How do you stop yourself from laughing, or even smiling, and what does it do to your psyche if you do? A new Prime Video series sees 10 Irish comics strive to keep a straight face
The comedian revels in nostalgia as he chronicles his life among family and friends to whom it is impossible not to warm
The comedian is at his most intimate in his new book, a memoir of family life where grief and laughter sit side by side
Dublin Fringe Festival 2023: Like a granduncle telling stories at Christmas: flashes of brilliance but a little long
Prime Video has announced the line-up of Irish comedic talent competing in the Graham Norton-hosted format
Aosdána member on surviving Covid-19, racism against Travellers and reclaiming power through writing
Identities of artists taking part in Jack & Jill sale not revealed until afterwards
Extra year of Jack & Jill home nursing care a huge relief for families
You don’t need your own premises or even your own equipment as long as you’ve got the right skills and ideas to build a successful business
Life Lessons: No one teaches you how to raise children, but their love is the best drug in the world
It’s Sunday. Opt for an early feed of chips, or get in touch with body and soul?
The comedian on her Edinburgh favourites, the designers Jill and Gill, and London as her new home
From coding to camping, there’s a festival for every interest and budget
There’s something to suit all ages, interests, locations and budgets in our ultimate guide
From Bloom and Cat Laughs to Táin hillwalks and marine-themed festivals
Review: The hyperbolic judging panel are a work in progress, in dire need of a Mr or Ms Nasty
Dara Ó Briain, Nish Kumar, Rose Matafeo and Jena Friedman also on 25th festival bill
Thousands throng streets of capital in dizzying array of green-themed attire
TV personality on being vegan, Jason Byrne’s humour and her admiration for Julia Davis
This year the most popular and effective reality shows were escapist in nature
As the international and fringe festivals close, Irish teams reflect on a good month
Every stage, every band, every slot for this year's festival, which runs from June 22nd - 24th
Broadcaster Shay Healy also received a lifetime achievement award at the ceremony
Zany or dark? Smart or dumb? Gently reassuring or wickedly disturbing? The festival has it all
The comedian on family-friendly restaurants, Katharine Hepburn and following Donald Trump on Twitter
Army of dance-school kids crowded the stage like a moonwalking militia
Star sends tweet in Irish to friend and ‘Ireland's Got Talent’ judge warning we better work hard or be ‘ag sashayáil away!’
Episode 1: Like the Six Nations, the show’s highlight comes in its final moments
‘Ireland’s Got Talent’ star on ungrateful popstars and being falsely accused of sex assault
It has puppeteers, aerial artists and a man playing the spoons - but will anybody watch?
The talent show is a glitzier version of what happens in school halls and GAA clubs across the country
Alison Spittle’s new show; David Simon in NYC; and a doc on the most famous Irish person ever: Shergar
Rugby, matchmaking and current affairs will combine to set ‘new tone’, says broadcaster
The ‘Mock the Week’ host on Irishness, Britishness and life as the voice of reason
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices
