BAFTA joy for Irish stars as 2021 nominations announced

With the end in sight, lots of people are getting excited about revisiting their old favourite pursuits. Cinephiles rejoice because Omniplex are considering ‘vaccine only’ cinema screenings, if covid restrictions are reduced next month.

Sometimes you have to wonder what the hell characters in horror films are thinking when they do something stupid? Of course, for the guys in “Boys from County Hell,” you could probably blame alcohol and the close proximity of heavy construction machinery for why they decided to wake up a vampire.

Justin Bieber has claimed the Official Irish Chart Double this week, debuting at Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Peaches while storming to the Official Irish Albums Chart top spot with JUSTICE.

Over the years, we’ve seen quite a few film projects attempt to discuss the struggle of Syrian refugees around the world. Typically, this story is told in documentary form, showing just how terrible the refugees have it as they try to flee their home country.

Lionel Richie has rescheduled his UK and Irish tour dates to 2022 – see his updated schedule below.The ‘Hello’ tour was originally set to take place in 2020, before being rescheduled to this summer.

Former Republic of Ireland international Alan McLoughlin has confirmed he is continuing to battle cancer following the discovery of a missed tumour in January.

Joel Corry, RAYE and David Guetta are contending for Number 1 on this week's Official Irish Singles Chart with their collaboration BED.

RTÉ audiences were glued to their screens following a dramatic turn of events for Joe Brolly on Claire Byrne Live.

It’s been a turbulent time for Kate Middleton following shock revelations in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview with Oprah Winfrey – with fans even commenting that she appeared sad and downcast at royal engagements in the days following. But the smile was back on her face as she appeared alongside her husband in a St Patrick’s Day message from the Irish government, wearing a £60 green blazer from Zara in honour of the occasion.

Presenter and businesswoman Gráinne Seoige has had a complete overhaul of her life over the last year, since she and her husband moved back from South Africa.

Irish dance sensation Cairde have been flying the Irish flag proudly around the world this St. Patrick’s Day.

Tim Dams To understand the ambition, talent and artistry of the Irish animation industry, it’s worth watching Cartoon Saloon’s “Wolfwalkers” on Apple TV Plus.A hand-drawn adventure set in 1650s Ireland, “Wolfwalkers” was nominated for an Oscar this week.

In Ireland today, Wolfwalkers directors Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart are celebrating an Oscar nom for Best Animated Feature.

Irish animation Wolfwalkers has been nominated for an Oscar in the Animated Feature Film category as this year’s full nomination list was announced today.

The just-released trailer for the indie Irish thriller “Here Are The Young Men” features Anya Taylor-Joy alongside “Game Of Thrones”, “Vikings”, and “Peaky Blinders” alumni.

Sports Team have shared rescheduled dates for their UK and Irish headline tour – see their new live schedule below.The band were initially set to head out on the road this April in support of their debut album ‘Deep Down Happy’.Due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions, though, the dates have now been pushed back to October and November, concluding with a massive gig at London’s Brixton Academy.See the band’s newly rescheduled tour dates, which begin in Manchester on October 2, below.

As a nation we’ve become quite successful when it comes to crime dramas, with the latest Irish offering, Calm With Horses, yesterday receiving four Bafta nominations.

Wyvern Lingo claim the highest new entry on this week’s Official Irish Albums Chart with Awake You Lie.

Joel Corry, RAYE & David Guetta’s new collaboration BED is the highest new entry on this week’s Official Irish Singles Chart.