Margaret Heffernan: ‘I would take potential hires to lunch to see how they treat people serving them’
The bestselling author, business mentor and professor on what makes her ‘seriously angry’, her return to playing piano, and how she beats writer’s block
Music: 84 gigs to catch, including The Cure, CMAT – and one with €690 tickets
The biggest live events of the year ahead, from Emmylou Harris in January to Interpol and Bloc Party in November
Event guide: First Fortnight, Biffy Clyro and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
January 3rd-9th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The ‘What’s Another Year’ Music Quiz: Which Charli XCX album includes the songs 2099 and 1999?
Plus: Which year did Green Day write about on their 2024 studio album, Saviors?
Best music in 2025: Irish Times critics choose the albums and acts of the year
From CMAT to Chappell Roan, and Maria Somerville to Rosalía, women have ruled the industry this year
2025 in music: The five best Irish albums of the year
Irish acts have released more than 300 albums over the past 12 months. These are our favourites
Event guide: New Year’s Eve gigs, Picture This and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
December 27th, 2025-January 2nd, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
‘For fans of’ music: 2025 has been a phenomenal year for Irish artists
Tony Clayton-Lea reflects on a phenomenal year in the annals of Irish music
The Music Quiz: Olivia Dean’s middle name was inspired by which US singer?
Plus: By which professional stage name is Dominic Richard Harrison better known?
‘I’m definitely not a gambler. I have a family and responsibilities’
Me & My Money: John Molloy, cofounder of Memo Paris Fragrances
Michael Keegan-Dolan: ‘Manchán Magan was my very good friend . . . I’m doing this in honour of him’
The choreographer and dancer on agreeability, the pursuit of happiness, and his superpower
Event guide: Cian Ducrot, Lisa O’Neill and Junior Brother, and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead
December 20th-26th, 2025: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
The Music Quiz: Which Hollywood actor ‘gave good face’ in Madonna’s Vogue?
Plus: Singer-songwriter Tash Sultana’s middle name is also the surname of which famous musician?
‘I’m a bit careless with money at times. It’s important not to let it rule your life’
Ciara Ní Mhurchú is a fiddler and dancer, and a member of Celtic Woman and BIIRD
Justin McCarthy: ‘There is a can’t-do attitude to the big problems we have in this country’
Newly announced RTÉ Radio 1 Morning Ireland co-presenter on his strongest childhood memory and who would play him in a biopic