'Ireland is my favourite place to play outside Norway': As a songwriter, Sigrid takes small moments and gives them depth. Her debut 2017 single Don't Kill My Vibe blew everyone away. Written after a particularly tough studio session where two unnamed producers foolishly underestimated her songwriting skills, she takes the older men down in her lyrics as she builds up a crescendo of piano, catchy hooks, power choruses and confidence. Read more here.
You can date a Dubliner by what comes into their head when you mention the building that sits on the eastern corner of Townsend Street and Hawkins Street. Donald Clarke bidsfarewell to Dublin's Screen and the rest of the old-school arthouse cinemas.
By now, most people will have heard of the "Momo challenge." The game allegedly encourages children and young people to contact an unknown number via WhatsApp, where they are then be tasked with a series of challenges by an anonymous user. Patrick Kelleher explores how the viral hoax took on a life of its own.
Amy Worrall and Fátimah Alaya took part in Jailbreak 2019, a national competition where students fundraise for Amnesty International and St. Vincent de Paul. Read more here.
One of Dublin's best cafes, hidden in plain sight: Hopes are not high for Ground State. It looks too hip to be delicious. But I'm persisting in my attempts to be underwhelmed. This is a third visit, writes Catherine Cleary.
Ricky Gervais's After Life, Idris Elba's Turn Up Charlie, Woody Harrelson in The Highwaymen. Jennifer Gannon compiles a list of the 10 best new shows and films to watch in March.
