The Irish Times

24 Hours from Termonfeckin – Alison Healy on places and songs

An Irishwoman’s Diary

Thu Jan 06 2022 - 19:17

Donald Clarke: Never mind Ted Cruz, Big Bird is all that is best about the US

A larg yellow bird's vaccination has been caught up in the culture wars – it’s mad, Ted

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 05:00

The Story of Looking: Mark Cousins takes us on an eye-opening journey

Idiosyncratic documentary explores the meaning of sight and imagery

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 05:00

Galway Film Fleadh 2021: Stacey Gregg’s thriller Here Before wins best Irish film

From best first film to short film winners, here’s everything you need to know

Mon Jul 26 2021 - 14:10

Super Bowl 2021 and its halftime show: Everything you need to know

This year’s halftime act, Canadian popster The Weeknd, is on the cusp of superstardom

Sun Feb 07 2021 - 07:00

Don’t tell me now that you never liked Woody Allen or Phil Spector’s work

If you hate everything now and you will escape future accusations of hypocrisy

Sat Jan 23 2021 - 05:00

Behind the scenes during Open week at Portrush

Philip Reid provides some snapshots of a famous week on the Causeway Coast

Sat Jul 20 2019 - 07:00

Dr John, legend of New Orleans sound, dies aged 77

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer combined blues, pop, jazz, boogie woogie and rock’n’ roll to magical effect

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 06:39

Van Morrison: The Prophet Speaks review – A master in his comfort zone

Van the very prolific man releases his 40th album, and his fourth in two years

Fri Dec 07 2018 - 05:00

Wake the dead: Cork Guinness Jazz Festival kicks off

40,000 jazz fans to attend as New Orleans-style funeral procession hits town

Fri Oct 26 2018 - 08:56

Cork Guinness Jazz Festival to kick off with funeral procession

Line up includes American artists Maria Schneider and Nnenna Freelon

Mon May 14 2018 - 06:58

Down south, where Elvis lives on forever

It’s been 40 years since Elvis Presley's death, but his former home, Graceland, is still a popular stop on a road trip through the music cities of Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 06:15

Noel Whelan: Six of the best from Vincent Browne

The journalist leaves a trail of memorable moments as he prepares to sign off for good

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 04:00

Oscars 2016: Host Chris Rock pokes fun at diversity controversy

Comedian’s opening monologue addresses boycott of awards by black actors

Mon Feb 29 2016 - 13:59

Jamie Foxx pulls man from burning truck in California

Oscar-winning actor and off-duty paramedic used scissors to cut Brett Kyle (32) from truck

Wed Jan 20 2016 - 08:49

How Music Works: Is it possible to teach rock’n’roll?

Niall Byrne talks to Irish people who make a living in the music industry. This week, Dara Kilkenny of the British and Irish Modern Music Institute in Dublin

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 00:46

Combative Browne has a history of irking guests

Broadcaster clashed with PJ Mara, Bertie Ahern, Jerry Beades and Klaus Masuch

Fri Apr 03 2015 - 12:22

Never mind the whiplash, here's some proper jazz drumming lessons

Don’t believe everything you see at the movies: for great jazz sticksmen Jeff Ballard and Tom Rainey, being mentored was a joy – although Ray Charles was no picnic

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 16:00