Derek O'Connor

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Sean Hughes: the many faces of an Irish comedy legend

When it comes to considering the career of the late Sean Hughes, it becomes rapidly apparent how versatile and downright prolific the London-born, Dublin-raised comedian and author was over his 25-year career. Here, we take a moment to salute his work.

Comedy • 11 Mar 21

Louise O'Neill - the Abbey's 2018 programme includes an adaptation of her novel Asking For It

Abbey Theatre raises curtain on ambitious 2018 programme

After winning kudos from audiences and critics alike for their inaugural programme in 2017, Directors of the Abbey Theatre Graham McLaren and Neil Murray have announced an ambitious and eclectic slate for the year ahead.

Theatre • 29 Nov 17

Simon Fitzmaurice remembered - a remarkable life in images

While it's a sad day as we mourn the passing of filmmaker Simon Fitzmaurice, we also choose to celebrate the life of a talented filmmaker - and a truly inspirational figure.

Film • 27 Oct 17

A seriously spooky moment from The Canal (2014)

Boo! 7 Essential Irish Horror Movies

The countdown to Halloween begins here, with a choice selection of the finest Irish-made homegrown horrors...

Film • 15 Oct 24

Ennio Morricone's last stand? The Maestro speaks to RTÉ Culture

There are legends, and then there are screen legends - and then there's Ennio Morricone. The Maestro speaks to RTÉ Culture, ahead of his final Irish concert next month.

Film • 22 Sep 17

Life's a drag for Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Billy Wilder's Some Like It Hot (1959).

Some Like It Hot voted funniest film of all time in new poll

"Nobody's perfect..." Not only does it contain the best last line in the history of film, but Billy Wilder's classic 1959 comedy Some Like It Hot has just topped a BBC poll of the funniest screen comedies of all time.

Film • 23 Aug 17

Alejandro Jodorowsky comes to Dublin: "I have no age!"

The phrase 'genius' has been debased in our sound bite age, but when a true Master Of Cinema pays a visit to Ireland, respect is due. And make no mistake, Alejandro Jodorowsky is a true artist.

visual arts • 17 Aug 17

Playlist: 6 essential Glen Campbell songs

"He was an ordinary man with an absolutely extraordinary talent." Philip King described the late Glen Campbell thusly on Today with Sean O'Rourke, following the passing of the country music giant, aged 81. Here, we celebrate his finest musical moments.

Music • 09 Aug 17

Writer-director George A. Romero, pictured on the set of his 1985 zombie epic Day Of The Dead.

Zombie godfather George A. Romero dies aged 77

Horror movie fans all over the globe have been paying tribute to one of the giants of the genre, George A. Romero, who has passed away following a "brief but aggressive battle with lung cancer," according to his longtime producing partner, Peter Grunwald.

Film • 17 Jul 17

Harry Potter at 20 - exploring the Irish connection

That's right, it's 20 years to the day in 1997 when JK Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was published, the first installment in what was to become the greatest publishing phenomenon of the last quarter century.

Books • 26 Jun 17