Arts and Culture

Willzee: 'I'm born a full Traveller, but I grew up in a settled environment'
Willzee: 'I'm born a full Traveller, but I grew up in a settled environment'
The Clare-based rapper on growing up in the care system, unanswered questions and why he’s not just an Irish Traveller rapper

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Mike Joyce of The Smiths on Manchester bands, and those famous Cork gigs
Culture That Made Me: Mike Joyce of The Smiths on Manchester bands, and those famous Cork gigs
The former Smiths drummer is bringing his book tour to the Savoy in Cork

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel comes second again
Israel has alleged a global smear campaign against it. Its performance ​at the final was not, however, marred by any obvious protests

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Contestants, new rules and boycotts: Everything you need to know before the Eurovision final
The 70th edition of the singing contest will be held in Vienna, Austria, this evening

Sat, 16 May, 2026

My life in books: Every amazing or even enjoyable book I’ve read made me want to be a writer
My life in books: Every amazing or even enjoyable book I’ve read made me want to be a writer
Author Derek Landy says a turn of phrase by Elmore Leonard, or a casual insight by Hunter S Thompson, or a throwaway description by Stephen King, can all make him happy

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Book review: Memories through lens of the body
Book review: Memories through lens of the body
'Hungry' is a compulsive, inspiring read, from a writer who appears to have yet more to offer in terms of literary contribution

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Book review: Force of three intrepid women
Book review: Force of three intrepid women
By weaving three biographies together in one publication, Julia Cooke has created an all thriller, no filler read

Sat, 16 May, 2026

'Jimmy will be able to come home!': Appeal for Cork singer raises enough for his return to Cobh
'Jimmy will be able to come home!': Appeal for Cork singer raises enough for his return to Cobh
After just 24 hours, the appeal on behalf of Jimmy Crowley has raised enough to ensure the Cork legend will be able to leave hospital and receive care at home 

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Author interview: Striking first line eventually leads to an extraordinary twist
Author interview: Striking first line eventually leads to an extraordinary twist
Famous for explosive openings, Liz Nugent tells Sue Leonard about her writing process, her latest novel, and what led her to create the lead character, Ruby Cooper, as an alcoholic

Fri, 15 May, 2026

First look: Young stars of Cork-set Boys of Tommen series confirmed
First look: Young stars of Cork-set Boys of Tommen series confirmed
They received over 3000 casting suggestions from across the UK and Ireland before finding their four lead stars

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Film reviews: 500 Miles is a profound road-trip to the heart of the human condition
Film reviews: 500 Miles is a profound road-trip to the heart of the human condition
Determined not be separated, the brothers run away from Sheffield to Dingle and the sanctuary provided by their beloved grandfather John

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Rachel Incident filming underway in Cork — here’s what we know
Rachel Incident filming underway in Cork — here’s what we know
The eight-part series has Máiréad Tyers, Sarah Green and Daniel Ing among the cast

Fri, 15 May, 2026

TV review: Rivals' second season is like a tripe panto with sexy shower scenes — and I love it
TV review: Rivals' second season is like a tripe panto with sexy shower scenes — and I love it
The show's second seasons is the break we need from modern TV

Fri, 15 May, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Second Eurovision semi-final sees five more countries eliminated
Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia all boycotting the event due to Israel’s inclusion in the contest amid its actions in Gaza

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Rivals, Paul Simon, Father Ted...
Five For Your Radar: Rivals, Paul Simon, Father Ted...
Fastnet Film Festival also kicks off in Schull next week 

Thu, 14 May, 2026

'An incredible alchemy': Enda Walsh on reviving Disco Pigs, the play that launched Cillian Murphy
'An incredible alchemy': Enda Walsh on reviving Disco Pigs, the play that launched Cillian Murphy
As he prepares to direct Disco Pigs for its 30th anniversary, Enda Walsh reflects on the play that launched the careers of so many Cork talents 

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Uncharted With Ray Goggins review: PJ Gallagher opens up about depression on biking trip
Uncharted With Ray Goggins review: PJ Gallagher opens up about depression on biking trip
From a quick pitstop at ‘Yak Donalds’ to reaching a height of more than 4,000 metres on bikes, Liam Cunningham, PJ Gallagher and Ray Goggins ate, prayed and biked their way along some of the most difficult roads in the world

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Dermot Kennedy: ???Regardless of personal accolades I feel proud to be Irish wherever I go???
Dermot Kennedy: 'I feel proud to be Irish — there is nowhere I’d rather be'
Singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy speaks with Lynn Rusk about his new album, The Weight of the Woods, and his upcoming world tour.

Thu, 14 May, 2026

MTV Video Music Awards 2025 - Arrivals - New York
Katseye announce world tour including one show in Ireland
It comes after the group announced Swiss singer Manon Bannerman would be taking a “temporary hiatus” from Katseye to prioritise her “health and wellbeing”

Thu, 14 May, 2026

When Cavan punks grow up: New film looks behind the scenes on an emotional band reunion
When Cavan punks grow up: New film looks behind the scenes on an emotional band reunion
Esther McCarthy also previews the Irish involvement and other talking points at this week's Cannes Film Festival 

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Tom Dunne: My Lovely Horse and the relief Father Ted will bring to Eurovision night
Tom Dunne: My Lovely Horse and the relief Father Ted will bring to Eurovision night
RTÉ have made a great call to run with Dougal and co on Saturday night 

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s
Louis Marcus: Oscar nominee recalls artistic life in Cork in the 1950s
In his new memoir, Louis Marcus delves into his time in UCC, and the efforts of a group of Cork people who met at the New Look pub to discuss ways of breaking free of the conservatism of the era 

Wed, 13 May, 2026

The 98th Academy Awards - Vanity Fair Party - Los Angeles
Barry Keoghan says Beatles biopics have ‘indie soul’ and will be incredible
The Irish actor stars as drummer Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’s The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Israel booed as five countries are eliminated in Eurovision semi-final
Israel booed as five countries are eliminated in Eurovision semi-final
Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia all boycotting the event in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest amid its actions in Gaza

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Graham Linehan court case
Graham Linehan objects 'in strongest terms' to RTÉ airing Father Ted in place of Eurovision
RTÉ using Father Ted as ‘tool of antisemitic harassment’, says Graham Linehan

Tue, 12 May, 2026

National Television Awards 2025 - Studio
Sex and shoulder pads: Victoria Smurfit on bringing the Irish touch to the new season of Rivals 
Victoria Smurfit and Aidan Turner play the Irish bohemians in the adaptation of Jilly Cooper's novel

Tue, 12 May, 2026

Niall Connolly: New York-based Cork musician releases 10th album 
Niall Connolly: New York-based Cork musician releases 10th album 
The loss of his father and a close friend inspired the Glanmire singer-songwriter to pay tribute to both men through his music, writes Paul McDermott 

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Kerry tenor Gavan Ring on Tolkien, Amadeus, and Páidí Ó Sé
Culture That Made Me: Kerry tenor Gavan Ring on Tolkien, Amadeus, and Páidí Ó Sé
The opera singer from Cahersiveen reveals touchstones that stretch way beyond his own discipline 

Mon, 11 May, 2026

Cork International Poetry Festival: Dean Browne wins Farmgate Poetry Award 
Cork International Poetry Festival: Dean Browne wins Farmgate Poetry Award 
Browne, who is this year’s writer-in-residence at UCC, his alma mater, describes himself as a full-time poet who has a Master’s degree in English but is most definitely not in an ivory tower, writes Colette Sheridan

Mon, 11 May, 2026

BAFTA TV Awards 2026 - London
Seth Rogen pays tribute to Catherine O’Hara as he picks up Bafta for The Studio
Award-winning actress O’Hara died in January aged 71, after a cancer diagnosis.

Mon, 11 May, 2026

My life in books: ‘I loved reading books to my two children when they were younger’
My life in books: ‘I loved reading books to my two children when they were younger’
Gene Kerrigan and Pat Brennan's 'This Great Little Nation: The A-Z of Irish Scandals and Controversies' taught Barry Cummins that an Irish investigative journalist will never be out of work

Sat, 09 May, 2026

The Women's Prize Trust Summer Party & Awards Ceremony 2025
Book review: Profound truth of disconnection
In a world where we are constantly connected but increasingly out of touch with our humanity, there is immeasurable value in seeing and acknowledging other people

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Book review: Toxic potential of memory
Book review: Toxic potential of memory
Dermot Bolger writes best when he writes sparely, at times delivering blunt life lessons, unvarnished home truths

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Author interview: How Irish dancing became the victim of its own success
Author interview: How Irish dancing became the victim of its own success
In 2022, after receiving an anonymous tip-off, 'Irish Times' journalist Ellen Coyne broke a story about alleged cheating in the highly competitive world of Irish dancing

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Film reviews: Trad is a toe-tappingly delightful from start to finish
Film reviews: Trad is a toe-tappingly delightful from start to finish
All told, Lance Daly’s Künstlerroman is one of the most enjoyable movies released so far this year, Irish or otherwise.

Fri, 08 May, 2026

TV review: Legends is a bit clunky, but it's brilliant casting and story had me engrossed
TV review: Legends is a bit clunky, but it's brilliant casting and story had me engrossed
It's easy to get engrossed with the story, thanks to some brilliant casting

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Big Butterfly Count
David Attenborough quiz: How well do you know the famous broadcaster?
As David Attenborough marks a big birthday on Friday, May 8, test your knowledge about the great man and his broadcasts through the decades

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Peter M Smith: From playing Phil Lynott to Code Red action thriller 
Peter M Smith: From playing Phil Lynott to Code Red action thriller 
The Dublin actor also has a part in an upcoming Guy Richie film, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 07 May, 2026

5 For Your Radar: Mortal Kombat, Baltimore fiddles, Theo Parrish at Savoy...
5 For Your Radar: Mortal Kombat, Baltimore fiddles, Theo Parrish at Savoy...
There's plenty on offer to get you out and about in the coming days

Thu, 07 May, 2026

'It’s a nerve-wracking experience': Isabel Nolan on representing Ireland at the Venice Biennale
'It’s a nerve-wracking experience': Isabel Nolan on representing Ireland at the Venice Biennale
Isabel Nolan's work has been installed at the Irish pavilion at the Arsenale for one of the most anticipated events on the international art calendar 

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Kneecap announce surprise Cork gigs to promote new Fenian album
Kneecap announce surprise Cork gigs to promote new Fenian album
Kneecap have revealed details of two 'intimate' gigs in the city 

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Heineken Greenlight announces acts coming to Cork, including Jazzy, Cliffords and more
Heineken Greenlight announces acts coming to Cork, including Jazzy, Cliffords and more
Marking a new chapter that prioritises fan experience and connection, Heineken Greenlight is coming to Cork this June bank holiday weekend

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Super Furry Animals review: Welsh wonder band impress at Olympia in Dublin 
Super Furry Animals review: Welsh wonder band impress at Olympia in Dublin 
We haven't seen much of Super Furry Animals in recent years, but their Dublin gig underlined how they are still a splendid live experience 

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Tom Dunne: The spirit of the showbands could be back with a country twist
Tom Dunne: The spirit of the showbands could be back with a country twist
The showband era was just too good to disappear forever, and there are some signs in the ether that it might be about to undergo a 21st-century revival  

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Electric Picnic Festival
14 summer music festivals: You know about Electric Picnic, but what about the others?  
There are plenty of music festivals rolling out around Ireland over the next few months. Eoghan O'Sullivan selects the best of them 

Wed, 06 May, 2026

Attenborough at 100: Derek Mooney, Dorothy Cross, and other Irish people share their thoughts 
Attenborough at 100: Derek Mooney, Dorothy Cross, and other Irish people share their thoughts 
As David Attenborough reaches his big birthday, Richard Fitzpatrick chats to a mix of people about their encounters and memories of the legendary wildlife broadcaster. We even learn what he's done for the sport of hurling 

Tue, 05 May, 2026

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