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<p>The new Taylor Swift waxwork was unveiled at the National Wax Museum in Dublin this morning. Pictures: SAM BOAL/Collins Photos </p>

culture

'Hopefully she likes it': Taylor Swift waxwork unveiled in Dublin

The Blank Space singer will soon be joined by a new imagining of Sinéad O’Connor

<p>Irish Examiner journalist Manon Gilbart. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>

people

Manon Gilbart: 'I wish endometriosis stopped at the agony of the physical symptoms'

<p>Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins with professional dancer Leonardo Lini </p>

culture

Rose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins crowned Dancing with the Stars champion

In conversation with Cillian Murphy: 'It takes months to become Tommy. It’s not just putting the cap on'

S culture

In conversation with Cillian Murphy: 'It takes months to become Tommy. It’s not just putting the cap on'

People at funeral consoling each other

people

A very Irish phenomenon: Looking back on 20 years of RIP.ie

Days Of Ash: U2 issue surprise release of new EP, with Ed Sheeran among the guests

culture

Days Of Ash: U2 issue surprise release of new EP, with Ed Sheeran among the guests

Dancing with the Stars recap: Judges crown the best rumba in the show's history

Dancing with the Stars recap: Judges crown the best rumba in the show's history

Paudie Moloney continues to hold on as another star departs

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

I hired a wedding content creator for my big day — here's why it's a growing trend

S I hired a wedding content creator for my big day — here's why it's a growing trend

Sitting somewhere between photographer, videographer, social media manager and digital bridesmaid, the wedding content creator has become a new essential in the Irish wedding

Sun, 15 Feb, 2026

James Van Der Beek surprises Dawson's Creek fans with video message at reunion event in New York

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48

A statement released by the American actor’s family on Wednesday said he had died “peacefully”.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony

Two Irish restaurants earn first Michelin stars at Dublin ceremony

Forest Avenue and The Pullman claimed their first Michelin stars as Ireland hosted the guide’s ceremony for the first time

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Dancing with the Stars recap: First dance-off sees RTÉ star depart

Dancing with the Stars recap: First dance-off sees RTÉ star depart

Anne Cassin bows out after dramatic dance-off as leaderboard shake-up delivers standout performances and near-perfect scores

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

S I tried a professional decluttering service — a month later, is my kitchen still tidy?

A professional decluttering service was called for when Jess Casey decided it was finally time to clear some of the mess that has built up in her home

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

'What a legacy': Cork people react to closure of iconic streetwear shop after 34 years

'What a legacy': Cork people react to closure of iconic streetwear shop after 34 years

After 34 years on Washington Street in Cork city, Primetime will close its doors for the final time on February 28

Wed, 04 Feb, 2026

Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71

Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71

Actor, known for roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died with cause of death unknown

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Why are Easter eggs smaller and Mini Eggs more expensive? We compare our receipts

Why are Easter eggs smaller and Mini Eggs more expensive? We compare our receipts

As we head into peak chocolate season ahead of St Valentine’s Day and Easter, family favourites have dropped in quality — and value for money

Thu, 29 Jan, 2026

Hamnet - BFI London Film Festival

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal nominated for Baftas as Hamnet makes history

The film is nominated for 11 Baftas – including best film, outstanding British film and best director for Zhao.

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

Dancing with the Stars recap: Vogue Williams' wish comes true as sister Amber voted out

Dancing with the Stars recap: Vogue Williams' wish comes true as sister Amber voted out

The 'My Therapist Ghosted Me' podcaster had asked her listeners to vote for Amber - but only until week four

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026

Dancing with the Stars recap: Amid blockbuster performances, it's end credits for Brian Kennedy

Dancing with the Stars recap: Amid blockbuster performances, it's end credits for Brian Kennedy

Head judge Oti Mabuse said Jordan Dargan's contemporary ballrom was 'something you deliver in a final'

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Late Late Show talking points: Claire Byrne tells RTÉ she is 'ready to fight'

Late Late Show talking points: Claire Byrne tells RTÉ she is 'ready to fight'

The former RTÉ stalwart said she has to 'beat' David McCullagh and Oliver Callan in new gig at rival station Newstalk

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Jessie Buckley

'This is a real, real honour': Kerry's Jessie Buckley wins Golden Globe for Hamnet

Killarney actress Jessie Buckley looks set to contend for the biggest honour in cinema after her jubilant victory at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles for her role in Hamnet, writes Esther McCarthy

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Dancing with the Stars recap: The first elimination, shirtless salsa, and first nine of the season

Dancing with the Stars recap: The first elimination, shirtless salsa, and first nine of the season

Michael Fry was the first celebrity to leave the competition

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Clare v Laois - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

In memoriam: Remembering some of the greats we lost in 2025

Every year teaches us something about absence. 2025 was such a year, and we remember the greats who are no longer with us

Sat, 27 Dec, 2025

The Wolfe Tones end retirement for two more gigs, citing ‘constant’ fan requests

The Wolfe Tones end retirement for two more gigs, citing ‘constant’ fan requests

The legendary Irish balladeers said what was to be a final farewell to their fans in Thomond Park earlier this year.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2025

Late Late Toy Show

Nine heartwarming moments from the Late Late Toy Show we're still talking about

A Grinch-themed opener, emotional superstar messages and standout young performers made this year’s Late Late Toy Show a warm, joyful celebration

Sat, 06 Dec, 2025

Irish fashion legend Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 after short illness

Irish fashion legend Paul Costelloe dies aged 80 after short illness

The celebrated designer behind decades of London Fashion Week shows and a long-running Dunnes Stores line has died aged 80

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025

Hoax emergency call sparks major rescue response at Old Head of Kinsale

Hoax emergency call sparks major rescue response at Old Head of Kinsale

A full-scale rescue operation was launched off the Old Head of Kinsale after a false emergency call on Monday

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

2025 NBA Finals - Game Seven

S Colin Sheridan: When sport becomes a market nobody plays for love anymore

The NBA’s scandal, then, isn’t a world away. It’s a warning shot. If players earning more in a week than a county board spends in a year can’t stay clean, then the idea that Irish amateurs will be immune is wishful thinking.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Esther McCarthy: Part two of my exhaustive analysis of sporty Irish mums

Esther McCarthy: Part two of my exhaustive analysis of sporty Irish mums

"...quite a few of you have let me know you were a bit miffed not to have made the cut, and I wouldn’t want anyone to feel left out. Here we go!"

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

45th Annual News Emmy Awards

Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'

Conspiracies, conservatives and the art of live TV. Emmy-winning CNN correspondent Donie O’Sullivan on the journey from Caherciveen to Capitol Hill

Thu, 25 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode 10: Can friendship sustain two Traitors to the bitter end?

'The Traitors' episode 10: Can friendship sustain two Traitors to the bitter end?

It's a cruel game, and there is no room for error — a lesson that one contestant learned the hard way on Sunday night

Sun, 21 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode five review: Eamon's bull finally catches up with him

'The Traitors' episode five review: Eamon's bull finally catches up with him

Oyin, whose wig just might have psychic powers, cuts through all the noise: 'Is this a fight among Traitors?' Crown her President immediately

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement on social media

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement on social media

The pop star and American football star shared the news jointly

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Joe Bonamassa: Five talking points from the Rory Gallagher tribute at Marquee in Cork

Joe Bonamassa: Five talking points from the Rory Gallagher tribute at Marquee in Cork

Joe Bonamassa more than lived up to expectations at the Marquee as he took on the mighty task of playing a set of music from the late Cork music legend

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Ryan Tubridy announces engagement to Dr Clare Kambamettu

Ryan Tubridy announces engagement to Dr Clare Kambamettu

Speaking on his Virgin Radio UK show, the former Late Late Show host announced that the pair had gotten engaged in Connemara

Tue, 17 Jun, 2025

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Philadelphia, PA

‘Feels bigger than herself’: the importance of Taylor Swift’s latest victory

World’s most famous pop star has finally bought back rights to her master recordings, a win for her but also a potentially major win for the industry

Sat, 31 May, 2025

RTÉ radio host Joe Duffy retiring after 37 years

RTÉ radio host Joe Duffy retiring after 37 years

'It has been an incredible honour and privilege to be part of a programme that relied entirely on trust – the trust of our listeners.'

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Podcast: I tried to give up ultra-processed foods — here's what happened

Podcast: I tried to give up ultra-processed foods — here's what happened

As a new study links premature deaths to consuming large amounts of ultra-processed food (UPF), Nicole Glennon asks the experts how worried we should really be about these foods — and how feasible is it to eliminate them?

Listen | Thu, 01 May, 2025

Tributes paid as 'one of a kind' Julian Benson, former Dancing with the Stars judge, dies

Tributes paid as 'one of a kind' Julian Benson, former Dancing with the Stars judge, dies

Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age two, Benson kept his condition private for much of his life, only revealing it publicly in 2018

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025

Rhys McClenaghan crowned Dancing with the Stars winner in showstopping final

Rhys McClenaghan crowned Dancing with the Stars winner in showstopping final

As always, the final delivered entertainment and emotion in spades with one athlete coming out on top

Sun, 16 Mar, 2025

Dancing with the Stars recap: An engagement, two perfect scores and one fright at the final hour

Dancing with the Stars recap: An engagement, two perfect scores and one fright at the final hour

There was an extra bit of magic on the Dancing with the Stars set this week as one former celebrity dancer returned to the studio to pop the question

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Gene Hackman

What is hantavirus, the rare disease that killed Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa?

Virus that caused death of actor’s wife in Santa Fe is rare but serious illness that can damage major organs of the body

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025

Dancing with the Stars recap: ‘Absolute perfection’ earns first perfect score of the season

Dancing with the Stars recap: ‘Absolute perfection’ earns first perfect score of the season

Pageant queen Aishah Akorede found herself back in the dance-off this week, but it was actress Yasmin Seky who departed the competition

Mon, 17 Feb, 2025