Today's Irish entertainment roundup

Top ten surprising facts about Ireland and the Irish revealed

Think you know your Irish history and geography? Think again! here are some fascinating facts and figures...READ MORE

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Irish American comedian Colin Quinn to headline for New York Irish Center’s fundraiser

An evening of top-notch entertainment in aid of the New York Irish Center (NYIC) is promised at Symphony Space with the best of stand-up comedy, courtesy of headline act and Broadway powerhouse, Colin Quinn, and stellar Irish music act Mundy, of chart-topping “Galway Girl” fame...READ MORE

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One Direction to donate £200,000 from ticket sales to ‘Stand up to Cancer’ charity

The pop superstars have announced 50p from each ticket sold for their 2014 UK stadium tour - with dates in Dublin, Sunderland, Manchester, Edinburgh and London - will go to Stand Up To Cancer...READ MORE

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Tom Cruise has vowed to help David Beckham become a movie star, according to tabloid reports

The soccer player is looking for a fresh challenge now he has decided to retire from the sport and thinks he has what it takes to be a star in Hollywood and wants the 'Oblivion' actor to help him establish himself on the screen...READ MORE

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