Tony Clayton-Lea

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Tony Clayton-Lea is a contributor to The Irish Times specialising in popular culture

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Amber O’Grady: ‘The biggest lesson I’ve learned over time is not to invest what you can’t afford’

The manager of Horse Racing Ireland’s ownership department says her best-value purchase was a share in an all-woman racing syndicate

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 06:00

Soprano Celine Byrne: ‘I’m very good at masking my feelings for the sake of somebody else’

The Irish singer on her happiest times, being haunted by memories of working on the bog, and how the death of her father changed her

Sun Feb 15 2026 - 06:00

Event guide: Dublin film festival, Deftones and the other best things to do in Ireland in the week ahead

February 14th-20th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 04:57

The Music Quiz: Which Oscar-nominated film did Nick Cave write a song for?

Plus: What is US pop singer/TikTok creator Addison Rae’s surname?

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 04:51

Fiachna Ó Braonáin: ‘My income has always been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride’

Me & My Money: Fiachna Ó Braonáin, musician and radio presenter

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 06:00

Deirdre Masterson: I was gutted to miss out on a chance to sing alongside Pavarotti

Award-winning Irish soprano on her two middle names, her happiest times and her biggest career regret

Sun Feb 08 2026 - 06:00

Event guide: The Crucible, Maria Somerville and other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead

February 7th-13th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 04:40

The Music Quiz: What is the title of the forthcoming Courtney Love documentary?

Plus: Which film director designed the cover art of Don’t Be Dumb, the new album by A$AP Rocky?

Wed Feb 04 2026 - 04:57

Best new music books: Bowie, Boston and the Scatman’s Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop

Recent 10th anniversary of David Bowie’s death saw the publication of numerous books about him

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 04:38

‘Because I’m paid every six months, I can’t be reckless with money’

Me & My Money: Carmel Harrington, author

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00

Anne Gildea: ‘I’m afraid of losing my vision completely. It’s created an edginess in my life’

The comedian on being too agreeable, moving from London to rural Sligo as a child, and why Sydney Sweeney would play her in a biopic

Sun Feb 01 2026 - 06:00

Event guide: Hot Press’s 50th birthday gig, Dorothy Cross and the other best things to see in Ireland in the week ahead

January 31st-February 6th, 2026: The best movies, music, art and more coming your way this week

Fri Jan 30 2026 - 09:25

The Music Quiz: What is Mac DeMarco’s full name?

Plus: Which Canadian province does Chappell Roan name in her song The Subway?

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 04:59

‘It’s sensible to spend money on things that last a long time’

Me & My Money: Julie Kelleher, theatre director

Mon Jan 26 2026 - 06:00

Podcaster Dylan Haskins: ‘I auditioned for a film with Brad Pitt as a child’

The multi-award-winning podcast commissioner with the BBC on never dwelling in anger, the death of his father in 2006, and his ‘condensed’ Covid wedding

Sun Jan 25 2026 - 06:00