latest news, sport, celebrities and videos

There are also a number of Summer Schools on topics from traditional music to literature and the arts. Ireland is well supplied with museums and art galleries and offers, especially during the summer months, a wide range of cultural events. Ireland has also proved a popular location for shooting films with The Quiet Man (1952), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Braveheart (1995), King Arthur (2004) and P.S.

• Entertainment Joe Duffy on health battle and how his children never traded in on his famous name
• These uniquely Irish sports are deeply loved, with local pride on full display during the All-Ireland Championships.
• #BruceSpringsteen @springsteen #TheBoss and @IrishETV host @BrigidBoden #irishAncestry#SpringsteenOnBroadway #rockmusic #rockmusician #WalterKerrTheatre #TheBigApple pic.twitter.com/TY8lpN3K5B
• Among the best-selling Irish magazines are the RTÉ Guide, Ireland's Eye, Irish Tatler, VIP, Phoenix and In Dublin.citation needed
• The Liberties Haunt brings Halloween to the heart of Dublin 8 on Saturday 31 October, with an evening of creepy circus clown Halloween fun!
• Enjoy a warm, uplifting programme of choral music that brings together timeless tradition and some sing-along festive favourites.

This was the prime-time entertainment of its day. Bill Bailey returns with new show, Vaudevillean Before streaming, before tv, before cinema, before even radio… There was Vaudeville! Directed by Ciarán Kelly and featuring alto soloist Leanne Fitzgerald and organist David Leigh, this is a lovely night out in city centre Dublin. This Christmas, Sammy Sausages & Buffy take flight in Aladdin – A Sammy & Buffy Adventure … a whirlwind of laughs, music and magical mayhem for the whole family. This ‘genuinely funny' (Time Out) show features all the iconic moments you love, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers!

A majority of the population support the ban, including a significant percentage of smokers. Belfast has a unique underground club scene taking place in settings such as churches, zoos, and crematoriums. Many larger pubs in cities eschew such trappings entirely, opting for loud music, and focusing more on the consumption of drinks, which is not a focus of traditional Irish culture. In tandem with these developments, the last quarter of the century saw the emergence of a new Irish cuisine based on traditional ingredients handled in new ways. The proliferation of fast food has led to increasing public health problems including obesity, and one of the highest rates of heart disease in the world. In addition to Irish food, meals eaten in Ireland may include pizza, curry and Chinese food, with some west African dishes making an appearance lately.

Rugby clubs at all levels are very welcoming to newcomers (you don't need to be a hero to join a local club team). Rural areas and some religious communities hold more conservative views, but broadly Ireland is a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ expats. Yes – Ireland was the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote (2015) and has consistently progressive LGBTQ+ legislation. Sea kayaking, coasteering, and wild swimming are increasingly popular. Four Nobel laureates in literature, global musical icons from U2 to Westlife, and a tradition of storytelling, theatre, and visual arts that punches well above its weight.

It comes after the presenter revealed she had frozen her eggs in an interview on Lorraine in 2024. #BruceSpringsteen @springsteen #TheBoss and @IrishETV host @BrigidBoden #irishAncestry#SpringsteenOnBroadway #rockmusic #rockmusician #WalterKerrTheatre #TheBigApple pic.twitter.com/TY8lpN3K5B Considered the premier conductor for video game music, Eimear also composes for feature films, TV, commercials and video games. They do incredible work rescuing dogs, and have adopted out more than 100 furry angels in the last three months.

The International Dublin Tattoo Convention is Ireland's premier annual celebration of tattoo culture, bringing over 250 top international and local artists together at the RDS Main Hall. In this Performance Symposium we will collapse the borders between the internal human experience and the external lived experience — Events range from author in-conversations, panel discussions, book launches and literary walking tours, to creative workshops, professional development events, and a full free family and schools’ programme. Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s biggest and most dynamic literary festivals, celebrating Ireland's writers, illustrators and publishers.

Join The Good Witch in weaving magic spells around her cauldron. The Good Witch with her magic lantern and the Archer with his fire arrow will banish the bad witches to the hills. With the full collection of Pumpkins After Dark displays returning for 2026, plus brand-new pumpkin creations, photo opportunities and a new pathway route through the site, there is more to discover than

Enjoy a weekend filled with creativity, community and connection at our 2025 Christmas Fair. Rather than presenting one unified version, the concert takes you on a seasonal journey, alternating between Vivaldi's vivid Baroque original and Richter's contemporary reimagining. A birthday celebration turns febrile when a rural Irish family address their sister’s relationship with a refugee. EXILE is a unique collaborative production, merging theatre and music to explore the extraordinary life of Fenian, poet, convict, journalist and orator John Boyle O'Reilly from Dowth County Meath. The Magnificent explores the tensions and tenderness between them, as the consequences of their careers, lives and choices come knocking.

The A-POP-calypse Halloween Club

• Steven Van Zandt tells IrishETV / Brigid Boden during the U2 red carpet event at The Apollo Theatre in NYC how much he admires U2 and the magic of performing at the historic Apollo theatre with Bruce Springsteen.
• It comes after the presenter revealed she had frozen her eggs in an interview on Lorraine in 2024.
• It promises to be a very special celebration of music, tradition, and the festive season.
• Rural areas and some religious communities hold more conservative views, but broadly Ireland is a welcoming and safe environment for LGBTQ+ expats.

A Halloween celebration for the local community, brought to you by Dub The Dockers and Demons festival, which began in 2017, is a celebration of community, creative arts and the spooky, set against the backdrop of Dublin’s historic Docklands. The Halloween Main Street Market will transform the area into a festive autumn destination featuring local vendors, live entertainment, family activities, seasonal treats, and a charming pumpkin patch. Halloween is fast approaching and it’s time to delve back in the origins of Irish traditions and explore how Samhain became Halloween. Now in its thirteenth consecutive year, Dundrum on Ice offers a magical experience for all ages. Opened in 2013 in the infamous town centre of Dundrum, it sets a standard that is carried throughout all of our rinks to ensure an unforgettable experience.

In Stitches Comedy Club Fridays Early show

There will be a range of events and activities taking place during Art Source including workshops, demonstrations and talks. An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone Founded in 2022, it takes over stages in London, Melbourne, and New York every Autumn, giving audiences the chance to see their favourite fun

As the veil thins at Samhain, join us for a journey through the hidden folklore, horrors and spirits of our house on St Stephen's Green. Highlights include Halloween history tours, creative workshops, Fright Night Bingo, Songs for Samhain and a candlelight reading of Bram Stoker’s Dracula’s Guest. A fun-filled family event, audiences are encouraged to come in costume, with prizes for the best dressed at selected performances—making it the perfect Halloween treat for children and gro Join Little Red as she journeys through the enchanted forest on her way to visit her fabulous D’ Granny.

Following the success of our inauguaral Dublin event last year, we are delighted to be returning this November for a very special evening at The Sugar Club. With frolics and mayhem and of course Panto merriment, follow Robin’s journey as he knocks the deviou Decorated with numerous accolades, including an MBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours list and inclusion in the 2025 Sunday Times Young Power List, Anna has become one of the most visible and exciting figures in classical music today.

• Enjoy a weekend filled with creativity, community and connection at our 2025 Christmas Fair.
• Rapunzel lets down her hair in the heart of Dublin for festive panto magic at The Ambassador Theatre.
• Snooker player Mark Allen responds to support after interview with Irish presenter Rachel Casey
• Further weather warnings issued as 18,000 left without power after Storm Boelo
• Joe Duffy on health battle and how his children never traded in on his famous name

Literature and the arts

A guide of What's On in Dublin now, including event listings, shopping, festivals in the city and much more… Rapunzel lets down her hair in the heart of Dublin for festive panto magic at The Ambassador Theatre. Enjoy a warm, uplifting programme of choral music that brings together timeless tradition and some sing-along festive favourites. Join the Guinness Choir for a joyful Christmas celebration, featuring highlights from Bach’s magnificent Christmas Oratorio alongside a selection of much-loved seasonal classics. Join us for a wonderful evening of music as we bring Handel’s much-loved masterpiece to life, featuring its stirring choruses, beautiful arias, and ZNAKI FM Launches Irish Edition, Expanding Its Global News and Entertainment Network unforgettable Hallelujah Chorus.

In Northern Ireland the main terrestrial television stations are the main UK wide channels BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. During the 1990s and particularly the early 2000s, dozens of local radio stations have gained licenses. Among the best-selling Irish magazines are the RTÉ Guide, Ireland's Eye, Irish Tatler, VIP, Phoenix and In Dublin.citation needed The Irish magazine market consisting of international magazines, ranging from Time and The Economist to Hello! There are also two weekly papers, the Northside People and Southside People that cover local topics in the capital. Curiously Dublin remains one of the few places in Ireland without a major local paper since the Dublin Evening Mail closed down in the 1960s.

Entertainment The movie that drove Ryan Tubridy to walk out of the cinema Celebrity 2FM'S Carl Mullan bursting with pride as wife Aisling takes on major challenge Entertainment The top crime/horror podcasts that will be certain to make you quiver this Halloween Sport Snooker player Mark Allen responds to support after interview with Irish presenter Rachel Casey Kim Kardashian cuts glam figure in YSL at premiere of All's Fair Season 2 Joe Duffy on health battle and how his children never traded in on his famous name

PURE FILTH COMEDY CLUB

Each of the five workshops takes a different theme as its starting point, and starts with a Slow Looking art tour of selected Unstable realities resemble our wildest imagination in this absurdist spectacle – writ large and set loose on the national stage. Tales from the Pale celebrates all things horrific – learn about the city’s ghosts and ghouls as you journey along the stadium’s rooftop walkway. A wickedly funny Halloween spectacular for all the family! Join us for the annual #CivicSpooktacular this Halloween with more magic and mayhem than you can imagine! Learn about witches Carve your own pumpkin🎃 Make Halloween pottery Walking tours Catch fascinating lectures in Dublin pubs Hear spine-tingling stories Explore Halloween art workshops Live podcasts Wander the Halloween market Visit

• A few sports, such as soccer, have separate organising bodies in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• See what's on in Dublin with the Visit Dublin guide to highlights and must-see events taking place over the coming days and weeks…
• A wickedly funny Halloween spectacular for all the family!
• A highlight of the Halloween calendar, the Haunted Halloween Walk offers a fun and memorable experience for families, friends and Halloween enthusiasts of all a
• Royal Graham Norton praised for smooth style interviewing 'cooler than expected' royal

Get ready for a fang-tastic time in South Dublin! 😱 Welcome to a very special storytelling event for lovers of the supernatural. Each workshop is included with your admission ticket and offers a hands-on way to explore the mystical side of Dublin’s past. Across four enchanted days, children and adults can take part in Spell Jar Making and Wand Making Workshops inspired by medieval traditions. Join us this Halloween at Dublinia for a family-friendly event full of history, magic and creativity. There will also be a special after-hours edition of the tour on Thursday, 29th October at 7.30pm

Sleeping With The Enemy star, Patrick Bergin, chats to Brigid Boden, IrishETV, about his latest role on BBC Eastenders, working with Julia Roberts, his new music release, Crazy in Love, and staring in Native by Linda Bhreathnach. Director Keely Shaye Brosnan and executive director Pierce Brosnan chat with Brigid Boden IrishETV about their movie, Poisoning Paradise, screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival CA. RTÉ's new true crime series tells the story of five sisters who took on the IRA Celebrity Clodagh McKenna reveals husband Harry is eyeing up an Irish passport Soaps Hollyoaks star is dating her on-screen brother in real life

In the 21st century, the modern selection of foods common to Western cultures has also to some extent been adopted in Ireland. The seeds of knotgrass and goosefoot were widely present and may have been used to make a porridge.citation needed Several other languages are spoken on the island, including Shelta, a mixture of Irish, Romani and English, spoken widely by Travellers.

The show is produced by Showbiz Productions, led by Andrea Kavanagh of The Showbiz Academy, whose work with young performers and family entertainment has made her a familiar name in Irish stage circles. Starring Nicole Filan as Rapunzel, the production promises a warm, funny and family-friendly show for children, parents, grandparents and anyone who loves a proper Christmas outing in the city. Celebrating 22 magical years at 3Olympia, it’s become a must-see tradition f