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Jamie Duffy says life was "turned upside down" by success

Monaghan pianist says his life has turned 'upside down'

A 22-year-old pianist whose genre-bending blend of classical and Irish traditional influences has topped charts across the world says his life was "turned upside down" by the success.

Music • 02 Jan 24

Over 40 acts will perform across three venues as part of New Year's Festival Dublin

More acts added to Dublin's New Year's Festival

More acts have been added to New Year's Festival Dublin, the four day-long music celebration across the city from 29 December to 1 January.

Music • 20 Dec 23

Gilbert O'Sullivan said the award is "a nice surprise" and "an honour"

Gilbert O'Sullivan to receive Freedom of Waterford

Musician Gilbert O'Sullivan spoke on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline about the recent announcement that he is to be awarded the Freedom of Waterford.

Music • 30 Dec 23

The late Aslan frontman is to be celebrated in Vicar Street next May [Photo: Declan Roche]

Christy Dignam celebration concert announced

A major concert celebrating the life and music of Christy Dignam will take place in Dublin next year.

Music • 15 Dec 23

Éanna Hardwicke will meet the industry, press, and public as part of the European Shooting Stars programme at the Berlin International Film Festival in February

Cork actor Éanna Hardwicke is a European Shooting Star

Irish actor Éanna Hardwicke, known for his roles in the TV series Smother and Normal People and the film Lakelands, has been chosen as one of the European Shooting Stars of 2024.

Movies • 15 Dec 23

Dornan among honorary graduates at Queen's University

Actor Jamie Dornan was among honorary doctorates recognised "for putting Northern Ireland on the map" at Queen's University Belfast on Monday.

Movies • 14 Dec 23

The film is set in west Belfast in 2019 and tells the story of how Kneecap formed and went on to "change the sound of Irish music forever"

Irish-language film in world-premiere first at Sundance

The new Irish-language film Kneecap, "the origin story of the riotous and ground-breaking" Belfast rap trio of the same name, is to receive its world premiere at the iconic Sundance Film Festival in Utah next month.

Movies • 07 Dec 23

Sheeran has said that he wants this latest album to be for the fans and by the fans

Donegal school wins Ed Sheeran music video competition

Pop star Ed Sheeran has chosen a video made by a Donegal school as the music video for his track Magical.

Music • 28 Nov 23

Derry Girls scoops top International Award

Derry Girls wins Emmy for Best Comedy Programme

The final season of Derry Girls has won the International Emmy for Best Comedy Programme alongside the Netflix special Vir Das: Landing.

Television • 21 Nov 23

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

Leon Andersen of the Mid-West Magic Convention

Clare to host inaugural Mid-West Magic Convention

Jay Sankey, Irish TikTok star Aidan Murphy, and America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Ryland Petty will be among the line-up when Ennis, Co Clare hosts Ireland's first international magic convention in over a decade later this month.

Magic • 07 Nov 23

Bryan Adams is coming to Dublin in 2024

Bryan Adams has announced a Dublin date as part of his 2024 So Happy It Hurts tour at 3Arena in May 2024.

Music • 10 Oct 23

Jessica McKean will represent Ireland at Junior Eurovision

Donegal singer is Ireland's hope at Junior Eurovision

Co Donegal singer Jessica McKean will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Nice in November.

Television • 09 Oct 23

Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford in 2017's Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner sequel series no longer Belfast-bound

It has been announced that a planned sequel series to the acclaimed Blade Runner movies will no longer be filmed in Belfast.

Television • 09 Oct 23

Geldof addressing potential future leaders at the One Young World Summit on Monday

Geldof addresses global food crisis at Belfast summit

Bob Geldof has said the "fight for food is the fight for life" at a global summit in Belfast.

Entertainment • 03 Oct 23

The fans at last weekend's Electric Picnic Photo: Micheál Mac Suibhne, RTÉ

Electric Picnic for August 2024 sold out

Organisers of the Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois have announced that tickets for the 2024 edition have already sold out, with the three-day event set to move from its traditional September slot to a new August weekend.

Music • 08 Sep 23

Travis Barker's 'urgent family matter' has led to several upcoming Blink-182 gigs being postponed

Blink-182 postpone Dublin and Belfast gigs

US punk-rock group Blink-182 have postponed gigs in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin due to drummer Travis Barker having an 'urgent family matter', requiring him to fly home to the US.

Music • 01 Sep 23

The three-day festival, which kicks off on Friday, will see Billie Eilish, Niall Horan, Fred Again..., The Script, and The Killers among the headliners All photos: Alf Harvey

Electric Picnic applying the finishing touches

Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site ahead of the music and arts festival reopening its doors in Stradbally, Co Laois this weekend.

Music • 29 Aug 23

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee to launch new NI comedy

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has written a new comedy thriller set in Northern Ireland for Channel 4.

Television • 21 Aug 23

The festival runs in Drogheda's Droichead Arts Centre from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 August

Reel deal for the Boyne Valley as film festival returns

The Boyne Valley International Film Festival turns two this week with screenings, workshops, awards and a close-up on filmmakers in the region.

Movies • 06 Aug 23

Derry Girls most-watched show in Northern Ireland

Derry Girls was the most-watched TV programme in Northern Ireland last year, with the first episode of the final series being watched by nearly half a million viewers on Channel 4, a new report from UK media regulator Ofcom has shown.

Television • 03 Aug 23

Christy Moore - Tickets go on sale on Thursday 3 August

Christy Moore announces 11 Dublin shows

Christy Moore has announced 11 Dublin shows for the end of the year and early 2024, with tickets going on sale next Thursday.

Music • 28 Jul 23

Coldplay announce fourth Dublin date

Coldplay have announced a fourth Croke Park gig in Dublin as part of their Music of the Spheres world tour in 2024.

Music • 31 Jul 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

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