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Central Park is more than just a green space in the heart of Manhattan—it’s one of the most iconic urban parks in the world. Stretching across 843 acres, it offers a mix of natural beauty, historical landmarks, cultural attractions, and recreational activities that make it a must-visit destination for both tourists and locals. Whether you’re visiting New York City for …

Joanne McNally is set to make Irish comedy history after announcing a second headline show at Dublin’s 3Arena, becoming the first Irish comedian to lead the major venue twice. The additional performance, scheduled for 05/12/2026, comes after McNally already sold out the arena — a milestone that marked a major breakthrough for Irish stand-up comedy. Tickets for the newly announced …

Jordan Dargan and his professional partner Rebecca Scott have been eliminated from Dancing with the Stars Ireland after a tense semi-final dance-off against Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba. The Apprentice UK star became the latest celebrity to leave the competition during Sunday night’s semi-final episode, which featured the remaining five couples performing two routines each as part of the show’s …

On International Women’s Day, few names in film command attention quite like Jessie Buckley. The Irish actress is enjoying a remarkable moment in her career, thanks to her widely praised performance in Hamnet, which has earned her nominations and awards across the film industry. Buckley is currently nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, and many observers believe she …

The Academy Awards on 15 March will once again place Irish talent in the global spotlight. This year, actress Jessie Buckley is nominated for Best Actress for her performance in Hamnet. If she wins, she will make history as the first Irish woman ever to receive the Oscar for Best Actress. Ireland also features in several other nominations this year. …

Paul Mescal will take to the stage at the upcoming Academy Awards as one of the presenters for Hollywood’s biggest night, placing the Irish actor among a group of major stars selected to hand out awards during the ceremony in Los Angeles. The announcement comes during a year in which Irish talent has secured multiple nominations across key Oscar categories, …

Olympic rower Philip Doyle has been eliminated from Dancing with the Stars, falling just short of a semi-final place after Orchestra Night on RTÉ One. Doyle and his professional partner Daniela Roze landed in the bottom two once judges’ scores were combined with the public vote. They faced singer-songwriter Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba in the fourth dance-off of the …

Foo Fighters have confirmed a surprise last-minute show at The Academy in Dublin, sending fans scrambling for tickets just hours after the announcement. The intimate gig, set for tomorrow night, sold out quickly after tickets went on sale at midday at the 3Olympia Theatre box office on Dame Street. For fans searching for details: tickets were priced at €99 including …

RTÉ’s The Late Late Show returns this Friday with one of its most varied line-ups of the season, mixing Hollywood glamour, Irish television milestones, hard-hitting interview content and a touch of Six Nations excitement. Hosted by Patrick Kielty, the programme airs on RTÉ One and streams on the RTÉ Player, bringing together film stars, TV personalities, viral creators and rugby …

Production is officially underway in Ireland on The Rachel Incident, an eight-part television adaptation of Caroline O’Donoghue’s bestselling novel. The author has adapted her own book for the screen, bringing her sharply observed coming-of-age story to a new audience in dramatic form. The series is being produced in part by Dublin-based Element Pictures, the award-winning company behind internationally acclaimed projects …