Arts and Entertainment

From Kneecap's protest beats to BIIRD's trad rebellion, All Together Now 2026 is a celebration of Irish voices that refuse to be silenced. Here are the acts that matter.

From turquoise to tangerine, the colours of summer 2026 are bold, defiant and full of hope. Here’s how to wear them with confidence.

Ireland mourns the loss of Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and activist who never forgot his roots. Tributes pour in from Bono, Springsteen, and political leaders.

A new guidebook to Outlander's Scottish filming locations offers fans a chance to walk the land where Claire and Jamie loved and fought, celebrating the deep connection between story and place.

Djamel White, at 28, is the youngest author on this year's Booker Prize longlist for his debut novel 'All Them Dogs,' a gritty gangland thriller set in West Dublin.

A new bronze sculpture in Tralee Town Park honours the women of Kerry who fought in the revolutionary period, the first memorial of its kind in Ireland.

A community on the Cooley peninsula gathers to honor Robert and Kathleen Marks, a devoted couple killed in a crash, remembered for their service, faith, and togetherness.

French highlights are this summer's most covetable hair trend. Learn what they are, how they work, and how to maintain them naturally.

The Bayeux Tapestry leaves France for London for the first time in 900 years, a diplomatic gesture fraught with risk and historical weight.

A Milanese architect restored a 1902 thatched cottage in An Spidéal, preserving its soul and learning Irish. A story of heritage, craftsmanship, and community.

Explore the 38th Galway Film Fleadh programme. From anti-capitalist documentaries to Belfast refugee stories, discover the films shaping modern Ireland.

People in Dublin are being brave with food, they're not just following trends online. Dublin restaurants are doing exciting things and people flock to it, they are willing to even queue up for good food,

Eoin McNamee was my overseer, and my mentor for my thesis. We were working on my novel, and I remember him saying to me one time, 'You have such good command of language and cadence, and your work is so distilled. And these are good things to have. But you are so unwilling to hurt your characters. You have to let them be hurt. You're not here to be the judge of their decisions. You're just there,,

Zoe Kravitz addresses engagement rumours with Harry Styles and speaks out against the invasive media culture that denies public figures the basic right to walk freely.

Pulitzer-winning Antrim photojournalist Cathal McNaughton keynotes Doneraile Arts Fest as 129 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, with two-thirds of deaths linked to Israeli military action.

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The Knights of Charity Gala 2026 brings together cinema legends and philanthropic leaders at Cannes, where influence serves humanitarian and children's causes.

Doagh Famine Village reopens after devastating fire, showcasing remarkable community solidarity and Ireland's inclusive approach to preserving complex heritage stories.

Dolores Keane, the defining voice of Irish traditional music and co-founder of De Danann, has died at 72, leaving behind a legacy that embodied Ireland's cultural soul.

Macalla Teoranta's Irish dubbing work democratises language access, proving cultural preservation and commercial success can thrive together in modern Ireland.