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Thursday 23 March 2023 Dublin: 7°C

# Drama

All time
# weekend guide
Stuck for weekend plans? Here are some of the best things to do around Ireland
A quick round-up of weekend events taking place across the country.
# eyes off
Benedict Cumberbatch was ironically filmed asking people to stop filming his play
The Cumberbitches can’t keep their phones off him.
# Drama
There's been drama in relation to Michael Hooper's ban for striking
The Wallabies openside was set to miss only an Australian club game.
# weekend guide
No plans for the bank holiday? Here are the best events lined up this weekend
A quick round-up of the long weekend’s best days out.
# weekend guide
Looking for a weekend plan? Here's what you don't want to miss
A round-up of the best events happening around the country this weekend.
# three weeks later
Greece latest: Banks to reopen on Monday, but with a €60 withdrawal limit
The EU has expressed its satisfaction with Greece as its parliament passes a sweeping austerity bill in advance of the country’s third bailout.
# Drama
Don't you dare laugh at this poor, unfortunate young footballer!
He’ll learn from this.
# On the telly
An open casting for extras in BBC's Ripper Street will be held in Dublin next week
Looking like a Victorian-era criminal is probably a bonus.
# Talent
Catch up on Ireland's thrilling last-gasp win in the World U20 Championship
Nigel Carolan’s men needed a late, late penalty to clinch victory against Argentina.
# 1916
RTÉ's making a drama on the 'violent birth of modern Ireland' - by the guy who wrote Charlie
Brian Gleeson and Love/Hate’s Charlie Murphy (Siobhán) are set to star in the new five-part drama.
# Drama
Bohs ended up with a defender in goal as they lost an eight-goal thriller in Galway
Eight goals, three penalties and a goalkeeper sent off.
# Drama
Analysis: Bangor Bulldozer plays vital role as 15-man Munster fold
With just two minutes left at Kingspan Stadium, Anthony Foley’s men led by seven points.
# Drama
Ulster and Munster share the spoils after Pro12 thriller in Belfast
Paddy Jackson held his nerve with a last-gasp conversion to earn two points for Neil Doak’s men.
# Drama
First Division leaders Finn Harps put their fans through a rollercoaster night against Waterford
Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s four First Division games.
# Drama
Oscar taken to hospital after collision as Chelsea move one step closer to the title
The Brazilian suffered a suspected concussion during one of four penalty shouts in the 0-0 draw away to Arsenal.
# Drama
Dogged Villa give Man City a scare after Guzan howler but Fernandinho grabs late winner
The Premier League champions moved up to second in the table after a 3-2 victory over Tim Sherwood’s side.
# Drama
Drennan the Hoops hero as Rovers deny Dundalk in an early-season classic
Shamrock Rovers came from two down to take a point against champions Dundalk in Tallaght Stadium.
# Drama
Masked man Fabregas blasts home at the death with a huge goal for lacklustre Chelsea
The champions-elect have beaten QPR 1-0 after scoring with their only shot on target.
# you aint my mother
Eastenders' Kat and Alfie to star in spin-off ... set in Ireland
The duo will start a new life this side of the pond.
# Ugly scenes
There were 'ugly' scenes after a controversial refereeing decision in the NRL
Canterbury Bulldogs coach Des Hasler has issued a full apology after match officials were struck by projectiles following their NRL defeat.
# Drama
Wales hit Italy for 61 and set Ireland a target to chase in Edinburgh
Italy were well and truly rolled over in the second half in Rome.
# curls on film
People are LOVING Ireland's Aidan Turner in BBC drama Poldark
6.9 million of them tuned in to watch the first episode.
# gaeilge abu
This sketch encapsulates every single 'gritty' TG4 drama ever
“Cá bhfuil…na drugaí?”
# Drama
Derry denied first win as Tyrone snatch late draw in Ulster derby
Meanwhile, Down edged past Cavan in Division 2 at Kingspan Breffni Park.
# Drama
Burnley earn a point at Chelsea as Nemanja Matic loses the head and sees red
Stoke and Hull also scored late to secure respective wins over Villa and QPR
# Drama
Penalty rogue Balotelli plays down spot kick 'drama'
The striker was criticised by Steven Gerrard for taking the game-winning spot-kick away from Jordan Henderson.
# bumped
RTÉ has delayed the Taoiseach's interview... because of EastEnders
Priorities.
# Drama
Today's Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals cancelled after IT Carlow appeal upheld
The announcement was made at 2am this morning.
# Drama
Antrim were the puck of a ball away from a remarkable comeback against Wexford
Harry Kehoe was Wexford’s hero after the home side nearly let a huge lead slip.
# Drama
There's been another massive shock in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup
Defending champions Blackrock are out of the competition after Roscrea’s late heroics.
# empty city
What would Dublin look like if everyone vanished?
That’s what this new Irish sci-fi drama asks,
# Drama
Leinster into Champions Cup quarters after hanging on for draw at Wasps
Matt O’Connor’s men top Pool 2, but their second-half display was worrying.
# Review
So, was episode two of Charlie actually any good?
Review: Aidan Gillen is excellent again but other characters come into their own in the second instalment.
# Drama
Can Red Rock become a staple in Irish households?
We look into what makes a soap worth watching.
# the box
724,000 of you tuned in to watch Charlie on RTÉ One last night
Plus, an additional 21,000 watched it on RTÉ + 1.
# Reaction
Mary O'Rourke was 'a bit troubled' by Charlie's depiction of Brian Lenihan
The sister of the late former tánaiste has been speaking about the RTÉ drama this morning.
# Review
So after all the hype was episode one of Charlie actually any good?
Review: While Aidan Gillen nails the portrayal of the former taoiseach other characters leave a lot to be desired.
# charlie
Here's how Twitter reacted to the first episode of Charlie
There were a LOT of Love/Hate comparisons.
# Haughey
Seven things you need to know about Charlie ahead of tonight's show
The three-part drama hits our screens tonight.
# Drama
Newcastle boss Pardew set for Palace job while Coloccini could replace him on Tyneside
The Eagles are looking for a new boss after sacking Neil Warnock.