Sinéad Courtney

Aoife Comerford has been working her way up through the kitchen at the Michelin star restaurant Glover's Alley

Chef reflects on path from LC failure to Michelin kitchen

A young chef from the Liberties in Dublin has reflected on her journey from Leaving Cert failure to working in a Michelin star restaurant saying the exams are "not the be all and end all".

Leaving Cert • 20 Aug 24

The main stage at Electric Picnic is almost ready to welcome a host of artists. Image: Alf Harvey

Watch: Final preparations under way at Electric Picnic

Final preparations are under way at Stradbally, Co Laois ahead of Electric Picnic this weekend.

Electric Picnic • 13 Aug 24

The Olympic medals for 2024 have a special component that is part of a Paris icon

Watch: What are Olympic medals made from?

Around 36,600 Olympic medals have been awarded to athletes since the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896.

Paris 2024 • 28 Jul 24

The Timahoe Male Choir is preparing for their first festival performance at Electric Picnic next month

'Vocal men's shed' preparing for Electric Picnic slot

Forget Taylor Swift at the Aviva or Coldplay at Croke Park, a male voice choir from Co Laois are busily preparing for their big gig of the summer.

Leinster • 06 Jul 24

Bernard McGrath queued early at the official Eras Tour merchandise stand at the 3Arena this morning

Watch: Could this be the oldest Irish Swiftie?

A 71-year-old man from Dublin thinks he could be Ireland's oldest Swiftie.

Ireland • 27 Jun 24

Pottery classes, friendship bracelet workshops and other events have been taking place across Dublin

Taylor Swift-themed events take place across Dublin

As Dublin prepares for Taylor Swift's arrival, dozens of pop-up events have been taking place around the city for fans to enjoy from friendship bracelet workshops to singalongs.

Dublin • 27 Jun 24

Excitement levels are rising for Taylor Swift fans ahead of her Dublin shows

Taylor Swift super-fans look ahead to Dublin concerts

Excitement is reaching fever pitch for fans of Taylor Swift who were lucky enough to get tickets for her three sold-out performances at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

Dublin • 26 Jun 24