Culture Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies aged 52
Niamh O'Brien, an accomplished Irish dancer and the wife of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley, has died at the age of 52.
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Culture Tributes paid following death of award-winning photographer Colin Keegan in road crash
Tributes have been paid to award-winning photographer Colin Keegan, a highly regarded figure in the Irish media industry, who has died following a road traffic collision.
Culture Remains of 10 infants recovered during excavation at former Tuam mother and baby home
The remains of ten infants have been recovered during ongoing excavation and recovery works at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam, County Galway.
Culture U2 Marks 50th Anniversary with Surprise Concert at Former Dublin High School
The rock group performed a secret 30-minute set at Mount Temple Comprehensive School, half a century after forming on the school grounds in September 1976.
Culture RTÉ and Wexford Festival Opera Partner to Broadcast 75th Anniversary Season
National broadcaster RTÉ will air and stream landmark concerts and mainstage productions from the 75th Wexford Festival Opera across radio, digital, and international networks.
Culture Memorial to Catalpa Six Fenian Prisoners Unveiled at Glasnevin Cemetery
A new monument in Dublin commemorates six Irish revolutionaries who made a daring prison escape from Western Australia in 1876.
Culture Liam Neeson Escorts Catherine Corless at Dublin Premiere of Tuam Film
The actor and producer joined campaigner Catherine Corless at the Light House Cinema for the Irish premiere of 'The Lost Children of Tuam'.
Culture RTÉ Pulls Garda Whistleblower Investigation Documentary From Streaming Platform
State broadcaster removes 'The Gardaí: Full Disclosure' from RTÉ Player following a request from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Culture Rathangan Confirmed as Host Venue for 2027 National Ploughing Championships
Boherkill Farm in County Kildare will stage the 2027 event after the 95th edition concluded in Offaly.
Culture Culture Night 2026 Brings Thousands of Free Events Across Ireland
The 21st edition of the national arts celebration features extended museum hours, live performances, and late-night activities nationwide.
Culture RTÉ Confirms Ireland Will Not Participate in or Broadcast 2027 Eurovision
The Irish national broadcaster cites the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the reason for its decision.
Culture Classic Hits Radio Removes Ed Sheeran Songs From Playlist Following Tour Controversy
The Irish independent station pulled the singer-songwriter's music after listener feedback and tour withdrawals by Irish artists following Macklemore's exit.
Culture 13th-Century Medieval Castle Discovered Preserved Inside UCD Campus Building
Research reveals original walls of Norman-era Roebuck Castle survive beneath plaster inside a Victorian structure at University College Dublin.
Culture Irish Acts Aaron Rowe and Beoga Pull Out of Ed Sheeran Tour in Pro-Palestine Protest
Singer Aaron Rowe and folk group Beoga have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's international tour after rapper Macklemore was removed over onstage comments.
Culture Harry Styles Adds Third Croke Park Show for August 2027 Following High Demand
Promoter MCD has confirmed an additional Dublin date on August 21, 2027, as part of the singer's global Together, Together tour.
Culture RTÉ and Screen Ireland Share First Look Image for 'The Walsh Sisters' Season Two
Production continues in Dublin on the second six-part season of the comedy-drama inspired by Marian Keyes' popular novels.
Culture Oasis Announce Two Slane Castle Concerts for September 2027
Liam and Noel Gallagher confirm a return to County Meath as part of their newly announced Live '27 tour.
Culture €150,000 Allocated to Develop Artists' Workspaces in Donegal Town
Capital funding awarded under the national Artist Workspaces Scheme will assist Donegal County Council in creating dedicated creative spaces in Lurganboy.
Culture Nicole Flattery Awarded 2026 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature as Prize Value Doubles
The Westmeath writer was honored at Trinity College Dublin during a ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ireland's oldest award for young authors.
Culture Harry Styles Announces Two Croke Park Dublin Concerts for August 2027
The pop star will perform at Ireland's largest stadium as part of an expanded global tour, with organisers confirming dynamic ticket pricing will be excluded.
Culture Minister Approves Tender Stage for National Library of Ireland West Wing Redevelopment
The Victorian-era West Wing on Kildare Street will open to the public for the first time, featuring a new visitor gallery, exhibition spaces, and an educational hub.
Culture Stevie Wonder to Perform 'Songs in the Key of Life' at Dublin's 3Arena in November 2026
The 25-time Grammy winner will play his landmark 1976 album in full as part of a 50th anniversary tour.
Culture Children's Books Ireland Releases 2026 Reading Guide Spotlighting Local Authors and Illustrators
The annual initiative highlights over 100 Irish-created titles for young readers aged 0–18 as pupils return to classrooms across Ireland.
Culture Central Bank Announces Commemorative Coins Honouring U2 and Maeve Binchy
The Central Bank of Ireland will issue a €2 coin marking 50 years of U2 and a €15 silver proof coin celebrating author Maeve Binchy.
Culture Sinn Féin TD Calls for Permanent Return of 'Annals of Inisfallen' Manuscript to Ireland
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire argues the 1,000-year-old medieval text should remain in Ireland as it goes on display at UCC on loan from Oxford University.
Culture Satirical Europop Musical 'Pretty Vacant' Tackles Dublin Housing and Gentrification
The Performance Corporation's new stage production set in the Liberties premieres at Tailors' Hall as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival.
Culture TG4 Launches Autumn 2026 Schedule Led by Return of Crime Drama CRÁ
The Irish-language broadcaster revealed its upcoming season in Galway, featuring new documentaries, live sports, and the second series of hit drama CRÁ.
Frontline Workers Honoured as Ireland Marks National Services Day 2026
Public parades, fleet displays, and commemorative ceremonies take place in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Drogheda, and communities nationwide.
Culture State Centenary Commemoration Marks 1926 Dromcollogher Cinema Fire
Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Culture Minister Patrick O'Donovan lead national tributes in County Limerick to the 48 victims of one of Ireland's worst fire disasters.
Culture Former Irish Times Chief Art Critic Brian Fallon Dies Aged 93
Author, essayist, and long-serving critic Brian Fallon, who served as chief critic for The Irish Times for 35 years and shaped modern Irish arts journalism, has died.