Now in his 80th year, Des Keogh will finish with touring once he completes his current show on George Bernard Shaw, writes Colette Sheridan

Irish actress Jessica Regan has been nominated for two British Soap Awards for her role in the BBC series, Doctors, writes Richard Fitzpatrick

ACTRESS Isobel Mahon knows all too well the mindset of Pam, the character she plays in the comic play, Weighing-in, which is coming to Cork after a successful run in Dublin. 

It’s a logistical nightmare but the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival plays venues others just don’t reach, writes

Fresh from enjoying an acclaimed run off-Broadway, Janet Behan’s play Brendan at the Chelsea makes its Dublin debut at Project Arts Centre next week. Produced by Belfast’s Lyric Theatre, the play stars Adrian Dunbar as writer Brendan Behan.

Renowned author Colm Toibin has been appointed as a member of the Arts Council, it was confirmed today.

ARTS Minister John O’Donoghue announced the appointment of five new members of the Arts Council yesterday.

The Bulmers International Comedy Festival returns to Dublin for its second year with American Denis Leary confirmed to appear in his only European performance.

Top comedians from Ireland and abroad will perform at 20 separate venues at the second Bulmers International Comedy Festival, it emerged today.

NEW Arts Council chairperson Olive Braiden said yesterday she hopes to see the arts made more accessible especially to children and local communities, despite the 20% budget cut imposed by the Government at the start of this year.