Mammies, Mary McAleese and making Prestige Drama: The writing life of Séamas O'Reilly

Séamas O'Reilly is thinking he should quit while he's ahead. His fiction debut Prestige Drama came out a week ago and it's been manic, surreal and so "insanely positive" he's waiting for the other ...
RTÉ Ireland

Book Of The Week: Séamas O'Reilly's Prestige Drama is a must-read

How many of us remember the last time we picked up a book and read without interruption? When was the last time we watched a ...

A new Wild Atlantic Way? How nine ‘literary routes’ could form a map of Irish writing

The proposed ‘Literary Ways’ criss-crossing Border counties highlight writers from WB Yeats and Seamus Heaney to Nell ...

10 Books From 1980 That Are Still Classics to This Day

Some books don’t stay tied to the year they were released. Even decades later, they continue to influence culture, inspire ...
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‘Killing Kelly’ wears the skin of Jason Isaacs?

ScreenDaily breaks the news on Killing Kelly, a crazy Ireland-set dark comedy thriller heading to Cannes from Hackers and ...
Independent.ie

Darragh McManus: How fitting that the mischievous and brilliant Flann O’Brien died on April Fool’s Day

Multi-faceted Irish author delivered post-modern literature with an extra helping of humour Brian O’Nolan, who wrote as Flann O’Brien and journalist Myles na gCopaleen Today is the 60th anniversary of ...
Fox News

Conan O'Brien swipes at TPUSA, Kid Rock during monologue with 'alternate Oscars' joke

Comedian Conan O'Brien took a swipe at Kid Rock and the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) Super Bowl halftime show during his monologue at the Oscars Sunday night. "I should warn you, tonight could get ...
E!

Conan O’Brien Jokes Bathroom-Related Update Saved Marriage to Liza Powel O’Brien

Conan O’Brien has important advice on how to not flush away a relationship. Not long after stepping off stage as host of the 2026 Oscars, the comedian shared insight into another milestone—his long ...
Deadline.com

Conan O’Brien Signs Off As Oscars Host With Nod To Grieving Martin Short

Conan O’Brien paid tribute to Martin Short as he signed off as host of the 98th Academy Awards. “It’s been an honor and a joy,” he said of the hosting experience, his second time out. “We love you, ...
The Hill

Conan O’Brien kicks off Oscars on ‘serious’ note: ‘These are very chaotic, frightening times’

Amid the one-liners, Conan O’Brien is striking a serious tone during his Academy Awards monologue, saying the annual Hollywood awards show brings some optimism in these “chaotic times.” “Tonight is an ...
Los Angeles Times

Conan O’Brien retains his throne as King of the Oscars with opening monologue

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Security is tight at this year’s Oscars, and the major concerns came from the opera and ballet communities, Conan ...
IndieWire

Oscars Review: Conan O’Brien Does It Again — This Time, for the Cinephiles

In his second stint as Oscars host, the late-night legend brought his signature silliness and deft professionalism to a ceremony that thrived by giving film fans what they want — including great ...