Many of the benevolent icons of childhood innocence are the universally adored faces of capitalism and greed.

The Australian actor Hugh Jackman - who voices the Easter Bunny in 'Rise of the Guardians' and has previously worked on 'Flushed Away' and Happy Feet' - admires the work that goes into cartoons and even though they can be a lot of work, he enjoys the process.

Bob Dylan has announced the release of his 35th solo album, 'Tempest'.

THERE was no doubt it was November as Jack Frost appeared for the first race of the CH Marine winter league at RCYC.

IT’S imperative to put on record that there was barely a wind in Mallow yesterday.

It was a night for the veterans at the National Television Awards with two seasoned stars carrying off the big prizes.

AFTER a week of deluges the days are brightened with a yellow sun and at night the stars glitter in a clear sky.

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

HE’S back — run for the hills! It’s like the end of ‘Carrie’ or the axe scene in The Shining; heeeeeeeere’s Gerard.

HURLING is on the cusp of a truly historic season as Kilkenny bid to achieve what no team in the GAA has done before and complete five-in-a-row of All-Ireland senior titles.

UR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

AMAZING the amount of well meaning folk who simply throw a bucket of warm water on the snow outside their doors. Along comes Jack Frost and by morning he is holding auditions for the next Fred Astaire.

Coronation Street triumphed at Briatin's National Television Awards tonight – and little Sam Aston was the star of the show.

EastEnders made a clean sweep of the National Television Awards tonight and trounced arch rival Coronation Street.

TV favourite David Jason shocked the showbiz world when he announced he was thinking of retiring.