Arts and Culture

Jam-packed season finale of Late Late Show fails to address Patrick Kielty's future as host
Jam-packed season finale of Late Late Show fails to address Patrick Kielty's future as host
Anticipation had been building in recent weeks about whether Patrick Kielty would renew his contract with RTÉ

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Book review: Murder and mystery in a small town
Book review: Murder and mystery in a small town
Final instalment of Tana French's trilogy is an absorbing and believable read

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019
Book review: Lanchester is a master of writing topical tales that entertain
'Look What You Made Me Do' deals with some weighty topics but also reads as if it was fun to write

Fri, 01 May, 2026

Film reviews: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is familiar, yet fabulously fun
Film reviews: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is familiar, yet fabulously fun
Emily Blunt in deliciously cynical form, and Stanley Tucci playing the avuncular repository of tough love and tender asides.

Fri, 01 May, 2026

In Pictures: Cork Midsummer Festival launches 2026 programme at River Lee Hotel
In Pictures: Cork Midsummer Festival launches 2026 programme at River Lee Hotel
Cork Midsummer Festival takes place in June 

Fri, 01 May, 2026

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy review: A riot of laughs with John and Francis Brennan in Cork
The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy review: A riot of laughs with John and Francis Brennan in Cork
Former Late Late Show host Ryan Tubridy brought his book podcast to Cork Opera House on Thursday night, with the Brennan brothers as his special guests

Fri, 01 May, 2026

In pictures: Sin City creator Frank Miller to visit Schull for  Fastnet Film Festival
In pictures: Sin City creator Frank Miller to visit Schull for  Fastnet Film Festival
The West Cork event unveiled its programme at a launch at the Crane Lane in Cork 

Fri, 01 May, 2026

TV review: Craftspeople of West Cork pose tricky questions in Masters: Keepers of the Tradition
TV review: Craftspeople of West Cork pose tricky questions in Masters: Keepers of the Tradition
Dick Barrett’s memorial in West Cork is more than a handsome work of art. It raises a tricky question too – is it ever worth killing anyone for anything?

Fri, 01 May, 2026

5 For Your Radar: Aisling Bea, Ballydehob jazz, and more...
5 For Your Radar: Aisling Bea, Ballydehob jazz, and more...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 also hits cinemas 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Once Upon A Time In A Cinema: Limerick family tales inspire nostalgic film
Once Upon A Time In A Cinema: Limerick family tales inspire nostalgic film
David Gleeson's family had owned cinemas in Co Limerick since the 1940s. He returned to his native county make his latest feature film in a disused cinema, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

10 books for May: New titles from Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Douglas Stuart, Sarah A Parker...
10 books for May: New titles from Doireann Ní Ghríofa, Douglas Stuart, Sarah A Parker...
The Aisling authors also have a new book on the way 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Review and pictures: Cork Choral Festival off to a noteworthy start at City Hall
Review and pictures: Cork Choral Festival off to a noteworthy start at City Hall
Among the highlights of the opening gala of Cork International Choral Festival was a performance by 300 young singers 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Roads to close in Cork as Brad Pitt film shoots scenes near airport
Roads to close in Cork as Brad Pitt film shoots scenes near airport
Some filming for One For All has already taken place in Dublin

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

10 new TV shows for May: Census stories, Rivals returns, Good Omens...
10 new TV shows for May: Census stories, Rivals returns, Good Omens...
The creators of Stranger Things also have a new show featuring among the highlights for May 

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

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

ITALY-CINEMA
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

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

'I was always a fan': Damian McCarthy on having Severance star Adam Scott in his horror in West Cork
'I was always a fan': Damian McCarthy on having Severance star Adam Scott in his horror in West Cork
Hokum looks set to further augment the reputation of the rapidly-rising Bantry filmmaker, writes Esther McCarthy

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