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Muireann Bradley, from Ballybofey in Co Donegal, performed at Jools Holland's Hootenanny

Irish teen says performing on Hootenanny was 'amazing'

Donegal teenager Muireann Bradley who received a standing ovation at Jools Holland's Hootenanny said performing on the iconic show was a "really amazing experience".

Music • 07 Jan 24

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

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

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

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

James Nesbit shaking hands with patient Catherine Wilson from Downpatrick, during his visit to Marie Curie's Belfast hospice

James Nesbitt visits Belfast hospice

James Nesbitt has praised the "absolutely amazing" work of end-of-life charity Marie Curie after visiting residents and staff at its Belfast hospice.

Television • 02 Jul 23

US President Biden greets James Martin at Ulster University in Belfast

An Irish Goodbye star meets US President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden has said he will brag to his daughter about having his picture taken with James Martin, one of the stars of the Oscar-winning short film An Irish Goodbye.

Biden in Ireland • 12 Apr 23

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

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

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

The Eurovision's organiser, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), has decided the 2023 event cannot be held in Ukraine, as a result of the Russian invasion. Ukraine's 2022 Eurovision winner, Kalush Orchestra, pictured above

Belfast misses out on hosting Eurovision

Belfast is among the cities to miss out following the BBC's announcement of the seven-strong shortlist to host next year's Eurovision Song Contest instead of Ukraine.

Television • 13 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

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

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

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 jazz ensemble in Northern Ireland.

Music • 02 Mar 22

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 and Television Academy (IFTA) Film and Drama Awards.

Movies • 22 Feb 22

Director Kenneth Branagh and actor Jude Hill on the set of Belfast / Image: Rob Youngson via Focus Features

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

Belfast-born writer-director Kenneth Branagh to be honoured at the Oscar Wilde Awards. Photo credit: Johan Persson

Kenneth Branagh to be honoured at Oscar Wilde Awards

Belfast writer-director Kenneth Branagh will be honoured at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Santa Monica, California next March.

Movies • 19 Nov 21

Hope Street's leading stars Amara Karan, Ciaran McMenamin and Siobhan O'Hare

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

Lewis McAskie, Caitríona Balfe, Jude Hill, Kenneth Branagh, Jamie Dornan and Ciaran Hinds attending the Irish premiere of film Belfast

'Belfast' movie premiere comes to Belfast

Some very early talk regarding next spring's Oscars has centred on a film inspired by, about and named after Belfast.

Movies • 04 Nov 21