Arts and Culture

Oprah Winfrey announces Dublin show — with tickets from €25 to €695
Oprah Winfrey announces Dublin show — with tickets from €25 to €695
Winfrey will share the insights, life experiences, and perspectives that have shaped her career during the in-conversation event

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

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Cork Midsummer Festival: French star revealed among the highlights for June event 
The full programme for Cork Midsummer Festival is being revealed on Thursday 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

10 live events and films for May: Aisling Bea, Paul Simon, Mick Flannery musical...
10 live events and films for May: Aisling Bea, Paul Simon, Mick Flannery musical...
The Devil Wears Prada and a new Star Wars movie also hit cinemas 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

HBO's "Rooster" New York Premiere
Tom Dunne: The prospect of a Michael Stipe solo album has got me rather excited 
The REM frontman has teamed up with one of my favourite producers for the upcoming record 

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

File Pics The journalist and writer, Maeve Binchy, has died following a short illness. She was 72.
Gordon Snell, children’s author and husband of Maeve Binchy, dies aged 93
Prolific writer of more than 70 children’s books also worked in broadcasting and shared a creative partnership with Maeve Binchy

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Bono's eldest daughter follows in his musical footsteps with first single release under her own name
Bono's eldest daughter follows in his musical footsteps with first single release under her own name
Jordan Joy released her first single under her own name on Friday

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

Big Thief review:  Adrianne Lenker and co steal the show at Dolans in Limerick
Big Thief review:  Adrianne Lenker and co steal the show at Dolans in Limerick
Big Thief impressed in Limerick before they move on to 3Arena in Dublin on Wednesday 

Wed, 29 Apr, 2026

MTV Video Music Awards 2024 - Arrivals - New York
Taylor Swift says it can get ‘a bit weird’ when fans overanalyse her songs
The 36-year-old spoke to The New York Times about her songwriting process

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

'I'm still climbing that mountain': Cork-based photographer John Minihan talks Beckett, Athy, and his battle with cancer 
'I'm still climbing that mountain': Cork-based photographer John Minihan talks Beckett, Athy, and his battle with cancer 
John Minihan currently has an exhibition at the National Gallery in Dublin

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

Comedians Adam And Joe Reuniting For A Special 20th Anniversary Show At The BFI
Podcast Corner: Adam Buxton is back, complete with Damon Albarn as first guest 
Buxton returns with his first episode of 2026, which includes Albarn's underwhelmed take on Van Morrison 

Tue, 28 Apr, 2026

'I was given half an hour to call loved ones': Barra Fitzgibbon's covid-set play
'I was given half an hour to call loved ones': Barra Fitzgibbon's covid-set play
Patient:Soldier tells of Fitzgibbon's harrowing experience in the early stages of the pandemic 

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

David Gray: 'In Ireland, a man and a guitar and some lyrics wasn't threatening'
David Gray: 'In Ireland, a man and a guitar and some lyrics wasn't threatening'
In advance of his gigs at the Marquee in Cork, David Gray talks music and Manchester United 

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Retired IT analyst wins 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?': Can you answer the 15 questions?
Retired IT analyst wins 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?': Can you answer the 15 questions?
Roman Dubowski said winning the ITV game show, which is hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, was 'unreal'

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2025 - London
West Cork ‘one of the most beautiful places in the world’, says Adam Scott
Latest film 'Hokum' shot at West Cork Film Studios as Scott stayed at 'really cool' Liss Ard Estate

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Cork-bound Curtis Stigers selects his touchstones 
Culture That Made Me: Cork-bound Curtis Stigers selects his touchstones 
The Idaho-born singer includes the likes of Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, and JD Salinger in his picks 

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

In Pictures: Powerful stuff from Katriona O’Sullivan at St Luke’s for Cork World Book Fest
In Pictures: Powerful stuff from Katriona O’Sullivan at St Luke’s for Cork World Book Fest
The author of Poor was in discussion with the Irish Examiner's Deirdre O’Shaughnessy

Mon, 27 Apr, 2026

'We really are in a celebratory mood': STAC marks 30 years of arts in Clonmel
'We really are in a celebratory mood': STAC marks 30 years of arts in Clonmel
South Tipperary Arts Centre has battled with funding and other issues through the decades, but expansion plans and a retrospective exhibition show how the facility is very much on track 

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026

Late Late Show talking points: Joanne McNally's interior design skills, Chris O'Dowd's Gate debut, and Spice Girls 
Late Late Show talking points: Joanne McNally's interior design skills, Chris O'Dowd's Gate debut, and Spice Girls 
Melani C, Chris O'Dowd and Dermott Bannon were among the guests on Friday night's Late Late Show 

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

My Life in Books: I bring a book everywhere, in case there is a minute or two of downtime
My Life in Books: I bring a book everywhere, in case there is a minute or two of downtime
Boston born RP O’Donnell, who now lives in West Cork, has just published his debut novel 'All the Old Clocks'

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Book review: Memoir dives into an eccentric Belfast childhood
Book review: Memoir dives into an eccentric Belfast childhood
Born in Belfast in 1972, Sinéad Morrisey was raised in the shadow of the Troubles, but somehow apart from them, thanks to her parents’ passionate belief in communism

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Book review: Finding common ground in shared grief
Book review: Finding common ground in shared grief
If you want to open your heart up and let three incredibly brave and independent women tell you their story, 'Secrets Between Friends' could be the perfect read for you

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026

Children's book reviews: Young Lana’s fate sealed when she turns in to a sea creature?
Children's book reviews: Young Lana’s fate sealed when she turns in to a sea creature?
Pet O’Connell rounds up a selection of the latest children’s books, including tales of a teen girl who can shape shift when wearing her nana’s coat, a history book in verse, and a boy superhero

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Film Reviews
Film reviews: Despite its poignancy and strong lead, Michael is a surprisingly dull biopic
Jaffar Jackson delivers a wonderful physical presence that expertly mimics Michael’s aura of child-like naïveté, and proves himself a brilliant dancer in the wonderfully choreographed live performances.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Jumanji The Next Level UK Premiere - London
TV review: Kevin Hart's new show about stand-up comics has got talent, but lacks X Factor
'I could watch sassy New York comedians trying out material all day, but this is reality TV, so we have to sit through a bit of “I want this so much” chat as well'

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing
Peter Aiken: Shows will be 'cancelled left right and centre' due to oil prices increasing
Speaking ahead of a summer of major gigs in Cork, the music promoter also criticised the delays around an event centre being built 

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Six For Your Radar: Big Thief, Cork Choral Fest, Italian films...
Six For Your Radar: Big Thief, Cork Choral Fest, Italian films...
There are plenty of entertainment options to get you out and about in the coming days 

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Tom Dunne: Naturally, it was a joy to talk songwriting with Gilbert O'Sullivan
Tom Dunne: Naturally, it was a joy to talk songwriting with Gilbert O'Sullivan
Many people probably don't realise what  a master of the craft the Waterford man is. And he has the hits to prove it 

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Reading Festival 2012 - Day 2
Fun in foreign fields: 14 music festivals to tempt you overseas this summer 
There's no Glastonbury in 2026, but there are plenty of other events that might get you packing your bags for Europe or the UK 

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Trinity graduate among authors shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction
Trinity graduate among authors shortlisted for Women’s Prize for Fiction
The 2026 winner will be revealed in June

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

In Pictures: Enda Walsh and Mick Flannery attend  launch of Everyman Theatre's new season 
In Pictures: Enda Walsh and Mick Flannery attend  launch of Everyman Theatre's new season 
A revival of Disco Pigs leads a strong drama strand on the new programme at the Everyman in Cork 

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Cork favourites to star alongside Matt Blaker and Carrie Mullane in Sound of Music production
Cork favourites to star alongside Matt Blaker and Carrie Mullane in Sound of Music production
The Sound of Music will run at Cork Opera House from July 23 to August 23

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988
'There was so much hype': Memories of when Michael Jackson came to Cork for two gigs in 1988
Michael Jackson was a megastar when he played two concerts at Páirc Uí Chaoimh  as part of the Bad tour.  As the biopic of the late singer hits cinemas, we look back on that memorable weekend and you can share your own memories of those gigs at the end of the article

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Disco Pigs: Play that launched Cillian Murphy to get 30th anniversary revival in Cork
Disco Pigs: Play that launched Cillian Murphy to get 30th anniversary revival in Cork
Enda Walsh is returning to Cork to direct his city-set piece that kicked-off the careers of so many theatre talents 

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

Podcast Corner: Sex and other subjects for older listeners
Podcast Corner: Sex and other subjects for older listeners
Grey Matters, from Terry Prone and Fergus Finlay, looks at issues for people of Ireland's older generations 

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

The Shawshank Redemption: 'Strictly' winner Joe McFadden on taking on the iconic prisoner role 
The Shawshank Redemption: 'Strictly' winner Joe McFadden on taking on the iconic prisoner role 
Joe McFadden is familiar from Strictly Come Dancing and Heartbreak, but he's in Ireland to play Andy Dufresne in a stage adaptation of Steven King's classic tale 

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

File Photo Author JP Donleavy Has Died. End.
The Ginger Man: Seventy years since JP Donleavy's book was banned in Ireland 
The notoriety of the Irish-American author's Dublin-set tale helped ensure it was much sought after, despite the best efforts of Ireland's draconian censorship regime 

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Gabriel Crouch on Schubert, Cillian Murphy, and Radiohead
Culture That Made Me: Gabriel Crouch on Schubert, Cillian Murphy, and Radiohead
Baritone and choral conductor Gabriel Crouch tells Richard Fitzpatrick about his cultural touchstones, including how Cillian Murphy got him and his wife through the pandemic

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Jimmy MacCarthy announces first live gigs in over a decade in intimate Cork venue
Jimmy MacCarthy announces first live gigs in over a decade in intimate Cork venue
MacCarthy has not performed live since 2015 but he will reunite with his ex-Southpaw bandmate for four nights

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Cork choral festival to taste composer Timothy Doyle's recipe for success
Cork choral festival to taste composer Timothy Doyle's recipe for success
Timothy Doyle swapped running a café for composing full time, and his work based on poetry by Aldous Huxley will be performed at the upcoming Cork International Choral Festival, writes Marjorie Brennan

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Last episode of the series — with Kathy Burke, Peter Claffey, and Dr Tony Bates
Tommy Tiernan Show recap: Last episode of the series — with Kathy Burke, Peter Claffey, and Dr Tony Bates
Topics covered by Tommy Tiernan's guests on Saturday night included the usefulness of Siobhan McSweeney's agonising broken leg; hedge knights; and childhood trauma...

Sun, 19 Apr, 2026

The House Must Win review: Tommy Tiernan among the stars of Mick Flannery adaptation 
The House Must Win review: Tommy Tiernan among the stars of Mick Flannery adaptation 
The stage adaptation of Mick Flannery's debut album has its premiere run in Dún Laoghaire before moving to Cork 

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Winner of Late Late Show country music contest initially didn’t feel ‘country enough’ to apply
Winner of Late Late Show country music contest initially didn’t feel ‘country enough’ to apply
The newly-crowned Opening Act winner will open for Shania Twain this summer in Limerick

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

My life in books: ‘Ireland has so many wonderful bookshops’
My life in books: ‘Ireland has so many wonderful bookshops’
Longford-based farmer, and author of 'The Cow Book', John Connell is currently researching a book on the environment

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Book review: Classic mixed with current
Book review: Classic mixed with current
A prolific novelist, poet and essayist, Mary O’Donnell writes with all the assurance you would expect from an author of her experience

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Book review: United through shared oppression
Book review: United through shared oppression
Set in the early 1970s, 'Our Better Natures' interweaves the real lives of radical feminist Andrea Dworkin, poet Muriel Rukeyser with that of fictional housewife, Phyllis Patterson

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

The New Yorker Festival 2015 - Andrew Jarecki Talks With Patrick Radden Keefe
Book review: Family’s quest for truth behind Zac Brettler’s mysterious death
'London Falling' goes beyond a meticulous investigation into death of the 19-year-old and looks at a city which has a porous boundary with the criminal underworld

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026