Lauren Murphy

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

Colin Farrell's 10 best roles - the Culture countdown

It's a long way from Ballykissangel to Tinseltown - and if there's one man who would know, it's Colin Farrell.,,

Once upon a time, Saoirse Ronan's primary concern may have been that people from outside Ireland would not be able to pronounce her name...

She made the announcement with no real fanfare, but a few tears thrown in for good measure...

Before her most recent album was released, the word 'brat' was reserved for unruly children and twentysomething actors from the 1980s.

Of all the things that have unexpectedly brought a lump to my throat on a humdrum Thursday morning, Sister Act 2 is probably the most random.

'If there was a naughty step available, both sides would be on it.'

Stories set on islands have always fascinated me...

One of my favourite things about being knee-deep in a really good book is that sense of escapism.

Ahh, January. The dreaded 'end of year' lists are behind us, a new canvas of cultural delights to anticipate across the coming twelve months.