A strange and varied mix in cinemas this week, including a new Irish comdy classic, a returning horror franchise and comedy show back after long breaks and a new film from the guy behind What We Do in the Shadows.

Now that Paul O’Connell has retired from rugby, you may find yourself asking where is he now?

FIRSTLY, we had Navan man now it’s Cavan man. Kevin McGahern is pulling on the comedy jersey for his county, but he’s not about to go all nostalgic about the home turf.

That'll do, pig. That'll do.

You know that Vodafone ad with the pig?

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RTE Today Show host, Maura Derrane, was all smiles yesterday after she was serenaded by none other than Republic of Telly host, Kevin McGahern.

If you've had a hectic weekend, here's the best shows and films on TV to unwind to tonight.

Millions set aside for Germanwings crash costs, 90 percent of teachers need training, Catholic weddings declining and Dunphy claims McCarthy is a flop. Some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime

Republic of Telly hit a high note last night as they decided to take the mickey out of popular UFC fighter Conor McGregor.

We’ll never be able to look at George Hook the same way again after this!

And they had a grand old time.

You know, all those hilarious viral videos on what it means to be Irish.

On Republic of Telly the other night, these two lads had a bit of a go at ’every Irish video ever’ - all those viral clips that trey to sum up what it means to be Irish.

On Republic of Telly the other night, these two lads had a bit of a go at ’every Irish video ever’ - all those viral clips that trey to sum up what it means to be Irish.

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Which one was your favourite?

Poor old Sergio…

Republic of Telly’s Bridget and Eamon took in a foreign exchange student last night and Sergio may have become a little obsessed with Eamon. 

Weather's crap, weekend's miles away, here's what's on telly tonight.

'Cooking with Nidgella' is as epic as we thought it would be.

Republic of Telly is back on our screens from Monday, November 3 at 10pm.

Mom, you're embarassing me...

Tune into TV3 at 8pm tonight for the 13th national celebration of Irish style at the Marker Hotel in Dublin where the country's most fashionable celebrities, including the Xposé girls, are in attendance.

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NEIL YOUNG CORK:

The claustrophobic nature of Division 1A means the conversation about Tipperary this time next week could very well change to the prospect of quarter-finals.

"If you allow a man to marry a man, what's stopping a man from marrying a dog, or a woman, marrying a dart board?"

Hands up if this is your house on Christmas Day. *Slowly puts hand up*.

Panic stations for Eamon and Bridget as they try to get the gaff in order for The Visitors. And that Bob Geldof fella would sicken your hole.

Sunshine, stewards in high-vis pink, Diana Ross belting out about coming out — some confused tourists could be forgiven for wondering if they were in Cork or South Beach, Florida, as thousands took to the streets yesterday to celebrate being gay.

Paddy Power have installed Jennifer Maguire as their 5/1 favourite to replace Dermot Whelan as the Republic of Telly’s main presenter.

When you watched this on Republic of Telly and broke your hole laughing…

From Republic of Telly. Nailed it.

WE’RE bang in the middle of the summer festival season, and July shows no signs of letting up. Practically every weekend is cram-packed with music and/or arts festivities all around the country, ranging from Kinsale Arts Week to the Galway Film Fleadh to a national scarecrow festival. So get planning.