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Harrison Ford’s original Han Solo blaster expected to fetch €485,000 at auction

Han Solo’s original blaster, used by Harrison Ford in Star Wars: A New Hope, is expected to fetch up to 500,000 dollars (€485,000) when it goes under the hammer later this month. The prop firearm, which was previously missing and presumed lost, was ...

12 Aug 2022 at 10:42

Arts & Entertainment

World-famous singer set to perform in Ireland next year

American singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform in Dublin’s RDS Arena on May 5 and 7, 2023. The world-renowned rock artist said: “After six years, I’m looking forward to seeing our great and loyal fans next year. ...

24 May 2022 at 10:25

Arts & Entertainment

On-stage slap at this year's Oscars leaves Hollywood shocked

Will Smith’s son Jaden and Tennis star Serena Williams are among the stars who expressed both shock and support after the Hollywood actor hit Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. Smith appeared to take offence at a gag comedian Rock made about ...

28 Mar 2022 at 11:12

Arts & Entertainment

Will Smith resigns from the Academy as ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour rumbles on

Will Smith said he had “betrayed the trust of the Academy” as he resigned from the organisation, following his “shocking, painful, and inexcusable” actions at the Oscars. The actor, 53, said he was “heartbroken” and would accept any ...

02 Apr 2022 at 13:07

Arts & Entertainment

Rapper fatally shot while in restaurant

Philadelphia rapper PnB Rock has been fatally shot during a robbery in South Los Angeles, according to police and his representatives. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Allen, was eating inside a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles ...

13 Sept 2022 at 16:34

Local News

Nenagh film studios get planning permission for first phase of €30m development

News that the massive €30m Silver Rock Studios project at the former Rorer site at Lisboney outside Nenagh has been given the go-ahead by Tipperary County Council for initial works has been welcomed by local TD Alan Kelly. ...

05 Nov 2021 at 10:50

Arts & Entertainment

Dolly Parton among artists inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, part of a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honour. The ...

04 May 2022 at 16:30

National News

Jimmy Kimmel addresses Will Smith slap and makes Irish joke in opening monologue

Jimmy Kimmel has kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated. The US ...

13 Mar 2023 at 01:13

Arts & Entertainment

US comedian pokes fun at Irish actors in Oscars monologue

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated. The US ...

13 Mar 2023 at 10:13

Horse Racing

Honeysuckle seeking perfect Cheltenham Festival swansong

There will surely be no more popular winner at this year’s Cheltenham Festival than Honeysuckle if she can go out in a blaze of glory in Tuesday’s Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle. It is three years since ...

13 Mar 2023 at 16:08

National News

In pictures: All-Ireland winners Join Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy at Irish Open Pro-Am

David Clifford, Cian Lynch and Dean Rock were just some of the sporting celebrities who joined Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry and other golfing stars at the Horizon Irish Open at the K Club today. ...

06 Sept 2023 at 16:22

Local News

Cashel locals turn out in huge numbers to see action filming by the Rock!

In excess of 150 crew and cast ascended on the Rock of Cashel this week where filming scenes were being shot for a new conceptual pilot episode of a show called "The Wayfinders". This week's ...

26 Sept 2023 at 13:01

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