Person: Panti Bliss

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<p>Singer Brooke Scullion with her Dance Partner Maurizio Benenato during Dancing With The Stars on RTÉ One. Pictures: Kyran O’Brien/kobpix</p>

culture

Dancing with the Stars recap: Brooke Scullion makes history in upbeat opener

There were some pleasant surprises in the opening episode of Dancing With The Stars

<p>Dancing With the Stars have announced four celebrities for series six </p>

people

Here are the first four celebrities confirmed for Dancing with the Stars 2023

<p>From singing at Christmas Mass to the excitement of finding that perfect surprise from Santa under the tree, some of Ireland's favourite celebrities reveal what Christmas is like for them.</p>

people

Amy Huberman: Brian is such a good cook, I called him ‘Brine’ O'Driscoll for most of December

culture

Sunday TV Tips: A tribute to Cork star Danny La Rue; and Emer's in Antwerp in Hidden Assets

court and crime

Residents object to Pantibar pub licence

culture

Thursday TV Tips: Moving to the west of Ireland from Hong Kong, Cork and Kent

Irish Examiner view: We need to enforce hate crime laws

Disturbing rise in racist and homophobic incidents in Ireland

Wed, 16 Jun, 2021

Summer Events Guide: What's on in August

Here's your summer events guide for the month of August, including all things music, arts and ents.

Thu, 30 May, 2019

Cork masterclass gives a lesson on how to dress like a drag queen

'Candy Warhol' has worked with everyone from the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race to Ireland’s own Panti Bliss. Now she's running masterclasses in Cork. Caroline O'Donoghue signs up.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019

Candy Warhol brings her Drag Race expertise to Cork

'Candy Warhol' has worked with everyone from the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race to Ireland's own Panti Bliss. Now she's running masterclasses in Cork. Caroline O'Donoghue because a student for a day

Sat, 30 Mar, 2019

Panti Bliss postpones opening of new Dublin bar amid fire safety concerns

Panti Bliss has been forced to postpone the opening of her new bar in Dublin amid fears over fire safety.

Sun, 24 Mar, 2019

This weekend's Ray D'Arcy line-up revealed and it's not bad

From Strictly Come Dancing to I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, the TV listings have been full of treats lately.

Fri, 23 Nov, 2018

Well-known Irish men give their thoughts on what it means to be a man

On International Men’s Day, Donal O’Keeffe asked some well-known Irish men for their thoughts on what it means to be a man, and what they’d tell their younger selves about masculinity

Mon, 19 Nov, 2018

LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Leadership issue not distracting from government business, says Simon Harris

Here's your lunchtime news bulletin.

Tue, 16 May, 2017

Reviews: Musical - La Cage Aux Folles

Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin

Sat, 14 Jan, 2017

Daniel and Majella to deliver Christmas Day message

2016 will go down in history as a year which saw enormous change.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2016

Irish Youtuber to host his own documentary series on BBC

The series will address the topic of LGBT culture.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2016

That moment you bump into a Hollywood star at the top of the Wicklow mountains

As you do.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Panti Bliss caught in an awkward situation with Mel Gibson? It’s all here in today's showbiz catch-up

It may be the most bizarre story you’ll hear all day.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2016

Thank you for voting for equality

Twelve months have passed since Ireland voted to extend the right of civil marriage to same sex couples. 

Fri, 27 May, 2016

One year on from marriage equality referendum and 'home has finally become home'

As a gay person, Brian O’Flynn left Ireland aged 18 in search of a new life and a more accepting society, but  after the yes vote in May 2015, he says home has finally become home

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Panti Bliss refused planning for illuminated bar sign

Gay icon Panti Bliss got a dose of the “planning blues” yesterday as Dublin City Council refused planning retention for her contentious 3.5m-high illuminated sign at the landmark Panti Bar venue.

Wed, 18 May, 2016

Celebrate Yes with The Queen of Ireland and guests in Merrion square

It has been almost a year since Ireland made history by saying Yes to marriage equality on the 19th of May 2015.

Tue, 17 May, 2016

TV and film stars shine at IFTAs despite the rainclouds

Many a famous face could be spotted shivering their way down the red carpet at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards, rainclouds and Arctic chills becoming very unwanted guests indeed.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

The Ryan family get their health assessed in Doctor in the House on TV3 on Wednesday at 9pm.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

So what makes a truly romantic marriage proposal?

Valentine’s Day and Christmas are two of the most common time for marriage

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2016

We take a look at the best of Christmas TV

Des O’Driscoll selects some viewing highlights for all tastes over the next few days

Thu, 24 Dec, 2015

The Shape I’m In: Rory O'Neill

IT’S 10.30am and Rory O’Neill is struggling. He was up at 5am to catch a red eye to London for a 9am meeting. Adding insult to dawn flight, he only managed to get three-and-half hours sleep due to a performance the night before.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Catch-up with what you've missed with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Panti Bliss tops list of influential Europeans

Drag Queen, Panti Bliss, has been named as the most eye-catching Irish person on a list of who is shaping Europe.

Thu, 03 Dec, 2015

Panti Bliss to deliver ‘Queen of Ireland’ speech on Christmas Day

Panti will also share in her vision for Ireland as we step in 2016, and “ponder on what challenges or possibilities lie ahead”.

Wed, 02 Dec, 2015

What to watch on TV this week

SATURDAY

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Everyone a winner in Billy Walsh saga

The week has been a game-changer for Billy Walsh.

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

WATCH: Panti Bliss reads mean tweets with YouTuber Riyadh K

The Queen of Ireland can handle it.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

WATCH: Panti Bliss reads mean tweets with YouTuber Riyadh K

Panti Bliss is riding the wave of success after Conor Horgan’s documentary The Queen of Ireland on Panti’s life and the marriage referendum opened to rave reviews and broke Irish box office records.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Jury remains out on libel awards by juries

The Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of a tabloid newspaper in the case of a €900,000 award against it has given new hope for campaigners for press freedom, writes Dan Buckley.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015

Movie Reviews: Mississippi Grind, The Queen of Ireland, The Legend of Longwood

Gamblers Gerry (Ben Mendelsohn) and Curtis (Ryan Reynolds) meet at a poker table as Mississippi Grind (15A) opens, and strike up a friendship even though life has dealt them very different hands.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Young Irishman dies in San Francisco

A 23-year old Irishman has died in San Francisco, California, it has emerged tonight.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

The Queen of Ireland - It was a challenge to be entertaining and emotional

The Queen of Ireland is a new documentary about Panti and the struggle for marriage equality but its also a great laugh

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

The Queen of Ireland: Interview with Rory O'Neill and Conor Horgan

The Queen of Ireland is getting its Irish premiere today the 21st of October with a live stream from the Light House cinema in Dublin ahead of its release around the country on the 23rd of the month.

Wed, 21 Oct, 2015

Your Wednesday evening catch-up

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

See Panti doc The Queen of Ireland first with live interview!

The Queen of Ireland is a new Irish documentary which is all about Panti Bliss - the performer who became a symbol for change during the recent vote for marriage equality.

Wed, 07 Oct, 2015

Journalists jet in to explore Ireland as LGBT tourism hotspot

An international media delegation has arrived to explore Ireland as a possible LGBT tourism hotspot.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2015

Cormac MacConnell: Romance still blooms in love capital of west

Peter Curtin, proprietor of The Roadside Tavern in Lisdoonvarna, Co Clare, whose mother still recalls farming couples coming into the bar to discuss details of the farming matches being made.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2015

Scene & Heard - Entertainment round up

We bring you a round up of all the latest news and reviews from the world of entertainment.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2015

What price the truth? A jury decides

A NEWSPAPER asserting its human rights is, well, news. 

Sat, 08 Aug, 2015

Search begins for People of the Year

The annual search for individuals and groups who have heartened and inspired the nation is under way, as nominations open for the 2015 People of the Year Awards.

Tue, 21 Jul, 2015

Bloomsday festival in full swing

The day named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in Ulysses, is being celebrated in Dublin this weekend.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015