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From social media to show ring: Black Betty takes centre stage
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (1191+ words) Katie Shanahan with brother Eamon Shanahan and Black Betty prepping ahead of the Cork Summer Show. Pictures: Pat Calnan, Glandore With summer approaching, agricultural shows are back in focus " and West Cork's Katie Shanahan is preparing to take to the…...
Saturday with Davina Devine: I've been doing drag for nearly 25 years
4+ day, 12+ min ago (369+ words) I'll get some washing on and clean my makeup brushes. A lot of prep goes into drag " I'll air out my costumes and style some of my wigs. If it's a good drying day I'll wash my wigs and get…...
Uncharted with Ray Goggins review: Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler opens up about dyspraxia
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (1038+ words) Ray Goggins, Kyla Cobbler and Angela Scanlon in the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Picture: RTE. Cork comedian Kyla Cobbler has opened up about her dyspraxia on the most recent episode of Uncharted with Ray Goggins. Episode three of the new…...
Paul Rudd on Power Ballad, and the lost Irish friend from his travels as a youth
1+ week, 17+ min ago (1273+ words) Paul Rudd as Rick in Power Ballad. 'It was just a thrill " really great. I love this country, and getting to come here for months on end and spend real time was amazing.' Everyone loves a John Carney film. From…...
Film reviews: Classic rom-com rules still apply in Finding Emily
1+ week, 5+ day ago (83+ words) From left: Lou Llobell as Maddie in Passenger; Spike Fearne as Owen and Angourie Rice as Emily in Finding Emily; Pedro Pascal as The Mandalorian in Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu more film & tv articles From music and film…...
'An incredible alchemy': Enda Walsh on reviving Disco Pigs, the play that launched Cillian Murphy
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1015+ words) Disco Pigs writer Enda Walsh on a recent visit to Cork. Picture: Chani Anderson Just to be clear, it was never going to happen. It was just a joke between old friends. A momentary flash of brain synapse that quickly…...
Aisling Bea's Older Than Jesus review: Siobh'n Mc Sweeney surprise delights Cork crowd
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (592+ words) As Siobh'n Mc Sweeney floats onto the stage, a paragon of Rebel County pride in a retro Cork jersey, singing The Banks, and toting a cardboard Roy Keane mask, you might be forgiven for wondering if you're in some kind…...
TV review: Kevin Hart's new show about stand-up comics has got talent, but lacks X Factor
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Hart's new comedy show follows the format of many reality TV talent shows that have come before it Funny AF with Kevin Hart (Netflix) made me laugh out loud. Eventually. This is pitched as The X Factor for stand-up comedians,…...
Alison Spittle on her childhood: I graduated from being a class clown to a stand-up comedian
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (147+ words) Irish Examiner Alison Spittle on her childhood: I graduated from being a class clown to a stand-up comedian Comedian Alison Spittle: 'I find a weird safety and power in being on stage.' COMEDIAN Alison Spittle's mum was 21, and her father…...
Suzanne Harrington: Bro, do something useful. .. love yourself
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (168+ words) Irish Examiner I've been steeling myself to watch the Louis Theroux documentary, with the same enthusiasm you'd have for clearing out a dead person's house or doing your tax returns. The manosphere sounds a lot like a banging club full…...