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Rory Cowan has joined the cast of Polly and the Beanstalk

Rory Cowan to replace Al Porter in Olympia Panto

Former Mrs Brown's Boys and Gogglebox star Rory Cowan is to replace Al Porter in the Olympia Theatre's Christmas pantomime.

Rory Cowan • 23 Nov 17

Dustin the Turkey ruffles feathers in Wikibeaks exposé

Once and future RTÉ megastar Dustin the Turkey has broken his silence with the release of an explosive new book which charts his rise to power in Montrose, his failed bid for Eurovision glory, and his much-talked about love life.

Dustin The Turkey • 08 Nov 17

Al Porter says he's "red faced" watching Blind Date Ireland

Al Porter is 'red faced' watching Blind Date Ireland

Stand-up comedian and TV presenter Al Porter has admitted that he's "red faced" watching his show Blind Date Ireland.

Al Porter • 08 Nov 17

Film review: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

Grace Jones goes back to her roots in this riveting documentary. At 69, she is still a force of nature

Grace Jones • 25 Jan 18

Niall Horan's debut album, Flicker, is out now!

Niall Horan 'incredibly proud' of debut album Flicker

Niall Horan has said he is 'incredibly proud' of his debut solo album Flicker, with the former One Direction singer hopeful that fans will enjoy the album as he launches it today.

Niall Horan • 20 Oct 17

Russell Crowe - "I don't think it's possible for me to say I've been in to a pub in Dublin where I got a s*** pint. It's just not possible"

Russell Crowe continues Irish love affair on Late Late

Oscar winner Russell Crowe continued his love affair with Ireland on Friday's Late Late Show, and said he is keen to find out more about his Irish roots.

Russell Crowe • 23 Sep 17

Niall Horan says he would love to live in Ireland, but it's "just not feasible" at the moment

Niall Horan has to make sacrifices for music career

Singer-songwriter Niall Horan was recently reported to have bought property in his hometown of Mullingar, but the One Direction star has now revealed that he isn't currently based in Ireland, saying he has to make "sacrifices" to pursue his music career.

niall horan • 31 Aug 17

Niall Horan on stage in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin. Pic: Dara Munnis

Review: Niall Horan at the Olympia Theatre

Right time, right place, right songs - the One Direction star is striking out on his own in style.

niall horan • 01 Sep 17

Niall Horan unveils debut album at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin

Niall Horan unveils debut album at Olympia show

Niall Horan kicked off his Flicker Sessions world tour and unveiled tracks from his upcoming debut album at a rapturously received show at Dublin's Olympia Theatre on Tuesday night.

niall horan • 30 Aug 17

Niall Horan to bring Flicker Sessions tour to Dublin

One Direction Niall Horan will be swapping stadiums for small and intimate venues on his upcoming Flicker Sessions 2017 world tour including a show at Dublin's Olympia this August to kick off his global jaunt.

Niall Horan • 11 Jul 17

Paul Weller to return to Ireland next February

MCD has announced that legendary singer-songwriter Paul Weller will return to Ireland next February for two dates.

paul weller • 13 Jun 17

Russell Crowe's band The Indoor Garden Party playing Olympia Theatre

Russell Crowe taking musical project to Dublin

Hollywood star Russell Crowe is bringing his musical project, The Indoor Garden Party, to Dublin's Olympia Theatre this year.

Russell Crowe • 28 Jun 17

Grace Jones will play a second gig in Dublin next week

Grace Jones adds second Dublin date next week

Grace Jones will perform a second show in Dublin's Olympia theatre next week, with tickets on sale from early this morning.

Headlines • 16 Sep 16

Hall & Oates: Live in Dublin released March 31, 2015.

New DVD Live in Dublin from Hall & Oates

Daryl Hall and John Oates have performed around the world for forty years but the US duo never played a Dublin concert as a duo until July 15, 2014 at the Olympia. The results are about to be released on DVD and audio.

Entertainment • 21 Feb 15

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