It is a sad commentary on the level of violence that has taken place in Ulster since 1969 that people are only vaguely familiar with the kidnapping and murder of Thomas Niedermayer

Thorough, clever account of Malcolm Macarthur’s bizarre killing spree examines his background and looks at the bigger picture, comparing the characters of Macarthur and Charlie Haughey

After his Booker Prize win last week, Marjorie Brennan talks to Paul Lynch about what the victory means to him

"Hardly the classic elements of a rom-com, you might think, but it’s from its downbeat, ironically grim tone that Fallen Leaves mines its peculiar charm."

"Joe Duffy is good value whatever you might think of him. He doesn’t sit on the fence here, telling one caller to cop themselves on and stop playing the victim, that the real victim here was the goat."

Cork director Tom Creed has an all-female and non-binary cast in Brendan Behan's prison tale at the Abbey 

"Something of a Walter Mitty character who indulges in vivid sexual fantasies, Eileen is living the proverbial life of quiet desperation when a new psychiatrist comes to work at the prison."

"Written by Josh Singer and Bradley Cooper, with Cooper directing, Maestro isn’t merely Leonard Bernstein’s story; Felicia is as important a character as her husband, and arguably the more interesting subject."

Mika broke through in 2007, but his new album suggests there's still life in his music career 

'Unlikeable Female Characters' grapples with the interesting question of why there is often pressure on women, whether fictitious or real-life to be likeable

Thomas Keneally's lightly-fictionalised account of John Mitchel, lawyer, journalist, and political activist in the Young Ireland movement of the mid-19th century

This week, Beyoncé is back on the silver screen and we look at what it is like living with HIV in Ireland today

The Cork actor and the Derry Girls' star feature in the adaptation of Elizabeth Macneal’s period thriller, writes Esther McCarthy

Writing exclusively for the Irish Examiner in 2013, Shane MacGowan recalled the festive seasons of his childhood in Tipperary and London.

Deputy Director General Adrian Lynch said that RTÉ's overall running costs will rise in 2024, which he described as a "challenging year" for the organisation

The famous South Main Street venue hosted The Pogues' first visit to Cork 

A lot of the big titles were released earlier to catch the Christmas market, but there are still plenty of new books being published in the coming weeks 

Amidst the chaos of The Pogues, it took some of us a while to realise what a genius Shane MacGowan really was 

MacGowan had been in intensive care for the past few months 

There was a clear favourite this year... Let us know what your Spotify Wrapped revealed below

It's a busy month for live music with a fine mixture of established and emerging acts providing the soundtrack for nights out around the country 

The troubled singer's country hit really touched a chord with opiate-ravaged America

The Christmas schedules may not create the fuss of yesteryear but there are still some decent viewing highlights for December 

Indiependence has announced a break for 2024, "with a view to seeing you again in 2025"

Amazon's first Irish comedy series will feature veteran comics including Aisling Bea, Deirdre O’Kane, Jason Byrne, Tony Cantwell, and more

The director and co-star Vanessa Kirby (Josephine) talk about how they approached the tale of French emperor 

A new book delves into the era when Hooley's famous record shop provided a venue for afternoon gatherings, as it was often too dangerous to go out at night 

Alfie Hudson-Taylor's podcast provides fascinating insight on how even well-known musicians can struggle to make a living 

'I didn't just want him for 12 years; I wanted him forever. I was meant to go first. Not him'

Cork dance music act Fish Go Deep - Greg Dowling and Shane Johnson -  have just released their new album, What I Mean By Beautiful 

Alice Taylor made a splash with To School Through the Fields in 1988, and has been writing ever since. Her latest book urges people to take time to reflect and enjoy life in these busy times 

Viewers of the Elf-themed episode have also raised €3.6 million for the Toy Show Appeal

Cork theatre stalwart Catherine Mahon-Buckley is again the main force behind this year's pantomime at the Everyman  

Art can be an ideal present or personal treat. Here's a selection of a few of the galleries in the Rebel county 

Yet-to-be-named act will be filmed playing in Cork for a new TV show, The Secret Headliner 

The 68th edition of Cork International Film Festival finished on Sunday night 

"Paul Lynch is a fearless writer — unafraid of taking on large themes and tackling them face to face."

The writer, who lives in Dublin, was honoured for his fifth novel, Prophet Song

The novel is described by 'Irish Examiner' reviewer Alannah Hopkin as 'a tremendous achievement, telling a dark story of a society’s descent into war that resonates far beyond Ireland' 

From Sheamie sharing the family secrets to Sophie's heartwarming dash across Dublin to be a VIP guest, here are the stand-out moments from the Toy Show

'Gods Don't Cry' is absolutely brilliant: 'These stories challenge modern ideas of heroism'

Plus: a documentary on suicides within the Traveller community; the return of Doctor Who and Planet Earth to BBC One; and all your week's sport

Plus: classic RTÉ sessions including The Sultans of Ping on the Alternative; Maria Callas' centenary on LyricFM; RnaG's Bladhaire goes to the West Belfast Gaeltacht

Let them cosy up on winter nights with these reads — all ideal for reading under the covers with a torch

It was exciting to have the freedom to play with the 'Milly McCarthy' universe and come up with different characters and thankfully every time I sent stuff back, Leona was delighted with it