New Irish books on the block in 2026 – buzzy novels to add to your reading list
A feast of fine fiction debuts awaits readers in the new year Tanya Sweeney has a new publishing…
Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell based his Whiskey in the Jar riff on The Chieftains
Thin Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell on writing the iconic guitar riff From left, Phil Lynott, Brian Downey and…
Arctic adventures on the Norwegian island of Tromso for Polar days and nights
For about six weeks, the sun never rises over the Norwegian island of Tromsoya The Northern Lights over…
Camille O’Sullivan on Christmas and parenting with Aidan Gillen, and losing herself in spng
On a rainy night in Soho, with a cameo from Richard Corrigan, the performer on her anxieties and…
Johnny Logan on Hold Me Now: ‘I was sharing a house with five students in Wandsworth Common. I didn’t have any money. I hadn’t a bean’
How We Made Johnny Logan celebrates his 1987 Eurovision victory One of the great Irish singers – the…
Christmas film guide: From Scrooges to Santas, saints to elves, and all the Die Hards, our critics have snowploughed through the streamers to plot their festive favourites
Our guide to what the platforms have to offer – with lots of old-school classics, cheesy romcoms and…
Tenerife is great for fly and flop, but there’s way more to explore beyond the sun loungers
One Canary island, three ways – exploring the Spanish hotspot from a trio of resorts Hacienda del Conde,…
The big Westlife interview: Who Simon didn’t like, who was the golden boy, would Brian come back, who Louis says were the ‘guinea pigs’
Barry Egan speaks to Kian Egan, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, and longtime manager, Louis Walsh A World of…
A perfect two-night mother and daughter trip as a Languedoc family tradition continues on
Based at a four-star, 16-room chateau in the countryside Madeleine Keane with her daughter Natasha at Chateau de Fiac…
Universal healthcare and income, but you can’t consume one calorie over your quota… An American dystopia voiced by Denis O’Hare
Podcast reviews Star of stage and screen Denis O’Hare has also written a new podcast Tony award winning…
Late Late Toy Show host Patrick Kielty on fronting RTÉ’s biggest show of the year
Despite having had a trying year, the host is in chipper mood Patrick Kielty has seen satire become…
Late Late Toy Show host Patrick Kielty on fronting RTÉ’s biggest show of the year
Despite having had a trying year, the host is in chipper mood Patrick Kielty has seen satire become…