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Culture

June
June 2023
'An emotional night': Elton John brings hits, special guests and fireworks to Glastonbury show
The show was billed as his final UK gig before he retires from touring – but he also left the door open to future outings.
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Jun 26th 2023, 8:44 AM
Dublin City Council planning to refurbish buildings to create dozens of new artist spaces
Artists have raised concerns in recent years that they’re losing their studios due to commercial development.
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Jun 23rd 2023, 11:47 AM
Dave Fanning says Christy Dignam comments were in 'poor taste' after RTÉ receives complaints
In a tweet this afternoon, Fanning said his comments were “incredibly ill-timed and poor taste”.
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Jun 20th 2023, 4:52 PM
Cocaine overtakes opiates to become Ireland's 'most common' problem drug
Cocaine was reported over 4,000 times as the most common problem drug in treatment cases in 2022.
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Jun 20th 2023, 6:00 AM
A museum about death has just opened in Waterford
The Irish Wake Museum was opened today by Minister Darragh O’Brien today in Waterford city.
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Jun 16th 2023, 12:47 PM
Poll: Have you ever lied about reading Ulysses?
Go on. Admit it.
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Jun 16th 2023, 10:34 AM
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Here’s a few options for weekend watching.
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Jun 15th 2023, 8:30 PM
Poll: What is your favourite Aslan song?
Aslan lead singer Christy Dignam passed away yesterday.
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Jun 14th 2023, 10:19 AM
Christy Dignam's story was so much more than a triumph over adversity
Dignam’s story was one of hardship, hope and music.
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Jun 13th 2023, 6:21 PM
May
May 2023
Poll: How often do you fill up your car?
Full tank of petrol to rise by €3.60, diesel by €3 as excise duty cuts expire at midnight.
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May 31st 2023, 1:21 PM
Harris says family concerns will be 'considered' in domestic violence report recommendations
The study was carried out independently of the Department of Justice.
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May 31st 2023, 12:45 PM
Succession finale reminds us that without great art, we'd have an awful lot less to talk about
Succession has ended to rave reviews, and leaves a vacuum in its wake.
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May 30th 2023, 11:59 PM
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to attend national Civil War commemoration in Dublin today
Last Wednesday marked 100 years since the end of the Irish Civil War.
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May 28th 2023, 7:00 AM
Media history expert says The Late Late Show needs to 'bring back its unpredictability'
The professor said if the show returned to the unpredictable format, it would bring back the energy of the show and “make it lively”.
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May 26th 2023, 4:45 PM
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Here’s a few options for weekend watching.
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May 25th 2023, 8:30 PM
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Here’s a few options for weekend watching.
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May 18th 2023, 8:30 PM
US Supreme Court rules against Andy Warhol's estate in copyright dispute over image of Prince
The photo taken by Lynn Goldsmith was used as the basis for a screenprint of the musician created by the pop artist.
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May 18th 2023, 5:49 PM
Seanad motion for government to 'keep their word' and disregard criminal records of gay men
Minister Harris said he expects to receive a final report from the working group as early in the second quarter of this year.
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May 17th 2023, 11:49 AM
Sweden have won the Eurovision to equal Ireland's record of seven song contest wins
Hold me. Now.
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May 14th 2023, 12:01 AM
Tractors, unicorns and Edgar Allan Poe: Ten acts to look out for at tonight's Eurovision final
Graham Norton joins the presenting lineup for tonight’s show from Liverpool.
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May 13th 2023, 8:30 PM
UK's achievement shows countries can turn Eurovision fortunes around, EBU boss says
Sam Ryder finished second in the contest last year, and the UK is hosting this weekend.
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May 12th 2023, 5:21 PM
Former RTÉ Director General says Patrick Kielty would be 'brilliant choice' for Late Late
Negotiations between the presenter and the national broadcaster are understood to be at an advanced stage.
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May 11th 2023, 10:30 PM
Eurovision: Another ten acts have made it through to complete the lineup for the final
16 more countries competed in the second semi-final tonight.
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May 11th 2023, 10:08 PM
'Nothing feels authentic': Why is Ireland flatlining at Eurovision and what needs to happen?
Ireland’s dark decade continued last night – so how can we turn things around for next year?
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May 10th 2023, 4:46 PM
Ireland's Wild Youth have crashed out of Eurovision at the semi-final stage
The group’s entry, We Are One, failed to make the grade when the ten finalists were announced.
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May 9th 2023, 11:31 PM
Eurovision: Everything you need to know as Ireland's Wild Youth compete in the first semi-final
So who are the favourites this year? Who’s hosting it? Does Ireland have a shot?
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May 9th 2023, 8:02 PM
Notes from the Eurovision: X Factor-style climax axed by BBC and the Irish are 'feeling good'
Meanwhile, Marty Whelan isn’t sold on “older gentlemen in their underpants”.
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May 9th 2023, 3:05 PM
Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud did not copy Marvin Gaye’s Let’s Get It On, US court rules
Ed Sheeran said that other musicians were cheering him on during the trial, but did not identify them.
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May 4th 2023, 7:29 PM
April
April 2023
Ed Sheeran sings and plays guitar on witness stand in Marvin Gaye copyright case
Sheeran’s song Thinking Out Loud is accused of violating the copyright of Gaye’s Let’s Get It On.
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Apr 28th 2023, 9:02 AM
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Here’s a few options for weekend watching
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Apr 27th 2023, 8:30 PM
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Here are a few options for weekend watching.
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Apr 20th 2023, 8:30 PM
Irish band Fontaines DC nominated for Best Album at Ivor Novello awards
Harry Styles, Florence Welch and Kate Bush are among the musicians nominated for awards.
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Apr 19th 2023, 8:03 AM
Award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton is coming to Dublin for the first time
The musical will be performed at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre over nine weeks next year.
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Apr 18th 2023, 9:18 AM
John Connell: Rural Ireland has been ripe for a 'booktown' - here's why I set one up
The Granard community in Longford has pulled together for its first booktown festival this coming weekend.
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Apr 17th 2023, 7:00 PM
Christy Dignam on asking for ten more years, his funeral and his daughter continuing his legacy
The Aslan lead singer sat down with RTÉ’s Ryan Tubridy.
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Apr 17th 2023, 9:52 AM
Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?
Here are a few options for weekend watching.
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Apr 13th 2023, 8:30 PM
'Here's a group who risked everything for others, but didn't tell anyone about it'
We speak to the director of a new film about a ‘quiet resistance’ against the Catholic Church in Navan.
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Apr 10th 2023, 9:00 AM
March
March 2023
A trailblazer who spoke his mind, fans share stories of Paul O'Grady and his 'iconic' Lily Savage
Paul O’Grady died yesterday at the age of 67.
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Mar 29th 2023, 12:21 PM
Where are the biggest parades today and what is happening across this weekend?
A quickfire run-through of cultural events across the country.
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Mar 17th 2023, 7:00 AM
Team behind An Irish Goodbye bring Oscar home for St Patrick’s Day weekend
The movie won the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.
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Mar 16th 2023, 5:24 PM
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