Arts and Entertainment

Carlow actress Ella Lily Hyland says performing in her native accent in Netflix's Black Doves was a privilege, and calls on young actors to embrace their authenticity.

Martin McDonagh's CIA comedy Wild Horse Nine, with John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, opens in Irish cinemas on 4 November to strong reviews.

Wexford soul singer David Eamon has released his debut single Beautiful Thoughts after leaving law school for music, with a Whelan's festival slot behind him.

George Michael's Faith video guitar fetched £234,480 at a UK auction that sparked a family row over the legacy of his late assistant Siobhan Bailey.

The independent south London artist beat Paul McCartney and Florence + The Machine to win the 2026 Mercury Prize for her second album, This Music May Contain Hope.

A National Print Museum exhibition tells how Dutch designers who arrived for Aer Lingus in the 1950s reshaped Irish tourism, branding and the country's modern image.

Gearóid Uí Chairealláin dreamed of Shaw's Pygmalion in Irish. After his death, Bríd Ó Gallchóir and Aisling Ghéar bring Pygmalion 26 to stages across Ireland.

When Daragh Connolly died suddenly, he left behind a half-finished home and a young family. Here is how a Kildare community came together to finish what he started.

From Jonathan Anderson's Dior debut to a new Dawson Street flagship, Donegal tweed is finally getting the recognition it deserves. We look at the revival, the people behind it, and where to find the best of it.

Ireland Fashion Week 2026 returns with 75 stylists and eight Creative Hair Directors, celebrating natural Irish texture and heritage across six days of runway shows.

Bob Mackie, the costume designer who turned red carpets into shimmering spectacles for Cher, Dolly Parton, and Tina Turner, has died at the age of 87. His passing marks the end of an era for a man whose needle and thread gave stars their wings.

Catherine O'Hara was honoured by her on-screen children at the Emmys, with heartfelt tributes from Macaulay Culkin, Dan Levy and Annie Murphy.

Macklemore is removed from Ed Sheeran's US tour after pro-Palestine comments. A look at the controversy, the response, and what it means for free speech.

May el-Toukhy's Woman Unknown wins Venice Golden Lion, with Mathilde Arcel taking Best Actress, in a festival marked by debates on gender and a powerful documentary on Gaza.

Westlife begin 13 Dublin shows at the 3Arena, marking 25 years of music, memories, and a homecoming that unites generations of Irish fans.

Roisin Kiberd's new essay collection The Most Normal Woman explores the toll of chasing perfection. She shares her cultural picks with Dáil na nDaoine, from kaiju films to secondhand fashion.

Rob Reiner's posthumous Emmy win for The Bear is a poignant moment in Hollywood, 48 years after his first award. A reflection on legacy, loss, and the art that remains.

Almost one in ten residents of Dromcollogher, Co Limerick, perished in the 1926 cinema fire. A century on, the community remembers the 48 victims and celebrates its remarkable resilience.

At 85, Miriam Margolyes is on a 36-date tour with a new book, a sharp tongue, and a warning about the state of politics. She talks to us about fame, swearing, and why kindness matters most.

Fans from Dublin, Cork and America are making the journey to north Tipperary to explore the landscape that shaped Shane MacGowan's legendary songs. It is a tour of memory, music and belonging.