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Director Vicky and Alan Leech on the set of The Body of Water

New Irish movie The Body Is Water wraps filming in Cork

Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Stephen Rea, Aidan Quinn, and Eva Birthistle are among the cast of The Body Is Water, a new Irish US co-production which has wrapped shooting in West Cork.

Movies • 02 Sep

Up for the Match reveals Saturday night guests

Up for the Match has revealed its Saturday night line-up ahead of the All-Ireland Hurling Final between Cork and Tipperary this Sunday.

Television • 22 Jul

(L-R) Gardaí Barra Ó Sé and Shane Mac Cárthaigh are among the stars of Oíche i gCorcaigh

New TG4 documentary spends a night in Cork

A two-part documentary that takes place over one night in Cork will premiere on TG4 next month.

Television • 31 Jan

Cian Ducrot to play Live at the Marquee in Cork

Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot is set to play Live at the Marquee Cork in next summer.

Music • 09 Dec 24

Stephanie Rainey: "We're leaving this with our heads held extremely high"

Stephanie Rainey misses out on AGT semi-final spot

Cork singer-songwriter Stephanie Rainey has missed out on a semi-final spot on America's Got Talent.

Music • 05 Sep 24

Daniel O'Donnell - "Unfortunately, I've had some problems with a chest infection, and I just can't get the voice to work tonight"

Daniel O'Donnell cancels Cork show due to illness

Daniel O'Donnell was forced to cancel his sold-out show at the Cork Opera House on Saturday night due to illness.

Music • 01 Sep 24

James Nesbitt and Paul Mescal will participate in this year's Fastnet Film Festival

And action! Nesbitt, Mescal for west Cork film festival

James Nesbitt and Paul Mescal are among the stellar line-up of film greats set to participate in this year's Fastnet Film Festival which promises to be "a dynamic and innovative celebration of film".

Movies • 03 May 24

Bodkin is the first scripted TV series from Barack and Michelle Obama's production company

Netflix unveils trailer for Ireland-set series Bodkin

The trailer and release date for Netflix's new Ireland-filmed TV series Bodkin have been unveiled, showcasing stunning locations and a host of Irish talent.

Netflix • 02 Apr 24

Cillian Murphy: 'It's so humbling and overwhelming'

Cillian Murphy on Oscars - 'What will be, will be'

Cork native Cillian Murphy might be the hot favourite to win the Best Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards this Sunday, but in typical Irish fashion, the Oppenheimer star says he is "just going to enjoy it" and "do our best".

oscars • 08 Mar 24

Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo in Poor Things

Cork International Film Festival opens with Poor Things

The Cork International Film Festival officially kicked off its wide-ranging and ambitious programme on Thursday night with the sold-out Irish premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos' award-winning Poor Things at the Cork Opera House.

Cork International Film Festival • 15 Jan 24

Sting set to play Musgrave Park in Cork next summer

After a sensational summer date in Malahide earlier this year, Sting is set to return to Ireland next June as part of his ongoing My Songs world tour.

Music • 27 Oct 23

Richard Harris archive collection donated to UCC

The archives of the late - and legendary - Irish actor Richard Harris have been donated to University College Cork, home to one of Ireland's leading film schools.

Movie • 24 Oct 22

Jeremy Irons: "I'm farming a little bit more than I'm acting."

Jeremy Irons reveals he bought an island in Cork

Actor Jeremy Irons has revealed that he bought an island next to his castle in south Cork, adding that he is doing "more farming than acting" these days.

Movies • 20 Jan 22

Conleth Hill as Sergeant PJ Collins and Siobhán McSweeney as Bríd Riordan in Holding Photos: Conor Horgan/ITV

Best of Irish as Graham Norton's Holding starts filming

The ITV/Virgin Media Television adaptation of the Graham Norton bestseller Holding has begun filming in West Cork with Brenda Fricker, Conleth Hill, Charlene McKenna, Pauline McLynn and Siobhán McSweeney among the cast.

Television • 29 Jul 21

L-R Alex Murphy as Conor and Chris Walley as Jock in The Young Offenders

The Young Offenders back for a third series next year

The Young Offenders will return for a third series next year on RTÉ2 and the BBC, it has been announced.

Television • 22 Nov 19

Westlife to play Cork's Páirc Uí Chaoimh next year

After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Westlife will play Cork's Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the first time on August 28, 2020.

Music • 16 Sep 19

Liam Gallagher. Fun fact: Oasis were called The Rain before Noel took over

Cork prepared for a very wet Liam Gallagher show

Fans have gathered for Liam Gallagher's gig in Cork's Irish Independent Park and it looks like there won't be sunshiiiiiiine on Lee for the show, with further heavy rain forecast for Sunday evening.

Music • 23 Jun 19

Cork Rose

Erinn O'Connell

Roses • 16 Aug 18

Ed Sheeran blew fans away in Cork with the first night of his sold-our Irish tour

Ed Sheeran lights up Cork as the sun goes down

Ed Sheeran took to the stage at Cork's Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday evening as the sun was beginning to set and proceeded to delight the 40,000 strong crowd with a selection of his best tracks.

Music • 05 May 18

Cork rolls out the red carpet for Ed Sheeran

Thousands of Ed Sheeran fans are in Cork City for the first in a trio of sold-out concerts at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Music • 04 May 18

Young Offenders stars Chris Walley and Alex Murphy

There was 'no softening' Young Offenders for UK viewers

The stars of Young Offenders – the film that's become a TV show – have insisted that the tone hasn't been softened for a British audience.

Young Offenders • 10 Feb 18

Síle Seoige had a bilingual ceremony for son Cathal

Síle Seoige enjoys 'heartfelt' naming ceremony for son

Síle Seoige has shared her happiness after a "magic few days in the West" celebrating her son Cathal's naming ceremony with her partner Damien O'Farrell and their family and friends.

Síle Seoige • 13 Dec 17

Ryan Tubridy - "It is heartening to see that the Toy Show still means so much to people"

Tubridy already gobsmacked by Toy Show ticket demand

Ryan Tubridy has said he is gobsmacked that 80,000 people entered for Late Late Toy Show tickets in the first 24 hours of applications opening and has promised that the big night on RTÉ One on December 1 is "like nothing we've ever done before".

Late Late Toy Show • 25 Oct 17

Ryan Tubridy kicked-off the Toy Show auditions in Cork

Talent and tickets: this year's Toy Show just took off!

Ryan Tubridy was in Cork today to launch this year's Late Late Toy Show and search for young talent.

Late Late Toy Show • 24 Oct 17

Cork Rose

Aishling O'Connor

Rose of Tralee 2017 • 16 Aug 17