We first saw him as a young thug in Trainspotting, but Robert Carlyle has come of age to play the UK prime minister in an exciting new TV series, writes Ed Power.

Ruth O’Connor catches up with Ireland’s most famous tailor, Louis Copeland, when he visits Cork to survey progress on the new Louis Copeland & Sons shop, which opens this month.

So that’s nearly Monday wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

Whether it’s a passion for knitting or shamanism that reels them in, how public figures spend their free-time is revelatory of their inner psyches, writes Rita de Brún.

He's tailored for movie stars, sports stars and presidents - now he's measuring up a new Cork store for fit-out.

MOVING from Waterford city to the Ring Gaeltacht fifty miles away may not sound like a major life event but for Catherine Foley, her whole world changed at the age of 11.

With Halloween giving us all an excuse to let our quirky side out, Rita de Brún celebrates oddness and looks at the celebrities who aren’t afraid of letting their whimsy show.

He impressed on Wilderpeople and now Kiwi director Taika Waititi has brought his quirky touch to Thor: Rangnarok, writes Esther McCarthy. 

I WENT into the post office and they were gone. Completely. Che Guevara had sold out, writes Colm O’Regan

Urgh.

The resemblance to Gerry Adams- while uncanny - is purely coincidental we are assured.

In honour of Father’s Day Annmarie O’Connor presents her menswear style edit, plus she showcases the celebs who wear it well, from their twenties to their fifties, and beyond.

Excitement is building in the Mayo village of Cong as it braces for the wedding of the year when Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll tie the knot at Ashford Castle next weekend.

Mark Evans discusses the Bond franchise and how the secret agent faces the threat of Trump, Brexit, and finding Daniel Craig’s replacement

Alas there was no win for the Irish at this year’s Golden Globe ceremony but as always, we won hearts on the red carpet.

Ruth Negga and Colin Farrell lead the way in the Irish nominations for the Golden Globes tonight.

I’m an accidental actor. Growing up in Cavan, I was quite shy and I probably still am in some regards.

Aaron Monaghan, from Cavan, is currently playing Estragon in Waiting for Godot for Druid until July 23 in the Mick Lally Theatre, Galway, before embarking on an ‘Unusual Rural Tour’.  Druid.ie.

Enda Walsh’s new play might have dancing, but his trademark air of menace is never far from the surface, its star Charlie Murphy tells Maria Rolston

Seventy-three movie productions that availed of State tax reliefs last year supported more than 1,200 jobs.

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

A leading Irish talent agency which counts Pierce Brosnan and Laura Whitmore among its clients returned to profit last year.

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

The makers of a new Pierce Brosnan film were the biggest beneficiaries of the Government’s new tax relief for movie and television productions last year.

The managing director of Fitzers Catering is forecasting that the firm will record an 85% increase in profits this year to around €650,000.

With Fr Ted and myriad of other roles, Frank Kelly has had an incredible career. At age 76 and battling Parkinson’s, he’s as busy as ever, writes Noel Baker.

Cinema goers — hang on to your popcorn. James Bond has been radicalised. 

A family gets caught up in a terrifying coup as they try to settle into a new country.

You want action, intrigue, drama and more action? Well it's all going on at cinemas nationwide this week. There's even a musical, for something completely different.

Sean Connery hits 85 this week. The original Bond star is part of a generation that can look forward to reaching their 90s if they take care of their bodies, says Margaret Jennings.        

Tough choices ahead as back-to-school bill rises; Video footage emerges of giant Minion ’attack’ on Dublin; and Irish actor Pierce Brosnan tried to bring a knife on a plane. Here’s this morning’s irishexaminer.com round-up.

It's a quiet enough week at the cinema as we relax after the tentpole destruction of San Andreas and prepare for the arrival of Jurassic World. So it's the perfect time to catch up on some genre offerings from the worlds of comedy and horror.

It's a quiet enough week at the cinema as we relax after the tentpole destruction of San Andreas and prepare for the arrival of Jurassic World. So it's the perfect time to catch up on some genre offerings from the worlds of comedy and horror.

It's a quiet enough week at the cinema as we relax after the tentpole destruction of San Andreas and prepare for the arrival of Jurassic World. So it's the perfect time to catch up on some genre offerings from the worlds of comedy and horror.

“The freedom of one’s native city is a very special honour. But when that city is Cork City then it’s difficult to retain one’s humility.”