All you need to know about today’s Autumn Equinox
Analysis: The Autumn Equinox and the festival of Michaelmas on September 29th mark the coming of the closure of the year Twice a year, an equinox occurs when the sun appears to rise exactly
Bronze Age monuments discovered on Oileán Acla in Co Mayo
A rare example of ritual Bronze Age monuments has been discovered on Oileán Acla in Co Mayo. The stone alignment had been hidden by ancient trees which were flattened by Storm Éowyn
Irish stars among Emmy nominees in US tonight
Irish stars Colin Farrell, Sharon Horgan, and Ruth Negga are among the nominees for tonight’s Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Farrell is nominated in the Outstanding Lead
Why red, in all shades, is set to be the colour of the season
A new season means many things: pulling out your old favourites from the wardrobe, investing in some new gems for the colder weather and, of course, a bevy of trends to try
Things to do in Dublin this weekend (August 22-24)
From Beatles celebrations and lobster festivals to yoga in the park and SFX workshops for kids, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend. Dublin City Fleadh Set in the heart of
Over 300 free events as Culture Night’s Dublin programme launched
In 2006 a handful of groups came together in Temple Bar to celebrate the city’s culture. It was a celebration that included music, dance, tours, workshops, and exhibitions, and it was a
Ukrainian language film Sanatorium to represent Ireland at Oscars
The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced that Sanatorium, a Ukrainian-language film directed by Galway-born filmmaker Gar O’Rourke, will represent Ireland in the International Feature Film category at the 2026 Academy
Soulmates: ‘the most dangerous concept in dating since apps’
Analysis: The notion of the soulmate reflects a persistent burning to stash fictions into our fantasies of love Wuthering Heights, the immortal novel that troubled generations of Leaving Cert students, continues to disturbingly
The stories behind Gleaning Sunday and Irish harvest customs
Analysis: there were many unique rituals and traditions associated with the harvesting of crops in Ireland Autumnal harvesting of crops is an important annual event in all farmers’ calendars. This was especially
Things to do in Dublin this weekend (August 15-17)
From chilli eating competitions in Herbert Park to Lúnasa celebrations in Hugh Lane, there is plenty happening in Dublin this weekend. STOP THE LIGHTS! On Friday, 15 August, Hen’s Teeth in Dublin’s
Ready to play? Broadcast date for The Traitors Ireland revealed
The Traitors Ireland will officially premiere on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Sunday, 31 August. Siobhán McSweeney, as host, will charge into chaos, suspicion, and stylish skulduggery when the show kicks off
Mel Gibson to mark ‘Braveheart’ anniversary in Trim
Actor and director Mel Gibson is in Trim as a series of events begin to mark the 30th anniversary of the making of the Oscar-winning film, Braveheart, part of which was filmed
Dublin woman crowned Best Dressed at Dublin Horse Show 2025
Nadine King from Dublin has been crowned this year’s ‘Best Dressed’ at The RDS Dublin Horse Show. One of the most exciting sporting and social events on Ireland’s summer calendar, the Horse
