Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is not just a concert, it’s a love story - and Dublin said yes
No dud moments and no time for toilet breaks as 50,000 fans - including Róisín Ingle - scream and whoop through the hits
We asked ChatGPT to write like Marian Keyes, John Boyne and Paul Howard. Now they rate the results
The chatbot takes mere seconds to come up with its versions of these bestselling authors’ work. How convincing are they?
Earth Day: love letters and tender meditations to our planet in peril
An apology, a declaration of love, a lament for times lost and a resolve to do better are among 11 letters to the planet to mark Earth Day
Nicola Coughlan: ‘My family would have been well within their rights to tell me, this isn’t working out, but they didn’t’
From Derry Girls to Bridgerton to Barbie, the Galway actor has had a whirlwind few years, but amid the glitz and glamour, she still takes a stand on what she believes in
Louise Duffy: ‘I wanted my daughters to see their mother doing something she loves’
RTÉ Radio 1 presenter on filling Ronan Collins's slot, parenting with Paul Galvin and the music she can’t play
Mark Mehigan: ‘If it wasn’t for cocaine, I would not be in recovery. I would have continued to get away with the drinking’
At 33 the comedian and podcaster has already lived many lives, but his decision to get sober has been transformative
‘There are a lot of sound people out there’: Amy Huberman, Paul Brady, Joseph O’Connor and more share their stories of kindness from strangers
Random Acts of Kindness Day, which falls today, offers a salutary reminder that even a small gesture can elevate someone else’s mood. Here, several well-known names share their stories
Jay McGuiness on his debut novel: ‘Even if you change your situation, your class is really hard to change’
The former member of pop band The Wanted on his dystopian young adult book Blood Flowers, ‘clown’ politicians and the death of bandmate Tom Parker
Friends, bad singing and Love Actually: Miriam O’Callaghan, James Kavanagh, Marian Keyes and more on their Christmas traditions
We asked a range of people – including refuseniks – to tell us about the moments that make their season bright
Róisín Ingle: I’ve always been a sucker for a dark or sad song set around Christmas
A friend of mine stands by his thesis: A Fairytale of New York is not a Christmas song
Have yourself a more mindful little Christmas: 32 ideas for a thoughtful, environmentally-friendly (and cheaper!) festive season
Your guide to gifting, shopping, socialising and minding yourself over the weeks ahead
Which of the three Pauls nominated for the Booker prize will win? There’s only one Paul for me
It’s a nailbiting time for readers. Five Irish authors have won the Booker since it began in 1969
Focail na mBan: ‘Go to the fire and warm your vulva’ and other Irish women’s words and phrases
Manchán Magan’s new book is a collection of Irish language words for women’s genitalia, reproductive organs, menstrual cycles and sex lives, wonderfully illustrated by women artists
Patrick Kielty prepares for Late Late Toy Show debut, as RTÉ flagship recovers from behind-the-scenes clashes
Late Late Show’s new host is about to present the biggest show of the season – and has to do it amid reports of tensions behind the scenes
Róisín Ingle: When red storm warnings rage it’s worth remembering the words of Joan Baez
Parish halls around the country are places where harmony of all kinds can be found