Life of a stuntwoman: ‘When I had the baby, I knew it was the end of me jumping off things’
Despite being set on fire and buried, Co Wicklow woman Eimear O’Grady says she is not a thrillseeker
The Wooden Hill review: Promising debut from Armagh writer
Jamie Guiney’s collection of stories is a mixed bag, with some stark moments of clarity and emotion
‘Fiction is becoming darker, weirder, bent-out-of-shape’
Ashley Stokes, who publishes the Unthology series of short fiction, on the state of the short story in Ireland and the UK
Bono plays pivotal role in Dublin’s Hollywood studio drama
Originators of plans for Ringsend project say U2 singer’s assistance proved invaluable
Precision and artistry on display at impressive NCAD fashion show
Level of craftsmanship, creativity and innovation at event shows potential of graduates
Time for Irish television drama to mimic success of Irish film
While international outfits benefit from our crew and acting talent, homegrown TV drama has yet to translate to an international audience
Dinosaurs on Other Planets by Danielle McLaughlin: Planet-sized problems of humanity
A stirring debut collection on the loneliness of being alive
Fourfold rise in profits at Ardmore studio to €1.35m
Facility operated at close to capacity last year
New Threads: Meet the best dressmakers in town
The art of dressmaking is thriving as customers seek out experts who can make them something beautiful, that fits them beautifully too
Blood, sweat and fears on the set of Penny Dreadful
Behind the scenes of this ‘big, gaudy, lurid sort of show’, the prosthetics, wardrobe and props departments are the real stars. The squeamish need not apply
Gardening: Indoor plants are a breath of fresh air
Pot plants also add humidity and filter pollutants from our homes and offices
Andrew Scott wins role in new James Bond film Spectre
Irish actor plays Whitehall boss with Daniel Craig reprising role as 007
Movie executive who believes if she builds it they will come
After securing the TV production of Penny Dreadful, Ardmore is now turning away big- budget productions
Transforming sterile buildings into film and TV studios can improve bottom line
With two main film studios booked out, empty industrial or commercial properties have become a boon for film-makers looking for sets
Television: Oozing and schmoozing their way through the week
‘Penny Dreadful’, starring Timothy Dalton and Eva Green, is giddy with layers of melodrama. The same can’t be said of our politicians
Television: A two-star hotel documentary, while politicians get the third degree
‘Copacabana Palace’ is a poor man’s ‘Inside Claridges’; ‘Episodes’ comes good; TV3’s election debate is a turn-off
Austin powers: 10 trends for 2014 from SXSWi
South By Southwest Interactive is now much more than a technology festival. The thousands of delegates who come to the heart of Texas are searching for new ideas and perspectives
Irish film industry achieves record revenues of €168m
Irish Film Board says overseas investors ensure industry is more vibrant than ever
Irish film and television generates record €168 million
Ripper Street, Vikings and Penny Dreadful among the big productions of 2013
Pressing on: the journals that are sticking to print
Print publications are under increasing pressure, but the editors of the ‘Cork Literary Review’ and ‘The Penny Dreadful’ are confident old-fashioned books will not go away
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