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<p>Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda in Wicked: For Good</p>

culture

The rise of event cinema and how musicals became cool again

As the second instalment of Wicked prepares to hit Irish cinemas, Aoife Barry examines the rise of 'event cinema' and the enduring appeal of music on screen

<p>Michelle Maher, Programme Manager, See Her Elected. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

people

A councillor tried to quash my political dreams — now I help women run for local elections

<p>Eunice Power, at home in Dungarvan, seated by the Aga with a copy of My Irish Kitchen Table, her newly published cookbook.</p>

food

Dungarvan chef Eunice Power on love, loss, and her determination to keep going

JACK AND THEO KIRWAN

food

Sprout founders on why they are adding a Cork restaurant to their empire

Lyra comes home to Cork: 'You are always replaceable — I struggle with that'

culture

Lyra comes home to Cork: 'You are always replaceable — I struggle with that'

We took the bank's calls in hospital as we watched our new baby struggle to breathe

comment-analysis

We took the bank's calls in hospital as we watched our new baby struggle to breathe

Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne

Mick Clifford: New chapter in the extraordinary tale of Celtic Tiger developer Paddy Byrne

The developer is back in the news, this time in dispute with a county council over the building of modular homes on a site which has never received full planning permission

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Terry Prone: DJ Carey didn’t have Munchausen's, he wasn’t deluded, he was just a crook

S Terry Prone: DJ Carey didn’t have Munchausen's, he wasn’t deluded, he was just a crook

When a former client pretended to have cancer to gain attention, she didn't cost Terry Prone anything other than her time

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Purls of wisdom: The faces behind the revival of Irish knitwear

Purls of wisdom: The faces behind the revival of Irish knitwear

For decades, Irish knitwear was more prominent in souvenir shops than runways. Now, everyone from Taylor Swift to Sarah Jessica Parker is embracing Irish wool. Holly Warren looks at how our ancient craft became cool

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

16/11/2012 Bronze Turkey Farm for Christmas

The fright before Christmas: Bird flu, turkeys, and the 'nerve-wracking' weeks ahead

Bird flu outbreaks in Carlow and Meath — the first recorded in poultry in the Republic since November 2022 — have turkey producers fearfully counting down the days to the holiday season

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Demi Isaac Oviawe: From Mallow, to the Young Offenders, to 2FM's prime-time

Demi Isaac Oviawe: From Mallow, to the Young Offenders, to 2FM's prime-time

Young Offenders actor, writer and broadcaster Demi Isaac Oviawe is quickly becoming a household name. She chats to Sarah Finnan about taking on one of the biggest slots on Irish radio

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

a willow casket - contemporary style

Michelle McKeown: The greenest ways to go when you go

When it comes to carbon footprints, the old-fashioned burial isn’t exactly green. Traditional burials involve embalming chemicals (usually formaldehyde) and hardwood coffins — but there are more eco-friendly options now available

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

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'Hidden Assets' star Nora-Jane Noone: 'Living abroad gave me space to grow'

The Hidden Assets star talks to Aoife Barry about her relief at being back in Ireland during Trump's presidency, and learning to trust her instincts

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Progressing Ireland with Sean Keyes

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Progressing Ireland with Sean Keyes

Progress Ireland is a relatively unknown think tank from what might be described as the centre right of Irish politics. Among its backers are the billionaire brother Patrick and John Collison from Limerick.

Listen | Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

GAA managers: Full county-by-county guide for football and hurling

All 32 GAA counties have managers confirmed for the 2025/2026 championship, with early appointments ending the traditional autumn uncertainty

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

The Mick Clifford Podcast: How did it all go wrong for DJ Carey?

DJ Carey has been for defrauding at least ten people out of various sums of money on the false premise that he was suffering from cancer. Carey was hurling’s first superstar whose exploits on the pitch thrilled the whole country.

Listen | Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

S Mick Clifford: DJ Carey — hurling legend who sank to the depths in pursuit of a life full of lies

If he is so minded, DJ Carey may be in a position to make amends and show that there can be second acts in GAA lives. But it will be a long, long road back

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Mid-West breaking point: What will it take for the State to fix hospital care in Limerick?

Doctors, nurses and campaigners urge the Government to treat Hiqa’s warning on Mid-West hospital capacity as a national emergency requiring long-term investment

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

Ireland's museums: Meet the people bringing Irish history to life

From Spike Island, to the Book of Kells, to the GPO museum, Tara Maher meets the people telling the stories of our past

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

'I see dead people': Kerry man says he can communicate with ghosts

'I see dead people': Kerry man says he can communicate with ghosts

As Halloween approaches, Sarah Horgan talks to a man who makes a living from ghost hunting

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Donncha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

Donncha O'Callaghan: ‘I’m upbeat and positive and I want to be that way’

Donncha O’Callaghan on the revamped Ireland’s Fittest Family, his new career as a children’s author and why vulnerability is a key part of parenting

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Colm O'Regan on comedy, language and the Irish words we’re in danger of losing

Colm O'Regan on comedy, language and the Irish words we’re in danger of losing

In his latest book, comedian and writer Colm O’Regan chronicles the everyday poetry of Irish speech — and calls on us all to help preserve it, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Smiling Jack O’ Lantern, glowing from the light within, looking at camera,

15 Irish experiences for mid-term and Halloween family fun

Once upon a time Halloween in Ireland was a white sheet for a ghost costume, or bin liner for a witch's cape. These days the festivities are far more elaborate. Here are 15 events to experience this midterm

Sat, 25 Oct, 2025

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'Even in the darkest moments, there was so much brightness, too'

As guest editor, Annmarie O’Connor wanted to interview a person who had faced the rubble of life. Here, she talks to Katriona O’Sullivan about picking up the pieces

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Draining sewage from pipe into river, pollution rivers and ecology.

Mick Clifford: Our rivers are not the only places to have been polluted under the IFI

It seems there has been a complete disregard for the protection of rivers and lakes under Inland Fisheries Ireland, writes Mick Clifford

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

ADELE MINER

'I feel sad my Dad does not have his daughter in his life — but his loss is far greater than mine'

When Adele Miner was five, and her mother seven months pregnant, she discovered her father was having an affair. Here she writes about the lasting impact of his abandonment

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

3d Young Girl Contemplating Crossing Colourful Space. Illustration. Unrecognisable, Created In 3d Software

Loneliness in modern Irish life — and the case for rebuilding community

Ireland's young people are some of the loneliest in Europe. Sarah Finnan asks whether reviving our sense of community could be the cure

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

S A visit to all eight of Ireland's National Parks

See how our expert ecologist rated them here...

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Access for all: Irish wheelchair users speak on their favourite Irish getaways

Access for all: Irish wheelchair users speak on their favourite Irish getaways

In 2025, Ireland still has ways to go when it comes to accessibility, but some spots get it right. Jennifer McShane speaks to five wheelchair users about their holiday experiences and the destinations that stand out.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

Ballad Of A Small Player Canadian Premiere | Netflix

Colin Farrell: 'Where the government may fall short, civilians usually step up to the plate'

Between filming in Macau and running the Dublin City Marathon, Colin Farrell found time to launch a foundation inspired by his son. He talks to Esther McCarthy about friendship, acting and his drive to make a difference

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Gucci Ancora - Arrivals - Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024

S Sinéad Burke: 'Disabled people are disabled by design, it is our responsibility to shift that'

Disability activist and fashion powerhouse Sinéad Burke is one of many challenging how we think about inclusion. Gemma Fullam meets the founder and CEO of Tilting the Lens

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

'When I was 40, cancer came crashing into my life like a tornado'

'When I was 40, cancer came crashing into my life like a tornado'

It’s been 15 years since Karen Murray was diagnosed with breast cancer, a milestone that means her risk of recurrence is now the same as any other woman her age. Despite the ordeal, she is determined to remain positive and not let negative thoughts live “rent-free” in her mind

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025

Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

S Michael Harding: 'It's like stand-up comedy, but I call it stand-up philosophy'

After years of illness and depression, Michael Harding has learned to embrace winter — and the mortality it mirrors

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Autistic girl has three different teachers in a month at Cork special school with suspensions 'crisis'

Autistic girl has three different teachers in a month at Cork special school with suspensions 'crisis'

The girl's mother said: 'I feel now she’s gone very into herself again, a lot of anxiety, a lot of upset, which then is leading to the challenging behaviours.'

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian on Loraine Barry: 'I have so much respect for her and she gave it back to me'

Arthur Gourounlian’s journey to showbusiness has been anything but ordinary. He talks to Deirdre McArdle about how a challenging childhood inspired the joy and resilience at the centre of his first children’s book

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

Behind the headlines: How Cork is fighting to restore confidence in the city centre

Behind the headlines: How Cork is fighting to restore confidence in the city centre

Business leaders, gardaí, and city officials met to address safety concerns in Cork, as new measures aim to restore public confidence

Mon, 13 Oct, 2025

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

A life on the land: The story behind a new book of images from Ireland's farming history

In this new illustrated book, Michael B. Barry and John O’Byrne bring the story of the Irish farm to life, from the late 19th century to the close of the 20th. Through over 200 colourised photographs, the book captures the hardship and humour, the toil and togetherness

Sun, 12 Oct, 2025

Running for president in Ireland? Prepare to have your past — and your sanity — tested

Running for president in Ireland? Prepare to have your past — and your sanity — tested

Running for the presidency can turn from an honour into an ordeal, where every past misstep is exhumed and magnified beyond recognition

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Robot Assistant Concept Vector Illustration

How to deal with AI: 'I still trust my gut, but do I trust it more than ChatGPT?'

From the workplace to our personal lives, AI is becoming embedded in the tools we use every day. As more of us turn to it for advice on issues in our intimate lives, Adele Miner asks, are we losing trust in our own intuition?

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters

Mairéad Tyers on leaving Cork for London, and starring in The Walsh Sisters

Máiréad Tyers was 18 when she moved from Ballinhassig to London to study at one of the world’s most prestigious drama schools. Now, with a BAFTA nomination under her belt, she talks about the best decision of her life

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

True blue: How Cashel Farmhouse's iconic Cashel Blue cheese has stood the test of time

S True blue: How Cashel Farmhouse's iconic Cashel Blue cheese has stood the test of time

Freshly crowned Best Artisan Producers at the Blas na hÉireann 2025 food awards, the story of Cashel Blue is decades in the making, writes Joe McNamee

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Tony Blair set for political comeback in Trump’s Gaza peace plan — but ghosts of Iraq still linger

S Tony Blair set for political comeback in Trump’s Gaza peace plan — but ghosts of Iraq still linger

Donald Trump wants Tony Blair to help rebuild Gaza — but can the former prime minister ever escape the shadow of Iraq?

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Patch perfect: Ireland's farmers carve a niche with American-style pumpkin experiences

Patch perfect: Ireland's farmers carve a niche with American-style pumpkin experiences

A growing number of farms and venues across Ireland now offer pumpkin-patch experiences in the run-up to Halloween. Jonathan deBurca Butler meets some of the farmers embracing the American tradition

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

This could end up being the most radical of all our national parks...

S This could end up being the most radical of all our national parks...

Brú na Bóinne/Boyne Valley National Park may show us the way back from intensive farming practices that leave so little space for nature

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025

Old Ways to New Days: The traditions that shaped Ireland — and the Irish revival

Old Ways to New Days: The traditions that shaped Ireland — and the Irish revival

In his latest book, folklorist Shane Lehane looks at the traditions that have shaped Ireland, from the sacred heart to the wren boy

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025

DR. TONY MARGIOTTA

Mick Clifford: Bizarre sick note case drags on while siblings live under cloud for 11 years

Eleven years after their arrests over alleged fake sick notes, the Margiotta siblings remain entangled in legal and professional limbo

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about

I visited Marian Keyes for tea and biscuits — here’s everything we spoke about

As her novels are adapted for a new RTÉ series, Manon Gilbart visits Marian Keyes. Over tea and biscuits they discuss everything from friendship to feminism

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

S Mick Clifford: Will the presidency go back to pre-Robinson era as a retirement home for politicians?

When the dust clears, we will see whether we’re going to get a continuity Michael D presidency, or go back to the future when the president was often seen, but rarely heard

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

Katherine Zappone: I stare into the future, Ann Louise is no longer here — I am heartbroken

Katherine Zappone’s new memoir is a story of enduring love between two trailblazing women. Here she writes about the loss of her beloved wife Ann Louise Gilligan

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

‘Magic happens when you put on a red nose’: Why these Irish women decided to become clowns

We associate clowning with men but its potential to transform and empower has made it increasingly popular with women. Kate Demolder looks at the ongoing rise of female clowning

Sun, 28 Sep, 2025