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5 Christmas TV highlights — including the new Around the World in 80 Days

Watch Mrs Brown's Boys to drive hipster telly snobs crazy; and classics such as Withnail & I and Where Eagles Dare are great Christmas fare

culture

Monday TV Tips: Rachel makes a vegetarian Christmas dinner — and Pulp Fiction on this evening

— Plus The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street vs Emmerdale

Manchester United take on Copenhagen in Cologne tonight. Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

culture

Monday's TV highlights: United in action in Europe and a visit with King Nidge

Manchester United in a European quarter-final, and Nidge steps up in the Love/Hate re-run.

culture

Corrie stars hit the Street again after Covid lockdown

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'Looking unlikely' that Rose of Tralee will go ahead this year

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Calls to ‘stick with the plan’ as number of Covid-19 deaths fall

Expert calls for Minister for Testing during pandemic

An expert in immunology has said there needs to be a Minister for Testing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Intel donates €500,000 to Irish charities in support of Covid-19 efforts

This donation is part of a wider international campaign to support communities where Intel has a presence.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

WHO spokesperson: Risk virus could spread again if vigilance drops

Dr Harris pointed out that the world is very connected so when people begin to relax and move again, there is a danger the virus could spread again, if vigilance drops. This was what was being referred to as ‘a second wave.’

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Validity of driving licences and NCT certificates to be extended under Covid-19 emergency measures

The validity of driving licences and NCT certificates will be extended under new Covid-19 emergency measures, while a number of parks and public spaces will also be reopened.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

Man due in court after ‘purposely coughing’ over police officers

A man who claimed to have Covid-19 is due to appear in court over allegations that he “purposely coughed” over police officers.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Alison O'Connor: Priority hoarding aside we are doing our best in a bad situation

I watch my children walking or scooting ahead, and wonder what psychological scars will remain, writes Alison O'Connor

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

Mental health 'not something you choose like a handbag', says Director

Director for Mental Health Reform, Shari McDaid, has said that mental health is "not something you choose like a handbag".

Wed, 09 Jan, 2019

Eva to bid farewell to the cobbles

It's been a tearful time for Catherine Tyldesley lately. Her character on Coronation Street, Eva Price, has faced a heartbreaking few months after her ex-boyfriend, Aidan Connor (played by Shayne Ward) took his own life.

Thu, 26 Jul, 2018

Ex-Coronation Street star insists he is not a danger to society

Ex-Coronation Street star Bruno Langley has said the sexual assaults he carried out were "dreadful" but insisted he is not a danger to society.

Sun, 17 Dec, 2017

Farewell chuck: Tributes to soap ‘matriarch’

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has paid tribute to former co-star Liz Dawn, describing her as the “matriarch” of the soap.

Wed, 27 Sep, 2017

Coronation Street legend Liz Dawn dies at 77

The actress played Vera Duckworth on Coronation Street.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2017

Helen Flanagan's return: Rosie Webster is back on Coronation Street

Tucked into a cosy booth in the Rovers Return, Helen Flanagan is feeling emotional.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

This Coronation Street colouring book is the quirkiest thing we've seen in ages

That's right, a Coronation Street colouring book.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

Corrie star Jean Alexander dies aged 90

Former Coronation Street actress Jean Alexander has died aged 90.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2016

Corrie’s Carla may leave on a high note

Coronation Street’s departing star Alison King could go out on top at her last British Soap Awards after making the shortlist for the best actress gong.

Tue, 03 May, 2016

Tributes as ‘Father of Coronation Street’ Tony Warren dies

Tony Warren was just 24 when he devised Coronation Street, one of the most beloved shows in British television history and the world’s longest-running soap.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

St Luke’s Guild members enjoy visit to set of Coronation Street

St Luke’s Guild in Cork City is always on the go, says the guild’s president, Georgina O’Donovan.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

PIC: Did you see the secret fan proposal on #CorrieLive last night?

Missed it? Here’s how it went down.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2015

Rita forced to quit live episode reherasals after falling ill

It was recently announced Simon Gregson - who plays pub landlord Steve McDonald - had to be ruled out as he's decided to take a three month break for personal reasons.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2015

Jack P. Shepherd only watches his own Coronation Street scenes

"If I'm nominated [for an award], I want to win. If I'm not nominated, I want to know why".

Thu, 06 Aug, 2015

Sarah Harding axed from Coronation Street

"It's safe to say Sarah's Corrie career hasn't gone as planned. Fans and critics have been pretty unimpressed with her acting".

Thu, 30 Jul, 2015

Ken to 'lose it' at Deirdre's Corrie funeral

Anne Kirkbride's 'Coronation Street' funeral will be a "wonderful send-off".

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

Corrie star has taken five holidays this summer, despite declaring bankruptcy

Ryan Thomas - who plays Jason Grimshaw - has been on a string of holidays this year.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2015

Corrie superfan gets Deirdre Barlow's face tattooed on his leg

Meet Martyn Hett.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2015

Helen Flanagan has given birth to her first child

The former 'Coronation Street' beauty was reportedly two weeks over her due date but gave birth to her and boyfriend Scott Sinclair's healthy baby yesterday.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015

Coronation Street star Kirkbride knew she was dying, says Callard

Coronation Street star Beverley Callard believes Anne Kirkbride "knew" she was dying.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2015

Former Coronation Street star living off benefits

Former 'Coronation Street' actor Bruce Jones is now living off benefits.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2015

'Coronation Street' star set for 'Strictly'

'Coronation Street' actor Antony Cotton is desperate to appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2015

Deirdre Barlow's ghost to return to Coronation Street

This comes after it was revealed a public memorial service for Anne is to take place at Manchester Cathedral on Saturday May 30.

Tue, 26 May, 2015

Your Tuesday lunchtime news catch-up

Cork’s deputy Lord Mayor - Fianna Fail’s Ken O’Flynn - considers future in party after rainbow flag row, 2FM sports show Game On paid their respects to Bill O’Herlihy last night, Coronation Street’s Deirdre Barlow will return to the Rovers as a ghost and children have lucky escape after tornado picks up bouncy castle.  Just some of the latest and most read stories on irishexaminer.com.

Tue, 26 May, 2015

Corrie legend honoured but ‘EastEnders’ sweeps board

Coronation Street legend Anne Kirkbride was honoured but it was rival soap EastEnders that swept the board at a glitzy showbusiness bash.

Mon, 18 May, 2015

SPOILERS: Popular characters will return to the cobbles for Deirdre Barlow’s funeral

"Some of Deirdre's closest friends and her family will be there to pay their respects."

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Shayne Ward to join the cast of Coronation Street

WARNING: SPOILER ALERT

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Harding ‘terrified’ by Corrie debut

Sarah Harding is "terrified" about returning to acting and starring on 'Coronation Street'.

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Anne Kirkbride up for Soap Award

Coronation Street legend Anne Kirkbride is up for a British Soap Award nearly four months after her death.

Mon, 27 Apr, 2015

Your Tuesday evening news catch-up

The water charge protest has politicised and energised Irish citizens who are no longer willing to take things lying down; A man who stopped taking medication ’to suppress sexual urges’ has been jailed for an attack on a woman; and a police volunteer denies shooting dead a suspect who was pinned to the ground. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2015

Soap opera director Tim O’Mara: Sharing a flair for the dramatic

Catherine Shanahan talks to Tim O’Mara a veteran soap opera director who has worked on popular staples such as Emmerdale and Coronation Street, and who is currently driving the storyline of our very own.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Sarah Harding joins the cast of Coronation Street

Watch out Tracy Barlow, 'Something Kinda Oohh' is coming to the cobbles.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Michelle Keegan: Coronation Street was my safety blanket

Michelle Keegan has admitted she was "shocked" when she was told she could never make a return to Coronation Street.

Mon, 23 Mar, 2015

Former Corrie star wants to return to The Cobbles

Could our favourite barmaid return to the rovers?

Fri, 20 Mar, 2015

Coronation Street episode to bid farewell to Deirdre Barlow character

'Coronation Street' will say farewell to the late Anne Kirkbride's character Deirdre Barlow on-screen later this year.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

Corrie’s got a new kid on the block

LUCY FALLON, Coronation Street’s newest star, has her driving licence with her at all times. 

Wed, 11 Mar, 2015

Coronation Street stars 'want public memorial for Kirkbride'

The stars of 'Coronation Street' reportedly want a public memorial service to be held for Anne Kirkbride.

Sun, 01 Feb, 2015

Kirkbride was planning Corrie comeback three days before death

Anne Kirkbride was planning her 'Coronation Street' comeback just three days before she died.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2015

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