Entertainment

President Higgins leads tributes in Ireland following death of Shane...

The Irish president said the former Pogues frontman was one of ‘music’s greatest lyricists’.

Graham Norton to host new competition series with Irish comedians

Graham Norton is to host a new show featuring Irish comedians, including Aisling Bea and Jason Byrne.

Eilish McColgan tells inside story of following in the footsteps of...

The Scots athlete will star in Running In The Family alongside her mother and coach Liz, who was herself a renowned distance runner.

Headline acts announced for Trnsmt 2024 include Oasis star and top D...

Liam Gallagher, Gerry Cinnamon and Calvin Harris have all been booked to play the Glasgow festival next year.

Martin Freeman and Derry Girls win top prizes at International Emmy...

The 51st International Emmy Awards has hosted by Rhys Darby in New York.

RTE redundancy packages ‘need to be consistent with public service p...

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe said the national broadcaster needed to work within certain parameters.

Assisted dying supporter Prue Leith told it ‘puts the vulnerable at...

Dame Prue will share her experience and support for a law change at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Work begins in operation to cut down trees made famous by Game Of Th...

Six trees are to be felled at the Dark Hedges in Co Antrim.

TV licence should remain core part of RTE funding, says minister

No government should be involved in determining how much money a state broadcaster should get, Paschal Donohoe has said.

Nesbitt pleads for information on disappeared teenager after sixth f...

Actor James Nesbitt said it was ‘heartbreaking’ for the family to be without closure 50 years on from the disappearance of Columba McVeigh.

Applications open for filmmaking course in honour of Sir Sean Conner...

The Sean Connery Talent Lab in Edinburgh is a newly established arm of the Sean Connery Foundation.

Irish Government to provide RTE with 56 million euros in funding

The organisation has also announced plans to reduce its workforce by 400 by 2028.

Union warns staff ‘picking up tab for poor governance’ amid RTE job...

The Trade Union Group at RTE has expressed concern at a reported reform plan that includes a move to cut 400 jobs by 2028.

RTE to reduce staff by 400 and cut some services, reports suggest

Some aspects of the broadcaster’s strategic reform plan, ahead of expected losses, leaked on Monday.

Several Dark Hedges trees made famous by Game Of Thrones to be cut d...

Northern Ireland’s Department of Infrastructure said there is a risk to the public at the Co Antrim site.

Submarine inventor honoured with sculpture made from recycled plane...

Irish industrial designer Shane Holland created the artwork in memory of John Phillip Holland, who developed the first modern submarine in the 1870s.

Artists receive grants to create projects showcasing work for new au...

The Major Individual Awards of £15,000 are being presented by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

DUP MP alleges Stephen Nolan ‘corrupted BBC recruitment process’

MP for East Londonderry Gregory Campbell alleged in the House of Commons that the BBC presenter ‘corrupted’ the recruitment process.

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword to go on display at Perth Museum

It will be the first time the sword has returned to Scotland since it was made in Perth in 1739.

Nicola Benedetti to receive 2023 Edinburgh Award for role as festiva...

The classical violinist was chosen to receive the award this year for her role leading the Edinburgh International Festival.