Arts and Culture

On the set of Barry Lyndon
The story of Barry Lyndon: 50 years since Stanley Kubrick made his epic in Ireland
Kubrick spent eight months in Ireland working on Barry Lyndon, a film now regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Esther McCarthy goes behind the scenes on the making of the epic period drama 

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

In pictures: First look at new psychological thriller starring Colin Farrell
In pictures: First look at new psychological thriller starring Colin Farrell
The Ballad of a Small Player will be screened at cinemas across Ireland from October 17 and will be released on Netflix on October 29

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Obit-Connie Francis
Pretty Little Baby singer Connie Francis dies aged 87
“My personal life is a regret from A to Z,” she told The Associated Press in 1984.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Movie Prop Auction
Sled from 1941 film Citizen Kane sells at auction for €12.75m
Item donated by a director who was given it in 1984 as it was about to be thrown out by film studio becomes second most valuable piece of movie memorabilia

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Manchán Magan 16/3/2025
'It's a new awakening in Ireland': Manchán Magan on his new TV series 
For his new RTÉ series, Listen To The Land Speak, Manchán Magan explores the connections between the physical landscape, our language and culture, and Irish identity. He also reflects on his own cancer battle 

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Ai music composer or generator with robot play guitar
Tom Dunne: AI sounds a worrying note for Irish musicians 
While we claim to appreciate an industry that generates millions for the economy and priceless pleasure for its participants, more needs to be done to protect music and musicians from the march of technology 

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Kingfishr review: Gig of the summer at the Marquee as Cork fans raise the roof with 'Killeagh' singalong
S Kingfishr review: Gig of the summer at the Marquee as Cork fans raise the roof with 'Killeagh' singalong
Kingfishr have sold out two nights at the Marquee in Cork 

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Macbeth/Riders to the Sea review: Druid triumph with 50th anniversary double bill 
Macbeth/Riders to the Sea review: Druid triumph with 50th anniversary double bill 
The combination of Macbeth and Riders to the Sea already looks like being one of the highlights of Galway Arts Festival 

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

New play tells tale of transatlantic cable that put Kerry at centre of the world
New play tells tale of transatlantic cable that put Kerry at centre of the world
The Cable is set in Valentia Island in 1866 as the area played a huge role in the development of global communications 

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Tributes paid to Cork artist Willie Harrington following death at 84 
Tributes paid to Cork artist Willie Harrington following death at 84 
An intervention from Padre Pio reputedly saved Harrington's fingers from amputation as a child 

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

The Pillowman review: Martin McDonagh's dark tale gives plenty to ponder 
The Pillowman review: Martin McDonagh's dark tale gives plenty to ponder 
The Pillowman may be more than 20 years old,  but this production at the Gate underlines the play's contemporary relevance 

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction
Star Wars lightsaber used by Darth Vader to go up for auction
The prop is estimated to sell for up to €2.6m.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

Cork-shot film directed by Brendan Canty wins Best Irish Film at Galway Film Fleadh
Cork-shot film directed by Brendan Canty wins Best Irish Film at Galway Film Fleadh
The Fleadh welcomed filmmakers and audiences from around the world to celebrate bold storytelling, new voices, and cinematic excellence

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025

'I agree with Kneecap’s stance on Palestine 100%': Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai
'I agree with Kneecap’s stance on Palestine 100%': Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai
As Mogwai play Galway and other Irish centres, the band's singer talks artistic freedom, Britpop, and his favourite Irish bands 

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Irish trio Colin Farrell, Sharon Horgan, and Ruth Negga secure Emmy nominations 
Irish trio Colin Farrell, Sharon Horgan, and Ruth Negga secure Emmy nominations 
The Irish trio received their nods for their roles in The Penguin, Bad Sisters and Presumed Innocent, respectively

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Podcast Corner: West Cork crew tackle intriguing tale of mystery in Havana 
Podcast Corner: West Cork crew tackle intriguing tale of mystery in Havana 
After already hitting the heights with the tale of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, podcast-makers Sam Bungey and Jennifer Forde delve into the story of strange sounds in Cuba 

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Neil Jordan in Bantry on the Catholic Church, and the talents of Daniel Day-Lewis 
Neil Jordan in Bantry on the Catholic Church, and the talents of Daniel Day-Lewis 
Neil Jordan was in the Maritime Hotel to speak about his memoir as part of West Cork Literary Festival

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

Old Irish Cottage
Laethanta Saoire: The Summer Visitor, a tale of Beara by Eibhlís Carcione
In the latest of our series of summer-themed reads, Cork-based author Eibhlís Carcione offers a tale of strange goings-on in the far west of the county 

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

In Pictures: Crowd pleaser Olly Murs delivers lively performance at Marquee in Cork
In Pictures: Crowd pleaser Olly Murs delivers lively performance at Marquee in Cork
Always a crowd pleaser, Olly Murs delivered a lively and infectious performance at Live at the Marquee on Sunday night

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

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Live Aid at 40: Tom Dunne and Irish Examiner readers share their memories 
Tom Dunne's piece on Live Aid sparked a flood of fond recollections from readers. (Scroll to the end to see them)

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

In Pictures: Dec Pierce belts out the Block Rockin Beats at Marquee in Cork
In Pictures: Dec Pierce belts out the Block Rockin Beats at Marquee in Cork
Dec Pierce manned the decks at the Marquee on Sunday 

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Gigs, drama, art, dance... 10 highlights of Galway Arts Festival
Gigs, drama, art, dance... 10 highlights of Galway Arts Festival
 Galway International Arts Festival runs  July 14–27. From Druid’s 50th anniversary celebrations to the magic of Planete Vapeur’s monumental insects, here some of the must-sees 

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

'True rebels, true patriots': Wolfe Tones play final ever gig at Thomond Park, Limerick
'True rebels, true patriots': Wolfe Tones play final ever gig at Thomond Park, Limerick
The Wolfe Tones said a final farewell to their fans as a summer heatwave broke in Thomond Park

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Culture That Made Me: Cork-born singer Biig Piig selects her touchstones 
Culture That Made Me: Cork-born singer Biig Piig selects her touchstones 
Biig Piig's picks include Erykah Badu, Van Morrison, and Searching for Sugar Man 

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

The Irish reading roadtrip: Aoife Barry's literary tour of the Emerald Isle
The Irish reading roadtrip: Aoife Barry's literary tour of the Emerald Isle
Take a tour around Ireland - without leaving your house. From Cork with Caroline O'Donoghue to Tipp with Donal Ryan, here are the books that will take you places

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Pictures & review: Richard E Grant in Bantry for the West Cork Literary Festival 
S Pictures & review: Richard E Grant in Bantry for the West Cork Literary Festival 
Author/actor Richard E Grant was joined by Ballymaloe chef Rory O’Connell at the Maritime Hotel for one of the highlights of the opening weekend of the Bantry event

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Shaunagh Connaire on Emmy wins, working with George Clooney and making her Irish directorial debut
Shaunagh Connaire on Emmy wins, working with George Clooney and making her Irish directorial debut
Shaunagh Connaire made documentaries for the BBC before landing the role of communications director for George and Amal Clooney’s Foundation for Justice. Now, the Longford native is back on home soil for her directorial debut, writes Noel Baker

Sun, 13 Jul, 2025

Books are my business: Dublin Unesco City of Literature director Anne-Marie Kelly
Books are my business: Dublin Unesco City of Literature director Anne-Marie Kelly
'I help to promote Dublin as a city of literature, support the literary community, and strengthen links between the partners'

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Beginner’s pluck: Full-time writer Shane Tivenan
Beginner’s pluck: Full-time writer Shane Tivenan
The compassionate stories in this collection examine outsiders — showing interactions between the ‘lost’ and the ‘normal’ world

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Book review: The short but extraordinary life of the Border Commission
Book review: The short but extraordinary life of the Border Commission
What 'The Root of All Evil' clearly shows is neither Sinn Féin nor the subsequent Free State government had a coherent plan on how to deal with the Ulster Unionists

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Book review: Distorted view of reality is a common theme
Book review: Distorted view of reality is a common theme
Marni Appleton presents us with a glimpse of sexually fluid, uncertain, and hedonistic characters in 'I Hope You're Happy'

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Book review: Twisty thriller keeps us guessing
Book review: Twisty thriller keeps us guessing
'The Woman in Suite 11' is the ideal holiday read for those who enjoy tense, psychological thrillers; it’s the definition of a page-turner

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

Mary MacSwiney
Book extract: Woman who refused to be silenced in fight for republican independence
Betrayal of the republic, for Mary MacSwiney, would have meant betrayal of a brother she loved and admired, and it would have been almost impossible for her to think and feel in any other way

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Everything you need to know ahead of The Wolfe Tones and The Script gigs at Thomond Park
Everything you need to know ahead of The Wolfe Tones and The Script gigs at Thomond Park
The Wolfe Tones will play two nights at the stadium, Friday night and Sunday night, while The Script will take to the stage at the Limerick venue on Saturday night

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Girls relaxing on the beach and reading a book
Children's book reviews: 12 books for July with Children's Books Ireland
Ruth Concannon says no matter whether it's rain or shine, there's adventures galore for every day of the month with this selection of books

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Film review: Superman is a mixed bag — with fish-out-of-water charm
Film review: Superman is a mixed bag — with fish-out-of-water charm
Plus: Armand dials up the suspense, and Salvable is a charming boxing-film retread

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Graham Norton, Richard E Grant, Alan Hollinghurst... 10 to see at West Cork Literary Festival 
Graham Norton, Richard E Grant, Alan Hollinghurst... 10 to see at West Cork Literary Festival 
West Cork Literary Festival takes place in Bantry from Friday, July 11 to Friday, July 18 

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

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TV review: Live Aid docuseries paints Geldof as the good guy
"...it is also the story of a group of Irishmen haunted, as Bono says, by the “folk memory” of our own famine and a trauma passed down the generations..."

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

The Waterboys review: Marquee sees the whole of the moon on a sizzling night in Cork
S The Waterboys review: Marquee sees the whole of the moon on a sizzling night in Cork
After Roy Keane's  three nights, an old-school rock'n'roll show is just what the Marquee needed — and Mike Scott and the Waterboys delivered

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Five For Your Radar: Biig Piig, The Script, Bantry writers... 
Five For Your Radar: Biig Piig, The Script, Bantry writers... 
West Cork Literary Festival has also kicked off 

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Netflix's "Too Much" UK Special Screening
Lena Dunham on new Netflix series Too Much, and a role for her favourite Irish actor 
Lena Dunham tells Esther McCarthy how she created a character in Too Much especially for the Irish star 

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

17th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards - Show
Bob Dylan to play two gigs in Co Kerry as part of upcoming tour 
Bob Dylan has announced five Irish concerts for when his Rowdy & Ways Tour crosses the Atlantic later this year

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Neil Jordan on Kubrick, Brando, and the brilliance of Tom Cruise 
Neil Jordan on Kubrick, Brando, and the brilliance of Tom Cruise 
In advance of his visit to West Cork Literary Festival, the celebrated director and novelist recalls encounters with some of the greats in the business 

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

The Beacon review: Stormy seas for West Cork-set play
The Beacon review: Stormy seas for West Cork-set play
Nancy Harris's play is set on an island off the coast of Cork 

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

49th & Main: The biggest Irish band you've never heard of
49th & Main: The biggest Irish band you've never heard of
Despite selling out international tours and playing at Glastonbury, 49th & Main have yet to make their mark in the Irish charts. They plan on changing that 

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Leo Sayer: 'I got to sing a duet with Miss Piggy, a wonderful thing'
Leo Sayer: 'I got to sing a duet with Miss Piggy, a wonderful thing'
As he gets ready to play in Cork and other centres, Leo Sayer recalls encounters with stars such as Brian Wilson and the Muppets, as well as his complicated feelings about the man who ripped him off 

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

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