It’s been an iffy year for movies, but the year has been bookended by some true diamonds in the rough:

Kate Ellis lives in Dublin and is artistic director of Crash Ensemble. The new music group play at a number of events at Clonmel Junction Festival over the next few days.

It’s all drama these days down in Dunmore East.... or Dunmore EastEnders as it’s about to be rechristened.

Only two episodes in, and already locals in Dunmore East are noticing an increase in tourist numbers, says Jonathan deBurca Butler.