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Forgotten psychiatric patients are resurrected with imagination and compassion in this extraordinary book Cork Mental Hospital, also known as Our Lady’s, was once the longest building in Ireland: a ...

A trio of brainy buachaillí from St Brendan’s College Killarney will feature in an episode of a brand-new TG4 quiz show early next month. Cormac Flanagan, Seán Fleming and Ethan Murphy will take on a ...

In the first installment of this five-part series, writer, producer and actor Keelin McCool, currently in development with the period drama feature "Mama Pirate", traces the world that forged Gráinne ...

Pen names have been around for centuries. In the 19th century, many women used male or gender-neutral pseudonyms to ensure their work was judged on its merit rather than the gender of the author.

A renowned Irish artist who currently has two exhibitions showing in Paris has spoken to FRANCE 24 about her work. Ailbhe Ní Bhriain is known for her big, bold dramatic works of art as she uses all ...

This brilliant short-story collection confronts the knotty truths of Northern Ireland’s bloody past The literature of the Troubles is a rich one, from Seamus Heaney’s North (1975), Jennifer Johnston’s ...

Award-winning theatre star Jeanne Ní Áinle has been enjoying the move from stage to screen, with upcoming roles in filmmaker David Lowery’s melodrama Mother Mary alongside Michaela Coel and Anne ...

TG4 has confirmed the appointment of Deirdre Ní Choistín as Director General. Ms Ní Choistín will succeed Alan Esslemont, who has been Director General of TG4 since 2016 and is stepping down in April ...

“Well, Blinne, do something about it.” That was the response of Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh’s mother, Nessa, when her then 12-year-old daughter tearfully asked her why no one was held accountable for the ...

RÓISÍN NÍ RIAIN put on her best sister act to storm to Paralympic silver in the Women’s S13 100m Backstroke final in Paris. Ní Riain powered into second in a time of 1:07.27 to win her maiden ...