Arts and Culture

Film reviews: Filmed in West Cork — Everybody Digs Bill Evans could well feature this awards season
Film reviews: Filmed in West Cork — Everybody Digs Bill Evans could well feature this awards season
Plus, Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger features cracking concert footage and deep emotional

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Author interview: Faith’s intuition sees her write sometimes with her eyes closed
Author interview: Faith’s intuition sees her write sometimes with her eyes closed
Faith Hogan found her niche in fiction after her initial efforts into writing crime novels failed to take off, she’s in a good place now but doesn’t like happy ever after endings for the characters in her books

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Oasis tour date announcement
Oasis confirm tour announcement date in drone light show over Manchester
Rumours of a follow-up to the Manchester rockers’ 2025 reunion tour have been rife in recent weeks

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Five For Your Radar:  Nish Kumar, Cormac Begley, Slow Horses...
Five For Your Radar:  Nish Kumar, Cormac Begley, Slow Horses...
Druid also return with a new production of one of Eugene O'Neill's works 

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

'Skibbereen doubled for New York and Florida': Katie McGrath on her new Bill Evans film
'Skibbereen doubled for New York and Florida': Katie McGrath on her new Bill Evans film
Everybody Digs Bill Evans pays homage to the late great jazz pianist with a movie made in West Cork, writes Esther McCarthy 

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Viva Forever musical launch - London
Spice Girls to release previously unheard demos in anniversary box set
The news may come as a disappointment to fans who were hoping the group would reunite for a tour.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

BRIT Awards 2026
Harry Styles announces two stadium shows in Dublin next summer
The Dublin shows announced on Thursday are part of the Together, Together tour

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Tributes pour in following death of Paddy Keenan, the 'Jimi Hendrix of the uilleann pipes'
Tributes pour in following death of Paddy Keenan, the 'Jimi Hendrix of the uilleann pipes'
Born into a renowned musical family, Keenan blazed a trail in the Bothy Band and other outfits 

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger UK premiere - London
Tom Dunne: Five talking points from the fab new Oasis film 
Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger is essential viewing for music fans. Here are some of my thoughts on it 

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

JIMMY MACCARTHY
Jimmy MacCarthy: Cork music legend rides on for upcoming concerts and re-release of debut album
This year has seen the Macroom man return to gigging after an absence of more than 10 years. He tells Richard Fitzpatrick about his early days squatting in London, and classic songs such as Ride On

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland: Who are the famous faces taking to their sofas? 
Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland: Who are the famous faces taking to their sofas? 
The brand-new season of Celebrity Gogglebox Ireland features a whole host of famous faces

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Oasis' new movie: ‘This is a film about reconciliation and forgiveness’
Oasis' new movie: ‘This is a film about reconciliation and forgiveness’
Steven Knight of Peaky Blinders on his new documentary, Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger, documenting the band's 2025 tour 

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

From the Athenaeum to the Opera House: A history of Cork's finest venue 
From the Athenaeum to the Opera House: A history of Cork's finest venue 
In advance of his talk at the Cork Histories conference at UCC, Pat Duggan looks back on the early days of the riverside venue

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

South Park to be renamed South America in apparent dig at Donald Trump 
South Park to be renamed South America in apparent dig at Donald Trump 
The series was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode six recap: Can a new Traitor and a shock Faithful exit shake up this season?
Traitors Ireland episode six recap: Can a new Traitor and a shock Faithful exit shake up this season?
Fifth roundtable, four Traitors out. “It would take another 400 seasons for that to happen again,” Séan C chirps, after doing some quick maths on his slate. This is the level of confidence and mental freedom this group of Faithfuls have.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Sculpture of legendary 'White Bull of Connacht' unveiled at Roscommon visitor centre 
Sculpture of legendary 'White Bull of Connacht' unveiled at Roscommon visitor centre 
“This sculpture is a striking addition to the village and will serve as a new visual landmark for both locals and visitors into the future by providing a pathway into the rich archaeology, history, mythology, and heritage of Rathcroghan and the wider Roscommon area," Daniel Curley, manager of the Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, said. 

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Still boldly going — meet the Irish 'trekkies' celebrating 60 years of Star Trek
Still boldly going — meet the Irish 'trekkies' celebrating 60 years of Star Trek
On the anniversary of its first episode, Jonathan deBurca Butler talks to Irish 'trekkies' about the enduring success of the sci-fi show

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

The Voice UK photocall
Tom Jones claims ITV ‘made decision to fire him from The Voice UK’
Speculation recently emerged that the star would be “dropped” ahead of the 2027 series, which is due to begin production shortly

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Chelsea Flower Show 2026
Monty Don to leave Gardeners’ World after 23 years
Gardeners’ World began airing in 1968 as a 30-minute show and was extended to 60 minutes in 2020. Monty Don joined in 2003

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Boys of Tommen
First look at Cork-set Boys of Tommen series starring Nancy Surridge and Conor Sánchez
The series follows the forbidden love story of Johnny Kavanagh, a star rugby player on the verge of a pro career, and Shannon Lynch, a talented but painfully shy new girl at the prestigious private school of Tommen College in Ballylaggin

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Radio 1 Big Weekend - Londonderry
Macklemore responds to call for removal from Ed Sheeran tour over Gaza comment
He told the audience he wanted people in Gaza and the West Bank to know they had not been forgotten amid the conflict with Israel.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

'I fully intend to sing again': Jimmy Crowley updates on his health and future plans
'I fully intend to sing again': Jimmy Crowley updates on his health and future plans
Cancer and a stroke are just two of the blows the Cork music legend has had in recent times, but he's now back home in Cobh and keeping himself busy as ever 

Tue, 08 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode five recap: Is this season being ruined by clever Faithfuls?
Traitors Ireland episode five recap: Is this season being ruined by clever Faithfuls?
Will an under-fire Faithful be foolish enough to accept a cloak?

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Niall Vallely: UCC tutor to receive TG4 Gradam award for composer of the year 
Niall Vallely: UCC tutor to receive TG4 Gradam award for composer of the year 
Vallely's award has been overshadowed by the recent death of his mother, a major influence on his life and music 

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Sigur Rós review: Icelandic trio thrill in Dublin with backing of 41-piece orchestra 
Sigur Rós review: Icelandic trio thrill in Dublin with backing of 41-piece orchestra 
Sigur Rós impressed on Monday night in the first of two gigs at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this week 

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

From Boney M to Masters At Work: Line-up revealed for Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
From Boney M to Masters At Work: Line-up revealed for Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2026
The upcoming event has an eclectic roster of jazz acts and other genres 

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Clonakilty guitarist Bill Shanley picks his touchstones
Culture That Made Me: Clonakilty guitarist Bill Shanley picks his touchstones
Memories of Noel Redding in West Cork, and playing with Ray Davies at the London Olympics closing ceremony feature among Shanley's selections 

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Andrea Jameson: 'My admiration for the doctors and nurses at CUH and the Bons is boundless'
Andrea Jameson: 'My admiration for the doctors and nurses at CUH and the Bons is boundless'
The Cappoquin-based artist and descendent of the whiskey family has been through two bouts of cancer. Her exhibition at Ballymaloe is a way of saying thanks to the medical staff who took such good care of her 

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode four recap: Has one Traitor accidentally outed themselves to the group?
Traitors Ireland episode four recap: Has one Traitor accidentally outed themselves to the group?
Will any of the Faithfuls pick up on some choice parting words from one traitor to another?

Sun, 06 Sep, 2026

'It's crying out for a film': The most audacious Irish escape you've never heard of
'It's crying out for a film': The most audacious Irish escape you've never heard of
Colin Sheridan meets author Michael B. Barry to hear the story of Catalpa.

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

My life in books: ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’ was a real lightbulb moment for me
My life in books: ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’ was a real lightbulb moment for me
Jessamine O’Connor says we need books written by humans, and not AI, writing something only they know about, so other humans can learn from it or relate to it

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Book review: Billionaires versus democracy
Book review: Billionaires versus democracy
What can we do to control those whose wealth and influence make them the dominant force in our world?

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

Book review: Tara Maclean’s memoir is a hymn to childhood
Book review: Tara Maclean’s memoir is a hymn to childhood
MacLean writes without the urge to flatten the people in her past into heroes and villains, and that generosity gives her memoir its unusual emotional texture

Sat, 05 Sep, 2026

'I count my lucky stars': Cork's Alex Murphy on Young Offenders success ahead of film's re-release
'I count my lucky stars': Cork's Alex Murphy on Young Offenders success ahead of film's re-release
Alex Murphy, who plays Conor in The Young Offenders, speaks to Breda Graham ahead of the 10th anniversary re-release of the movie

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Seamus O’Rourke: 'These bachelors couldn’t understand why women weren't more into them’ 
Seamus O’Rourke: 'These bachelors couldn’t understand why women weren't more into them’ 
The actor is in Cork Opera House with his take on John B Keane's The Love Hungry Farmer

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

TV Picks: At Your Service returns with John and Francis Brennan
TV Picks: At Your Service returns with John and Francis Brennan
Plus the TG4 documentary focusing on the lives of young Irish people

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Film reviews: Hugh Jackman is brilliant and charming in the remorseful 'The Death of Robin Hood'
Film reviews: Hugh Jackman is brilliant and charming in the remorseful 'The Death of Robin Hood'
Hugh Jackman plays a grim and exhausted Robin Hood. He lives in the wilds, never able to let his guard down.

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

'We're blown away': Electric Picnic 2027 tickets sell out hours after release
'We're blown away': Electric Picnic 2027 tickets sell out hours after release
After another weekend of celebrating international and homegrown talent at the site in Stradbally, Co Laois, revellers are getting ready to come back for more

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Author interview: Scary extent of how algorithms are now dominating our lives
Author interview: Scary extent of how algorithms are now dominating our lives
Roisín Kiberd looks at the increasingly relentless pursuit of perfection and what it means to be normal now in her new book, she tells Marjorie Brennan how we’re always losing time, and that’s what the beauty industry preys on

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Mr Moonlight: RTÉ commissions drama based on one of Ireland’s longest-running murder trials
Mr Moonlight: RTÉ commissions drama based on one of Ireland’s longest-running murder trials
Brendan Coyle of Downton Abbey fame stars as Bobby Ryan

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

5 For Your Radar: John B Keane play, Kyla Cobbler, Oasis film
5 For Your Radar: John B Keane play, Kyla Cobbler, Oasis film
The Island Drift festival also takes place on beautiful Garnish Island 

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Sarah Bolger: Irish actress on her part in Nervous, the new Korean thriller
Sarah Bolger: Irish actress on her part in Nervous, the new Korean thriller
The Korea-set film had its premiere recently at Frightfest in London, and Bolger is also making waves in MGM series The Westies, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Cork venue reveals lineup for jazz festival weekend 
Cork venue reveals lineup for jazz festival weekend 
The Savoy roster for the October bank holiday features a mix of international DJs and local musicians 

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

CMAT and Jeff Goldblum to appear on first episode of new season of Saturday Night Live UK
CMAT and Jeff Goldblum to appear on first episode of new season of Saturday Night Live UK
The British live sketch comedy variety show will return later this month

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

When Gloria Steinem came to Bantry: Late feminist activist visited Cork in 2016
When Gloria Steinem came to Bantry: Late feminist activist visited Cork in 2016
These articles were first published in July 2016, when Gloria Steinem spoke at a sold-out event the Maritime Hotel, Bantry as part of West Cork Literary Festival. They are being reshared in the wake of Steinem's death.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

Primavera Sound 2022 - Weekend 1 - Day 2
Tom Dunne: I've been saying it for years but you have to see the Fontaines
The announcement of the Slane gigs for Fontaines DC is the latest chapter in the band's incredible rise  

Thu, 03 Sep, 2026

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