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Culture

Yesterday
14th June 2026
How much do you know about sad songs?
Sitdown Sunday: Are low budget horrors having a moment?
Last week
7th June 2026 - 13th June 2026
Quiz: What were these weird 2000s photoshoots for?
No sex please, we're scrolling: Data is showing us that smartphones may be reducing fertility
'A true icon': Tributes paid to 'revolutionary' British artist David Hockney, who died aged 88
The Englishman is best-known for vibrant, colourful pieces across mediums, including print, painting and photography.
'Companion' film to The Social Network sees Jeremy Strong portray Mark Zuckerberg
Fontaines DC manager and Workman's booker Trevor Dietz dies
French singer Patrick Bruel in police custody over alleged sexual assaults
'Leading Lady Marmalade': Pink gets rave reviews for performance hosting the Tony Awards
Boyzone fans and Jedward jump to group's defence after scathing review of reunion concert
Sitdown Sunday: The Dublin woman who shot Mussolini
This month
June 2026
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How do Irish contestants keep stealing the spotlight on Love Island?
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CMAT extends 'pints?' invite to Olivia Rodrigo after surprise BBC Live Lounge cover
Last month
May 2026
Sitdown Sunday: Could 3D-printing homes solve a housing crisis? Probably not
Do you have any outdoor plans this bank holiday weekend?
Trump disowns art centre he seized after court finds it can't be named after him
Here’s how the weather is looking for your outdoor bank holiday weekend plans
There’s plenty on, so be prepared for all sorts of weather.
The Journal Friday Newshound Quiz
Galway footballer Seán Fitzgerald unveiled as Love Island contestant
How much do you know about Jeff Goldblum?
Sitdown Sunday: Inside the hantavirus-hit cruise ship
'Seán deserved better': Seán Rocks' widow wants meeting with Kevin Bakhurst over pension issue
Seanchaí and founder of Sneem Storytelling Festival Batt Burns has died
Colbert hosts final 'Late Show' after cancellation – but dream guest the Pope didn't make it
Irish musician was booked to play background music for Kylie - and they ended up duetting
“She was the biggest hype-woman. It felt like she was my number one fan in the room.”
Springsteen tells Stephen Colbert he's being forced off-air because Trump 'can't take a joke'
Here are five things we learned from RTÉ's latest appearance at the media committee
RTÉ to face another grilling at media committee over latest payments controversy
Channel 4 removes all seasons of Married at First Sight UK after allegations of rape
Family effort restoring one of Cork's most iconic clocks to air tomorrow
Cast for TV adaptation of Cork author's novel series announced
Nothing is untouched by the pristine fingers of the clean-living movement, not even raves
A series where Emer McLysaght saves us from chasing every trend but instead points us to things worthy of our time (and money).
The Late Late Show should learn from SNL - or become a podcast
'Stop the genocide' chanted during Israel's Eurovision semi-final performance
Israel’s act, Noam Bettan, performed at Vienna’s Wiener Stadthalle amid heightened security and controversy as five nations boycott the event.
'I'm shocked, but I'm not surprised': Dublin Rose subjected to racist comments online
Cork's historic Counting House to be reborn as new city library after €35m council purchase
Energy providers in Ireland are not making ‘excessive profit’, regulator says
New Wordle game show to be presented by Today host Savannah Guthrie
Will you watch season two of Rivals?
'Not what we want': Crowds protest against redesign of Stephen's Green Shopping Centre