Wider Than Pictures 2026 – Preview
Wider Than Pictures 2026 – Preview With the Wider Than Pictures series starting on Tuesday, we thought it was time to have a look at the series. This year includes some of […]
Spa Weekend – Film Review
Spa Weekend – Film Review by Fran Winston Directors – Jon Lucas, Scott Moore Writers – Jon Lucas, Scott Moore Stars – Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, Michelle Buteau In cinemas August 21 […]
Coyote vs. Acme – Film Review
Coyote vs. Acme – Film Review Director – Dave Green Writers – Samy Burch, James Gunn, Jeremy Slater Stars – John Cena, Lana Condor, Will Forte Many have been waiting for this […]
Ulster American – Abbey Theatre – Review
Ulster American – Abbey Theatre – Review by Fran Winston The Abbey Theatre presents the Irish Repertory Theatre production – Ulster American Written by David Ireland Directed by Ciarán O’Reilly Dates – Until […]
Album of the Week – 14/08/26
Album of the Week – 14/08/26 Conventional wisdom would dictate that Phoebe Bridgers would get the Album of the Week slot, with her new release Lost Weekend. There are even people going […]
Lady – Film Review
Lady – Film Review by Frank L. Director – Samuel Abrahams Writers – Samuel Abrahams, Miranda Campbell Bowling Stars – Sian Clifford, Juliet Cowan, Laurie Kynaston Lady Isabella Ravenhyde (Sian Clifford) is […]
Tracer – International Bar – Review
Tracer – International Bar – Review by Brian Merriman Produced by: Pop Up Theatre in Association with Directions Out Theatre Company Written by Stewart Roche. Directed by Karen O’Connor & Joe Devlin […]
Sunny Dancer – Film Review
Sunny Dancer – Film Review Director – George Jaques Writer – George Jaques Stars – James Norton, Daniel Quinn Toye, Bella Ramsey Ivy (Bella Ramsey) presents initially as a typical self-absorbed, bolshie […]
The Summer Book – Film Review
The Summer Book – Film Review by Fran Winston Directed by: Charlie McDowell Starring Glenn Close, Emily Matthews In cinemas August 7 Eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close heads the small cast in […]
Album of the Week – 07/08/26
Album of the Week – 07/08/26 First up, a short note about John Douglas of the Trashcan Sinatras, who were last week’s winner of our Album of the Week. On Monday, we […]
Ice Cream Man – Film Review
Ice Cream Man – Film Review Director – Eli Roth Writers – Noah Belson, Eli Roth Stars – Eli Roth, Ari Millen, Darrin Baker When a mysterious Ice Cream Man (Ari Millen) […]
The Bodyguard – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Bodyguard – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review by Fran Winston Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – until Saturday, August 8 There seems to be no end to the number of film-to-stage […]
Love Me Tender – Film Review
Love Me Tender – Film Review Director – Anna Cazenave Cambet Writers – Constance Debré, Anna Cazenave Cambet Stars – Vicky Krieps. Antoine Reinartz, Monia Chokri Clémence (Vicky Krieps) and Laurent (Antoine […]
Lloyd Cole – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh – Live Review – 2/08/26
Lloyd Cole – The Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh – Live Review – 2/08/26 by Killian Laher The Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh was the rather fancy venue for the visit of Lloyd Cole. Having […]
Album of the Week – 31/07/26
Album of the Week – 31/07/26 This week is fairly vintage for new releases, with the likes of The Durutti Column (Renascent) and Buffalo Traffic Jam (Pictures of You). Shearwater have a […]
Shearwater – The New World – Album Review
Shearwater – The New World – Album Review by Killian Laher This is the eighth Shearwater album and their first for four years. The band, fronted by Jonathan Meiburg, has carved out […]
In the Window – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review
In the Window – Bewley’s Cafe Theatre – Review by Frank L. In the Window – written and performed by Nuala McKeever Dates: July 27th – August 15th Margaret is a woman […]
Fawlty Towers – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
Fawlty Towers – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review Dates: 28 July – 01 August 2026 Produced by Phil McIntyre Live Ltd. Did you know that only twelve episodes of Fawlty Towers […]
Ellie O’Neill – Time of Fallow – Album Review
Ellie O’Neill – Time of Fallow – Album Review by Killian Laher One album that turned our heads recently is the debut by Co Meath singer Ellie O’Neill, who lately supported John […]
The Durutti Column – Renascent – Album Review
The Durutti Column – Renascent – Album Review by Killian Laher I never thought we’d see another album from Vini Reilly, after enduring three strokes, I believe, between 2010 and 2013, and […]
Album of the Week – 22/07/26
Album of the Week – 22/07/26 It’s another sunny day, and you’re here expecting new music? Yes, it’s a quiet week, but there’s at least one album you should cherish! There’s a […]
The Brightening Air – Gate Theatre – Review
The Brightening Air – Gate Theatre – Review THE BRIGHTENING AIR by Conor McPherson Dates: 17th July until the 30th August In this production, we are introduced to a complex family living […]
The Last Laugh – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review
The Last Laugh – Bord Gáis Energy Theatre – Review THE LAST LAUGH – Produced by Jamie Wilson Productions 21 – 25 July 2026 Photos by Pamela Raith The Last Laugh transports […]
Still In A Dream – Simon Reynolds – Book Review
Still In A Dream – Simon Reynolds – Book Review For those of us who lived through the late 80s and early 90s, it’s a bit disconcerting to see this period of […]
Garbage – Iveagh Gardens – Live Review –
Garbage – Iveagh Gardens – Live Review – 18/07/26 by Killian Laher Saturday, July 18 2026 The final night of the tour for Garbage, who have been all over Europe playing a […]
Roots in Every Room – Project Arts Centre – Review
Roots in Every Room – Project Arts Centre – Review by Frank L. Roots in Every Room – Written and Performed by Anna D Dates & Times – 15 – 18 July […]
The Odyssey – Film Review
The Odyssey – Film Review Director – Christopher Nolan Writers – Christopher Nolan, Homer Stars – Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, Charlize Theron In […]
New Irish Music: Bring Your Own Hammer – Adrian Crowley – Quinn The Adventurer
New Irish Music: Bring Your Own Hammer – Adrian Crowley – Quinn The Adventurer by Killian Laher Bring Your Own Hammer has an album in the works telling the tale of Quinn […]
Shark School – Selachimorpha – Album Review
Shark School – Selachimorpha – Album Review by Killian Laher Shark School are an all-female band from Galway who kick up a mighty racket. This is their debut album, Selachimorpha… which appears […]
No More Workhorse 