These Sacred Vows on RTÉ One: Unoriginal and illogical, this is White Lotus with a green tinge
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Tom Vaughan-Lawlor admits the time was right to give Ireland a break from Nidge
Versatile actor is back on RTÉ for the first time in over a decade, portraying a priest in ‘These Sacred Vows’
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February 1st-6th highlights: including These Sacred Vows, Trying, and Reform: Ready to Rule?
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Cheerier than Game of Thrones and brimming with Irish talent
Set 70 years before the events of Game of Thrones, this heartwarming show hits like a breath of fresh air
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January 18th-23rd highlights: including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Room to Improve, and Palestine Action: The Truth Behind the Ban
The Weir review: Brendan Gleeson and Tom Vaughan-Lawlor bring timeless play to Dublin
Conor McPherson directs his own drama, now almost 30 years old, with a cast that also includes Seán McGinley, Kate Phillips and Owen McDonnell
Brendan Gleeson: ‘I can’t go into a pub any more. I really miss it’
With The Weir, the star returns to the stage after a 10-year absence. It’s a play he loves for its portrayal of the Irish as a people
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Say Nothing: Bingeable yet sober-minded eulogy for the tragedy of the Troubles
Television review: Adaptation of Patrick Radden Keefe book retraces abduction and murder of Jean McConville and experiences of IRA bomber Dolours Price
Tom Vaughan-Lawlor on his new IRA heist film: ‘If it was fictitious you’d say it was too much’
It retells the story of Rose Dugdale, the debutante who led a 1974 art robbery at Russborough House
So Captain Carter’s biffing bad guys with a weaponised Union Jack. Which is pretty Brexity
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Frank of Ireland: If you like toilet humour, you’ll love Brian and Domhnall Gleeson’s new comedy
TV: The Gleesons are a lively double-act, and the scatological jokes arrive at an impressive clip
Ruth Negga: ‘I didn’t experience explicit racism growing up. Maybe some exoticism’
The Limerick actor is determined to play her part in making sure diverse voices are represented
Wish upon a star – Alison Healy on unanswered prayers
An Irishwoman’s Diary on agreeing with Garth Brooks
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