Journalist Jody Moylan and artist Mateusz Nowakowski used a new approach to focus on the life of the Great Liberator, writes Don O’Mahony

Despite literary figures’ pleas for clemency, Roger Casement was hanged for his part in the Rising after a four-day trial in London, says Ryle Dwyer

The relocation of tonight’s one-off episode to 19th century London was a bold move for the show’s creators, writes Gemma Dunn

Elementary, my dear Watson? Maybe so, as an event next week at University College Cork will hear that the inspiration for Professor James Moriarty, nemesis of Sherlock Holmes, was actually mathematician George Boole.

“One can’t solve everything,” is a statement akin to heresy when uttered by the immortal Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen), but then life is no longer elementary for fiction’s greatest detective in Mr Holmes (PG). 

For people of a certain vintage Young Sherlock Holmes holds a special place in their heart.

As a child, Carole wrote long diary entries and letters to anyone who would reply, and as a teenager she wrote short stories. Some were published, and others shortlisted in competitions. 

As a lay Catholic, I have several issues with RTÉ’s programmes on the occult.

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Mystery writer PD James, who brought realistic modern characters to the classical British detective story, has died, her publisher said. She was 94.

Failure to impose fiscal rules means the new European Commission is in danger of losing its authority, writes Daniel Gros

A dethroned 16-year-old beauty queen from Burma said she won’t return her bejewelled $100,000 (€76,000) crown until pageant organisers apologise for calling her a liar and a thief-

An army of Sherlock Holmes fans have donned their deerstalkers and picked up their pipes in an attempt to break an unusual Guinness World Record to mark TV star Benedict Cumberbatch’s birthday.

Agatha Christie’s popularity is due to a combination no other mystery writer mastered, Declan Burke discovers.

Valerie Martin

ENGLAND: The success of crime shows, including Sherlock, has created a nation of amateur sleuths, according to a survey-

Sherlock writer Mark Gatiss has revealed an unlikely inspiration behind the character of the master detective and his on-screen brother Mycroft – the US sitcom Frasier.

Benedict Cumberbatch is "worried" about reintroducing his titular character in the 'Sherlock' Christmas special.

The Kill Room

'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch has signed up to play Brian Epstein in a new biopic about the Beatles’ manager.

Some of the UK’s best-loved television stars will be hoping to pick up gongs at tonight’s Emmy Awards.

'Sherlock' star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he is considering leaving Britain because he is fed up with being attacked over his privileged background.

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch has revealed that he is considering leaving Britain because he is fed up with being attacked over his privileged background.

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to play Sherlock Holmes for another 15 years.

The Dream of the Celt

When he died 100 years ago today, the Irish writer had not received due recognition for creating our favourite vampire, says Robert Hume

Jonny Lee Miller has been cast in a new Sherlock Holmes project.

'Sherlock' will return for a third series.

BBC drama boss Ben Stephenson has defended nude scenes in hit series Sherlock, telling journalists that broadcasting before the watershed “doesn’t mean you have to be dull”.

“WHAT do you see?” our eponymous hero is asked at one point in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (12A).

The man who inspired Dr Holmes was so astute that the police enlisted his help to catch the ripper, writes Robert Hume.

Robert Downey Jr. was "grumpy" when he first started shooting 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows'.

Detective drama 'Sherlock' was a double winner at the TV Baftas - but a newcomer beat its star to the best actor award.

British TV heroes Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes will do battle tonight as they try to take the glory at the UK's National Television Awards.

Stephen Fry has been added to the cast of 'Sherlock Holmes 2', it has emerged.

NOT reading X-rays is bad enough.

Guy Ritchie’s plans for a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ sequel are in jeopardy after Robert Downey Jr. claimed the character could be portrayed as gay.

A €20,000 reward was offered today for help in solving the murder of a security guard found stabbed to death near an old cemetery.

Crimestoppers is offering a €20,000 reward for information about the murder of a 35-year-old man in Dublin last year.

DAVID VAN DAY was thrilled to win nine stars in his I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! bush tucker trial — but caused a stink when he returned to camp.

The producer of Guy Ritchie’s forthcoming Sherlock Holmes movie today dismissed talk of competition with a rival offering starring Sacha Baron Cohen.