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Irish singer-songwriter Aoife Scott to perform live from Co Clare on Wednesday

Aoife Scott will be joined by Andy Meaney, Cathal O Cuiréain, and a special guest during a live performance from Co Clare on August 5.

Travel

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Entertainment

WATCH: A beautiful Irish language tribute to The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan

This chilling cover version of 'Zombie' by The Cranberries as Gaeilge will give you goosebumps.

Culture

A Derry Girls book is on the way!

The new book will be written from the viewpoint of character Erin Quinn.

News

Only one Irish author being considered for Booker Prize 2020

Colum McCann is the only Irish author on the 13-person longlist.

Culture

Omar Sharif reminisces about drinking whiskey under the stars with “Lawrence of Arabia” Peter O’Toole

On this day: Peter O'Toole was born in Connemara.

Entertainment

Celebrating one of Connemara’s greatest actors on his birthday

The Irish actor who was the star of “Lawrence of Arabia” was born on August 2, 1932, in Co Galway, Ireland.

Culture

Who is Pierce Brosnan?

Pierce Brosnan is one of the most successful actors to ever emerge from Ireland.

History

Rare footage of Pádraig Pearse at O’Donovan Rossa funeral 105 years later

Irish Fenian leader and prominent member of the Irish Republican Brotherhood Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa died in the US on June 29, 1915.

Cahir O'Doherty

Liam Neeson and son Micheál Richardson star together in 'Made In Italy'

In 'Made In Italy' Liam Neeson stars opposite his equally talented son Micheál Richardson in a film that reminds us that what you want and what you need aren't always the same thing.

Irish Voice

Brian Kennedy to host third live Facebook concert

International recording artist Brian Kennedy returns to host his third live concert event on Facebook this Saturday, August 1.

Entertainment

Paul Mescal and Dermot Kennedy stun fans with special performance

Paul Mescal joined Dermot Kennedy for the Irish singer's 'Some Summer Night' live stream concert on Thursday.

Entertainment

Billie Eilish's new single "my future" out today

Her first arena world tour was postponed by COVID but that didn't stop Billie Eilish working! Her newest single is out today.

Entertainment

WATCH: Trailer released for 'The Comey Rule' starring Brendan Gleeson as Donald Trump

"The Comey Rule," starring Brendan Gleeson and Jeff Daniels, will debut in the US in September.

Entertainment

Paul Mescal is Irish, not British

Paul Mescal issued a brief statement on Wednesday after several UK publications claimed him as British.

Entertainment

Irish actor Paul Mescal, “Normal People” nab Emmy nominations

Paul Mescal, Lenny Abrahamson, Sally Rooney, Alice Birch, and Louise Kiely have all been nominated for their work on "Normal People."

Entertainment

WATCH: U2’s Bono and The Edge perform acoustic snippet of “Stairway to Heaven”

Bono and The Edge performed the classic rock song as part of RTE's "Songs from an Empty Room" benefit, which U2 donated €200k to.

Entertainment

Who is Aidan Turner

Aidan Turner is one of Irish acting's brightest stars.

Events

Battling through the COVID crisis: Irish America invited to 'Campfire' gathering

Big Irish Echo Campfire gathers the Irish American community together online to discuss its roadmap out of the coronavirus lockdown.

Entertainment

John Wayne biography alleges affair with Maureen O’Hara

Did John Wayne have an affair with his Irish 'The Quiet Man' co-star Maureen O'Hara?

Events

Irish psychological drama “Blood” hailed as the next “The Killing”

"Blood," starring BAFTA-nominated Irish actor Adrian Dunbar, is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Entertainment

Normal People’s Paul Mescal and sister Nell sing incredible duet

Irish actor Paul Mescal and his sister Nell have wowed viewers after performing a piano version of “Nothing Arrived” by Villagers.

Entertainment

Mel Gibson recovered from COVID using Trump-touted Remdesivir

The 64-year-old Irish Australian actor spent a week in the hospital after being infected with the virus.

History

On This Day: George Bernard Shaw born in Dublin

George Bernard Shaw was born on July 26, 1856, in Dublin. Celebrate this great Irishman with a look at his life, career, and some truly wonderful, witty quotes.

Entertainment