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.

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

Nirvana played their final Irish gig 25 years ago today

Nirvana played a number of shows in Ireland, including a legendary series of dates supporting Sonic Youth in 1991 that appear to have been attended by roughly one million people, or so it seems, as everyone of a certain age insists that they were there.

Music • 22 Jun 17

Composer Elmer Bernstein conducts the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, circa 1976.

Elmer Bernstein - the concert celebrating a movie music legend

If you love the movies, then chances are you love the music of Elmer Bernstein... Now a rather special live event, Elmer Bernstein: 50 Years Of Film Music, taking place this Wednesday at the National Concert Hall, celebrates the work of the great composer

Film • 13 Jun 17

Superman prequel TV series takes flight in Belfast

A major US television series set in the Superman universe is set to be the first production filmed in the new Belfast Harbour studios.

Film • 07 Jun 17

Listen to Bob Dylan's brilliant Nobel Prize lecture

Bob Dylan has finally delivered his Nobel Prize lecture. And, in true Dylan fashion, it's rather unique.

Music • 06 Jun 17

Will Smith, a member of this year's jury at the Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes Film Festival 2017 - 5 things we learned (so far)

Sundance might be hipper, Toronto is the one that kicks off the Oscar race, and Galway is by far the best craic, but Cannes remains the most iconic and prestigious film festival in the world.

Film • 25 May 17

Roger Moore remembered - 5 classic roles

He was always the first person to make jokes about his rather limited capacities, but make no mistake: Sir Roger Moore was an icon, and a screen presence to reckoned with. Here, we celebrate five of his classic roles.

Movies • 23 May 17

New Gate Theatre Director Selina Cartmell (front row, centre) is joined by writers, directors and performers from her 2017-2018 season, announced today.

Gate Theatre begins new chapter with Gatsby & The Snapper

Selina Cartmell, the new Director of Dublin's Gate Theatre, has launched her inaugural 2017-2018 season with an intriguing and eclectic mix of works that promise to bring the esteemed Dublin venue into a bold new era.

Theatre • 17 May 17

Director Lenny Abrahamson and actor Domhnall Gleeson, pictured on the set of Frank.

Abrahamson and Gleeson reunite for The Little Stranger

Director Lenny Abrahamson and actor Domhnall Gleeson have both come a long way since their last collaboration, on 2014's critically acclaimed black comedy Frank.

Film • 19 May 17

Cruinniú na Cásca

Join us as we bring you updates from a day of free cultural events including talks, gigs, workshops and a whole lot more across Dublin's city centre.

Culture • 18 Apr 17