Louis Lovett returns to his native Cork with the classic operatic take on the story of Hansel and Gretel, writes Marjorie Brennan.

The world premiere of How It Is (Part 2) at the Everyman in Cork lived up to expectations.

The Cork couple behind Gare St Lazare are back with a second instalment of their widely-praised take on the strange and wonderful ‘How It Is’, writes Marjorie Brennan.

A businessman who used a form of cheque fraud known as “kiting” in an effort to keep his failing business afloat has received a suspended sentence.

Ahead of Gare St Lazare Ireland’s world premiere performance of Samuel Beckett’s How It Is in Cork, director Judy Hegarty Lovett addresses the audience, stressing that the Irish writer's original text was a novel, not a play, writes Marjorie Brennan.

Anyone alive when the 1984 Kerry Babies’ story transfixed and divided the country must be at least 33 years of age; anyone who was old enough to understand the startling events, the incredible allegations and appalling behaviour of official Ireland, resplendent in its Talibanesque moral superiority, as it unfolded must be closer to 50 if not older.

Irene Kelleher is taking her fictional play, Mary and Me, to the Edinburgh Fringe. It was inspired by the tragic events in Granard in 1984, writes Colette Sheridan

"After speaking to her daughter and reading her memoir… it was clear that Ms. Lovett deserved to be honored with Mattituck’s Class of 2017.”

INTERNATIONALLY renowned for their interpretations of Samuel Beckett, Conor Lovett and his wife, Judy Hegarty, of Gare St Lazare, will be giving workshops to theatre practitioners at Cork’s Everyman on November 17.

The sale has closed on the former Lovetts’ restaurant in Cork’s suburbs, for 20% over its guide. 

Louis Lovett brings a touch of Beckett to his play for young people, writes Colette Sheridan.

Everyman, Cork

Conor Lovett is performing a work by a contemporary American playwright for his new show, writes Colette Sheridan.

Twelve-year-old schoolgirl Fiona Buckley will be hitting the books as usual next Friday — but on a grander scale. She’ll be reading from her newly-published novel as part of Listowel Writers’ Week.

Off the hook

As the Ballydehob-based Fit-Up Theatre Festival gets ready to visit local towns and islands, Louise Roseingrave hears about the genesis of Ireland’s most unique - and lengthy - theatre festival.

Glastonbury organiser Michael Eavis said he still feels lucky to host the festival, as the weekend of music gets under way today.

Colette Sheridan talks to Louis Lovett about his hit show The Girl who Forgot to Sing Badly

A Cork husband and wife are proving a big hit with New York audiences and critics for their latest off-Broadway performance.

The Gare St Lazare Players bring their unique adaptations of the Nobel Laureate’s work to Cork for St Patrick’s weekend, says Colette Sheridan

A one-man play created to entertain Irish children has been selected for a prestigious international event.

The Gare St Lazare Players have brought their take on Moby Dick to its home town of New Bedford, says Gerry McCarthy

SIMON DYSON has his sights on a third KLM Open title in six years after a 65 at Hilversum on a day delayed first by vandals and then by floods in the Netherlands.

Pulitzer Prize nominee Will Eno suggested collaboration with Cork actor and Beckett interpreter Conor Lovett, says Richard Fitzpatrick

GENERATIONS of education in a mid-Cork school have been celebrated as pupils and staff enjoy teaching and learning in an extension to the original building.

THE latest Cork Operatic Society production comes with a health warning — the show is definitely not suitable for under 16s.

ELTON JOHN’S hopes of adopting a Ukrainian toddler were thrown in doubt yesterday after a government minister said the country’s laws would not allow it.

CYCLING IRELAND have chosen Philip Leigh, a former Great Britain international, to plot the route to London 2012.

A 69-YEAR-OLD Australian man suspected of hacking his two grandchildren and wife to death with an axe and badly wounding his daughter was arrested yesterday.

Helena Bonham-Carter was left red-faced on the set of 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' - because she had to kiss her boyfriend Tim Burton's best friend Johnny Depp.

Helena Bonham Carter was delighted when her director partner Tim Burton cast her in 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street' - she had dreamed of starring in the musical for 28 years.

Helena Bonham Carter has hit back at accusations of favouritism regarding her role in upcoming musical 'Sweeney Todd' - as her relationship with the director played no part in her casting.

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe became the youngest ever star to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds on Monday.

COMMUTERS and holidaymakers have been warned to expect further delays to journeys as a result of increased security.

Johnny Depp will re-teamwith Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter in the big-screen adaptation of Sweeney Todd.

A garda who was murdered in a booby-trap bomb 30 years ago and his injured colleagues were today commemorated in a moving ceremony.

Australia comfortably claimed the 2005 International Rules Series and the Cormac McAnallen Cup today as Pete McGrath's Ireland side were soundly beaten 63-42 in a hard-edged second Test in Melbourne.

Australia 31 Ireland 18

DAVID O’LOUGHLIN produced a sensational performance to claim victory at the top of Seskin Hill but the yellow jersey of the FBD Milk Ras remains, and only just, with Slovenian Valter Bonca.

THREE teenagers with a Matrix fixation were arrested with an arsenal of weapons with which police say they were planning to slaughter “as many people as possible”.

KEVIN DAWSON will be defending his Credit Union Ras Mumhan title in Kerry over the Easter Weekend when the race will attract a record number of overseas riders.

A YOUNG Kerry hurler may have to demolish the walls of a €180,000 house he started to build without planning permission in a scenic area.

Lyle Lovett is in hospital with a broken leg after he was trampled by a bull.