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Lauren Murphy

Freelance journalist and broadcaster, writing about music and the arts.

The best Irish books of 2022 so far

Books • 22 Nov 22

5 Funniest Irish Comedians on Instagram

Comedy • 14 Sep 22

5 shows for grown-ups to watch on Disney+

There was once a time when Disney was seen as the sole preserve of kids, or a sanity-saver for frazzled parents looking to plonk their little darlings down in front of 'Frozen' for a couple of hours...
Cultural Recommendations • 12 Sep 22

5 shows to watch on Prime Video

Cultural Recommendations • 03 Sep 22

5 Irish cult film classics you need to see

Film • 27 Aug 22

5 Netflix Original films you have to see

There's no question that Netflix is fast becoming a major player in the movie world - we've chosen five Netflix Originals films that may have hitherto escaped your attention..
Film • 12 Aug 22

The 6 best Irish sitcoms ever

We'll say one thing about Ireland: for a small country, we have managed to churn out our fair share of world-class comedy.
Comedy • 11 Jul 22

21 plays that define 21st century Irish theatre

Ireland has a rich tradition of globally-celebrated theatre that stretches back centuries – but our contemporary playwrights and theatremakers are making their mark on the stage in all senses of the word, too.
Theatre • 17 Mar 22

21 movies that define 21st century Irish cinema

You won't find any Quiet Men or My Left Feet on this list; instead, these are the movies that we think have had the biggest impact, both nationally and internationally, in defining 21st century Ireland on the silver screen.
Film • 14 Mar 22

21 books that define 21st century Irish literature

We're a nation known for its rich literary history; the biggest problem is attempting to narrow the abundant talent in Irish literature down.
Books • 14 Mar 22
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