Artists and arts workers have been left in desperate straits by the sudden shutdown

Everyone simultaneously presses play on the same Netflix film, then chats virtually

Seven well known readers and writers share the books they'll be giving and getting this Christmas

Dublin Fringe Festival: Prepare for belly laughs at Alison Spittle’s theatre production debut

Comedians Spittle, McGathy and Mamalis enjoy experimenting at Dublin Fringe Festival

Life Lessons: ‘I’ve been guilty of gossiping and being jealous’

The programme of 200+ acts extends across 13 stages and venues

From Bloom and Cat Laughs to Táin hillwalks and marine-themed festivals

Dara Ó Briain, Nish Kumar, Rose Matafeo and Jena Friedman also on 25th festival bill

The best music, theatre, comedy, film and spoken word in the coming year

After 16 days and 80 productions, festival wraps up with awards in 11 categories

Most riotous gig, most welcome encore, worst performance, best chat, tastiest food

As the international and fringe festivals close, Irish teams reflect on a good month

Capital city hosts 80 productions, from club culture and female sexuality to comedy and new theatre

The ‘big, sweaty’ Dublin nightclub is successful because it ‘doesn’t have notions’

The Boyle star on his tough-guy role in ‘Get Shorty’ and his county’s referendum journey

Every stage, every band, every slot for this year's festival, which runs from June 22nd - 24th

The Irish street artist’s best-known work has always engaged with social issues

Bloom, Cat Laughs, Forbidden Fruit, Vantastival, Women’s Mini Marathon and more

Zany or dark? Smart or dumb? Gently reassuring or wickedly disturbing? The festival has it all