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May 2023

# Your Say

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.

20.4k

May 31st 2023, 1:21 PM

# familicide

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

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.

16.7k

May 30th 2023, 11:59 PM

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# Garden of Remembrance

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.

9.7k

May 28th 2023, 7:00 AM

# The Late Late Show

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”.

15.6k

May 26th 2023, 4:45 PM

# Cinema

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here’s a few options for weekend watching.

11.1k

May 25th 2023, 8:30 PM

# Cinema

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here’s a few options for weekend watching.

12.2k

May 18th 2023, 8:30 PM

# Art

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.

15.6k

May 18th 2023, 5:49 PM

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Meet 2023's National Enterprise award nominees

The 31 regional representatives are a diverse group, including Atlantic ocean seaweed cultivators and 'Netflix for AR' creators.

# LGBTQ

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.

5.4k

May 17th 2023, 11:49 AM

# Eurovision

Sweden have won the Eurovision to equal Ireland's record of seven song contest wins

Hold me. Now.

53.0k

May 14th 2023, 12:01 AM

# Eurovision

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

# Another year

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.

13.3k

May 12th 2023, 5:21 PM

# Noel Curran

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.

27.9k

May 11th 2023, 10:30 PM

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The Government of Ireland has suggested a range of practical advice that will help you save money on your bills.

# Part Deux

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

# now what

'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?

37.4k

May 10th 2023, 4:46 PM

# Liverpool

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

# Liverpool

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

# liverpool 2023

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”.

12.0k

May 9th 2023, 3:05 PM

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# Music

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

# Let's get it on

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.

19.0k

Apr 28th 2023, 9:02 AM

# Cinema

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here’s a few options for weekend watching

12.7k

Apr 27th 2023, 8:30 PM

# Cinema

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

13.6k

Apr 20th 2023, 8:30 PM

# ceol

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.

6.9k

Apr 19th 2023, 8:03 AM

# wait for it

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.

23.9k

Apr 18th 2023, 9:18 AM

Voices

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.

9.9k

Apr 17th 2023, 7:00 PM

# Interview

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.

44.5k

Apr 17th 2023, 9:52 AM

# trailer watch

Trailer Watch: Which film will you see this weekend?

Here are a few options for weekend watching.

16.6k

Apr 13th 2023, 8:30 PM

# pray for our sinners

'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.

29.2k

Apr 10th 2023, 9:00 AM

March

March 2023

# Comedy gold

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.

16.8k

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Mar 29th 2023, 12:21 PM

# Green Day

Where are the biggest parades today and what is happening across this weekend?

A quickfire run-through of cultural events across the country.

24.7k

Mar 17th 2023, 7:00 AM

# failte abhaile

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.

10.3k

Mar 16th 2023, 5:24 PM

# Your Say

Poll: What's your favourite Michael Caine film?

The prolific actor is celebrating his 90th birthday today.

25.0k

Mar 14th 2023, 9:00 AM

# everything everywhere

'We’re just so proud': Here's how the Oscars looked from inside the winners' room

Everything, everywhere – all at once: Here’s a full rundown of the night.

We had a ringside seat as the winners of the 95th awards were announced.

There were two Irish wins but our highest-profile nominees went home empty-handed.

Everything Everywhere All At Once cleaned up - winning most of the main categories.

72.0k

Mar 13th 2023, 7:10 AM

# ireland on screen

'People's perception of what an Irish film is, and the quality of it, has totally changed'

What’s making Irish film have such a moment in 2023?

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Mar 12th 2023, 5:10 PM

Voices

Darach Ó Séaghdha: Why Martin McDonagh’s Englishness shouldn’t be disregarded

The acclaimed director’s success is a product of a hybrid identity perspective – and that should be celebrated, Darach Ó Séaghdha writes.

31.8k

Mar 11th 2023, 7:00 AM

Analysis: In the trial of Gary Lineker, he'll probably leave and critics will find another target

There are arguments on either side of the big UK debate writes Richard Sambrook.

18.7k

Mar 10th 2023, 3:33 PM

# awards rush

'The Irish are on fire': Stars walk the 'green carpet' for Oscar Wilde Awards in LA

Kerry Condon, Jessie Buckley and Eve Hewson were all honoured at this year’s event.

18.6k

Mar 10th 2023, 7:57 AM

# Academy Awards

'A mad train that goes 100 miles an hour' - Paul Mescal on his 'whirlwind' Oscars experience

The Maynooth native joins a number of other Irish actors nominated for Sunday’s awards in LA.

11.1k

Mar 9th 2023, 1:47 PM

# Festival

Arctic Monkeys and Guns N'Roses to headline Glastonbury along with Elton John

The announcement means that none of the three top-billed closing acts are women.

10.0k

Mar 3rd 2023, 1:05 PM

February

February 2023

# get reading

Novel set in Ireland's 'year without a summer' chosen for One Dublin One Book

Everyone in Dublin is encouraged to read the book in April.

11.2k

Feb 27th 2023, 1:06 PM