Diarmuid Gavin, Garden designer, in conversation with Hilary Fennell

A Limerick man has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a boy at a Kerry holiday home 36 years ago.

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.

 

After a series of flops, Johnny Depp is back on track, portraying infamous Irish-American criminal, Whitey Bulger, writes Helen Barlow

It’s beginning to look a lot like … CHRISTMAS!

Your spoiler free guide to tonight's telly.

Publishers Penguin have defended themselves after they were criticised for using a "sexualised" photograph of a young girl for the cover of a new edition of Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

Publishers Penguin have defended themselves after they were criticised for using a “sexualised” photograph of a young girl for the cover of a new edition of Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

Just five people have been entrusted with the secret recipe for Lily O’Brien’s. Liz O’Brien isn’t one of them — but she manages to get a rare tour of the chocolate factory as they create 200,000 eggs and 24,000 bunnies for the booming Easter market.

The Chelsea Flower Show is pure gardening nirvana, and a must for all green-fingered enthusiasts.

WHEN it comes to the world of eau de toilette, most Irish men — including this one — remain fairly clueless.

FRANCE is the most visited country on earth — 80-something million of us go there each year. So there’s no point going on about it, because you’ll already know all about the French joie de vivre, savoir vivre, savoir faire, sang froid, maybe even the hauteur or froideur if you commit a faux pas like turning up topless to the village post office to buy stamps, having walked a mile along a Cote d’Azur beach in 35 degree heat.

The cult of celebrity is at the heart of Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring (15A), which is based on a true story.

They’re more elusive than Willy Wonka’s golden ticket but the jury remains out on Tayto’s ‘cheese and onion’ chocolate bar.

Katie Price was over two hours late for her wedding blessing.

The doors of one of Ireland’s most historic breweries — which closed in 2009 — will be thrown open to the public for a special interactive event that aims to tap into Cork’s great stout heritage.

Wanted Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom has launched a new file-sharing website, promising users beefed-up privacy levels in a defiant move against US prosecutors who accuse him of facilitating massive online piracy.

Harry Potter’s wholesome sidekick Hermione Granger has been voted the best big screen role model in a poll of young film fans.

Harry Potter’s wholesome sidekick Hermione Granger has been voted the best big screen role model in a poll of young film fans.

A British chocolate taster has been forced to quit his dream job over heart attack fears.

In less than four years, Californian singer Katy Perry has become one of the biggest selling artists on the planet.

Johnny Depp says thinking of an "incredibly stoned" George W. Bush was his main inspiration to play Willy Wonka.

As old-style sweet shops enjoy a rebirth, Claire Droney wonders why we’re suddenly so nostalgic for Dip Dabs, Milky Teeth and Fizzy Cola Bottles

Johnny Depp is set to play Dr Seuss in a live-action version of the classic books.

THE Queen described her historic state visit to Ireland as a “brilliant” experience as she was presented with a rare orchid named in her honour.

The Queen described her historic state visit to Ireland as a “brilliant” experience tonight as she was presented with a rare orchid named in her honour.

PLAYBOY founder Hugh Hefner has been called many things over the years, but a modern-day Willy Wonka may not be one of them. That is about to change.

Johnny Depp is hoping to play troubled pop star Michael Jackson in a movie of the singer's life.

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is hoping to play troubled pop star Michael Jackson in a movie of the singer's life.

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is hot favourite to scoop a prestigious Irish film award after his wacky portrayal of on-screen favourite Willy Wonka, bookies predicted today.

DAMIEN O’DONNELL’S Inside I’m Dancing is favourite to scoop the Irish Film of the Year award, according to the bookies.

The remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has shot to the top of the UK box office charts on its opening weekend.

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory star Johnny Depp invented his quirky Willy Wonka voice while playing with his daughter Lily-Rose Melody.

VETERAN Irish actor David Kelly last night experienced the sweet smell of success as a little bit of Hollywood history was played out at Dublin’s Savoy Cinema.

JK Rowling’s new Harry Potter book sold an astonishing 6.9 million copies in its first 24 hours – averaging better than 250,000 sales per hour and smashing the US record held by the previous Potter release.

Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp sent the crowd wild tonight at the premiere of his new film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The new Hollywood adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory receives its British premiere tonight.

Movie funnyman Gene Wilder has hailed Johnny Depp as a "magical" choice to play Willy Wonka in upcoming film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - weeks after attacking Depp's casting in the movie remake.

Johnny Depp's muse for his role as Willy Wonka in forthcoming movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is set to shock fans of the children's book - it's shock rocker Marilyn Manson.

Finding Neverland co-stars Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet have helped unknown child actor Freddie Highmore win a career-launching role in the remake of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

British stars Helena Bonham Carter, Christopher Lee and Joanna Lumley have landed roles as the voices in Tim Burton’s animated movie.

Workers at the Cadbury World visitor centre were today staging a 24-hour strike in a dispute over pay.