The Small Things by Enda Walsh gets a big production at Cork's Old Waterworks, writes Ellie O'Byrne.
Tue, 18 Jun, 2019
Actor Peter Gowen was ‘menaced’ by anxiety as a result of his early school experience, but it left him when part of his bowel was removed, he tells Margaret Jennings
Sat, 08 Jun, 2019
It comes as a joy - and even a little bit of a relief - when Pauline McLynn sits down for our interview and orders a proper pot of Irish breakfast tea.
Mon, 20 May, 2019
Reggae royalty, Ireland’s most famous comedy actress and Cork’s first ever Proms concerts are just a few of the attractions at this year’s Cork Midsummer Festival.
Thu, 02 May, 2019
GIG WISE: Some extra tickets went on sale this morning for the Spice Girls at Croke Park in May.
Fri, 29 Mar, 2019
Some 220 Magdalene laundry survivors from as far away as Australia and the US are set to attend a historic two-day event next month to enable them to meet and talk to each other.
Tue, 29 May, 2018
If the yes campaign was bruised by a drop in the polls last week, it certainly wasn’t showing at the launch on Thursday of Hear Me Out, an initiative encouraging people to talk to undecided voters ahead of Friday’s referendum.
Thu, 24 May, 2018
The degree was an opportunity for Cowen to make a speech. A lengthy speech. Fifty minutes, writes Terry Prone
Mon, 31 Jul, 2017
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Wed, 21 Jun, 2017
Cork Midsummer Festival launches today for 10 days of theatre, art and family fun. Des O’Driscoll selects a few of the upcoming highlights.
Fri, 16 Jun, 2017
Pauline McLynn might never escape the associations with Craggy Island, but her role with Corcadorca on Spike will be one of the highlights of Cork Midsummer Festival, writes Ellie O’Byrne.
Mon, 05 Jun, 2017
Des O’Driscoll with the latest entertainment news and events
Fri, 19 May, 2017
Esther N McCarthy goes for graffiti artists, gold lamps and glorious coffee this weekend.
Sat, 25 Feb, 2017
Sat, 01 Oct, 2016
A leading Irish talent agency which counts Pierce Brosnan and Laura Whitmore among its clients returned to profit last year.
Thu, 10 Mar, 2016
Wed, 07 Oct, 2015
She may have driven Fr Ted to distraction more often than not, but Mrs Doyle and her inevitable cup of tea are about to drive home a very different message over the weekend.
Thu, 30 Jul, 2015
Actress Pauline McLynn is hopping mad at the plight of millions of caged rabbits slaughtered for their meat across Europe.
Mon, 06 Apr, 2015
ONLY 49% of parents read to their children most nights and almost 10% never do.
Sat, 28 Feb, 2015
The death earlier this year of Cork Opera House panto stalwart Bryan Flynn has made for an emotional show for the cast and crew of Sleeping Beauty, writes Colette Sheridan
Thu, 04 Dec, 2014
My lovely hen.
Thu, 20 Nov, 2014
Pauline McLynn, better known as Mrs Doyle from Father Ted, has joined a campaign to knit jumpers for featherless hens that have been rescued from battery farms.
Albert Square bad boy Nick Cotton is returning to EastEnders once again – just a matter of months since viewers saw his funeral.
Tue, 29 Jul, 2014
Rachel Pilkington makes plea to Irish Government.
Tue, 22 Jul, 2014
Over 271 of the biggest names in Irish film, television and music have called on Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to ban fur farming in Ireland.
A number of Irish celebrities including Imelda May and actors Simon Delaney and Saoirse Ronan are among those who have put their names to a campaign to end fur farming in Ireland.
Fri, 11 Jul, 2014
One of Britain’s most famous comedians (or his alter ego, Johnny Vegas, that is) will be in conversation with the comedy actress and writer Pauline McLynn as part of the Dublin Writers Festival next week.
Fri, 16 May, 2014
Pauline McLynn joined 'EastEnders' to work with June Brown.
Mon, 12 May, 2014
Father Ted star Pauline McLynn is joining EastEnders to play Charlie Cotton’s mother.
Fri, 25 Apr, 2014
Cork’s best-known fishmonger, Pat O’Connell, was thinking of his mother as he once again shared a few words with the Queen of England — but this time he was at her pad, namely Buckingham Palace.
Wed, 26 Mar, 2014
From pantos to festive markets, Ed Power has the best Christmas events for kids and grown ups.
Sun, 01 Dec, 2013
There are a couple of distinguishing aspects to Dublin’s largest book festival.
Fri, 08 Nov, 2013
Writing and producing six plays in a day is the focus of 24 Hour Plays at the Abbey, says Pádraic Killeen
Fri, 11 Jan, 2013
Pauline McLynn has told of her plunge into depression after quitting the hit television series Shameless two years ago in controversial circumstances.
Wed, 07 Nov, 2012
Actress Pauline McLynn, who played housekeeper Mrs Doyle on 'Father Ted', has begun designing, knitting and selling tea cosies.
Sun, 22 Jul, 2012
In a recession, it’s easy to lose perspective. Worry about money and anxiety for the future, can bring us all down. So it’s important to cherish the good things.
Sat, 19 May, 2012
ABOUT 3,000 book enthusiasts are set to descend on Ennis today for the fifth annual Ennis Book Club Festival.
Fri, 04 Mar, 2011
A COMPANY that operates an agency representing some of Ireland’s best known film and stage actors, writers and comedians went into the red last year.
Mon, 31 Jan, 2011
DESPITE a few early showers the weather played its part beautifully for the celebrity wedding of the year.
Sat, 03 Jul, 2010
WHEN one of our most famous sportsmen married actress and author Amy Huberman it was never going to be a quiet registry office wedding, but until the day itself the couple remained secretive about the details of the much-anticipated nuptials, until now.
She was more likely to bake cakes than show her buns as dowdy Mrs Doyle in 'Father Ted', but now Pauline McLynn takes on a most unholy role in TV’s 'Shameless'.
Tue, 12 Jan, 2010
THE late writer, Hugh Leonard, received the traditional applause of the theatre world at his funeral mass in Dalkey yesterday at what mourners were told was his “final curtain call”.
Tue, 17 Feb, 2009
The extinction of playwright and columnist Hugh Leonard’s dazzling energy has left Ireland a poorer place, his funeral heard today.
Mon, 16 Feb, 2009
Wannabe novelists can avail of some advice on how to write a bestseller today.
Sat, 14 Jun, 2008
Channel 4 will stage a live television advert involving an ambitious skydiving jump today.
Thu, 29 May, 2008
HOLLYWOOD stars mingled with mourners yesterday as actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers bid an emotional farewell to his beloved mother.
Sat, 24 Nov, 2007
More than 30,000 revellers will descend on Co Laois today for the Electric Picnic music festival.
Fri, 31 Aug, 2007
Two award winning actors are taking time out from filming in Dublin to present accolades at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards.
Wed, 07 Feb, 2007
A new sitcom that will reunite Absolutely Fabulous stars Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley has been snapped up for American TV.
Fri, 07 Apr, 2006
CUSTOMERS in the fast food queue did a double take at lunchtime yesterday.
Sat, 22 Oct, 2005
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