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Derek O'Connor

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Derek is a writer and filmmaker, with a passion for popular culture, tech and Dublin. Find him on Linkedin and (occasionally) Twitter.

Sinéad O'Connor's last public appearance was at the Choice Awards ceremony in March 2023

Nothing compares: Sinéad O'Connor remembered

We're left speechless at the profoundly sad passing of one of the great voices in music

Culture • 27 Jul

As it was - Harry Styles at Slane in 10 Tweets

The general consensus suggests that the 29-year old smashed it. Big time.

Pop Culture • 12 Jun

Michael Keegan-Dolan's MÁM has won international acclaim since its premiere in 2019

Michael Keegan-Dolan on MÁM's return: "It's about connection"

Dublin-born choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan's Teaċ Daṁsa company was established in 2016 when his Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre moved from the Irish midlands to the West …

Dance • 19 Jun

When legends collide: Stanley Tucci meets Shay Byrne

Toochwatch: 5 random Stanley Tucci sightings in Ireland

It felt like the celebrity equivalent of a state visit.

Pop Culture • 22 May

Brucewatch: 5 random Springsteen sightings in Ireland

In case you hadn't noticed, Ireland has been playing host to rock royalty for the past week, as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band …

Bruce Springsteen • 08 May

Stephen Rea - an Irish acting legend celebrated

The actor's work and life is the subject of a tribute at Scéal Eile, an Irish Film Festival taking place in Belgium between March 21st …

Film • 20 Mar

The 10 best Irish Oscar tweets

What a day... Ireland officially rocked the Oscar nominations. And Irish Twitter had a lot of fun.

Film • 25 Jan

Christy Dignam remembered - classics from the RTÉ Archives

We're still processing the news that one of the great Irish rockers, Aslan's Christy Dignam, has passed away aged 63, leaving behind a formidable musical …

In Memoriam • 13 Jun