After college in Dublin, Orlagh worked in the production department for various films, then she left for London and worked in the city in IT recruitment.

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Proud mom Victoria Beckham took to Twitter yesterday to share the Soundcloud link of her son singing the acoustic version.

So, I've been doing this shtick of dressing on point for The Marquee gigs this year. Before you ask, it's because, honestly, I don't get out much these days and I'm quite easily amused.

Jack and Emily remain the most popular baby names in Ireland, but 50 years ago John and Mary were the top choices for parents.

Spurs 1 Southampton 2: Mauricio Pochettino has warned Tottenham fans they may have to address their obsession with Arsenal to be real title contenders in future after his side lost to Southampton, taking the battle for second place to the final weekend.

A modern day Romeo and Juliet separated by the Atlantic Ocean…

Duncan Jones famously said he never used his father’s name as a way of getting a business meeting. But how do other celebrity children fare? Lorraine Courtney examines the parent trap.

David and Victoria Beckham made £61,644 (€84,320) a day in profits in 2014, new figures show. The pair raised £22.5m from their combined business ventures.

Youghal hosts a competitive ten-race programme tonight, and the nap goes to Hawks Apprentice in race four.

More than rugby pride is at stake when Australia and New Zealand clash in this afternoon’s World Cup final Remember when your little brother or sister beat you for the first time?

READERS might wonder why Shakespeare would relate the pretty plant aconitum with ‘rash gunpowder’, as he does in Henry IV Part 2. 

Paul Rudd is about to hit the big-time with Ant-Man. But don’t expect him to change, says Molly Young. He’ll always be the most likeable man in Hollywood

This is one of those things you will either think is a pretty good idea, or it will make you unreasonably angry with the world.

Irish tweenie and teenage boys are going where Irish men once rarely ventured — they are playing with fashion and mastering trends they spot on social media, says Paula Burns

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Wayne Jordan has had fun with his production of Romeo and Juliet, writes Padraic Killeen

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Adele sent a hand-written note to Elton John to apologise for missing his wedding.

Irish actor Aidan Turner tells Ed Power how his role as Kili the dwarf became part of a major storyline in The Hobbit trilogy.

Muhammad has become the most popular name for newborn boys in the UK.

David Beckham is "lucky to be alive" after being involved in a car crash.

David Beckham has reportedly been injured in a car crash.

British luxury brand Burberry refused to comment on reports it paid Romeo Beckham £45,000 (€57,000) for just one day’s work starring in the fashion company’s Christmas advert — as profits and sales slid in the first half of its financial year.

Victoria Beckham says she feels successful after becoming a fashion designer.

Every member of the Beckham clan (except little Harper of course) has taken on the

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Rihanna showed her support for Germany in last night's FIFA World Cup final clash with Argentina.

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David Beckham wants to buy his own taxi.

For the first time in its 30-year history, Graffiti Theatre Company is collaborating with the Cork Opera House. The company, which produces drama for young people, is staging Where in the World is Frank Sparrow? at the venue’s Half Moon theatre from February 25-March 8.

Victoria Beckham admits she doesn't shave her legs - she uses laser instead.

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David Beckham used to have movie nights with Tom Cruise.

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham says she has a "stressful" job.

IT’S Thursday afternoon and Olwen Fouere and Owen Roe have just gotten out of bed. “We were pretending to have sex,” says Fouere, reassuringly emphasising the “pretending”.