The legendary broadcaster passed away at the age of 85 following a long illness.

As the news broke this afternoon that the legendary RTÉ broadcaster had passed away at the age of 85, social media was quickly filled with tributes and fond memories.

CAREER paths don’t always follow a linear route. Just ask social media star and bestselling author Melanie Murphy, who took a few years out after her Leaving Cert before deciding on what she wanted to study.

Kim Cattrall says she had a hoot making the film version of Horrible Histories, the hugely popular kids’ books, writes Georgia Humphreys.

In advance of his Indiependence appearance, Bastille frontman Dan Smith tells Don O’Mahony about the upside to insomnia, and his group’s focus on making music they like

All the latest music and arts news with Des O'Driscoll.

IN our always-on lives all too often one of the first casualties is sleep. For TV presenter Elaine Crowley, it’s a constant challenge. “I have awful trouble getting to sleep. And if I wake up I can’t go back,” says the host of Virgin Media’s show, Elaine.

From the acts that inspired them to their toughest trick, Rita de Brún meets two of the world’s top magicians: Derren Brown and Keith Barry

The Government’s proposed referendum to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution is a “scandalously self-indulgent raid on the public purse”.

A significant capital investment is required. I cannot ignore the crumbling — and indeed bobbling — infrastructure for much longer. I’m going to have to buy some clothes.

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Esther N McCarthy gets a front-row seat in tonight’s episode of ‘Ros na Rún’. She talks to some of its key players.

Stevie isn’t exactly the Adonis of robots, but looks can be deceiving. With a head that lends a whole new meaning to the word “interface”, Stevie is a wonder and represents a giant leap in the care of the elderly in Ireland.

Rachel Croash is a soprano from Dublin, and performs in Opera Collective Ireland’s new production Owen Wingrave.

Esther N McCarthy is all aquiver for crafty quilts and clucking with delight over cool chick art

So why is Jim Gavin being all unreasonable? You might recall recently that charges of criminal blasphemy were dropped against actor and comedian Stephen Fry.

Ed Sheeran has said that online abuse has driven him off Twitter.

Gay rights campaigners will lead a major parade through Belfast city centre later, demanding the introduction of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland.

Liam Neeson, Stephen Fry and Graham Norton have called for the introduction of same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland ahead of a planned demonstration there.

Crawford graduate Stephen Doyle visited Russia to create portraits of gay people living under that country’s oppressive sexuality laws, writes Ellie O’Byrne.

The hugely popular film of The Lady in the Van, in which Alex Jennings played the writer Alan Bennett and Maggie Smith the eponymous lady, introduced Alan Bennett to a far wider audience. 

Before starting a new tour, veteran US comedian Jerry Seinfeld tests out his material on the small club circuit, tweaking his content depending on the reaction of seasoned audiences.

You may have thought Irish jokes had been consigned to the unpleasant past, writes Suzanne Harrington.

THE first victim of truth is language. Once words are suborned, anything is possible, writes Gerard Howlin

Ireland’s blasphemy laws are embarrassing and should be removed through a constitutional referendum, according to Health Minister Simon Harris.

"Christ on a bike".

Update 8pm: There are reports that the gardaí investigation into comments made by Stephen Fry in 2015 has been dropped.

Irrespective of whether the complaint that writer and broadcaster Stephen Fry might have committed blasphemy during his 2015 appearance on the RTÉ show The Meaning of Life With Gay Byrne is contrived or not, it shows that the Defamation Act 2009 is ridiculous. 

Senior garda sources have confirmed they have received a complaint against Stephen Fry in relation to an alleged breach of Ireland's blasphemy laws.

“Is mise, Stephen Fry”

Guests who have previously attended include Julie Christie, Michael Fassbender, Martin Sheen and Stephen Fry.

It was the place to be seen if you’re Irish and in the movie business: Hollywood royalty, many with family ties to Ireland, partied hard at the now legendary Oscar Wilde pre-Oscar party.

Irish nurse Berna Breen tries working in the A&E section of a hospital in Honduras on Toughest Place To Be, on Monday on RTÉ One at 9.35pm.

Al Porter says he’s very much out of shape and he runs on adrenalin.

US actor Gene Wilder, remembered by many for his namesake role in Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, has died at the age of 83, his family confirmed.

British holidaymakers spend more time sorting out digital entertainment for a trip than they do on packing their suitcase, a survey shows.

A new film starring Kate Beckinsale is just about to arrive in cinemas, called Love & Friendship.

Critically acclaimed director Whit Stillman is coming to Ireland to present his latest film and to take part in a live Q&A at the IFI in Dublin.

Dublin provided the perfect backdrop for Whit Stillman’s raunchy adaptation of one of Jane Austen’s lesser-known works, writes Helen Barlow

The summer movie season is almost upon us, with blockbusters galore, and some of them don't even have superheroes in them. Not many we'll admit... here's looking at you Independence Day!