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Portlaoise set for legendary country music show

Now seen by over 300,00 fans live and watched by millions on social media Europe's no.1 multi award winning country music show, The Legends of American Country is coming to the Dunamaise Arts Centre this month for a fantastic night of toe-tapping ...

05 Feb 2020 at 12:00

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Sizzling summer in Portlaoise at Dunamaise Arts Centre

Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise will be sizzling this summer with a sensational lineup of events. Holy Family Senior School kickstart the summer programme with Annie, taking place from Wednesday, May 9 to Friday, May 11. There will also be a ...

04 May 2018 at 15:35

Arts & Entertainment

Cillian Murphy has been named the sexiest Irish celeb, according to the internet

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy has ranked top in a list of handsome Irish celebrities, according to a new study. The findings were based on nationwide searches made for each celebrity paired with terms like ‘hot’ and ‘attractive’. Jamie ...

21 Mar 2024 at 13:58

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: Dates confirmed for I'm A Celebrity as stars head Down Under

THE COUNTDOWN to adventure, excitement, and the ever-popular Bushtucker Trials is officially underway as I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! returns for its 23rd series. The hit reality TV show, known for putting celebrities through ...

06 Nov 2023 at 15:05

Arts & Entertainment

Daniel O'Donnell set to serenade Rathdowney

Iconic Irish country musician Daniel O'Donnell is coming to Rathdowney for one night, and one night only! The 'Don't Cry Joni' singer will be performing all his best hits, along with the accompaniment of the Parish choir, and their ...

27 Nov 2024 at 18:52

Schools

Dunamaise College TY musical to spread holiday cheer with 'Elf'

Get ready to jingle all the way to Dunamaise College as the transition year (TY) students are set to take to the stage with their spectacular production of Elf: The Musical! Based on the beloved holiday movie, the musical follows ...

28 Nov 2024 at 18:31

National News

Irish and Northern Irish actors to be honoured at U.S. film festival this year

An Irish actress and Northern Irish actor are among eight to be honoured at a film festival in California this year. Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan (Belfast) will join West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose and Licorice Pizza’s Alana ...

08 Jan 2022 at 13:27

Arts & Entertainment

A full list of last night's Golden Globes winners

A lack of celebrity guests and media access meant celebrations were non-existent at the muted Golden Globes awards, which took place following a year of heavy criticism. Here is a full list of the winners. Best Motion Picture – ...

10 Jan 2022 at 09:35

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Young Portlaoise guitarist set to jam with funk legend

A young Portlaoise musician is all set to perform live onstage tonight (Wednesday, February 22) with the legendary Ralph Rolle from world renowned '70s New York group ‘Chic’, famous for their chart busting hits ‘Le Freak’ and ...

22 Feb 2017 at 16:11

National News

Sir David Attenborough stabbed by ‘dangerous’ cactus while filming new series

Sir David Attenborough was stabbed by a cactus with needles like glass while filming his latest TV series. The 95-year-old naturalist and broadcaster wore protective gear while investigating the cholla cactus in California ...

04 Jan 2022 at 13:34

Arts & Entertainment

'Absolute banger': Irish school kids shock social media as they release 'deadly' music video

Social media users have called for a song made by Irish kids to be released on Spotify and other music streaming platforms, as the quality of the creation has shocked hundreds of people online - in a good way. The ...

17 May 2024 at 13:28

Arts & Entertainment

'Master of horror' Darren Shan on writing his first picture book for children

HAVING made his name as a master of horror writing for teens and adults the world over, Darren Shan is now tackling his most fiendish challenge yet - a terrified little troll. The best-selling author of the ...

21 Nov 2023 at 12:09

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