Emmylou Harris at 3Arena review: Spellbinding Irish sign-off from one of the greats
The country star Emmylou Harris brings all her wisdom and flinty wit to bear on this quietly breathtaking evening
Dancing with the Stars: Emotive movie night sees stark fade to black for another contestant
Television: Amber Wilson survives to pirouette another day as real work begins for remaining contestants after week 3
Louis Tomlinson: How Did I Get Here? review – Thumpingly okayish blend of Oasis guitars and Ed Sheeran-style saccharine bangers
It’s a pity the former One Direction star only occasionally reveals himself as an artist capable of considerable thought and introspection
Britpop is Robbie Williams at his best, an irreverent, splurging Valentine to 1990s guitar rock
Robbie Williams is finally channelling his love of Oasis into his music with this enjoyably superficial tribute album
Any Given Day – Cork University Hospital review: Patient-focused series avoids the usual melodrama
Television: Medical documentary puts positive spin on our health service while patient stories are compelling and honest
Hijack season two: Even Idris Elba looks uncomfortable with the direction of this latest heist
Television: The fast-moving unfussy plot was a strong feature of Hijack series one on Apple TV. Alas, second time out, it’s all too convoluted
Jenny on Holiday: Quicksand Heart review – Brilliantly bittersweet walk on pop’s melancholy side
Jenny Hollingworth, of Let’s Eat Grandma, expertly balances downbeat lyrics with upbeat melodies on her first solo album
Industry review: So nasty it makes Game of Thrones seem like Teletubbies
Television: In series four of the critically adored HBO/BBC drama Mickey Down and Konrad Kay have broadened the canvas and darkened the picture
Dancing with the Stars week 2: 2026 contest sees its first elimination as contenders emerge
Television: The gap continues to widen with singer Tolü Makay topping the leader board
Ten great Irish music acts to catch in 2026
From Shark School to SexyTadhg and Dove Ellis to Hotgirl, here’s who’s tipped to take over in the year ahead
David Bowie: 10 years after his death, he’s still electrifying, still plugged into the 21st century
David Bowie died on January 10th, 2016. He still has a message for the modern world in a way that, frozen in time, John Lennon or Elvis Presley simply doesn’t
The Traitors review: Would the BBC’s secret traitor twist work on the Irish version?
Television: With three gimmicks in the latest UK series, the makers seem terrified of the blueprint going stale
The Cribs: Selling a Vibe review – First-rank indie underdogs make an attention-grabbing return
If ever a landfill-indie group deserved a shoegaze-style rehabilitation, it’s Ryan, Gary and Ross Jarman
Can You Keep a Secret? review: Understated chortle onslaught from Dawn French and Mark Heap
Television: British comedy doesn’t always land with Irish viewers, but French and Mark Heap are great in this understated chortle onslaught
Lynley on BBC One: Ken Loach does Agatha Christie on the creepy Norfolk coast, but it’s fun
Television: The class distinctions will quickly bore Irish viewers, but the mystery is at least compelling















