Lauren Murphy

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

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

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