A Co Kerry priest has lodged a complaint with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland over the “ridiculing of the Eucharist” on the Late Late Show.

AUTHOR and actor Michael Harding does not seek the solace of certainty.

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. 

INTERNATIONALLY renowned for their interpretations of Samuel Beckett, Conor Lovett and his wife, Judy Hegarty, of Gare St Lazare, will be giving workshops to theatre practitioners at Cork’s Everyman on November 17.

Hands — first nights are all about hands. Hands for shaking, sweating, hugging, backslapping, pint-holding, but mostly clapping.

An online Wellness Workshop to help people battle depression over Christmas and beyond has been launched as support groups advised people to look out for others over Christmas.

See what book Ted Walsh, Anne Enright, Peter Sheridan, Theo Dorgan and Gary Cooke think should be in your Christmas stocking.

A star-studded line-up of Ireland’s musical greats has teamed up with the John Murray Show once again to raise funds for Aware with a festive album, A Murray Christmas 2.

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has defended some of his posts on social media after they were criticised by rape victim Maíria Cahill.

Ten days of Irish and international talent is in the offing for Waterford as part of the 13th annual Imagine Arts Festival which kicks off next month.

The Body and Soul festival grew significantly for its fifth incarnation. Between weekend campers and Sunday ticket-holders, 8,500 people meandered in the marvellous sunshine, roaming through the woods and walled gardens of Ballinlough Castle, Co Westmeath.

Our first relationships often fall prey to naivety and end in tears. For Valentine’s Day, Sue Leonard asks five writers to reflect on their own teen experiences.

The literary stars came out last night for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards in Dublin.

Michael Harding, author of the bestselling memoir, Staring at Lakes, feels privileged to be touring, reading from his book and chatting to audiences. He will be at the Ballymaloe Grainstore on Nov 7 as part of a national tour.

NEVER mind the showbands — here’s Tommy Tiernan.

I’m delighted at the success of my book Staring at Lakes, but I have to admit I’m surprised by it.

Staring At Lakes Memoir of Love, Melancholy and Magical Thinking

IT’S A funny place, Ireland.

Pulitzer Prize nominee Will Eno suggested collaboration with Cork actor and Beckett interpreter Conor Lovett, says Richard Fitzpatrick

BOOKER Prize winner John Banville was further honoured last night when he scooped the top award at Writers’ Week, in Listowel, Co Kerry.

Tipperary 1-21 Cork 0-17

ST COLMAN’S open the defence of their Irish Examiner Dr Harty Cup title with a tricky first-round tie against Cashel CS in Clonmel tomorrow.