Derry Girls to leave legacy as final series airs Four years after crashing on to our screens with memorable lines such as "I don't want to be an individual on my own", Derry Girls … Television • 12 Apr
Limerick-based musician wins Grammy award for Best Folk The University of Limerick has extended its congratulations to singer-songwriter Rhiannon Giddens, who is an artist in residence at the Irish World Academy of Music … Grammys 2022 • 06 Apr
Dermot Kennedy to headline Electric Picnic 2022 Electric Picnic, the largest music festival in Ireland, will return later this year for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Music • 10 Mar
Permission sought for major film studio in Mullingar Planning permission will soon be sought for a major film and TV studio, billed as the largest in western Europe, in Mullingar Co Westmeath. Entertainment • 09 Mar
North's youngsters team up for all that jazz A MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award-nominated musician is aiming to inspire the next generation of talent through the formation of the first-ever junior improvisational … Music • 02 Mar
Belfast's young star thrilled with IFTA nomination Belfast's 11-year-old star Jude Hill has spoken of his delight at being nominated for Best Actor in a Lead Role at this year's Irish Film … Movies • 22 Feb
The Batman arriving early in Dublin for film festival The Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival (VMDIFF) has announced that it is hosting a special screening of the eagerly awaited Robert Pattinson and Colin … Movies • 18 Feb
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 … Movies • 20 Jan
U2 and Kenneth Branagh's Belfast shortlisted for Oscars U2 and Kenneth Branagh's semi-autobiographical drama Belfast have been shortlisted for Academy Awards. Movies • 22 Dec 21
New police drama to shine a light on Northern Ireland A Co Down coastal town is set to be showcased across the world in a new police drama to be broadcast by the BBC. Television • 17 Nov 21
Johnny Logan, Irish Chamber Orchestra in charity drive Johnny Logan and the Irish Chamber Orchestra (ICO) have teamed up to remake the 1987 classic hit Driving Home for Christmas to raise funds for … Music • 16 Nov 21
Cork entertainer Billa O'Connell dies aged 91 The death has taken place in Cork of legendary entertainer Billa O'Connell. Entertainment • 23 Sep 21
Gallagher cancels Belfast gig after helicopter fall Liam Gallagher has been forced to cancel his gig in Belfast this Friday after he fell out of a helicopter over the weekend. Music • 21 Sep 21
Sea Sessions announce live shows for Bundoran Gavin James, The Coronas, Lyra, Bell X1, Moncrieff, Royseven, Róisín O, and Thumper are among the acts who will play at The Great Northern Hotel … Music • 24 Aug 21
Van Morrison drops legal challenge to NI live music ban Van Morrison has dropped a legal challenge to a ban on live music being played in Northern Ireland. Music • 03 Aug 21
Mo pushed for Elton John to perform at Stormont The late Mo Mowlam, the Labour government's Northern Secretary in the 1990s, wanted to develop Stormont Estate in Belfast for public entertainment and recreation and … Music • 29 Dec 20
New plaque unveiled for Thin Lizzy star Phil Lynott A Dublin City Council commemorative plaque to Phil Lynott has been unveiled at the house in Crumlin, Dublin, where the late Thin Lizzy front man … Music • 18 Dec 20
Other Voices music festival gets underway in Dingle The Other Voices music festival kicks-off in Dingle tonight, with 21 acts performing in the west Kerry town. Music • 02 Dec 20
Filming of major US production in NI following Covid-19 The shooting of a big-budget US film starring Nicole Kidman is set to showcase Northern Ireland's dramatic north coast on a global stage. Entertainment • 18 Jul 20
Aisling Day: Aislings gather in Dublin for book launch Women named Aisling have gathered in Dublin for a book launch with a difference. Books • 12 Sep 19
Renowned Donegal fiddler Tommy Peoples dies aged 70 Tommy Peoples, the Donegal fiddler who won acclaim with The Bothy Band, has died aged 70. Entertainment • 05 Aug 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
Cork gets ready as 120,000 Ed Sheeran fans hit town Cork City is gearing up for its busiest weekend in years with over 120,000 Ed Sheeran fans due in the city for a trio of … Music • 03 May 18
