All the updated news related to art and entertainment

All the news related to art and entertainment updated in real time

Found 32

forart and entertainment

Order by:

Arts & Entertainment

Longford audience asked: "How's yer missus?"

There's a lot of excitement in Longford entertainment circles as St Mel’s Musical Society prepare to stage an intriguing fundraiser. The group's return to public performance takes place this Saturday, October 8. Longford's All Star Mr & Mrs features ...

05 Oct 2022 at 16:33

Longfordleader

Granard to roll out red carpet for Longford's All-Ireland Fleadh winner

All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil winner Aoibhinn Ni Loinsigh is to be honoured at a civic ceremony in Granard in November. The CCÉ, John Dungan member came out victorious in the U15-18 Button Accordion age group at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na ...

09 Oct 2022 at 08:03

Longfordleader

Longford audience can ‘Selvage’ Friday evening from the ordinary

'Selvage' is the edge produced on woven fabric during manufacture that prevents it from unravelling. It's an unobtrusive thing until it's not there, when it's absence is sorely felt. A bit like theatre. The difficulty the arts community ...

08 Oct 2022 at 10:54

National News

Sir David Attenborough stabbed by ‘dangerous’ cactus while filming new series

Sir David Attenborough was stabbed by a cactus with needles like glass while filming his latest TV series. The 95-year-old naturalist and broadcaster wore protective gear while investigating the cholla cactus in California during ...

04 Jan 2022 at 13:34

Arts & Entertainment

A full list of last night's Golden Globes winners

A lack of celebrity guests and media access meant celebrations were non-existent at the muted Golden Globes awards, which took place following a year of heavy criticism. Here is a full list of the winners. Best Motion Picture – ...

10 Jan 2022 at 11:23

Arts & Entertainment

A full list of last night's Golden Globes winners

10 Jan 2022 at 09:35

Arts & Entertainment

Irish and Northern Irish actors to be honoured at U.S. film festival this year

An Irish actress and Northern Irish actor are among eight to be honoured at a film festival in California this year. Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan (Belfast) will join West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose and Licorice Pizza’s ...

08 Jan 2022 at 19:05

National News

Irish actress and Northern Irish actor to be honoured at film festival in California

Irish and Northern Irish actors are among eight to be honoured at a film festival in California this year. Caitriona Balfe and Jamie Dornan (Belfast) will join West Side Story’s Ariana DeBose and Licorice Pizza’s Alana ...

08 Jan 2022 at 13:23

Longfordleader

Mostrim Players brings historic drama to Longford's Backstage

Spring time has been a particularly vibrant time for local drama groups and Mostrim Players take to the stage with their latest production this month. The group will present 'Tom Foolery at the Folly', a drama based ...

17 Apr 2023 at 11:03

Arts & Entertainment

Longford’s links to the Oscars

The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will be presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Los Angeles on March 12, 2023. This year there have been thirteen Irish nominations, including nine for the ...

11 Mar 2023 at 20:03

Longfordleader

Longford film to light up the silver screen

A debut feature film shot on location in Granard is set to get its general release in Irish and UK cinemas. 'Lakelands' is a GAA drama directed by Granard's Robert Higgins and Patrick McGivney. It will be ...

01 May 2023 at 14:00

Home

Rough Magic bring their Tonic to the Longford masses

Longford theatre goers will be eagerly looking forward to the visit of Dublin's Rough Magic as they bring their hit show Tonic to town. Tonic is presented by Fionn Foley in association with Solstice Arts ...

13 Apr 2023 at 10:41

Years
2025

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.