The Greek island of Lesbos has been a transit point for hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum seekers. Moria refugee camp is a former detention centre with capacity for less than 3,000 people. Caoimhe Butterly meets some of the families caught up in the chaos and despair.

The Renaissance polymath may have died on this day in 1519, but his memory has lived on through all sorts of representations over the past 500 years, writes Donal O’Keeffe.

Ian McKellen tells Jeananne Craig that for him, acting fulfils a profound need for acceptance.

Ian McKellen has criticised India’s use of a British colonial law to crack down on homosexuality, telling a newspaper in Mumbai that the country needs to “grow up”.

A giant of English film and theatre, Ian McKellan looks set to enchant another generation with his portrayal of London’s most famous detective as a frail recluse in his 90s says Will Lawrence

A quiet Saturday in. Perfect.

Ian McKellen has used twitter as well as his amazing writing ability to pay a final tribute to his friend and co-star Christopher Lee who passed away earlier this week.

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You can’t beat a good impression and this guyu is stellar at them.

There are thousands, literally thousands, of impressionist videos on YouTube, but this lad is possibly one of the best you will see.

Irish actor Aidan Turner tells Ed Power how his role as Kili the dwarf became part of a major storyline in The Hobbit trilogy.

AFTER 17 years immersed in directing The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit films, Peter Jackson’s immediate plans for a future without the fantasy series are firmly grounded in reality.

Hobbit stars past and present were reunited on the green carpet for the world premiere of the final film, The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies.

He sure does realise how ‘precious’ education is.

If you’re on a quest for a new place to get Legolas, pack your Baggins and head west to the rolling green hills of Kerry, where a Lord of the Rings- themed pub has opened its doors — and you don’t need an elfish password to enter.

It may be nearly a decade since the last Lord of the Rings films graced our cinema screens but with The Hobbit yet to wrap up, Sir Ian McKellen is certainly not ready to let go of his beloved character Gandalf.

Sir Ian McKellan pays a surprise visit to a midnight screening of 'The Desolation of Smaug'. And the crowd goes wild…

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug ***

'Homeland' actor Damian Lewis has apologised to 'Lord Of The Rings' star Ian McKellen after saying he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

Ian McKellen has hit back after Homeland star Damian Lewis said that he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

P-Stew - that's Sir Patrick Stewart to you lot - tied the knot over the weekend, and his wedding picture is officially Dr. Cute McCute, PhD.

Ian McKellen keeps Gandalf's staff with his umbrellas.

Peter Jackson promised not to cut Christopher Lee out of 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

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There is a moment early in 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' when Gandalf The Grey (Ian McKellen) turns to diminutive hero Bilbo Baggins (Freeman) and counsels: “All good stories deserve embellishment.”

Ian McKellen has said felt like he was returning home when he started shooting 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.

The Duke of Cambridge attended the UK premiere of the new Hobbit film on his own tonight, saying his pregnant wife Kate “would have loved to have been here if she could”.

It’s been one of the most anticipated films in cinema history, but will Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit live up to the hype, asks Marjorie Brennan

Martin Freeman was never a fan of 'The Hobbit'.

'The Hobbit' star Ian McKellen is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster.

Ian McKellen gets "increasingly depressed" about his acting ability if he has to reshoot scenes.

Billy Connolly is going from Big Yin to tiny dwarf to complete the cast of Peter Jackson’s movie version of 'The Hobbit'.

US Open golf champion Rory McIlroy is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Ulster.

A British mother has changed her name to Pink Sparkly And All Things Nice.

Orlando Bloom will reprise his role as elf Legolas for director Peter Jackson's two-part prequel to the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, which will be shot in New Zealand.

Saoirse Ronan is "hopeful" she may have a part in 'The Hobbit'.

Check out our tips from today’s horse races across Ireland and the UK.

Filming on Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit' has been pushed back by a month.

Exclusive new syndicate Decadent Racing made a perfect start as their first runner Morermaloke won in style at Lingfield today.

Andy Serkis has signed up to appear in 'The Hobbit'.

Ian McKellen has updated his personal website implying he has joined 'The Hobbit'.

Sir Ian McKellen is not “under contract” to appear in ‘The Hobbit’.

IT’S time to celebrate again in Middle Earth.

Peter Jackson is set to direct The Hobbit, the two-part prequel to the popular Lord Of The Rings trilogy and start shooting in February, Warner Bros said today.

Ian McKellen believes 'The Hobbit' will start filming in January.

The Scissor Sisters are hoping to be joined on stage by Ian McKellen at this weekend's Glastonbury Festival.

David Yates is being lined up as the new director for ‘The Hobbit’.

Ian McKellen gets frustrated when people think he is Dumbledore from 'Harry Potter'.