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Scene and Heard: : This week's entertainment news

Des O'Driscoll shares the latest from the entertainment world

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018

Reviews

Theatre: Twelfth Night

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Daly will have endured worse weekends

SPARE a thought for Conal Keaney today.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2011

I never intended to offend, says ‘Our Lady’ artist

MEXICAN-BORN artist Alma Lopez arrived in Ireland for the first time yesterday to be greeted with a storm of protest and controversy.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2011

<p>Maria Ni Fhlatharta: 'The politicians who celebrate the marriage equality vote as their legacy still refuse to acknowledge the unfairness attached to the referendum, and their role in it. They acted out of a desire for public approval, not political courage.' Photo: Laura Hutton / The Irish Times</p>

Marriage equality 10 years on: 'I lost count of how many times I was called a pervert in my home town'

Forcing a community to plead on doorsteps for their rights has had long-term impacts on many LGBT+ people, argues Maria Ní Fhlatharta

Wed, 21 May, 2025

<p> Paul Sherwood Photographer paul@sherwood.ie 00 353 87 230 9096</p>

Saturday with Davina Devine: I've been doing drag for nearly 25 years

I don’t work on Sundays so I can go wild in the aisles on a Saturday night

Sat, 30 May, 2026

<p>Kevin Twomey: "Growing up queer and wrapping your head around your sexuality - there’s comfort in trusting the process."</p>

I'm Grand Mam's Kevin Twomey: 'I didn't know that was going to be my last New Year's with him'

'I didn’t go home and I know it’s not a major thing but I wish I had. You never think it’s going to be your last one, you know?'

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

<p>UL student and ‘Limerick Voice’ editor Joe Drennan who died after he was struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident on October 13. Pictures courtesy of Molly Cantwell</p>

'You got this, love': Joe Drennan lost his beautiful life in Ireland's endless road carnage

MOLLY CANTWELL writes of her grief and anger at the death of Joe Drennan, and her heartbreak for all families bereaved by road fatalities, more of which are likely to occur this weekend

Fri, 27 Oct, 2023

<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

Battle of the bog: Those who fought for access to the bathroom

Yesterday was World Toilet Day, a battleground for everyone from the Suffragettes to the freedom riders, who have fought for access to the bathroom for people of all persuasions, races and genders. Caomhan Keane reports.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2017

Observing the bellwether of American politics

In the ‘show me’ State, actions speak louder than words, reports John Breslin in St Louis, Missouri.

Sat, 09 Feb, 2008

Members of Centre of India Trade Unions (CITU) take part in a May Day rally in Hyderabad (Mahesh Kumar A/AP)

May Day rallies call for better pay and working conditions

A large number of workers and activists globally have marked May Day with rallies calling for higher salaries, reduced working hours and better working conditions.

Mon, 01 May, 2023

RuPaul's Drag Race is inventing a whole new internet subculture and language

Try typing “Yas queen!” or “Shade” or “Don’t Fuck It Up” into a search engine and see what comes up.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019

<p>Jake Carter: From the age of 13, I was going to gigs hanging around backstage and in places I shouldn't have been.</p>

Jake Carter: The person I turn to most in life is my mum. I still ring her every day

You’re constantly chasing the euphoria of being on stage — it's a drug

Sat, 22 Oct, 2022

<p>Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Orla McCool (Louisa Clare Harland), Erin Quinn (Saoirse Monica Jackson), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), and James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn)</p>

Note to students: Read the greats of Northern Irish literature. Then watch Derry Girls

As an academic, Caroline Magennis tried to explain what it was like growing up in Northern Ireland. Then she found that this great sitcom did it better

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Naoise Dolan: Debuting my novel in a pandemic has taught me a few things

I was excited to immerse myself in a literary scene that bore thankfully little resemblance to the pretentious coterie I’d had in my head. 2020 had other plans...

Sun, 23 May, 2021

<p>Gardaí at the Grand Canal at Cappincur, Co Offaly, after Ashling Murphy, a primary school teacher aged in her 20s, was killed on Wednesday afternoon along the banks of the canal. Many of the responses to the horrific news from Tullamore focused on the space and time where it had happened — a well-frequented public space, with the attack taking place at 4pm. If we are not safe in these circumstances, where can we be safe? Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

Niamh NicGhabhann: Public space design needs to address safety concerns

Planners and architects need to ask people where they feel unsafe, when, and why, writes Niamh NicGhabhann

Thu, 13 Jan, 2022

<p>Madeleine D'Arcy Madeleine DArcy author writer </p>

Madeleine D'Arcy: Cork writer inspired by her census work for new collection of stories

The Macroom native will be taking part in Cork Short Story Festival in advance of launching her latest book

Fri, 08 Oct, 2021

LGBT school lessons row shows homophobia is alive and well in the UK

To say primary school teacher Andrew Moffatt has had a surreal few months is probably an understatement. Not long ago he was in Dubai, being entertained by Little Mix, having been shortlisted for the $1m Global Teacher Prize. But since then he’s been forced to defend his award-nominated inclusive teaching on the back of ardent parent protests.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2019

Hate speech triggered Pittsburgh shootings

The new tolerance in the US for bigoted commentary is behind the increase in anti-Semitic violence. It is why 11 Jews were killed in a synagogue this week, says Zach Schapira.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2018