Place: Glyndebourne

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Mezzo-soprano Rachel Kelly hitting the right note ahead of Waterford return

International opera star Rachel Kelly is coming home to sing at the Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. She talks to Cathy Desmond.

Fri, 18 May, 2018

WATCH: Kilbrittain Georgian original is a seat of tranquility

Tommy Barker reports on a west Cork Georgian original which has been magnificently upgraded and overhauled.   

Sat, 28 May, 2016

‘Beauty’ is the beast

Irish soprano Tara Erraught was ‘mauled’ by British critics for her appearance. ‘Lookism’ disrespects us all, says Suzanne Harrington

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014

Irish opera singer finds herself at centre of sexism storm over 'puppy fat'

An Irishwoman - one of opera's rising stars - has found herself at the centre a debate on body image in the arts world after opera reviewers dismissed her latest performance based on her weight.

Thu, 22 May, 2014

A celebrity under every leaf at flower show

A TOPLESS model poses in the foliage, environmentalists plead for the water vole, yoga enthusiasts balance on tip-toe amid the plants.

Tue, 20 May, 2008