Fontaines DC top the 2024 Ticket critics’ choice lists, with Kneecap hot on their heels, but right across Irish music the profusion of excellence shows zero signs of stopping
Critics also favoured Ralph Fiennes in Conclave and Mikey Madison in Palme d’Or-winning Anora
Two Irish films, TJ O’Grady-Peyton’s Room Taken and Portia A Buckley’s Clodagh, land spots in the shortlist for best live-action short
Daily Mail article headlined ‘Anti-British Irish-language movie funded by UK public money wins Best British Film gong’ is the latest salvo in the war of words with Kneecap
After Irish actors and films had a blockbuster 2023, hope this year mainly rests on Paul Mescal in Gladiator II and Saoirse Ronan in The Outrun and Blitz
Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first trans woman to win best actress as Belfast’s Kneecap film loses out on two nominations
We continue our countdown of our favourite movies released in Ireland this year
I don’t really do envy, but I envied the sense of belonging all the native speakers had with their array of languages
Television: It takes a while to get going and is not without flaws, but this show is good enough to almost convince us our native tongue is in everyday use
Radio: Ciara Kelly hears differing takes on Trump victory while Kieran Cuddihy meets jubilant Maga fans in New York
The vibe is one of community and solidarity, framed by love of the Irish language and irreverent humour
October 26th to November 1st, 2024: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Journalist, who also produced Kneecap and RTÉ's Seán Quinn documentary, has written a book on a decade of delving into the 1994 Loughinisland massacre
In 2023, An Cailín Ciúin secured Ireland’s first ever nomination in this category. Could Kneecap make it twice in three years?
Children’s writer Máire Zepf talks about her books and TV work, and how Kneecap bringing ‘beautiful, real Belfast Irish’ to the big screen has been powerful
From the chaos of the Troubles, the movie constructs a story of hope and tenderness, proving there’s more to life than land
Ceiliúrann an féile nua i nDún na nGall, Dorn San Aer, an chraoltóir ceannródach, saineolaí ceoil, gníomhaí polaitiúil, agus réabhlóídí ar son na teanga nach maireann an bhliain seo chaite
Dorn San Aer, a new festival in Donegal, celebrates the brilliant late broadcaster, music fanatic, political activist and champion of the Irish language
The Revelation of Ireland 1995-2020 dissects Irish life over 25 years, with the benefit of hindsight and the opening up of archives
Almost all cinemas will be participating in the initiative. If you’re not sure what to go see - we have you sorted
It was the biggest edition of festival so far, with 75,000 people in Stradbally for the weekend. Here’s what we loved and hated
A 45-minute slot was always going to feel short for this trio in their pomp, as Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí stalk the stage
When and where to catch Calvin Harris, Kodaline, Lankum, Kneecap, Blindboy and more
The co-founder of Conradh na Gaeilge said ‘you might as well be putting wooden legs on hens as trying to restore Irish through the school system’
Everything you need to know about Ireland’s largest music festival taking place from August 16th-18th
Heading to Stradbally? Whether you want to see Kylie or Kneecap, CMAT or Calvin Harris, here are when and where they’re playing
Plus: Kneecap film flummoxes and impresses US critics; the falling rate for Fair City photos; and Helen McEntee promises to drain the swamp
Fictionalised biopic of the Belfast rap trio adroitly manages to balance provocation and reconciliation, with all three proving flexible, charismatic actors
Whether it’s Kylie Minogue on the main stage or Fangclub in Fishtown, this year’s event is crammed with people and places to grab your attention
Fictionalised biopic of Belfast rap trio Kneecap hopes to follow An Cailín Ciúin to Academy Awards
Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvai are following up their acclaimed debut album with a whip-smart, moving, brilliantly entertaining film
The bilingual west Belfast hip-hop trio take Galway by storm with an act that is in reality more satire than sectarianism
Galway International Arts Festival 2024: here are 15 unmissable things to see and do at this year’s festival
Belfast hip-hop posse’s rambunctious farce is first film in event’s history to take audience award, best Irish-language feature and best Irish film
July 6th-12th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Blindboy will also make an appearance for a special podcast at the festival in Stradbally
The Fleadh forms the summer fulcrum around which the domestic cinematic year swivels
Hip-hop trio Kneecap claim Kemi Badenoch’s denial of £15,000 grant unlawfully discriminates against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion
Galway’s NewDad, family affair Driven Snow, and Pillow Queens all feature
The stars throughout this guest-heavy debut album are Kneecap themselves, who demonstrate shockingly intelligent lyrical dexterity
Lies We Tell claims most awards of the night, including best actress for Agnes O’Casey, as Paul Mescal wins best supporting actor for All of Us Strangers
What’s Next For?: Pair’s new 22-hour course features Kneecap, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Úna-Minh Kavanagh, Ola Majekodunmi and Louis de Paor, among others
A dozen Irish acts, including Kneecap, Soda Blonde and NewDad, will not perform due to festival’s links with US military
Musicians drop put of South by Southwest line-up as a result of US army’s sponsorship of arts festival in Austin, Texas
Kneecap claim decision to veto funding is attempt to ‘silence’ them
Belfast punk-rap band at centre of a controversy around freedom of artistic expression and arts funding
Donald Clarke: As with other Americanisms, the single-digit salute has taken over from the good old V – even in west Belfast. Is nothing sacred?
Radio: Despite occasional barbs, the impressionist turned presenter plays it safe as he begins his new programme in Ryan Tubridy’s old slot
Colin Coyle on housing for Westlife member, former Web Summit CEO tilling the fields, Kneecap’s film, the IRFU, Isaac Allen and possible encore for Wolfe Tones man
Fictionalised autobiography of eponymous Belfast rap outfit, directed by Rich Peppiatt, is first Irish fiction feature win at festival since Once in 2007
Major coup for Belfast punk-rap trio’s film with Michael Fassbender as Sony Pictures buys distribution rights
A landmark moment for the Irish language in pop culture is coming. Just you wait
Kneecap are teetering on the precipice of something they probably could only have dreamed of
December 9th-15th: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
