Culture

Hilary Duff has confirmed she will bring her Lucky Me tour to Dublin next year, with a headline performance at the 3Arena on Sunday, 6 September 2026. Tickets for the Irish date will go on general sale at 10am on Friday, 20 February. Prices range from €57.90 to €88.90, including booking fees. A service charge of 12.5% per ticket applies, …

James Van Der Beek, the American actor best known for his leading role in Dawson’s Creek, has died at the age of 48 following a battle with colorectal cancer. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully. In a statement, they described him as meeting his final days “with courage, faith and grace” and asked for privacy as they grieve …

Eve Hewson appears alongside Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo in the newly released trailer for Steven Spielberg’s upcoming science fiction film Disclosure Day. Spielberg’s latest sci-fi mystery unveiled Introducing the film, Universal Pictures teased a dramatic premise, posing the question: what would happen if humanity discovered definitive proof that we are not alone? The studio’s preview …

Catherine O’Hara — the Emmy-winning actress beloved for her performances in Schitt’s Creek and the Home Alone films — died on January 30, 2026, at the age of 71. A death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office shows that a pulmonary embolism — a blood clot in the lungs — was the immediate cause of her …

Fair City actress Stephanie Kelly has said she would love to see several of her Carrigstown co-stars trade scripts for sequins and join Dancing with the Stars in a future season. Kelly, who plays Sash Bishop on the RTÉ soap, told RTÉ Entertainment that her time on the show with professional dance partner Ervinas Merfeldas has been one of the …

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that he has accepted a formal invitation to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on St Patrick’s Day, continuing a long-standing diplomatic tradition between Ireland and the United States. White House visit confirmed despite growing criticism Speaking at the Cork Chamber annual dinner on Friday evening, the Taoiseach said the upcoming visit …

Irish actors Domhnall Gleeson and Cillian Murphy are among the high-profile faces featured in Taylor Swift’s newly released music video for Opalite, which premiered on Apple Music and Spotify on Friday after weeks of speculation. Gleeson stars alongside Swift in lead roles Rumours surrounding Gleeson’s involvement intensified just hours before the video’s release, when promotional billboards for the track began …

Derry Girls actress and Traitors Ireland host Siobhan McSweeney has shared her wish list for a potential Irish version of The Celebrity Traitors — and it includes two of Ireland’s most iconic music stars: Bono and Enya. The 45-year-old presenter made the comments during an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain, where she was asked who she would most like …

A significant cultural revival is underway on Inis Meáin, one of Ireland’s Aran Islands in County Galway. The long-abandoned 10-bedroom Óstán Inis Meáin hotel is being carefully restored and transformed into a dynamic cultural centre dedicated to the Irish language, arts, heritage, and the distinctive way of life on the islands. Leading the project is award-winning harpist Úna Ní Fhlannagáin, …

The Late Late Show is set to turn the studio “full county colours” this Friday night as it returns with its much-loved annual GAA Special, promising an evening filled with sporting legends, comedy, music, and the unmistakable pride of the parish. RTÉ has described the upcoming broadcast as a celebration packed with laughter, live action, and heartfelt community spirit, capturing …