There will also be an exclusive eurovision 2020 performance from Lesley Roy.

Peace has broken out at all Dawn Meats factories affected by the beef price blockade after the High Court heard today that permanent orders restraining trespass and intimidation could be made with the consent of named protesters who had taken part in disruptive nation-wide protests.

Legendary actors Liam Cunningham and Patrick Bergin are among a number of stars lined up to appear at a special event which will take place on Spike Island in Cork harbour next month.

Dublin actor Liam Cunningham has revealed a list of items he took home from the Game of Thrones set after filming ended, including, he jokes, that coffee cup from Winterfell.

The independent Referendum Commission has urged people to register to vote ahead of today’s deadline to have a say in the May 25 referendum.

The independent Referendum Commission has urged people to register to vote ahead of today’s deadline to have a say in the May 25 referendum.

It is hoped predicted Beast from the East-style low temperatures won’t have a detrimental impact on the St Patrick’s Day parades which get under way around the country tomorrow.

A mini hen party from Cork were oblivious to their company in a Dublin pub over the weekend - they were partying with two major Game of Thrones cast members.

The Irish Film and Drama awards celebrated its 15th year last night and boy, did it pull out all the stops.

He’s just finished his third movie and after five months on the road, Colin Farrell is itching to get home and just “be dad”, he tells Esther McCarthy            

Former French president François Hollande and former US vice president Al Gore will speak at this year’s Web Summit, Europe’s largest tech event.

A legendary warrior, also one of Celtic mythology’s greatest romantic figures, is buried near the graves of IRA fighters in a little-known cemetery in West Cork, a book to be published this month reveals.

They may rail against the Donegal jokes, but Little Hours are proud to be spoken of as their home county’s next big thing in the music world, writes Ed Power.

Love/Hate actor John Connors features in I Am Traveller on RTÉ2 on Thursday.

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.

The four-star boutique hotel in Dublin co-owned by U2 recorded profits of €400,000 last year.

Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham has hit out at the Government over the Web Summit’s move to Lisbon next year, branding it an “embarrassment”.

Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham has spoken about the fate of Jon Snow at the Web Summit in Dublin today.

If, like your correspondent, you suffer even a little from vertigo, then Everest (12A) should either be avoided entirely or watched from the front row.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Galway Film Fleadh

“No one is impressed by dinosaurs anymore, ”says Claire (Dallas Bryce Howard), the manager of Jurassic World (12A).

The stars are coming out tonight for this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards and Irish Examiner reporter Kelly O’Brien will be on the scene and live blogging from the red carpet from 5pm. 

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.

The long wait is finally over for Game Of Thrones fans as the fifth season aired to rave reviews last night.

The younger stars of Game of Thrones are popping up everywhere on the big screen, writes Colette Keane

Some Easter Sunday shows for your viewing pleasure.

The returning Game of Thrones exuded cinematic sweep and a wide-screen grandeur so it was fitting Sky had chosen to hold a preview of the forthcoming fifth season — attended by cast members Liam Cunningham and Michael McElhatton — at Dublin’s Irish Film Institute.

Check out our spoiler-free guide to what to watch tonight.

Earnings at Paddy McKillen’s Irish restaurant, pub and nightclub entertainment group last year increased by 28% to €2m.

U2’s four-star boutique hotel, the Clarence, has had “a great year” in 2014 after recording the fourth successive year of profits last year.

Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham tells Caroline Delaney how he’s happy to be filming in Belfast rather than sunny Croatia or Spain as

A Walk Among the Tombstones ***

I applied to have my driving licence renewed.

Brendan Gleeson shows his versatility in his latest role as a Canadian rogue, writes Alan O’Riordan

The Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) are almost upon us, and this year sees a stellar line-up gracing the red carpet.

The 2014 Irish Film and Television Awards are almost upon us. Join us live from 5pm with updates from the red carpet and awards ceremony.

Game of Thrones could do for tourism in Northern Ireland what Lord Of The Rings has achieved for New Zealand.

This year’s Irish Film and Television Academy awards promise to be the most exciting yet, with superstars Colin Farrell and Michael Fassbender being tipped for a gong.

Excessive salaries in the public sector in a time of austerity, are they justifiable, what is the worth of a man?

A veritable who’s who of rugby, the wider sporting arena, society figures, and even a hint of Hollywood stardust turned out to pay homage to Ireland’s greatest rugby player at the Convention Centre in Dublin last night.