Two of the joys of golf are its longevity and its reach. Anyone can play the game and at just about any age. There are no barriers and with little need for physical prowess, it is attractive to all sections of society.

Des O’Driscoll looks at five different things happening this week that are worth checking out. 

In conversation with Hilary Fennell

Des O’Driscoll takes a look at what’s goes on around the country. 

Halloween is the ideal time to scare yourself with a good horror movie. Happy to oblige, Declan Burke lists the best horror movies of all time and, for good measure, throws in a list of the five most cursed film sets and five best scary movies for kids.  

Today is ‘Buckets for Barnardos’ Day, the charity’s national collection day and Leitrim star David Rawle has come on board as the charity’s newest ambassador.

The grand-niece of Patrick Kavanagh, Katherine Lynch enjoys reading poetry.

Suicide Squad has a huge roster of DC supervillains, but the king of them all is undoubtedly Joker.

Suicide Squad is due to release in August and anticipation is already at fever pitch, suggesting Warner Bros might have a real hit on their hands.

Investors searching for the next big thing are increasingly being drawn to the US commercial marijuana business.

Gone are the days of feeling past it when you hit 45 — just look at the long list of celebs revelling in their new-found youth, says Dave Kenny.

First dates are tough, but much more so when broadcast on TV, as the lonely-hearts on First Dates Ireland are about to learn, says Michelle McBride

Eleanor Shanley is from Leitrim but now lives in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. She sings with De Danann and also has a solo career that includes the recent release of an album, Forever Young. 

Fiann Ó Nualláin seeks the redemptive qualities of hard work— but can’t get stuck into the garden quite yet. 

The same-sex marriage referendum, Ed Sheeran and miniature Guinness cakes were just some the most viewed and talked about videos and issues Irish people engaged with this year.

Warning once this has been seen, it cannot be unseen.

Older men may still long for that one last fling, but they are more interested in love, friendship, and intimacy, writes Margaret Jennings.

Jack Nicholson would love "one last romance".

RIP Harold Ramis, Jan Hooks, Mike Nichols, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Sid Caesar. Interviews are in conversation with Patton Oswalt.

Considered one of the most talented, sought-after and striking actresses of her time, Suzanne Harrington finds the Anjelica Huston in her autobiography without ego

A new documentary looks at the reign of the King of the B-movies in Connemara, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Hollywood actress Anjelica Huston has revealed details about the day she caught director Roman Polanski with a 13-year-old girl at Jack Nicholson’s home.

That will give you the willies!

Loosely based on a torture incident in Guantanamo,Colette Sheridanfinds there’s more to Aaron Sorkin’s play than men who can’t handle the truth

BONO wears them to protect his photo-sensitive eyes and burnish his superstar credentials. Jack Nicholson doesn’t feel like himself without them.

Former homeless people are acting as tour guides in Barcelona, showing visitors a unique and alternative view of the city, reports Nicky Sullivan

Jack Bauer is back in 24, while Billy Connolly says goodbye. And there’s also the Eurovision semi-final.

We thought we'd seen enough BOD tributes, and the best of them. We were wrong.

Join Ryan Tubridy as this years Eurovision entry is decided live on the show. Also, there’s plenty of films on the box tonight.

Saturday September 24, 1988 at Palmerston North – the first and last time Joe Schmidt bumped into Warren Gatland in New Zealand’s National Provincial Championship.

East Ender and ex-boxer Ray Winstone is known for playing hard men and bruisers, but actually he’s a devoted family man and quite a nice guy.

Coffee lovers looking for an extra boost ahead of the Christmas shopping rush could opt for a cup of hot brew made from cat poo — if they fork out €85 for the privilege.

Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep are alleged to have had a fling back in the 1980s.

The woman sexually assaulted by filmmaker Roman Polanski 36 years ago, when she was a girl of 13, has published her memoir, saying it was time to “take back ownership of my own story.”

Jack Nicholson can't hit on women in public anymore.

Goodbye, Jack. It's been a blast.

Jack Nicholson has reportedly retired from acting.

Nicolas Cage's "song of choice" is TLC's hit 'Waterfalls'.

Our top baby names prove yet again that, when it comes to christening our children, we’re an intrinsically unimaginative nation.