Irish Entertainment News and Gossip from Ireland and Abroad

The worst Irish accents in movies, according to Irish expats in the US

The language-learning app Babbel asked members of Irish expat and heritage organizations in the US to rank Hollywood actors' attempts at an Irish accent.

Irish Voice

Happy birthday Enya, one of the world's top-earning female artists

The "Only Time" and "Orinoco Flow" singer was born as Eithne Pádraigín Ní Bhraonáin in Gweedore, County Donegal, on May 17, 1961.

News

Claddagh Records relaunched as part of Universal Music

Iconic Irish record label Claddagh Records, which played a critical role in the revival of Irish music and poetry during the 20th century, will remaster and digitize its archive as part of the deal.

Cahir O'Doherty

Finding true love - and yourself - in Ireland in 'Finding You'

Americans visit Ireland for many reasons, to see the mythic landscape, to drink a perfect Guinness, to walk the Cliffs of Moher and sometimes to fall in love with a stranger. In 'Finding You' actress Rose Reid does all of these things.

History

New series will tell the story of Irish immigrants who built the Empire State Building

A new series in the works will tell the story of the immigrant workers who helped build the Empire State Building in a record 13 months between March 1930 and May 1931.

Entertainment

TUNE IN: Irish music live stream from Donegal today!

Féile Róise Rua and Other Voices are teaming up to bring you live Irish music straight from Árainn Mhór today, May 15 - tune in here!

Food & Drink

WATCH: Guinness launches endearing campaign to celebrate pubs reopening in Britain

The creative new #LooksLikeGuinness campaign features everyday items that somewhat resemble a pint of the black stuff.

Entertainment

Explore medieval Ireland in new Viking video game

The latest addition to the Assassin's Creed franchise allows players to track down the Book of Kells and explore the Hill of Tara among many other exhilarating quests.

Opinion

The Irish-American actor who traded Hollywood for globe-trotting and found love with an Irish woman

Andrew McCarthy, who starred in "Pretty in Pink" and "St. Elmo's Fire", has spent recent years exploring Kilimanjaro and the wilds of the Amazon as a National Geographic writer.

Events

WATCH: Commemorate Ireland’s National Famine Day with “Songs of the Great Hunger”

Join a panel discussion on the short documentary "Songs of the Great Hunger" on May 16th.

Entertainment

WATCH: New trailer released for Riverdance: The Animated Adventure

Riverdance: The Animated Adventure promises to bring the spirit and excitement of Irish dance to a new family audience 25 years after the debut of Riverdance.

Entertainment

WATCH: An exclusive clip from the new Irish romantic comedy Finding You

Finding You, set in Ireland, is likely to become your new favorite Irish rom-com.

Entertainment

U2’s Bono and The Edge create Euro 2020 song with Dutch DJ

Bono and The Edge teamed up with Dutch DJ Martin Garrix to create “We Are The People We’ve Been Waiting For" for Euro 2020.

Entertainment

Colin Farrell files for conservatorship of son, as he navigates life with Angelman syndrome

The conservatorship will give Farrell and his former partner legal power to continue making decisions on their son's behalf

Other Writers

WATCH: Oobah Butler discusses his Mayo roots and hosting Catfish on MTV UK

Contributor James Mahon chats with Oobah Butler about his rise to fame.

Entertainment

Gamers prepare to arrive on Ireland's shores with expansion to Assassin's Creed

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is releasing its first expansion in Spring 2021

Entertainment

Happy Birthday, Gabriel Byrne! A look at the Irish actor's best films

From "The Usual Suspects" to "Miller's Crossing," Dublin native Gabriel Byrne has certainly left his mark on Hollywood.

Other Writers

Remembering Irish American actress Mercedes McCambridge

CJ Clancy traces the career of Irish American Oscar winner Mercedes McCambridge.

Culture

Irish filmmaker in Canada promotes Irish language with new short film

Originally from Belfast, Damian McElgunn has produced his first short film, which explores how a Vancouver native became a fluent Irish speaker.

Entertainment

Dropkick Murphys release special Mother's Day tribute song with Boston Pops

"To Our Darlin' Mothers" is a reworked version of the popular sea shanty "Drunken Sailor", which has gained newfound popularity in recent months through the social media app TikTok.

Roots

Happy Birthday, Bono! Celebrate with U2's best songs

Bono, aka Paul Hewson, turns 61 years old today! Here's a look at Irish rock band U2's ten best songs to celebrate

Culture

Jessie Buckley is a Juliet for the ages in Romeo and Juliet

A riveting new production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, starring Ireland's Jessie Buckley and The Crown's Josh O'Connor as the pair of doomed young lovers, was filmed in the midst of a pandemic. You can catch it now on the PBS app.

Entertainment