Event guide: RTÉ Choice Music Prize, Raye, and the other best things to see in the week aheadFebruary 28th-March 6th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Feb 27 2026 - 04:59
The Music Quiz: Welsh singer Duffy released a song named after which London Tube station?Plus: In one-hit-wonder Charlene’s 1976 hit, I’ve Never Been to Me, which French city does she say she’s visited?Wed Feb 25 2026 - 04:53
My dog died two months ago and the gap he has left in all our lives is unfathomable John Deane-O’Keefe: Forensic criminologist and author on his middle name and his Basil Fawlty-like anger issuesTue Feb 24 2026 - 06:00
Stephen Brennan, actor: ‘I have never successfully saved for anything’Me & My Money: Stephen Brennan, actorMon Feb 23 2026 - 06:00
Event guide: Dublin Bowie Festival, Franz Ferdinand and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadFebruary 21st-27th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Feb 20 2026 - 04:58
The Music Quiz: What is film director Quentin Tarantino’s favourite song?Plus: At the start of the film Send Help, which Blondie song is Rachel McAdams’ character, Linda, listening to?Wed Feb 18 2026 - 04:59
New Irish albums reviewed and rated: Rosie Carney, Cypress, Mine!, Keeley, Pilgrims and ThumperFebruary 2026 releases include Doomsday..., Pulling All the Clouds Apart, Girl on the Edge of the World, Wintering and Sleeping with the Light OnTue Feb 17 2026 - 05:06
Amber O’Grady: ‘The biggest lesson I’ve learned over time is not to invest what you can’t afford’The manager of Horse Racing Ireland’s ownership department says her best-value purchase was a share in an all-woman racing syndicateMon Feb 16 2026 - 06:00
Soprano Celine Byrne: ‘I’m very good at masking my feelings for the sake of somebody else’The Irish singer on her happiest times, being haunted by memories of working on the bog, and how the death of her father changed her Sun Feb 15 2026 - 06:00
Event guide: Dublin film festival, Deftones and the other best things to do in Ireland in the week aheadFebruary 14th-20th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Feb 13 2026 - 04:57
The Music Quiz: Which Oscar-nominated film did Nick Cave write a song for?Plus: What is US pop singer/TikTok creator Addison Rae’s surname?Wed Feb 11 2026 - 04:51
Fiachna Ó Braonáin: ‘My income has always been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride’Me & My Money: Fiachna Ó Braonáin, musician and radio presenterMon Feb 09 2026 - 06:00
Deirdre Masterson: I was gutted to miss out on a chance to sing alongside Pavarotti Award-winning Irish soprano on her two middle names, her happiest times and her biggest career regretSun Feb 08 2026 - 06:00
Event guide: The Crucible, Maria Somerville and other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadFebruary 7th-13th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way Fri Feb 06 2026 - 04:40
The Music Quiz: What is the title of the forthcoming Courtney Love documentary?Plus: Which film director designed the cover art of Don’t Be Dumb, the new album by A$AP Rocky?Wed Feb 04 2026 - 04:57
Best new music books: Bowie, Boston and the Scatman’s Bop-Ba-Dop-BopRecent 10th anniversary of David Bowie’s death saw the publication of numerous books about himTue Feb 03 2026 - 04:38
‘Because I’m paid every six months, I can’t be reckless with money’Me & My Money: Carmel Harrington, authorMon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Anne Gildea: ‘I’m afraid of losing my vision completely. It’s created an edginess in my life’The comedian on being too agreeable, moving from London to rural Sligo as a child, and why Sydney Sweeney would play her in a biopicSun Feb 01 2026 - 06:00
Event guide: Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadJanuary 31st-February 6th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Jan 30 2026 - 09:25
The Music Quiz: What is Mac DeMarco’s full name? Plus: Which Canadian province does Chappell Roan name in her song The Subway?Wed Jan 28 2026 - 04:59
‘It’s sensible to spend money on things that last a long time’Me & My Money: Julie Kelleher, theatre directorMon Jan 26 2026 - 06:00
Podcaster Dylan Haskins: ‘I auditioned for a film with Brad Pitt as a child’The multi-award-winning podcast commissioner with the BBC on never dwelling in anger, the death of his father in 2006, and his ‘condensed’ Covid weddingSun Jan 25 2026 - 06:00
Event guide: Prima Facie, Pilgrims and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadJanuary 24th-30th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Jan 23 2026 - 04:59
The Music Quiz: Stranger Things actor Finn Wolfhard directed a music video for which George Harrison song?Plus: By which name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini professionally known?Wed Jan 21 2026 - 04:57
‘I bought a boat a few years back. It cost roughly what a deposit for a small house would have’Me & My Money: Paul Murphy, CEO, ClimeactionMon Jan 19 2026 - 06:00
Pete Briquette: ‘My DNA test said I’m 99% from a particular part of Ireland’The bass player of The Boomtown Rats on the band’s creative process in Ibiza, his annoyance at political leaders, and his biggest personal regretSun Jan 18 2026 - 06:00
Event guide: TradFest, Emmylou Harris and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadJanuary 17th-23rd, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Jan 16 2026 - 04:47
The Music Quiz: Which of Lana Del Rey’s songs namechecks Kings of Leon?Plus: What is the birth name of the British singer-songwriter Raye?Wed Jan 14 2026 - 04:49
New Irish albums reviewed and rated: John Blek, Dani Larkin, Van Morrison, Noelle O’Sullivan, Ailbhe ReddyJanuary 2026 releases include The Midnight Ache, Next of Kin, Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge, Rolling on the Inside, Kiss Big Tue Jan 13 2026 - 04:00
‘The only thing I invest in is time with friends and loved ones!’Jan Brierton, poet and fashion stylist, says her best-value purchase is a Sage smart kettleMon Jan 12 2026 - 06:00
Film critic Mark Kermode: ‘I don’t really do anger any more, and I’m very glad not to’Broadcaster, podcaster and musician on his middle name, Irish pubs and craving the innocence of not knowing anything about Donald TrumpSat Jan 10 2026 - 11:01
The best things to see in Ireland this weekend and week aheadJanuary 10th-16th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Jan 09 2026 - 04:54
The Music Quiz: While making the album Diamond Dogs, which Bruce Springsteen song did David Bowie record? Plus: Which Bowie album is named on Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2000 song Californication?Wed Jan 07 2026 - 04:56
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 blockSun Jan 04 2026 - 06:00
Music: 84 gigs to catch, including The Cure, CMAT – and one with €690 ticketsThe biggest live events of the year ahead, from Emmylou Harris in January to Interpol and Bloc Party in NovemberSat Jan 03 2026 - 05:15
Event guide: First Fortnight, Biffy Clyro and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadJanuary 3rd-9th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Jan 02 2026 - 04:57
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?Wed Dec 31 2025 - 04:55
Best music in 2025: Irish Times critics choose the albums and acts of the yearFrom CMAT to Chappell Roan, and Maria Somerville to Rosalía, women have ruled the industry this yearSat Dec 27 2025 - 05:20
2025 in music: The five best Irish albums of the yearIrish acts have released more than 300 albums over the past 12 months. These are our favouritesSat Dec 27 2025 - 05:07
Event guide: New Year’s Eve gigs, Picture This and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadDecember 27th, 2025-January 2nd, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Dec 26 2025 - 04:59
‘For fans of’ music: 2025 has been a phenomenal year for Irish artistsTony Clayton-Lea reflects on a phenomenal year in the annals of Irish musicThu Dec 25 2025 - 05:00
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?Wed Dec 24 2025 - 04:54
‘I’m definitely not a gambler. I have a family and responsibilities’Me & My Money: John Molloy, cofounder of Memo Paris FragrancesMon Dec 22 2025 - 06:00
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 superpowerSun Dec 21 2025 - 06:00
Event guide: Cian Ducrot, Lisa O’Neill and Junior Brother, and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week aheadDecember 20th-26th, 2025: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Dec 19 2025 - 04:58
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?Wed Dec 17 2025 - 04:54
‘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 BIIRDMon Dec 15 2025 - 06:00
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 biopicSat Dec 13 2025 - 06:00
Event guide: Merchy Christmas, Kneecap and the other best things to go to in Ireland in the week aheadDecember 13th-19th, 2025: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this weekFri Dec 12 2025 - 04:52
The Music Quiz: Which Van Morrison song did Bob Dylan encore with at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall?Plus: Which US television show used Napalm Death’s You Suffer as an alert for fluctuations in Bitcoin?Wed Dec 10 2025 - 04:52
