Ben Barnes has assembled an impressive cast for the Irish premiere of a play by Eugene O’Neill, writes Padraic Killeen

ACTORS never retire, they just die away,” says Cork theatrical stalwart Michael Twomey, who at 82 shows no sign of slowing down. 

John Giles has aired his disappointment at not being part of the RTÉ panel for tomorrow’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier and admits he’s unsure if there’s a future for him with the national broadcaster.

In one of his last interviews as RTÉ's soccer anchor, Bill O' Herlihy spoke to Kieran Shannon about Charlton, Dunphy, Giles and retirement.

The defining events in Eugene O’Neill’s life took place before he was born. <B>Liam Heylin </b>on an unblinking biography.

Charlie Chaplin

At least one of four people arrested during an investigation of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s suspected fatal heroin overdose had the actor’s mobile phone number.

Growing up, I actually wanted to be a jockey.

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Theatre: The Threepenny Opera

Being a professional actor means holding onto your own persona despite edging towards someone else’s.

Ciara Pugsley’s father has spoken for the first time about his daughter’s death following cyber-bullying.

Charlie Chaplin may have been the quintessential English movie star, but his exotic dark looks and legendary performing genes could be thanks to his great grandmother, who was a gypsy from Cork.

Adrian Frazier does a fine job in bringing to life John Ford and others involved in the remarkable links between the Abbey and Hollywood, says Val Nolan

A former chief executive of Ryanair has failed in his appeal against his conviction for sexually assaulting a young woman over four years ago.

THE idea that drugs and alcohol can fuel creativity is a myth, it was claimed yesterday.

ACTRESS Jennifer Hudson insisted her latest film will give an unbiased perspective on Nelson Mandela’s ex-wife.

CORK’s Midsummer Festival, which was officially launched last night, is set to be the biggest to date, attracting an estimated 90,000 visitors who will have the pleasure of viewing more than 700 diverse acts from all over the world.

MICHAEL LENAHAN has been appointed chairman of the Executive Selection Consultancies Association (ESCA).

British actress Natasha Richardson will portray Tennessee Williams’s fragile, faded Southern beauty Blanche du Bois in a Broadway revival of A Streetcar Named Desire, opening next spring.

Golden Globe nominee Helen Mirren said today that embarrassment drives her to tears and that she almost broke down at a recent engagement when she was honoured by Britain's Prince of Wales.

Former Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart is close to signing a deal that would see her star on London’s West End.

JOHN QUANE is unlikely to be in the starting 15 when the Limerick selectors sit down tomorrow night to pick their team for Sunday’s Munster SFC final against Kerry.

Ireland's Fiona Shaw lost out to Vanessa Redgrave today when the veteran British actress was named best actress on Broadway.

TIPPERARY have made three changes from the side that defeated Clare last weekend for next Monday’s Allianz National Hurling League final with All-Ireland champions Kilkenny at Croke Park.

Tipperary 0-22

British actress Lynn Redgrave has undergone treatment for breast cancer in the United States.

Limerick 3-9

Injury rules out Mark O’Leary for Tipperary’s Munster Senior Hurling championship clash with Clare at Cork on Sunday.

As expected Eugene O’Neill has been introduced to the Tipp team to play

Tipperary make five changes for Sunday’s National Hurling League clash with Cork at Thurles.