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<p>Bambie Thug performing Doomsday Blue wins The Late Late Eurosong Special to represent Ireland in Malmö, Sweden in May of this year at the 68th Eurovision Song Contest. Photo Andres Poveda</p>

As Eurovision approaches: where are all the protest singers?

Ahead of Eurovision and calls for Bambie Thug and other artists to boycott the competition, Suzanne Harrington wonders if protest singers are a dying breed

Mon, 06 May, 2024

<p>Sweetpea v neck sweater vest, €85.95, irelandseyeknitwear.com</p>

Desire Lines: Ireland's Eye Knitwear is a homegrown fashion hero

Bright ideas and wonderful recommendations from our features desk

Sat, 18 May, 2024

<p>Bambie Thug rehearsing Doomsday Blue at Malmo Arena in Sweden ahead of Eurovision. Pictures: EBU/Sarah Louise Bennett/PA Wire</p>

In pictures: First look at Bambie Thug's Eurovision performance in Sweden

The Macroom native will represent Ireland with Doomsday Blue

Sat, 04 May, 2024

Irish Eurovision entry Bambie Thug was in hospital after eating ‘bad shellfish’

Ireland’s Eurovision entry Bambie Thug has revealed they were taken to hospital after eating “bad shellfish” just days before their performance in the semi-final.

Sat, 04 May, 2024

<p>Andrew O’Hagan's 'Caledonian Road' is an ambitious, 640-page chronicle of modern Britain.</p>

Book review: A Dickensian portrait of Britain

In 'Caledonian Road' London emerges as a gleaming cityscape transformed by Russian money, where gaping inequalities fester pronounced resentments

Sat, 11 May, 2024

<p>Bambie Thug performs the song Doomsday Blue during the dress rehearsal for the first semifinal at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden tonight. Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner</p>

Bambie Thug: The world is very dangerous for trans and non-binary people right now

Bambie went on to say that the trans and non-binary community deserve the same rights, the same recognition and the same love as everyone.

Tue, 07 May, 2024

<p>Bambie Thug rehearsing Doomsday Blue at the First Rehearsal of the First Semi-Final at Malmo Arena in Sweden. </p>

Eurovision organisers 'ordered' Bambie Thug to change pro-Palestinian body markings

Bambie Thug won a place in Saturday’s final with a mesmerising execution of their song Doomsday Blue at the semi-final on Tuesday in Malmo, Sweden

Wed, 08 May, 2024

<p>Eden Golan of Israel performs the song 'Hurricane' during the dress rehearsal for the second semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Picture: AP Photo/Martin Meissner</p>

Why is Israel competing at Eurovision?

The rule allowing Israel in the competition also allows countries such as Azerbaijan and Georgia to compete

Thu, 09 May, 2024

<p>Elena O'Connor, Angela Crowley, Evelyn Crowley and Una Murphy on Angela's 'Eurovis-hen party' in Malmö this weekend.</p>

'We have to find Marty': Cork women celebrate Eurovision-themed hen weekend in Malmö

Bride-to-be and Eurovision superfan Angela Crowley and friends will be cheering on Bambi Thug in Saturday night's Eurovision final... but not before they get a photo with Marty Whelan

Fri, 10 May, 2024

<p>Hours before the live final Bambie called on organisers to address commentary made on Israeli television that aired before their performance in Tuesday’s semi-final.</p>

'Now that I’m free I can talk about everything': Bambie Thug breaks silence on absence from Eurovision dress rehearsal

They were speaking soon after their fellow non-binary competitor Nemo was crowned the 2024 winner for Switzerland and hours after rumours swirled following Bambie’s absence from the competition’s dress rehearsal

Sun, 12 May, 2024

<p>Chubby Cat: “At a showcase, I feel like everything has to be perfect.” Pic: Sarah Ellis</p>

Meet Cork's rising star Chubby Cat: 'I don’t feel like I have to pretend to be anything else'

Rocking tooth gems, piercings and a shaved head, the Cork native offers a style that is uniquely her own

Mon, 27 May, 2024

<p>Tom Creed will direct Giulio Cesare at Lismore Castle as part of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. Picture: Ste Murray </p>

Culture That Made Me: Cork theatre director Tom Creed

The Mardyke man includes Disco Pigs, The Bear, and Fiona Shaw among his touchstones

Sun, 26 May, 2024

<p>'I may be positive but I’m never negative,' says William Kennedy. As a long-time HIV activist and more recent cancer survivor William campaigns for public awareness and is currently involved as a volunteer with the HSE’s new bowel screening programme. Picture: Chani Anderson</p>

'Silence equals invisibility': Cork cancer survivor urges people to take screening tests

Concern is growing about gaps in uptake of cancer screening with only half of people getting a BowelScreen home-testing kit returning them

Fri, 24 May, 2024

<p>Venice Biennale 2024: A still from The Return of Balot, on show at the Netherlands' pavilion. </p>

Camouflage nets, Palestinian farms, Irish video... 10 highlights of the Venice Biennale

Marc O'Sullivan Vallig recently attended the major art event on the Italian island. Here are his thoughts

Mon, 27 May, 2024

<p>Some of Denise O'Donoghue's book selections for June</p>

Kevin Barry, Richard Coles and more: Here are 10 books to read in June

Plus Paloma Faith on motherhood and easy vegan and vegetarian dinner from Rukmini Iyer

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

<p>Taylor Swift accepts the award for album of the year for "Midnights" during the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)</p>

Artists like Taylor Swift are shaped by local radio support — why are we not championing our own?

Female narratives are being heard on scales never seen before, with unprecedented crowds, ticket sales, and album sales - could Irish radio do more to champion our own potential female hitmakers?

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

<p>Damian Kerlin, a Derry-born journalist and publicist, goes to Wales in season two of his Memories from the Dance Floor podcast</p>

Podcast Corner: Here are two shows to check out during Pride Month

Damian Kerlin's Memories from the Dance Floor goes to Wales while Cormac’s Queerly Beloved brings friends and allies from the LGBTQ+ community together to talk about music

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

<p>SWIFTIAN: The world’s biggest pop star likes to slip in references to the history of literature in her music. Picture: Andre Dias Nobre/AFP via Getty Images</p>

In her literature era: The literary links sprinkled into Taylor Swift's music

Ahead of the Eras Tour, Marjorie Brennan looks at the literary allusions in Taylor Swift's songs

Wed, 26 Jun, 2024

Taylor Swift performs her first London concert at Wembley Stadium, during the Eras Tour (Ian West/PA)

Taylor Swift hosts ‘unforgettable’ London show in front of famous fans

Taylor Swift hosted an “unforgettable” night in London in front of famous fans, reportedly including Prince William and his children, as she finally brought her Eras Tour to the British capital.

Sat, 22 Jun, 2024

Celebrity fans reflect on ‘amazing’ Taylor Swift concert at Wembley

Celebrities from the world of Hollywood, broadcasting, sport and reality television have reflected on what it was like to experience Taylor Swift’s Saturday night show at Wembley Stadium.

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024