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Quiz: How closely were you watching the Game of Thrones finale? Quizness Time

Quiz: How closely were you watching the Game of Thrones finale?

19 hours ago 22,853 Views 30 Comments

You know nothing, Jon Snow… for the final time.

Culture - Monday 20 May, 2019

Irish Eurovision viewing figures were noticeably down compared to the last few years Tel Aviv

Irish Eurovision viewing figures were noticeably down compared to the last few years

Mon 7:02 PM 30,417 Views 36 Comments

A total of 284,700 people watched Saturday’s final.

Culture - Sunday 19 May, 2019

Opinion: Are we ready to let go of the Catholic Church's rituals? Opinion

Opinion: Are we ready to let go of the Catholic Church's rituals?

Sun 8:30 PM 38,253 Views 230 Comments

Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage and Burial are now rites of passage but do we understand their theological foundations, writes Shane Dunphy.

The Irish For: Let's settle the 'crack' versus 'craic' debate by looking at the evidence Column

The Irish For: Let's settle the 'crack' versus 'craic' debate by looking at the evidence

Sun 8:30 AM 24,457 Views 37 Comments

The word appears to originate before 1900 in parts of Ireland where spoken Irish was high and literacy was low, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

Culture - Saturday 18 May, 2019

This transparent piggy bank will be put on a Carlow street - and the money can be used for anything Carlow Arts Festival

This transparent piggy bank will be put on a Carlow street - and the money can be used for anything

Sat 7:00 PM 35,678 Views 22 Comments

People will be invited to put money into the pig – and the money can be spent however the community agrees to spend it.

From the Garden: Carrots can be problematic to grow but the following tips will work Column

From the Garden: Carrots can be problematic to grow but the following tips will work

Sat 1:00 PM 13,429 Views 8 Comments

Many growing books will tell you to sow carrots in March or April but I always wait until May or June to sow mine, writes Michael Kelly.

Culture - Friday 17 May, 2019

Online celebrity Grumpy Cat dies aged 7 Internet In Mourning

Online celebrity Grumpy Cat dies aged 7

Fri 8:51 PM 29,171 Views 28 Comments

The cat made her owner Tabatha Bundesen of Arizona, a wealthy woman

Opinion: Underarm hair is natural so why do people reel in horror from my hairy armpits? Opinion

Opinion: Underarm hair is natural so why do people reel in horror from my hairy armpits?

Fri 7:00 AM 37,300 Views 108 Comments

The kickback women face when we dare to show contempt for this societal norm is most intriguing, writes Síomha Ní Ruairc.

Culture - Thursday 16 May, 2019

Disappointment as Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final in Tel Aviv No Joy This post contains videos

Disappointment as Ireland fails to qualify for Eurovision final in Tel Aviv

Thu 10:10 PM 79,297 Views 201 Comments

Sarah McTernan represented her country in this evening’s semi-final.

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend? Cinema This post contains a poll

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?

Thu 8:30 PM 14,108 Views 10 Comments

What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you

Russian TV kids talent show cancels result after bots taint vote Voice Kids This post contains videos

Russian TV kids talent show cancels result after bots taint vote

Thu 7:51 PM 16,120 Views 12 Comments

Mikella Abramova is the daughter of a former Eurovision contestant and a wealthy businessman.

Culture - Tuesday 14 May, 2019

Stan Lee's former business manager charged with elder abuse of Marvel Comics legend Los Angeles

Stan Lee's former business manager charged with elder abuse of Marvel Comics legend

May 14th 2019, 9:54 PM 30,161 Views 13 Comments

Los Angeles County prosecutors filed a range of charges against Keya Morgan last week.

Quiz: How closely were you watching the last episode of Game of Thrones? Got Ya

Quiz: How closely were you watching the last episode of Game of Thrones?

May 14th 2019, 9:00 PM 46,321 Views 46 Comments

There may be spoilers ahead.

Culture - Monday 13 May, 2019

TV Baftas: Success for Ireland's Fiona Shaw but disappointment for Derry Girls Red Carpet This post contains videos

TV Baftas: Success for Ireland's Fiona Shaw but disappointment for Derry Girls

May 13th 2019, 7:49 AM 28,204 Views 22 Comments

Killing Eve was the big winner of the night.

Culture - Sunday 12 May, 2019

Quiz: Who are these acts representing at this year's Eurovision? A Song For Europe

Quiz: Who are these acts representing at this year's Eurovision?

May 12th 2019, 9:00 PM 20,895 Views 32 Comments

Singer-songwriters, folk groups and a BDSM art collective are all vying for this year’s Eurovision gong.

Culture - Saturday 11 May, 2019

People have been tearing their hair out over spoilers in recent weeks... but why? Spoiler Alert This post contains a poll This post contains videos

People have been tearing their hair out over spoilers in recent weeks... but why?

May 11th 2019, 10:00 PM 36,447 Views 17 Comments

How has the fear of spoilers changed the way productions are made and how we view them?

From the Garden: A little frost damage on the spuds - but not to worry they will recover Column

From the Garden: A little frost damage on the spuds - but not to worry they will recover

May 11th 2019, 1:00 PM 8,476 Views 3 Comments

Learn to make ‘a one-pot veggie wonder that’s crammed with healthy vegetables, herbs and pulses and as an added bonus uses up stale bread too,’ writes Michael Kelly.

No weekend plans? Here's what's going on around the country Something For The Weekend

No weekend plans? Here's what's going on around the country

May 11th 2019, 9:00 AM 18,826 Views 2 Comments

Cliff diving, wine tasting, and a dawn chorus.

Culture - Friday 10 May, 2019

'I chose the wrong photo': Sacked BBC host Danny Baker formally apologises over royal baby tweet Racism Row

'I chose the wrong photo': Sacked BBC host Danny Baker formally apologises over royal baby tweet

May 10th 2019, 6:38 PM 79,803 Views 115 Comments

The 61 year-old was removed from presenting duties by the BBC yesterday.

Culture - Thursday 9 May, 2019

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend? Cinema This post contains a poll

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?

May 9th 2019, 8:30 PM 20,912 Views 36 Comments

What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.

Culture - Sunday 5 May, 2019

Top Australian DJ dies in Bali accident while attempting to help friend RIP

Top Australian DJ dies in Bali accident while attempting to help friend

May 5th 2019, 4:40 PM 78,367 Views 20 Comments

Adam Sky is believed to have suffered severe cuts when he fell through a glass door.

The Irish For: Did the Irish language influence the names of Gollum and the orcs in the Lord of the Rings? Column

The Irish For: Did the Irish language influence the names of Gollum and the orcs in the Lord of the Rings?

May 5th 2019, 8:30 AM 28,291 Views 23 Comments

J. R. R. Tolkien once tried to learn Irish in Galway but he dismissed the language as suffering from “fundamental unreason,” writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.

Culture - Saturday 4 May, 2019

Quiz: Is this a real-world location or a Star Wars location? It's Quizness Time

Quiz: Is this a real-world location or a Star Wars location?

May 4th 2019, 9:00 PM 27,034 Views 17 Comments

Test your knowledge of the film franchise.

This Galway club night for people with intellectual disabilities is coming to Dublin Bounce This post contains videos

This Galway club night for people with intellectual disabilities is coming to Dublin

May 4th 2019, 6:00 PM 34,116 Views 8 Comments

Bounce club night is part of the Dublin Dance Festival.

Event guide: On the lookout for things to do this bank holiday weekend? Here are 7 great ideas May Day

Event guide: On the lookout for things to do this bank holiday weekend? Here are 7 great ideas

May 4th 2019, 9:00 AM 29,324 Views 13 Comments

Aerial acrobatics, Father Ted, and young tech geniuses…

Opinion: At a club football match on a cold and rainy, dismal evening - I fell in love with Gaelic games Opinion

Opinion: At a club football match on a cold and rainy, dismal evening - I fell in love with Gaelic games

May 4th 2019, 7:30 AM 14,467 Views 7 Comments

I love the sense of community spirit that is manifest at every match. Throughout Ireland, the GAA is the glue that binds residents together, writes Larry Donnelly.

Culture - Friday 3 May, 2019

Quiz: How much do you know about Country 'n' Irish? Late Late Show

Quiz: How much do you know about Country 'n' Irish?

May 3rd 2019, 9:00 PM 25,958 Views 31 Comments

Tonight’s Late Late Country Special starts at 9.30pm.

The 9 at 9: Friday 9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Friday

Updated May 3rd 2019, 8:49 AM 9,776 Views 2 Comments

Religious order says it has ‘no legal liability’ over Tuam home, High Court to rule on Ruth Morrissey case, and actor famous for playing Chewbacca dies aged 74.

Culture - Tuesday 30 April, 2019

Avengers: Endgame smashes Irish records with €4.46 million opening weekend Avengers

Avengers: Endgame smashes Irish records with €4.46 million opening weekend

Apr 30th 2019, 8:57 AM 12,795 Views 31 Comments

The film has become the biggest opening weekend box office hit in 44 countries.

Winning the Francis MacManus Short Story Competition changed my life. It's like I'm floating outside myself Read Me

Winning the Francis MacManus Short Story Competition changed my life. It's like I'm floating outside myself

Apr 30th 2019, 7:00 AM 9,200 Views 6 Comments

I had no money or backup plan when I started writing. That’s why the call from RTE meant so much, writes Colin Walsh.

Culture - Monday 29 April, 2019

Eurovision winner says people calling for Israel boycott are 'spreading darkness' Tel Aviv

Eurovision winner says people calling for Israel boycott are 'spreading darkness'

Apr 29th 2019, 3:56 PM 23,716 Views 196 Comments

There have been widespread calls for a boycott of this year’s event both in Ireland and abroad.

Culture - Saturday 27 April, 2019

WATCH: Which classic folk song deserves to be called Ireland's favourite? For Folk's Sake

WATCH: Which classic folk song deserves to be called Ireland's favourite?

Apr 27th 2019, 12:01 PM 67,261 Views 112 Comments

Artists including singer Niamh Farrell and Villagers who perform tracks chosen by the public.

Culture - Thursday 25 April, 2019

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend? Cinema This post contains a poll

Trailer Watch: Which movie should you go see this weekend?

Apr 25th 2019, 8:30 PM 20,450 Views 27 Comments

What’s a must-watch, and what’s a miss? We tell you.

Is what British politicians say a load of 'cock and bull'? That's what this show wants to find out... Collision

Is what British politicians say a load of 'cock and bull'? That's what this show wants to find out...

Apr 25th 2019, 8:00 PM 10,826 Views 10 Comments

Artist Nic Green created the show Cock and Bull before Brexit – but the work, which takes apart the words of politicians, is just as pertinent now.

Bond 25 film announces new cast members... but we still don't have a name 007

Bond 25 film announces new cast members... but we still don't have a name

Apr 25th 2019, 1:44 PM 26,289 Views 31 Comments

We do know that Rami Malek will star – and he might be a villain.

Culture - Wednesday 24 April, 2019

Hozier nominated for prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting award Nina Cried Power

Hozier nominated for prestigious Ivor Novello songwriting award

Apr 24th 2019, 3:00 PM 14,289 Views 36 Comments

Also nominated are Alex Turner and Ben Howard.

Oscars change 'outdated' Foreign Language Feature Film category to International Feature Film Academy Awards

Oscars change 'outdated' Foreign Language Feature Film category to International Feature Film

Apr 24th 2019, 9:16 AM 8,180 Views 6 Comments

“We have noted that the reference to ‘foreign’ is outdated within the global filmmaking community.”

Culture - Tuesday 23 April, 2019

Opinion: Creative spaces are under threat so councils must be proactive to ensure that the arts survive Opinion

Opinion: Creative spaces are under threat so councils must be proactive to ensure that the arts survive

Apr 23rd 2019, 7:00 AM 9,067 Views 6 Comments

Rents are sky-rocketing making spaces unaffordable for many artists. But with proper planning, we can protect the creative life of the city, writes Councillor Patrick Costello.

Culture - Monday 22 April, 2019

Quiz: Which Game of Thrones character is this? Got Ya

Quiz: Which Game of Thrones character is this?

Apr 22nd 2019, 9:00 PM 43,963 Views 46 Comments

GOT is nearing endgame but how do you remember who’s come and gone over the past eight seasons?

'The fields are gone, hence the hares are gone': These Dublin locals will perform the stories of their lives on stage Ghost Hares

'The fields are gone, hence the hares are gone': These Dublin locals will perform the stories of their lives on stage

Apr 22nd 2019, 10:00 AM 19,698 Views 3 Comments

Ghost Hares is a participatory theatre work that sees people from South Dublin County telling their own stories on stage.

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