Paul Mescal: ‘My favourite actors are Irish. There’s a wildness. We do our own thing’
Gladiator II proves another showcase for Mescal’s tough and tender masculinity, giving rein to his natural instinct as an actor
Gladiator II proves another showcase for Mescal’s tough and tender masculinity, giving rein to his natural instinct as an actor
An actor’s entire job is to occupy the mind and body of someone else, not to be interesting themselves
Graham Norton’s male guests found self-defence hilarious. Of course it was all just a joke, but this tiny little sofa vignette reflects women’s reality
Accounts show the Irish presenter landed an average of €166,362 per episode for each of his star-studded Graham Norton Shows in 2023
Normal People author’s title sold almost 12,000 copies in first five days on market
September 22nd-27th: From the return of The Great British Bake Off to a new, darker Rebus
Radio: RTÉ Radio 1 host sounds like neither the satirical impressionist he is nor the chatshow host he has become. Instead he resembles a stand-up comic flailing around for quick laughs
Reminiscent of Danielle Steel, this is not challenging, educational or remotely convincing but it is entertaining
As he prepares to publish his fifth novel, a low-key Norton reflects on fame, growing up in west Cork and the Ryan Tubridy debate
Plaque, made by older people and students, is a ‘lovely’ way to commemorate pandemic, broadcaster says
Meath native joins Ryan Tubridy on station’s roster of Irish presenters
Young Irish people are growing up with an unreasonable sense of confidence. St Patrick’s weekend is an ideal chance to correct the record
Norton joined BBC Radio 2 in 2010 on 10am to 1pm Saturday show, taking over from Jonathan Ross, before moving to Virgin Radio in 2021
It would be far too easy to make his nationality central to his shtick, but that’s not how London works
TV review: To say Last One Laughing is short of giggles is a bit like stating Ireland could do with a few more houses.
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
Winning the popular Sky Arts series launched a stellar career for Belfast-born artist Gareth Reid
Television: As Norton begins his 31st season on the BBC, there’s no glossing over the sheer RTÉ-ness of the enterprise
Now that Tubridy is teasing a move across the Irish Sea, the realisation might dawn: RTÉ has lost an asset, but a good career likely awaits in Britain
With Queen of the Universe in its second season, the chatshow host talks drag, television and flying the ‘freak flag’ in small-town Ireland
Prime Video has announced the line-up of Irish comedic talent competing in the Graham Norton-hosted format
Everything you need to know about this year’s first Eurovision semi-final, which sees Ireland attempt to qualify for Sunday’s final
Patrick Kielty, Brendan O’Connor and Jennifer Zamparelli would be decent picks, but one season of revolving presenters could be amazing
LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland will be made for the streamer by Irish production company Kite Entertainment
Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Strong, character-driven plotting and astute commentary on relationships make up for some lapses into soap opera and sentimentality
Laura Slattery: In today’s fragmented media, even the most fascinating of stars will seem dull by the end of a publicity blitz
Children’s titles take up 19 of top 20, as Rooney’s latest novel is most borrowed adult title
There’s Mrs Brown’s Boys to First Dates Ireland and a whole lot more
Hugh Linehan: Will grumpy old men really save us from cancel culture?
BBC Northern Ireland presenter Stephen Nolan replaces chatshow host in annual ranking of highest on-air salaries
When you are a certain age, the Great London Exodus happens, writes Paula Gahan
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices