The Cork singer also includes Jerry Lee Lewis and the film Gandhi in his selections 

The Irish author recently won the Irish novel of the year award for her book, Trespasses. Here she delves into some of her touchstone references 

The music-world figure also includes Astral Weeks, Quentin Crisp and The Girl Can't Help It in his selections 

The whole project is part of an initiative to develop a new Immersive Art and Installation creative educational strand at Cork FET

The artist includes John Steinbeck, James Joyce and Mary Raftery among his selections 

The Irish music legend's selections includes Ray Charles, Séamus Ennis, and Paul Simon 

Popular Cork venue recruits Michael Carr, who has publicised events for Aiken, MCD, Heineken and Indiependence Festival

The broadcaster also includes Downton Abbey, Ken Follett and Outlander in her selections 

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The former rugby player also includes the likes of Zig and Zag and Andre Agassi in his selections

Kate Bush, John Irving and The West Wing feature in the author's selections 

For the moment, Ukraine’s government and its western backers supplying weapons are mostly focused on defeating Russia on the battlefield

The retired rugby union player tells Richard Fitzpatrick about his cultural touchstones which include ET, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, and The Wire

The bronze statue of the poet, journalist and author originally had a quill in its hand but that seems to have been taken by someone

An independent review of governance at The Abbey Theatre is to be carried out following months of controversy over payments made to former directors.

South Korea’s soft power is having a moment in the West. Suzanne Harrington examines the cultural tidalwave.

The annual extravaganza kicks off tonight and there is a host of exciting events to choose from...

The annual extravaganza on Friday, Sept 23, offers thousands of free events throughout the country... here is a selection from Cork, other Munster areas, and Dublin 

In advance of his appearance at Cork Opera House,  Rory O’Connor reveals some of his cultural touchstones 

University College Cork gallery scoops a major Europe-wide honour due to 'excellence in curatorial practice, collections care, and audience engagement'

Minister 'acknowledges disappointment' for those unsuccessful in random selection process

Before we start chuckling at the way other people mangle Irish pronunciation, let's mind our own language

During a legendary music career, Irvine has been a member of Sweeney’s Men, Planxty, and LAPD, as well as other bands and solo ventures

Presenter Dáithí Ó Sé tells Richard Fitzpatrick about some biographies he admires, the music he listened to growing up, and why Love/Hate saw him taking an early bath every Sunday evening

Soprano, Majella Cullagh, stars in Morrígan at Cork's Opera House this month, she talks with Richard Fitzpatrick about finding her love for musicals, set dancing, and of course singing

In advance of his appearance at West Cork Literary Festival, the Co  Wexford-born writer selects some of his touchstone references  in literature, film and music

Education Minister Simon Harris will also bring a memo to Government to assist displaced Ukrainians with access to third-level education

'They imposed it on us, and look what happened. This was our real rebellion.'

In advance of his appearance at an Irish festival, the Trainspotting author selects some of his major touchstones 

Lviv escaped the damage that cities like Berlin and Kyiv withstood during the wars of the 20th century and Unesco classed the city as a World Heritage Site in 1998

Cork City Council's online survey is an opportunity for its citizens to help shape the city they want to live in

Parents worried about their children mimicking the Netflix series should reflect on the games their own generation played — and focus instead on the really scary stuff in modern life

While we may never reinstate art as an Olympic sport, the opening of a Jack B Yeats exhibition at the weekend gives us the perfect platform to evoke a time when it was, and imagine a future that puts culture at its centre

Tourism and Culture Minister Catherine Martin has written to the Health Minister seeking to explore the use of testing, and hopes to announce a plan by the end of August

About 30 museums, galleries and other fun and playful attractions have joined forces to engage children’s imagination through the new Playful Culture Trail

No Covid testing was required for those entering the outdoor city-centre venue, but other safety measures are in place for the gig

A seismic shift in the way businesses in the events sector engage with clients and customers

Cinemas, theatres and live events are set to make a welcome return next month

Appeal for funds as lockdowns slash the non-profit organisation's income

Memories of Rory Gallagher and Pat McCabe feature among the theatre-maker's selections 

The classical music strand of the Feis Ceoil has had to move online to mark 125 years of the prestigious competition. We spoke to three of the Munster competitors in this year's event 

This St Patrick’s Day will be quite different to previous years and if you or someone you know is far from the Emerald Isle, here are some activities available on Airbnb that might ease the homesickness on the most Irish of days

Leaders need to find ways to effectively manage people and technology to strike the perfect balance

Bad weather and Robert Mitchum’s hash-spiked food contributed to the torrid time David Lean had in making the 1970 film but it did help to revive the Kerry town, writes Marjorie Brennan