: Amy Huberman among latest additions to Boys of Tommen cast
Meet the parents: Amy Huberman among latest additions to Boys of Tommen cast
Season one will be adapted from Cork author Chloe Walsh’s first two novels in the series, Binding 13 and Keeping 13

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

VARIOUS
'We will never see her like again': Oscar winner Brenda Fricker dies aged 81
Dublin-born Fricker won an Oscar in 1990 for her role in Jim Sheridan’s My Left Foot

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Our top TV picks: The fight for justice by survivors of Mother and Baby homes
Our top TV picks: The fight for justice by survivors of Mother and Baby homes
The multi-award winning documentary has been recognised for putting the survivor's words front-and-centre

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Dancing With The Stars pros Stephen and Kylee Vincent open Belfast studio to revive ballroom
Dancing With The Stars pros Stephen and Kylee Vincent open Belfast studio to revive ballroom
They are seeking to revive the Irish tradition of tea dances, which were popular in the early 20th century, as well as making ballroom Latin dance more accessible.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Film review: Welsh language film 'Effi o Blaenau' features a terrific lead performance
Film review: Welsh language film 'Effi o Blaenau' features a terrific lead performance
As Leisa Gwenllian first leading role, it marks her out as a performer with a promising future ahead

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc
Live at the Marquee 2026, Cork, FAQ: Directions, stage times, parking, card-only, etc
This year's Live at the Marquee features another eclectic mix of acts, with Kevin Bridges closing the summer shows there this week with phone-free gigs. Here's what you need to know

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

2026 TIME100 Gala
Who is Luke Combs? The man and the music explained 
The Slane headliner broke through with Hurricane, has been open about his mental health struggles, and is a father of three. Here's what else you need to know... 

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Kevin Bridges in the Marquee, The Odyssey hits cinemas...
Six For Your Radar: Kevin Bridges in the Marquee, The Odyssey hits cinemas...
West Cork Literary Festival concludes in Bantry 

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

Heartstopper Forever: Stars bittersweet about bidding farewell to queer love drama 
Heartstopper Forever: Stars bittersweet about bidding farewell to queer love drama 
The coming-of-age drama is getting a cinematic finale on Netflix 

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

The Shaughraun review: Druid serve up five-star production at Galway Arts Festival 
The Shaughraun review: Druid serve up five-star production at Galway Arts Festival 
Garry Hynes gives the Victorian melodrama a hugely-enjoyable pantomime twist 

Thu, 16 Jul, 2026

2025 Stagecoach Festival - Day 3
Tom Dunne: So you never even heard of Luke Combs? 
The fact the US country star is playing two nights in Slane this weekend has left many people scratching their heads. Here's what you need to know... 

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Spider Stacy of The Pogues on getting the band back on the road again
Spider Stacy of The Pogues on getting the band back on the road again
Shane MacGowan may have passed, but an upcoming tour and tribute album are helping to ensure his band's music is finding new fans 

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

THE ODYSSEY
Film review: Forget the detractors, The Odyssey is cinema at its best 
The haunting and breathtaking film has received backlash. Ignore it, this is a film you want to see

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026

Big Tom to Luke Combs: How Ireland has fallen in love with country music again 
Big Tom to Luke Combs: How Ireland has fallen in love with country music again 
With the Slane gigs and Zach Bryan drawing some of the biggest crowds of the summer, Cara O'Doherty looks at how Ireland's long-held connection to the American genre has gotten stronger than ever

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Ian Rankin in West Cork review: Scottish author reflected on 40 years of Rebus 
Ian Rankin in West Cork review: Scottish author reflected on 40 years of Rebus 
Ian Rankin discussed his famous detective at the Maritime Hotel in Bantry as part of West Cork Literary Festival 

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026

Intentionally Offline: Writers' project turns its back on the digital world 
Intentionally Offline: Writers' project turns its back on the digital world 
Niamh Bagnell's project is being showcased at West Cork Literary Festival 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

'It is hugely affirming': Palestinian author Tareq Baconi on solidarity from Irish people 
'It is hugely affirming': Palestinian author Tareq Baconi on solidarity from Irish people 
In advance of his reading at West Cork Literary Festival, Baconi discusses that memoir that delved into his identity as Palestinian emigré and his difficult journey in coming out as a gay man 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

WhatsOnStage Awards 2026
Amber Davies calls out Dublin audience member for filming Legally Blonde performance
Davies posted a video during the interval of Saturday night's show at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin asking people not to film at the theatre 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Decision to change CMAT's stage time at UK festival to screen World Cup reversed
Decision to change CMAT's stage time at UK festival to screen World Cup reversed
Fans of the Euro-Country singer were quick to share their feedback following the decision 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Kylie Minogue and Richard E Grant among stars paying tribute to Sam Neill
Kylie Minogue and Richard E Grant among stars paying tribute to Sam Neill
The Northern Ireland-born New Zealand actor, best known for Jurassic Park, died in Sydney, Australia, on Monday.

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Johnny Marr review: Smiths' songs shine brightly in Dublin
Johnny Marr review: Smiths' songs shine brightly in Dublin
The revered guitarist did play some of his solo material at Iveagh Gardens, but also thrilled punters with the songs they really wanted to hear 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

The Graham Norton Show - London
Sam Neill: Omagh-born actor known for starring role as Jurassic Park paleontologist
Sam Neill had major roles in films such as Dead Calm, The Piano and The Hunt for Red October, before landing his best-known role in Jurassic Park

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Peaky Blinders Festival
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies aged 78
'Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life'

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Eimear O’Herlihy of West Cork Literary Festival
Culture That Made Me: Eimear O’Herlihy of West Cork Literary Festival
With the festival under way in Bantry, Eimear O'Herlihy reflects on touchstones that include U2, Corcadorca, and Mad Men 

Mon, 13 Jul, 2026

Soundtracking a childhood: How Kaleidoscope has become a summer staple for my family
Soundtracking a childhood: How Kaleidoscope has become a summer staple for my family
Five years after its debut, Kaleidoscope has become Ireland's leading family music festival. From Pete Tong and Natasha Bedingfield to flushable toilets, glamping and activities for every age

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

They might be giants: Sean Henry on his exhibition at Galway Arts Festival
They might be giants: Sean Henry on his exhibition at Galway Arts Festival
The artist's striking sculptures can be seen at a prominent outdoor location in Galway, as well as at the festival gallery 

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Donovan in Cork review: Folk legend brings 1960s hits to home county for 80th birthday   
Donovan in Cork review: Folk legend brings 1960s hits to home county for 80th birthday   
Donovan rolled out the hits and memories at the Everyman 

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Marquee Masters brings second night of world-class darts to Cork — here's everything you need to know
Marquee Masters brings second night of world-class darts to Cork — here's everything you need to know
The Marquee Masters is showcasing some of the biggest names in global darts, all appearing together under one iconic roof this weekend

Sun, 12 Jul, 2026

Miriam O'Callaghan in Bantry: Broadcaster charms with tales of family and work life 
Miriam O'Callaghan in Bantry: Broadcaster charms with tales of family and work life 
Miriam O'Callaghan was at the Maritime Hotel for the opening night of West Cork Literary Festival 

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

James Taylor review: Angelic tones of 'Sweet baby James' return to Marquee in Cork
S James Taylor review: Angelic tones of 'Sweet baby James' return to Marquee in Cork
If Taylor's voice has aged well, then so too have his remarkable songs

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Our top TV picks: Unprecedented views inside Trinity's library with Ruth Negga
Our top TV picks: Unprecedented views inside Trinity's library with Ruth Negga
Plus a documentary with a look at the biggest music of 2000 with Mel Geidroyc

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

My life in books: ‘Amongst Women’ ... Reading it makes time feel like it’s fallen away
My life in books: ‘Amongst Women’ ... Reading it makes time feel like it’s fallen away
Niamh Campbell believes everybody should read 'Ulysses': 'Though you should probably take a course or class and read it in company — it’s such a fun book to share'

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Book review: Britain’s implausible deniability
Book review: Britain’s implausible deniability
The tactics of the British army, MI5, and the RUC over the entire span of the Troubles, reached depths that were only thought possible in countries such as Chile, Uganda, and the pre-1989 communist bloc

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Book review: Vaccines and the idiocy epidemic
Book review: Vaccines and the idiocy epidemic
Thomas Levenson gives us a fascinating potted history of vaccination, and points out that anti-vax arguments are in fact 18th century objections repurposed for the modern age

Sat, 11 Jul, 2026

Author interview: ‘I don’t buy into the idea that a writer can speak for the nation’
Author interview: ‘I don’t buy into the idea that a writer can speak for the nation’
Jonathon Coe speaks to Marjorie Brennan about his latest novel, how he’s fallen in love with writing again, and why he thinks Margaret Thatcher would be appalled at how far right Britain has shifted

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Summer catch-up: 15 best films of the year so far, and where to find them
Summer catch-up: 15 best films of the year so far, and where to find them
Missed some of the big films earlier in the year? Esther McCarthy has some recommendations for holiday viewing 

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

Film reviews: Moana's live action remake fails to capture the charm of the original
Film reviews: Moana's live action remake fails to capture the charm of the original
The film - essentially a carbon copy of the original animated release, loses much of the magic of the original

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

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