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Ollie White's epic cycle lands him at Glastonbury

Sligo man cycles 2,100km from Madrid to Glastonbury

After pedalling more than 2,100 kilometres over 27 days, Ollie White has arrived at Glastonbury with a ticket in his pocket and a grin on his face.

Music • 25 Jun

The music-filled Irish road movie Trad will receive its world premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh

Galway Film Fleadh reels in 44 Irish features

Forty-four Irish feature films are part of next month's Galway Film Fleadh, organisers have announced.

Movies • 27 Jun

Maureen Walsh was a well known and much loved figure in her community

Louis Walsh's mother Maureen dies aged 94

Maureen Walsh, mother of music manager and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, has died at the age of 94 following a long illness.

Entertainment • 03 Jun

Paddington Bear will arrive in Westport on Friday afternoon

Look out for Paddington Bear in Westport

As part of the Paddington Visits trail, one of 23 statues of the beloved marmalade-loving bear is being unveiled on Friday in Westport, Co Mayo.

Movies • 11 Oct 24

British singer Paul Young marries his Roscommon rose

British singer Paul Young has tied the knot with his fiancee Lorna, who's reportedly from Roscommon.

Music • 12 Jul 24

Luke Mee transported the entire set, piece by piece, from Achill Island

Banshees of Inisherin pub goes on sale

A pub in Co Galway, in which the set of The Banshees of Inisherin was meticulously reconstructed, is for sale.

Movies • 06 Mar 24

Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí: a very popular music-mad champion of the Irish language

RTÉ RnaG broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí has died

The death has been announced of RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí. He died at his home in Cois Cláidigh in Gaoth Dobhair, Co. Donegal on Tuesday at the age of 53.

Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí • 19 Sep 23

Keith Duffy pays tribute to Ronan Keating's brother

Boyzone star Keith Duffy has paid tribute to the late brother of Ronan Keating.

Entertainment • 17 Jul 23

Apocalypse Clown won Best Irish Film / Photo: Ruth Medjber

Galway Film Fleadh announces winners

The winners at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh have been announced, with the comedy adventure Apocalypse Clown winning Best Irish Film, the drama Lie of the Land named Best Irish First Feature and The Graceless Age - The Ballad of John Murry Best Documentary.

Movies • 17 Jul 23

The Galway Film Fleadh continues until Sunday evening, with several Irish and world premieres scheduled between now and then

Galway Film Fleadh keeps rolling despite actors' strike

Film and TV production in the US is set to grind to a halt as actors strike in a row over contracts with studios and streaming companies. The initial impact is already being felt at the Galway Film Fleadh, where the schedule is being altered.

Movies • 13 Jul 23

Pub gigs, concerts, workshops, a gospel hour and square dance are all part of the fun (Pics courtesy: The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival)

Folk and bluegrass festival set for Westport return

The Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival returns to the Co Mayo town this weekend, promising a "top programme of folk, bluegrass and old-time music".

Music • 09 Jun 23

Organisers said that Fr Ted will be celebrated with 'copious cups of tea and sandwiches' (file pic)

Copious cups of tea as Inis Mór hosts TedFest

Craggy Island has been brought to life once more as fans of Father Ted head to the Aran Islands this weekend.

Television • 05 Mar 23

Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson at the Venice International Film Festival - The Banshees of Inisherin opens in Irish cinemas on Friday 21 October

Irish stars bring west of Ireland to world premiere

Irish stars Kerry Condon, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson and In Bruges writer-director Martin McDonagh have received a 15-minute standing ovation at the Venice International Film Festival world premiere of The Banshees of Inisherin.

Movies • 06 Sep 22

Netflix seeks Lindsay Lohan body double in Ireland

Netflix has announced a search for a body double for actress Lindsay Lohan to work on a new movie which will begin shooting in Ireland next week - and they must be willing to have their hair dyed red.

Movies • 29 Aug 22

Patrick Duffy met his long-lost cousins in Co Mayo

Dallas star visits Mayo while tracing his roots

Southfork met Skeheen on Thursday when Dallas star Patrick Duffy visited the secluded east Mayo village to say 'Howdy' to his long-lost cousins.

Entertainment • 07 Jul 22

The festival begins is seen as a curtain-raiser to Westport's summer tourist season (Pics: Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival)

Joy in Westport as Folk and Bluegrass Festival returns

The organisers of the Westport Folk and Bluegrass Festival have told RTÉ Entertainment that it is "beyond emotional" to welcome back the crowds to the Mayo town this week after two years of online-only events due to the pandemic.

Music • 05 Jun 22

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