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.

Janelle Monae's new album is the only culture you need this week

The new album from the 'pansexual' R&B diva might just be the sound of the summer.

Music • 30 Apr 18

Watch: U2's new video is a love letter to diversity & Dublin

The rather splendid video for U2's new single doesn't feature any of the band members - instead, it offers a vivid celebration of Dublin's tribes in all their diverse glory.

U2 • 28 Apr 18

Big Tom remembered - the King Of Irish Country sings

Following the news of the tragic passing of Irish King Of Country Big Tom McBride, we're paying tribute by way of a choice selection of the gentle giant's finest musical moments.

Music • 17 Apr 18

Watch: Jim Carrey goes full dark in new thriller

Jim Carrey hasn't actually starred in a movie since Dumb And Dumber To in 2014, but now he's set to return in a thriller called Dark Times...

Film • 12 Apr 18

Watch: Jason Statham versus a giant prehistoric shark

Fans of big stupid movies (especially the ones that know they're big stupid movies) will be very happy to hear that the first trailer for The Meg has dropped.

Culture • 13 Apr 18

6 more must-see documentaries on Netflix

If you've already binged your way through our first list of must-see documentaries on Netflix, then we've got another six essential slices of reality (or something resembling it) for your choice viewing delectation.

Film • 05 Mar 18

Hail to the King! Bruce Campbell is coming to Dublin...

Groovy! Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell coming to Ireland

Cult movie legend Bruce Campbell, the star of the Evil Dead movies, is coming to Dublin next month for his first ever public appearance in Ireland.

Film • 20 Feb 18

One night with Sasha Velour - Drag Race diva comes to Dublin

While Ireland has always been fond of its drag queens, from Mr. Pussy to Panti Bliss, a whole new generation have been gathering in droves (of fabulosity) to pay their utmost respects to the new wave of drag superstars... But one Queen reigns over all.

Theatre • 19 Sep 18

Swan Lake reimagined - a theatrical masterpiece returns

On a cold Thursday evening at Letterkenny's An Grianan Theatre, the foyer explodes into life as the auditorium doors open and a packed house emerges into the foyer, post performance, somewhat dazed, clearly enervated, and lightly coated in feathers.

Theatre • 08 Feb 18

Fall Guy - the night Mark E. Smith came to Donegal

'Always different. Always the same.' That's how the late John Peel described The Fall. Somewhat perfectly, at that.

Music • 27 Jan 18