Lauren Murphy

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

Matt Damon with Jessica Berry (9) and Ashleigh Berry (11). Image: @mummycooks

10 moments that defined lockdown in Ireland

Pop Culture • 14 Mar 22

5 must-see gallery exhibitions this summer

visual arts • 10 Jul 21

5 Netflix Original series you may have missed

Netflix may be firmly established as one of the big boys in the TV and movie world, but it's all too easy to overlook some of its gems in favour of the 'big gun' series like Orange is the New Black, Stranger Things, House of Cards, The Crown, et al.

Netflix • 11 Aug 22

5 must-see films to check out this summer

It's been a long five months for cinema-goers, who are champing at the bit to get back to watching films on the big screen - and cinemas can officially reopen nationwide from Monday, June 7th onward.

Film • 03 Jun 21

5 books to read while you're waiting for Sally Rooney's new one

If you're impatiently awaiting the publication of Rooney's third novel Beautiful World, Where Are You this September, here are five other books in a somewhat similar vein...

Books • 27 Mar 21

5 Essential Irish Podcasts to Listen To

No matter what your tastes or inclinations are, there's a podcast for pretty much everything out there these days – from farming to football to food, as well as those that plumb the murkier depths of humanity.

Podcasts • 16 Mar 21

5 Best Animated Shows for Kids on Netflix

It's been a trying year for us all, but it's been even more of a hardship for the parents of small children who simply cannot stand another second of Peppa Pig...

Netflix • 07 Sep 20

5 of the best Irish hip-hop acts right now

Irish hip-hop is having what you might call 'a moment'; some of the most exciting and most relevant music of any genre is being made by rap and hip-hop artists right now.

Music • 10 Jul 20

Normal People: 5 of the best Irish acts from the soundtrack

The soundtrack to the TV event of the year was heavily weighted in favour of independent Irish artists – so we've chosen five that warrant further investigation...

Normal People • 20 Jun 20

Listen: 10 feel-good songs to lift your mood in hard times

In times of crisis, we need musical pick-me-ups more than ever – so here are ten of the most euphoric feel-good tunes to add to your playlist.

Music • 22 Apr 20