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Dara O’Briain among stars celebrating historic gymnastics gold for Ireland

Comedian Dara O’Briain was among the Irish stars celebrating as Rhys McClenaghan picked up the country’s maiden gymnastics gold on pommel horse at the Olympics. The 25-year-old, from Northern Ireland, beat competition from the likes of double ...

03 Aug 2024 at 20:48

National News

Actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66

The Irish premier has led tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has died at the age of 66. The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. Kenny died on Friday evening in Galway Clinic, ...

16 Nov 2024 at 12:30

Soccer

5 talking points ahead of Ireland's upcoming clash with Belgium

The Republic of Ireland head into tomorrow (Saturday March 25) evening’s friendly clash with Belgium looking to the future. FIFA’s number one-ranked team are in Dublin to help celebrate the Football Association of Ireland’s centenary, ...

25 Mar 2022 at 15:37

Soccer

Republic of Ireland forward continues superb start to Championship campaign

Republic of Ireland and Rotherham attacker Chiedozie Ogbene continued his fine goalscoring form over the weekend when he netted against QPR in a 1-1 draw in the English Championship. Five games. Four goals. One Chiedozie Ogbene. ...

21 Aug 2022 at 12:01

Arts & Entertainment

Irish comedian in star-studded line-up for Ukraine fundraiser

Irish comedian Dara O Briain is among the line-up announced for a comedy event in aid of Ukraine. Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre and Romesh Ranganathan are among the other comedians taking part in the charity benefit which will be ...

12 Mar 2022 at 12:03

National Ploughing

Businesses urged to go digital at National Ploughing Championships

Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary TD encouraged businesses to go digital today at the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, County Laois. Minister Calleary urged ...

19 Sept 2024 at 13:27

National News

Criticism of Mock The Week over lack of diversity ‘bang on’ – Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain has said criticism previously directed at Mock The Week over the lack of diversity among the show’s panellists was “bang on”. The 51-year-old Irish comedian and presenter hosted the BBC comedy show for 17 ...

26 Mar 2023 at 00:01

National News

Irish president leads tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny

The Irish president has led tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has died at the age of 66. The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. Mr Kenny died on ...

16 Nov 2024 at 18:07

Arts & Entertainment

Irish comedian offers support to actor after only one person attends one-woman play

Well-known comedians have offered their support to an actor after she posted that only one person attended her one-woman play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Actor and writer Georgie Grier posted on X, formerly ...

06 Aug 2023 at 13:56

National News

Dara O’Briain reflects on watching All-Ireland football final with TV stars

Dara O’Briain said he was “delighted” to be part of the first BBC national broadcast of an All-Ireland Gaelic football final alongside TV stars Paul Mescal, Adrian Dunbar and Patrick Kielty. The Irish comedian, ...

31 Jul 2023 at 14:10

Arts & Entertainment

'These things have an era' - Dara O'Briain speaks after BBC axes Mock The Week

Mock The Week host Dara O’Briain said that 17 years was “not a bad innings”, following the BBC announcement that the current affairs comedy panel show would be ending in autumn. The Irish comedian, who hosted ...

03 Aug 2022 at 12:23

Arts & Entertainment

Oscar-winning director reveals he is a fan of Derry Girls

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee has spoken of her disbelief after Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese revealed he watches the show. The Northern Irish screenwriter shared a video of Scorsese, the ...

28 Nov 2022 at 15:33

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