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Billie Eilish will play on Friday, followed by Lewis Capaldi on Saturday

Billie Eilish and Lewis Capaldi to headline EP 2023

Billie Eilish, Lewis Capaldi and Fred Again... have been announced as the headline acts for Electric Picnic 2023.

Joy Buckle and Lochlann Ó Mearáin at the Dingle Distillery International Film Festival at the weekend Photograph: Manuela Dei Grandi

That's a wrap. Dingle Film Festival crowns its winners

A Ukrainian drama and a documentary about the aftermath of the Syrian Revolution were among the winners at this year's Dingle Distillery International Film Festival at the weekend.

Movies • 14 Nov 22

Sophie Lennon hails from the village of Mayobridge outside Newry

Co Down youngster is Ireland's Junior Eurovision hope

Co Down teenager Sophie Lennon will represent Ireland at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Armenia in December with the Irish-language song Solas.

Music • 11 Nov 22

Filmed at Killruddery House in Bray, Fate: The Winx Saga premiered globally on Netflix in January 2021

Netflix scraps Wicklow-filmed series after two seasons

Fate: The Winx Saga, the Netflix teen fantasy series that was filmed in Co Wicklow, has been cancelled after two seasons.

Television • 02 Nov 22

Some of the people behind The Busk album at the launch on Mary Street in Dublin (L-R): Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Manchán Magan, Megan Nic Ruairí, Bettine McMahon, Laura Quirke, Mark Logan and Louise Mulcahy

Busk live album raises funds for Dublin Simon Community

The Busk, an all-star charity live album recorded in St Patrick's Cathedral, is to be released on vinyl in aid of the Dublin Simon Community on 9 December.

Music • 28 Oct 22

Joel Mawhinney with Blue Peter favourite Henry - "I can't wait to get started" Photo: BBC

Co Down magician pulls Blue Peter job out of the hat

Co Down magician and social media star Joel Mawhinney has been announced as the newest presenter of the BBC's Blue Peter.

Television • 25 Oct 22

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

James Nesbitt spoke at the Ireland's Future Together We Can conference on 1 October

Graffiti targeting James Nesbitt treated as hate crime

Police in Northern Ireland are treating graffiti targeting actor James Nesbitt as a hate crime.

Television • 20 Oct 22

Brendan Gleeson, writer-director Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell [All pics: Andres Poveda]

Stars turn out for The Banshees of Inisherin premiere

A host of famous faces joined Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson at Dublin's Light House cinema on Friday evening for the premiere of their highly-anticipated new black comedy-drama, The Banshees of Inisherin.

Movies • 14 Oct 22

My Father's Dragon will premiere globally on Netflix on Friday 11 November

Kilkenny's Cartoon Saloon goes global with Netflix film

It has been announced that My Father's Dragon, the new adventure from five-time Academy Award-nominated Kilkenny animation studio Cartoon Saloon, will premiere globally on Netflix on Friday 11 November.

Movies • 28 Sep 22

IFI celebrates 30-year anniversary with free movies

The Irish Film Institute will mark the 30th anniversary of its home in Temple Bar in Dublin by throwing its doors to the public this Saturday with a full day of free films and activities.

Movies • 08 Sep 22

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

Melvin Benn: festival fit. Pictures: Alf Harvey

Electric Picnic: 'It is a joy to see the festival back'

The managing director of Festival Republic, Melvin Benn has said it's a "joy" to see Electric Picnic back at Stradbally again. The music festival kicks off on Friday for the first time since 2019, having missed two years during the pandemic.

Music • 31 Aug 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

Toby Jones - "It's a great opportunity for me to acquaint myself with literature in an extraordinary situation"

Happy days for Potter star at Beckett gala in Fermanagh

One of the most prolific British screen actors is looking forward to swapping the studio for one of the most unique performances of his career in Co Fermanagh.

Ulster • 17 Jul 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

Derry Girls creator proposed for freedom of the city

The creator of Derry Girls has been proposed for the freedom of the city.

Television • 24 Jun 22

"Lyra's story and work represents her generation and reminds us why we cannot allow the dark shadows of the past to return."

Channel 4 to make film about journalist Lyra McKee

Channel 4 has announced that it is going to make a film about the life and death of "trailblazing" investigative journalist Lyra McKee – who was shot dead in 2019.

Movies • 24 Jun 22

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band are due to play three shows at the RDS Arena in Dublin next May

Bruce Springsteen invited to trace his Irish roots

Bruce Springsteen has been invited to Co Kildare to explore his Irish ancestry when he comes to Ireland for concerts next year.

Regional • 20 Jun 22

(L-R) Joyride and Lakelands will be released in cinemas later this year

Irish films to receive world premieres at Galway Fleadh

The Galway Film Fleadh has announced that two new Irish features, the Olivia Colman-starring Joyride and the Gaelic football drama Lakelands, will receive their world premieres at the festival in July.

Movies • 11 Jun 22

Star Wars director JJ Abrams was behind the new series called Demimonde Photo: Getty Images

Blow to North's film industry as JJ Abrams series axed

Film industry chiefs in Northern Ireland are working to fill a hole created by the loss of a major sci-fi drama series that was due to be filmed in Belfast.

Television • 09 Jun 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

Bruce Springsteen coming to Dublin next year for three tour dates

Bruce and the E Street Band add third Dublin date

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have added a third Dublin date to their upcoming 2023 tour.

Music • 27 May 22

Bruce and the E Street Band are coming back to Dublin

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced a string of tour dates - including Dublin - due to begin in early 2023, their first live shows for six years.

Music • 24 May 22

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 returns tonight for a third and final series.

Television • 12 Apr 22