A Tipperary man has issued an emotional appeal for aid to fund a surgery in Los Angeles that could make him blind but is the only alternative to the pain he is in now, writes Amy Ryan.

A Tipperary man has written a beautiful tribute to his cousin, Gráinne'Donnell who tragically passed away after contracting meningitis, writes Amy Ryan

Many questions have been raised in relation to public service cards recently, especially around the legality of the Government demanding them as a form of identification, writes Amy Ryan.

A Cork farmer has made the unusual decision to give his dairy herd a retirement an animal sanctuary instead of sending them to the slaughter house, writes Amy Ryan.

Well known Irish singers Rónán Ó'Snodaigh from Kíla and Paddy Casey are headlining a fundraising event for Ava Barry, a sufferer of a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome.

Guido Gutiérrez Ruiz has been travelling around the world taking pictures of...puddles.

A video project entitled “Rescue 116: The people behind the recovery” has earned Shane McNamara, a MA in Journalism student at the University of Limerick, top prize in the inaugural Irish Examiner / University of Limerick video journalism competition.

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.

R.L. Stine is just a bit prolific, with the 71 year old American author publishing more than 400 books in his long career. Without a doubt he's best known for his Goosebumps series, which includes 62 original books and over 100 overall.

Velvin Lamont, the self-proclaimed Son of Love from Cork, made it though to the next round of the X Factor auditions that kicked off in Croke Park in Dublin yesterday.

Famous for playing the role of the superhero Birdman (15A), aging actor Riggan Thomas (Michael Keaton) tries to reinvent himself as a serious artist by directing and starring in a Broadway production of an adaptation of Raymond Carver’s short stories.

A high rate of attrition ripped through the Clonmel-based Sepam Tipperary Stonethrowers Rally that was won by Cork driver Darragh O’Riordan (Ford Fiesta WRC) and his Derry co-driver Tony McDaid.

Ben Affleck taking home the Oscar for best picture for Argo came as no surprise.

Irish driver Craig Breen on board his Kel-Tech liveried Ford Fiesta won the S2000 World Rally Championship after he secured a category win on the Rally de Espana, the final round of the series.

Richard Hughes has every intention of chasing the Jockeys' Championship again next year after being crowned Flat king for the first time at Doncaster on Saturday.

Jockey Darren Egan’s season appears over after he sustained a broken collarbone and a possible dislocated shoulder at Wolverhampton on Friday evening.

50 Cent has joined the cast of 'The Tomb'.

THE old cliché that time is money becomes a literal truth in writer-director Andrew Niccol’s (Gattaca) latest sci-fi thriller, In Time (12A).

Dare To Dance gained some sort of compensation for missing Saturday’s Cambridgeshire by emerging victorious in the far less lucrative Daily Record Handicap at Ayr.

One third family drama, one third socioeconomic commentary and one third inspirational sports comedy, writer-director Tom McCarthy's 'Win Win' is a delight to behold even though its conclusion reinforces the notion that nice guys still finish last.

The pint-sized Indian Ballad showed the heart of a lion to beat Breezolini by a nose in the TSG Nursery at York.

Punters placed their faith in the rock-solid combination of Frankie Dettori and Mark Johnston as St Moritz became the first successful favourite in the 32Red Trophy at Newmarket since 2003.

As with 'Shutter Island' and the re-teaming of DiCaprio and Scorsese, so that of Damon and Greengrass – actors and directors who can bring the best out of one another’s work.

Anquetta won the opener at Southwell as National Hunt racing finally awoke from its snow-stricken slumber.

Amy Ryan displayed nerves of steel aboard her father Kevin's Tiddliwinks in the 2for1dogs.com - Go Greyhound Racing For £1 Pound Handicap at Kempton today.

Racing at Ayr this afternoon had to be abandoned after three races following a nasty pile up.

Philip Seymour Hoffman is to make his directorial debut with a romantic comedy called 'Jack Goes Boating'.

The FAI today announced the nominations for the 19th eircom / FAI International Awards.

Republic of Ireland women’s senior international manager, Noel King has announced a 21-strong squad to face Iceland in the UEFA EURO 2009 women’s championship play-off on 26th and 30th October.

Angelina Jolie is expected to return to the US for the first time since giving birth to twins next week, to attend the New York premiere of her latest film.

When a little girl vanishes from her bedroom in one of Boston’s poorest neighbourhoods, her distraught mother (Amy Ryan) makes a television appeal for her safe return.

Britney Spears' acclaimed stint on US sitcom 'How I met your Mother' hasn't earned her an Emmy nod - she and Mary-Kate Olsen's guest TV spots won't be among those competing for gold.

Sean Penn has dismissed suggestions he will be biased towards friend Clint Eastwood's film entry for the Palme D'Or award at this year's Cannes International Film Festival.

Clint Eastwood's latest movie 'Changeling' is to compete for the prestigious Palme D'Or award at the Cannes International Film Festival.

Republic of Ireland women’s under 19 manager, Susan Ronan has named her 18 player squad to take part in the forthcoming UEFA Championship, Elite Qualifying Phase in Madrid, Spain from Apris 24 to 29.

Irish star Brendan Gleeson will join Amy Ryan and Greg Kinnear in director Paul Greengrass’s as-yet-untitled drama set in Baghdad while Colin Farrell is to star in a Woody Allen production.

MOVIE stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Julie Christie triumphed at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, with their lead actor accolades giving them a boost for the Oscars, to be held on February 24.

Daniel Day-Lewis and Julie Christie triumphed with lead actor accolades at the Screen Actors Guild Awards today, giving them a boost for the upcoming Oscars.

Carlow schoolgirl Saoirse Ronan, 13, has received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress for her part in British-made 'Atonement'.

Julie Christie and Daniel Day-Lewis scooped a best actor and actress awards today at the Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California.

A teenage Irish actress was today catapulted into Oscar contention after she landed a coveted acting nomination in the Hollywood Golden Globe Awards.

The Republic of Ireland Women’s under-17 team came from behind today to beat Scotland 2-1 in their final game of the Amsterdam tournament.