Arts and Culture

31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards - Arrivals
Nicola Coughlan joins the cast of Only Murders In The Building
The casting announcement was made by the show’s official account and Disney Plus

Tue, 16 Jun, 2026

West Cork Chamber Music Festival: Ukrainian violinist Diana Tishchenko on the importance of music
West Cork Chamber Music Festival: Ukrainian violinist Diana Tishchenko on the importance of music
The upcoming festival in Bantry again draws an array of world-class musicians

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

John Shinnors: 'I think girls loved the smell of turpentine off of me'
John Shinnors: 'I think girls loved the smell of turpentine off of me'
The 76-year-old Limerick artist on his incredible career, his latest exhibition, and the gratification he still gets from painting 

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Review: No ordinary book reading for Said The Dead in gothic ballroom of old asylum in Cork
Review: No ordinary book reading for Said The Dead in gothic ballroom of old asylum in Cork
For Said The Dead, author Doireann Ní Ghríofa joined forces with Linda Buckley for a transporting experience in Atkins Hall for Cork Midsummer Festival

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

Review: Extraordinary history of a marginal figure in The Homecoming of Joseph Grace
Review: Extraordinary history of a marginal figure in The Homecoming of Joseph Grace
Actor Michael Glenn Murphy digs deep into Joseph Grace’s psyche in this play for Cork Midsummer Festival

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

The 92nd Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles
Eve Hewson says being raised by U2’s Bono took fame ‘off of a pedestal’
The Irish actress, who stars in newly-released Disclosure Day, said she does not understand why being famous is so celebrated especially when it comes at the cost of privacy

Mon, 15 Jun, 2026

West Cork actress Ayoola Smart: 'I've had many pinch-me moments, like working with Fiona Shaw'
West Cork actress Ayoola Smart: 'I've had many pinch-me moments, like working with Fiona Shaw'
Growing up in West Cork, actress Ayoola Smart always knew she wanted a career on the screen. Now the actress known for her television work on series ‘Killing Eve’ is showing her range in a new stage production, writes Esther McCarthy

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list
I read 2026's most exciting new books — here are the best ones for your summer reading list
From BookTok sensations to indie gems, digital features editor and avid reader Denise O’Donoghue has read the year’s most talked-about titles — these are the ones worth making room for in your suitcase

Sun, 14 Jun, 2026

David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee
S David Gray review: Singer's long love affair with Cork shines at sold-out Marquee
The Manchester-born Welshman’s love affair with Cork started nearly 35 years ago when a young Gray played his first Leeside gig at Nancy Spain’s on Barrack Street back in 1992.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Barry Devlin of Horslips picks his touchstones
Culture That Made Me: Barry Devlin of Horslips picks his touchstones
The multi-talented musician includes Seán Ó Riada, Evelyn Waugh, and Cmat in his selections 

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Book review: Rome wasn’t built on fair play
Book review: Rome wasn’t built on fair play
Emma Southon's 'Servus' acts as a great corrective to an immense historical lacuna; you will see Rome in a new and sulphurous light

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Book review: Raw, unfiltered look at child star trauma
Book review: Raw, unfiltered look at child star trauma
Louise O'Neill's new novel will leave readers so invested they might forget they are reading a work of fiction

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

My life in books: I think I’ve learned something from nearly every book I’ve read
My life in books: I think I’ve learned something from nearly every book I’ve read
Author Dervla McTiernan says she doesn’t think there’s any one book that everyone should read: 'We bring our life experience to every book we read and so every book is different for every reader'

Sat, 13 Jun, 2026

Imelda May review: Marquee mayhem as May invites Cork fans into her living room
S Imelda May review: Marquee mayhem as May invites Cork fans into her living room
The effect of seeing a stage full of domestic knick-knacks and worn-in furniture under warm lighting made the venue feel surprisingly homely

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Rory Gallagher:  2026 commemorations launched at Cork City Library
Rory Gallagher:  2026 commemorations launched at Cork City Library
US guitarist Joe Bonamassa is also about to release a live album from last year's Cork concerts 

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, parking...
Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park) Cork FAQs: Directions, tickets, food and drink, parking...
If you're heading to Kingfshr or any of the other summer gigs at the Cork venue, here's what you need to know  

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Author interview: Murphy’s debut explores real, honest stories through fiction
Author interview: Murphy’s debut explores real, honest stories through fiction
After announcing her debut novel ‘Blood & Water’ on national television last year, Rebecca Murphy is both excited and nervous at the prospect of people reading her work

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

David Hockney RA: 82 Portraits and 1 Still-life exhibition
British artist David Hockney dies 'one month short of his 89th birthday'
Over the course of more than seven decades his joyful, optimistic vision made him one of the world’s most popular artists responsible for some of the most memorable images of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Film reviews: The final act of Disclosure Day is Steven Spielberg at his very best
Film reviews: The final act of Disclosure Day is Steven Spielberg at his very best
Plus popstar Charli XCX’s acting career seems a guarantee after a star turn in Erupcja

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

South Africa Mexico WCup Soccer
Watch: Shakira and Burna Boy perform before World Cup opening match
Other stars who took to the stage at the opening ceremony included Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and South Korean singer EJAE

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

Kingfishr review: 'Killeagh' returns to its native county for a fine night at Musgrave Park
S Kingfishr review: 'Killeagh' returns to its native county for a fine night at Musgrave Park
Standout heroes of the current Irish folk revival, Kingfishr played to a sold-out crowd at Cork's Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park)

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

6 For Your Radar: Cork Midsummer Fest, Olivia Rodrigo album, David Gray...
6 For Your Radar: Cork Midsummer Fest, Olivia Rodrigo album, David Gray...
June is already proving a busy month for gigs and other events 

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

TOY STORY 5
Toy Story 5: The toys are back in town with a tale we can all relate to
As anticipation grows for the latest instalment from Woody and co, director Andrew Stanton and producer Lindsey Collins tell Esther McCarthy about what's in store  

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Trinity graduate Virginia Evans wins Women’s Prize for her debut novel
Trinity graduate Virginia Evans wins Women’s Prize for her debut novel
Evans attended Trinity on an MFA for creative writing when she was 32 and unpublished

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

K-pop Forever! Tribute review: A happy assault on the senses as Live at the Marquee begins in Cork
S K-pop Forever! Tribute review: A happy assault on the senses as Live at the Marquee begins in Cork
Inspired by Netflix's 'K Pop Demon Hunters', this tribute show is like a triumphant pre-teen Electric Picnic, delighting an audience aged 6 and up — and their parents

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

World Cup 2026 opening ceremony: Start time, performers, and Irish TV channel
World Cup 2026 opening ceremony: Start time, performers, and Irish TV channel
Headliners Shakira and Burna Boy will take to the global stage for this evening's World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Molly Ringwald in <Pretty in Pink>
Tom Dunne: Pretty In Pink and the soundtracks of my life
The 40-year anniversary of John Hughes' classic has me musing on what a genius he was for the music he included in the film 

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Theatre, music, dance, spectacle: 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival 2026
Theatre, music, dance, spectacle: 10 highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival 2026
The festival runs June 12-21 and offers another eclectic mix of events 

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Peter Aiken on Zach Bryan coming to Cork and the future of Live at the Marquee
Peter Aiken on Zach Bryan coming to Cork and the future of Live at the Marquee
Ahead of the first night of Live at the Marquee 2026, the concert promoter reflected on fuel prices, the ongoing event centre saga, Zach Bryan's two nights in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, and 21 years of the Cork venue — including the new-look tent 

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Olivia Rodrigo and CMAT bond over Dunboyne following Live Lounge performance
Olivia Rodrigo and CMAT bond over Dunboyne following Live Lounge performance
CMAT spoke of her excitement when she heard the word ‘Dunboyne’ come out of Olivia Rodrigo's mouth during the BBC Live Lounge performance

Wed, 10 Jun, 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. Note that timings for the K-pop event are earlier than the usual gigs 

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

MTV Video Music Awards 2024 - Arrivals - New York
Taylor Swift performs duet with Randy Newman at Toy Story 5 premiere
Taylor Swift took to the stage told the crowd she feels “very lucky” to have written a track for Toy Story 5

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974' 
Pat Galvin: 'I photographed Rory Gallagher's famous Cork City Hall gig in 1974' 
In January 1974, a young Cork music enthusiast and amateur photographer captured images that are now being displayed as part of the anniversary events to remember the legendary guitarist  

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz
'We are utterly heartbroken': Death announced of Fontaines DC manager Trevor Dietz
The manager of Fontaines DC and clubnight booker and promoter at The Workman’s Club passed away on Sunday

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Celebrate South Africa Concert in London
Free Nelson Mandela: New documentary on an era when music and politics collided
Jerry Dammers of The Specials was one of the main voices in organising musicians to protest against apartheid in South Africa

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Donovan at 80: Music legend talks drugs, The Beatles, and living near Mallow
Donovan at 80: Music legend talks drugs, The Beatles, and living near Mallow
In advance of his Cork gig and Everyman tour, Donovan reflects on his incredible life and seven decades in the music business 

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

2026 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival - Weekend 2 - Day 2
David Byrne in Dublin review: Talking Heads' frontman delivers again at drizzly St Anne's Park
David Byrne's second gig in Ireland this year was another mesmerising show, despite the inclement weather 

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

2026 Tony Awards - Press Room
John Lithgow makes history as Death of Salesman wins big at Tonys
The show was hosted by pop star Pink, who kicked off proceedings by spinning and then dangling uncomfortably from a harness over the stage dressed as Peter Pan.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Claire Halpin: A collage of European history at Glucksman gallery in UCC  
Claire Halpin: A collage of European history at Glucksman gallery in UCC  
Halpin's diptych also lends its name to the Cork exhibition of work from 10 Irish artists 

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Irish artist Amanda Coogan in advance of Cork Midsummer Festival
Culture That Made Me: Irish artist Amanda Coogan in advance of Cork Midsummer Festival
Coogan will perform Teresa Deevy’s play Dignity at St Luke's 

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Author Lally has 'earned more from cleaning than writing’
Author Lally has 'earned more from cleaning than writing’
Witty and observant memoir illustrates challenges of balancing a writing career with a job and family life

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

My life in books: Lecturer Katriona looking forward to bookshop week
My life in books: Lecturer Katriona looking forward to bookshop week
Katriona O’Sullivan: 'I love a good old Patricia Scanlan book for comfort; the 'City Girl' series was so good'

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Book review: ‘The Country Girls’ for modern times
Book review: ‘The Country Girls’ for modern times
Louise Nealon’s second novel, 'Everything That Is Beautiful', is not a pleasant or uplifting experience; it is not meant to be

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Book review: Ark offers no salvation in the North’s troubled waters
Book review: Ark offers no salvation in the North’s troubled waters
Jan Carson's 'Few and far Between' is a complex story about trauma and how we escape it

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

How Cork Opera House and the Bord Gáis are bringing major Irish-produced musicals to the stage
How Cork Opera House and the Bord Gáis are bringing major Irish-produced musicals to the stage
The teams behind Cork Opera House’s The Sound of Music and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre’s Oklahoma! reveal how major Irish-produced musicals come together from audition room to opening night

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

'I'm not OK': Sarah Michelle Gellar leads tributes to Buffy co-star Anthony Head
'I'm not OK': Sarah Michelle Gellar leads tributes to Buffy co-star Anthony Head
David Boreanaz, who played Angel, described his late co-star as a 'kind and generous soul', while James Marsters — the punk-rock vampire Spike — said the death left a 'hole in the world'

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

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