Cillian Murphy

‘I didn’t see myself as a personality. I see myself as an actor. I think those are two distinct jobs’

How filmmakers have attempted to balance the demands of entertainment against the sensitivities of politics

An international survey of search data finds Ireland’s most Googled Netflix property in 2021

Irish actresses are missing out on commercial opportunities, writes Anna Doyle

Poldark-turned-Leonardo da Vinci actor on ballroom dancing, hazmat suits and a thirst for stout

An Irishman’s Diary

Population of west Clare resort of Kilkee jumps as more people take up residence

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a traffic jam of anticipated films for this year

For marketers, Covid-19 rewrote the meaning of everything from ‘home’ to ‘friend’

Authorities too quick to claim young people are ‘irresponsible’, says Prof Pat Dolan

An Irishman’s Diary

The Irish Film and Television Academy’s awards will be broadcast on Sunday night

The outside world might be a mess, but you can still strap on a helmet and have some fun

Potter explores the fluidity of thought in her new movie about a father and daughter dealing with dementia

Plus Cillian Murphy’s video appearance, punks inspired by The Beatles and who sampled the Stone Roses

As Tenet arrives in cinemas, we judge how it compares with The Dark Knight and Memento

Elaine Feeney’s debut novel, set on a hospital ward, has a strong state-of-the-nation feel

Hundreds of teenagers gathered in Co Clare town in defiance of Covid-19 guidelines

Digital exhibition launched to tell stories of survivors of mother and baby home in Galway

With a new series about to hit screens, thanks to streaming services – and subtitles – the show’s cult following has spread globally

Bea took the breakthrough talent award while Harte claimed the editing: factual prize

Debut solo album from Savages’ lead singer aims to ask questions rather than seek answers

Windmill Lane founder and Siege of Jadotville producer amongst backers

Donald Clarke and Tara Brady's definitive list has more than a few surprises

More films will be sent straight to streaming as struggling exhibitors go fully dark

It’s hard, in 100 minutes, to convey the slow terror of a virus that kills in low percentages

Irishman in London: Many of us immigrants are staring down financial and existential crises

Actor Cillian Murphy promotes plan to bring empathy training to secondary schools

The Cork actor on the influence of Cillian Murphy, the comedy of Theo Von, and Shia LaBeouf’s biopic

Planet Business: In tense times, there’s always leopard print and Lego

Clothes viewed from the sofa and metal straws among big sellers

Series five, episode 6 finale recap: There was something refreshing seeing Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby undone

Series five, episode five recap: a perfect, pulsating watch, just when it seemed all was looking listless

Series five, episode four recap: does all the sound and fury add up to much of anything?

The Shelbys continue to collect enemies as if they are going out of fashion

Review: The Irish actor is both compelling and unsettling as the fifth season begins

Film sex is fine. But sex featuring Irish actors, in films set in Ireland? That never really works

What you need to do to make sure you do well at third-level

The Peaky Blinders star talks PTSD, #MeToo, 007, and what Brexit means for Ireland

Kilrush lifeboat spokesman said behaviour ‘particularly dangerous’ due to water conditions