Room, Sing Street, and My Name is Emily look set to be the big winners at the Irish Film and Television Awards (Iftas) as they have bagged eight nominations apiece.

Frank and Patrick’s Day have topped the list for film nominations with nine, while both Love/Hate and Vikings have the highest number of nominations for a television programme with seven.

The IFTA's are back for 2015, rumours of their demise have been greatly exaggerated, and the list of nominees has been revealed.

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She handled Diana's private collection and sold Jerry Hall's wedding gown. Rose Mary Roche meets renowned vintage dress dealer Kerry Taylor.

PROLIFIC writer Emma Donoghue’s new play, The Talk of The Town, premiered at the Project Arts Centre last night and continues until Oct 14.

Tom Murphy’s The House exposes the returning emigrant’s frail sense of place, says Pádraic Killeen

TWO dresses worn by Princess Diana have sold for a record $276,000 (€192,000) at an auction in Beverly Hills, California.