Irish Entertainment News and Gossip from Ireland and Abroad

TUNE IN: Irish music live stream from Donegal this Saturday!

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

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

Reel in the years of Irish history with these incredible Spotify playlists

Reeling in the Years is back and as always it's leaving viewers feeling very nostalgic

Culture

Happy birthday Christy Moore! Popular Irish singer-songwriter was born on this day in 1945

The Kildare-born singer, a founder member of legendary acts Planxty and Moving Hearts, has given his most honest and revealing interview yet.

Entertainment

Domhnall Gleeson to star in new HBO Watergate drama

Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson is teaming up with Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux for HBO's 'The White House Plumbers.'

Entertainment

Patrick Dempsey, Amy Adams shares snaps from Ireland ahead of filming Disney sequel

Both Patrick Dempsey and Amy Adams confirmed on Instagram that they are in Ireland ahead of the filming of Disney's 'Disenchanted.'

Entertainment

Irish music is back! Mullingar to host 2022 Fleadh Cheoil after two-year postponement

As vaccinations kick in worldwide and restrictions start to loosen, Mullingar readies to host the 2022 Fleadh Cheoil.

Entertainment

Sinead O’Connor’s new book reflects on her childhood and has a few "chortles"

While the singer-songwriter publicizes her new book she's also bringing up some old controversial feuds.

Entertainment

LISTEN: The truth and legacy of the Phoenix Park assassinations 139 years on

On May 6 1882, two of the most senior British civil servants were murdered by Fenians and the news echoed around the world.

Entertainment

Birthday girl Roma Downey on fame, fortune and her Derry roots

When you get your own star on Hollywood Boulevard, it's a sign that you're more than just successful. Your name has become iconic. You're a walking brand... This is Roma Downey.

Culture

Irish pubs don’t get better! 1979 footage of storytelling and song in Clare

Archival footage from an Irish pub features traditional Irish storytelling and song more than 40 years ago.

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.

Other Writers

Remembering Irish American actress Mercedes McCambridge

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

Craic

When Dubliners’ Seven Drunken Nights was banned by RTÉ for being too rude

A new documentary examines the banning of the Dubliners' iconic song "Seven Drunken Nights" by Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ due to the song's sexual content.

Entertainment

Irish actor Anthony Boyle plays lead in Band of Brothers sequel, now filming

"Masters of the Air," a follow up miniseries to HBO’s Band of Brothers and The Pacific, is headed to Apple TV+.

Cahir O'Doherty

Why the The Marksman was such a hit for Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson's latest hit The Marksman is a modern-day Western that will turn all your presumptions on their head.

Roots

On This Day: Bing Crosby, descendant of Irish immigrants, is born

Bing Crosby, the crooner famous for the Christmas tune "White Christmas," has strong Irish roots.

Entertainment

On This Day: Ernest Ball, composer of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling," passed away

“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is one of the most recognizable and most beloved songs about the Irish that has ever been written.

Dream homes

Matt Damon's Irish lockdown mansion sells for $4.2 million

Matt Damon's Irish lockdown mansion has been sold for a whopping €3.5 million ($4.2 million).

Culture

County Armagh 'road-bowling' is a quintessential summer tradition

'Road-Bowling' is a County Armagh summer tradition wherein competitors throw "bullets" down rural roads with many spectators onlooking and placing bets on the winners.

Events