The wait is almost over for the final series of Game of Thrones. Colette Keane recaps on what you’ll need to know, and predicts some of the twists, turns and grisly deaths along the way.

Emilia Clarke has spent a significant part of her life on the set of Game of Thrones, a period that’s coincided with a life-threatening brain condition. No wonder she has mixed feelings about moving on, writes Georgia Humphreys

Daenerys Targaryen has been a life-changing role for Emilia Clarke. She tells Georgia Humphreys how, as the final series of Game Of Thrones nears, she's finding it hard to say goodbye.

Winter has come to Westeros and in the Game of Thrones, you win or you die.

Tourism Ireland has released a time-lapse video of the weaving of a brand new section of its Game of Thrones tapestry.

‘Game of Thrones’ is back next week, so Colette Keane takes a look at what to expect from the penultimate season

Earlier this week, there were rumours that Angela Lansbury would be appearing in Game of Thrones Season 7. Fortunately for the citizens of Westeros, the Murder She Wrote star will not feature in the upcoming season.

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Game of Thrones’ seventh season could premiere later than its typical March/April slot as production looks set to be pushed back so that the weather more closely resembles that of Winter in Westeros.

Game of Thrones season 6 is over and we're going to have to wait most of a year for more violent tales from this fantastical land.

The Game of Thrones is almost done, as the pieces start moving in earnest towards Westeros in pursuit of the Iron Throne.

Game of Thrones season 6 came to an explosive end last night with the final episode. And we're being pretty literal when we use the word 'explosive!'

Game of Thrones is probably the biggest TV show of all time, with millions of viewers every week (and many more pirates) tuning in to see if they're ever going to actually use those damn dragons properly.

Did you know how many ways there are to say Hodor?

Did you know it takes a team of 10 over three months to create the opening title sequence of each new season of Game of Thrones? Or that there are 70 different ways you can say Hodor? - you do now!

Rave of Thrones is coming to Dublin in July featuring DJ sets from Kristian Nairn (Hodor).

Telltale Games are really hitting it out of the park these days, with major tie ins like The Walking Dead and Tales from the Borderlands as well as a Minecraft title on the way.

Like the idea of being well read but can’t face actually reading the book?

He’s best known as the master string-puller in Game of Thrones, but Aidan Gillen plays a likeable ex-con in his new film, writes Ed Power

Once known as Lily Allen’s brother, Alfie Allen has now forged his own career in Game of Throne writes Susan Griffin.

Mary Lou McDonald is standing over her decision to name alleged tax evaders in the Dáil, Gardaí have launched a probe into a fire in the Kerry mountains, anti-water charge TD’s have said the Government is bluffing over the Irish Water bill threats and could Sue Perkins be the next Top Gear host? These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this evening.

The younger stars of Game of Thrones are popping up everywhere on the big screen, writes Colette Keane

AS A secondary school pupil in Carraig na bhFear all Simon McKeown wanted to be was a vet. 

Mortensen has always been happy to follow his heart when choosing his roles writes Shilpa Ganatra

The returning Game of Thrones exuded cinematic sweep and a wide-screen grandeur so it was fitting Sky had chosen to hold a preview of the forthcoming fifth season — attended by cast members Liam Cunningham and Michael McElhatton — at Dublin’s Irish Film Institute.

Game Of Thrones fans can be torched by the dragon Drogon, clasp The Mountain’s sword, and even sit on the Iron Throne itself as part of an interactive exhibition ahead of the forthcoming fifth series.

Anthony Murphy has reimagined the credits with Dublin taking the place of Westeros.

The Game of Thrones opening credits have fast become one of the most iconic sequences on TV. Featuring a birds-eye view of the geography of the show, the moving set-pieces mirror the political machinations of the Game of Thrones universe.

The wedding scenes from blockbuster time-travel series Outlander, starring Irish actress Caitriona Balfe, has been named as one of the top 10 TV episodes of 2014.

Ed Power rounds up the best games of 2014 and looks forward to the most exciting upcoming releases

Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham tells Caroline Delaney how he’s happy to be filming in Belfast rather than sunny Croatia or Spain as

The Queen has resisted the urge to interfere in a bloody power battle on her trip to the North.

Move over Cersei! There’s a new Queen coming to town.

Haven’t been won over by ‘Game of Thrones’ yet? It’s only a matter of time, says Clare O’Reilly.

What’s your idea of a perfect road trip? For one group of friends it’s a two-day, 800 km journey along the Kingsroad to take in the sights of Westeros — or Northern Ireland as it’s usually known.

Game of Thrones could do for tourism in Northern Ireland what Lord Of The Rings has achieved for New Zealand.

Whether you're watching the series or reading the books, Game of Thrones can be seriously addictive. Here's how to tell if you're hooked.

Rugged Irish action star Liam Cunningham has told how he jumped at the chance to pull on his armour again to become the Games of Thrones newest hero.