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The Organised Criminal
Dublin-based author, Jarlath Gregory, on his latest novel, set in Crossmaglen in South Armagh -
Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet Returns to Home Soil
One of Ireland's leading contemporary poets, Paul Muldoon is back in Armagh for prestigious John Hewitt International Summer School -
Remembering Jack MacGowran
Beckett Festival and Nerve Centre come together to honour iconic actor Jack MacGowran -
Breathtaking Drone Footage Teases Derry Urban Arts Festival
Soaring promo clip shows Ebrington Square like never before as graffiti artists prepare to Release the Pressure -
Keith Donald Finds Bliss at the John Hewitt Festival
Prolific performer recounts the highs and lows of six decades in the music industry with new solo show combining poetry, storytelling and more -
Hozier Announced for Belsonic
Addition of the Irish singer-songwriter completes the line-up of acts scheduled to play Custom House Square this August -
Frampton v Gonzalez Jr Preview
With Belfast's undefeated world champion expected to breeze through his US debut, fans should be reminded that boxing is full of uncertainty -
Boston Choir to Play Free Gig in Derry
Acclaimed Heritage Chorale will perform a free lunchtime concert at St. Columb’s Cathedral tomorrow as part of an Irish mini-tour -
Five Northern Irish Glastonbury Performances
Casting an eye back over the homegrown acts who've graced the festive fields of Worthy Farm over the years -
Music of Northern Ireland Sweeps the Emmys
Programme presented by Tyrone tenor Eamonn McCrystal picks up four awards at US TV's top night -
Yeats 150
The world commemorates one of Ireland's most esteemed literary figures a century and a half after his birth -
Christopher Lee (1922 - 2015)
Towering icon of cinema passes away aged 93, leaving an acting legacy more formidable than his best known roles -
Read a New Short Story from The Incubator
Get an early taste of the Irish literary journal's new issue with an exclusive piece of flash fiction by Dublin writer Nollaig Rowan -
Belfast Circus: Defying Death for 30 Years
More than just the Greatest Show on Earth, the community performance mainstay is giving back with a whole weekend of spectacular free events to mark the milestone -
Derry’s Engage Offers Free Photography Workshops
New creative start-up engages global experts to educate aspiring and professional photographers in concept, portrait, food, wedding, fashion photography and more -
VlogIT Live Stream
Watch the live video from Northern Ireland's first vloggers summit at North West Regional College | 10:30am - 2:30pm, June 11 -
Open House Festival Launch 2015 Programme
Twice as many carefully curated events than ever before packed into Bangor's third annual August arts takeover -
Internet Sensations Heading to Derry for One-Day YouTube Gathering
VlogIT 2015 sees top vloggers from UK and Ireland share money-making expertise and more at the North West Regional College -
Kelly Creighton
Newtownards author on what helped shape her 'brilliant crime debut' ahead of its launch on June 4 and what to expect from her appearance at the Belfast Book Festival -
Quire Belfast Celebrates 10th Birthday in Harmony
Founding member of Northern Ireland's only LGBT choir Duane Farrell reflects on a decade of giving a voice to diversity ahead of 10th birthday celebration on June 6 -
Forging a Creative Industries Career
Watch Honeycomb - Creative Works video interviews with musician Andrew WK, author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers and documentary filmmaker Emma Davies -
Arts Sector Etiquette: The Private View
If you're lucky enough to be invited, and given access to the free booze, you should be aware of the dress code and the unusual art of Working the Room -
Derry Clipper Welcomes Aboard Unsung Heroes
Community workers and volunteers offered chance to be nominated to sail in the prestigious Round the World Yacht Race -
Newcastle Looking Good for Irish Open
View images from the South Down town at the foot of the Mourne Mountains as Royal County Down welcomes the global golfing elite -
The Trouble with Giants
Interactive storytellers Babu Press recount the legend of Finn MacCool with music and readings for families at Roe Valley Arts Centre -
Strabane Has Gutz
Singer-songwriter David Oliver’s original play is a fast-paced musical about a group of young hopefuls attempting to make it in the New York business world -
Listen to SOAK's Debut Album
Derry singer-songwriter's Before We Forgot How To Dream is now available to stream a week ahead of official release -
MTV Crash Derry Again
Broadcast giant returns this summer to stage another 'major' music event on the Banks of the Foyle -
The Postcard Story Project 2015
Author Jan Carson on 'the great exercise in concision, imagination and perserverance' that sees her writing and posting micro stories to friends -
Around the World with Alleycats
Award-winning Derry production company teams up with Channel 4 to offer charismatic applicants mysterious 'journey of a lifetime' -
Register for Free VlogIT Summit
Aspiring vloggers can learn how to build online followers, go professional and make money at one-day North West Regional College event on June 11 -
Debut Authors to Watch in 2015
From deliciously dark fairy tales and gritty crime thrillers, to stories of love, redemption and fantastical space battles, there is plenty to get your teeth into this year -
Five Northern Irish Letterman Performances
Look back on the musical guests who've flown the flag for NI as the legendary Late Show host steps down after 33 years -
Naughton Gallery Celebrates Spanish Poet Góngora
Watch video from prestigious Queen's University exhibition charting the Baroque lyric poet's career and influence, featuring first edition books, audio readings and more -
Connor Maguire, Drawings & Woodcuts
Award-winning Belfast-based artist on the ethos behind his new exhibition at the Down Arts Centre until May 30. 'I want to show the method behind each composition' -
Submit to Royal Ulster Academy Exhibition
Artists working in all disciplines invited to enter up to three works for consideration to be displayed in the Ulster Museum from October 2015 -
Belfast Does The Robot
Sci-fi exhibition returns to Titanic Belfast from June 26 to September 13, featuring R2D2, the Terminator and lots of interesting film memorabilia -
Hudson Taylor Hit Belfast and Derry
Dublin-based busking brothers take their talents to the next level after signing with Polydor and raking up millions of YouTube hits. 'This is where all the hard work begins' -
Belfast Soup
Eat, listen to pitches, vote to make Belfast a better place – co-founder Will McConnell on the philanthropic event that will help make community dreams come true -
Creating Andrew's Comic
Kevin Logue of Uproar Comics on helping Belfast-born comic book fan and cancer sufferer Andrew Fitzsimmons tell his story for the benefit of future generations. 'He was a fighter' -
Three-Eyed Ravens Swoop Down on Belfast
Tourism Ireland marketing campaign brings otherworldly Game of Thrones creatures to City Hall, while signposts point fans to prime Westeros locations -
Derry Commemorates U-boat Surrender
Naval veteran recounts historic period as weekend of events mark 70th anniversary -
Students Brew Up Creative Crafts
Young talents from North West Regional College design ceramics for Derry craft beer makers Walled City Brewery -
The Monday Club
New feature film written and directed by Brian Mulholland is a love letter to his home city. 'The Belfast psyche is peculiar. We slag each other out of love. That's worth celebrating' -
Criminally Good Classics at Strand
Strand Arts Centre and Belfast Film Festival present summer season of the best crime and gangster films ever made – watch trailers of Goodfellas and more and books tickets now -
Irish Rugby Takes Off
Aer Lingus goes green with new branded aircraft, Green Spirit, to support national team's World Cup bid in September 2015 -
SlowPlaceLikeHome Features in Google Video
Electronic artist Keith Mannion, signed to Northern Irish label Quiet Arch, provides ambient music for video supporting Yes vote in Ireland's same-sex marriage referendum -
Songwriters on Songwriters
Five Northern Irish writers on the international names who shaped their tastes, including Paul Simon, Feist, Nick Cave, Björk and Celtic group Clannad -
Stephen Rea Wins BAFTA
Belfast-born actor picks up the award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in BBC political drama The Honourable Woman -
Arthur Conan Doyle's Spiritualist Visit to Belfast
Oscar Ross of the Northern Ireland Sherlock Holmes Society on the Christian backlash to the famed crime author's spiritualist lecture delivered at the Ulster Hall in 1925 -
SOAK Set For Jools Holland
Rising Derry songstress to share the stage with global stars on flagship BBC 2 music show next week -
Ireland Tops World's Sexiest Men Poll
New survey finds Irishmen north and south of the border are easiest on the eyes and ears of American women -
Jon Stewart Discusses 2015 UK General Election
Outgoing host of America's most successful satirical programme, The Daily Show, comments on UK electorate's ability to accomplish 'terrible results' in record time -
Relapse Pictures Release Coco Short Film
Seán Murray's hilarious story of an out of work Belfast clown ends with a timely twist on election day – watch the full film, parental guidance recommended -
Three Books To Vote Home About
With the 2015 UK general election taking place tomorrow, it's time to get in the political mood with titles from authors Jeffrey Toobin, Hunter S Thompson and Peter Geoghegan -
First Acts Announced For Stendhal Festival
Folk legend Donovan among those set to play this year's Roe Valley arts weekender from August 7 - 8 -
Top Ten Animal Disco Gigs
Promoter Paul Irwin counts down his most memorable shows, featuring headliners General Fiasco and more, as the midnight live music series returns to Belfast on May 8 -
PRONI: Viennese Calling Cards
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland document of the month for May is a stunning volume of calling cards collected in Vienna at the end of the Napoleonic Wars -
Cartoonist Martin Rowson on His Four Favourite Works
Having satirised government for decades, the award-winning journalist and illustrator appraises his own work ahead of a visit to the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival -
Watch Codetta Perform 'Nunc dimittis'
Derry chamber choir's stunning entry into the #SingMotets competition to have Welsh composer Karl Jenkins write the winner a new a cappela choral work
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