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

This staging of Tom Murphy’s Chekhov adaptation should resonate more with contemporary Irish audiences

Garry Hynes directs The Cherry Orchard, a play she says that’s still of the moment

Actor on The Irishman, the early comedy of Bernie Mac and acting talent of Edie Falco

We have devised the most risk-averse political system in the democratic world. But more of the same is no longer the safe bet

Andre Wright scores four as league’s basement side are routed at sodden Dalymount

UCD get over early fright against Letterkenny as Crumlin United come from behind to win

Those who gather to celebrate Epiphany aren’t quite sure what it’s all about – can this Joyce-inspired play make it any clearer?

A cordon banning heavy goods vehicles has been in place since 2007

US playwright Brian Watkins takes inspiration from Joyce’s The Dead for his latest work, Epiphany

It’s the simplicity of the story that resonates in this musical based on Mick Flannery’s concept album

Morrissey was once an Anglo-Irish critic of Britishness, but he is now a far-right icon

A year after his death, playwright Tom Murphy is being celebrated by actors keen to share their experience of working on his plays. His widow, actor Jane Brennan, talks about life with – and without – Murphy

New writing ‘has to be nurtured and taken care of’, says artistic director Garry Hynes

De Facto, an eco-friendly oil that shaves closer and more smoothly, hopes to take on the ‘big boys’

Cillian Murphy and Sarah Morris win main acting awards

The actor will be honoured at this year's Irish Times Irish Theatre Awards

This two-bed near the village will appeal to the well-heeled down-trader

After seeing more than 130 shows, the judges have made 60 nominations in 15 categories

The challenge is to honour his writing. When the cast find the rhythm, the work sings

From Dolores O’Riordan and Myrtle Allen to Stephen Hawking and Aretha Franklin

There are reminders on every street corner of people who are not there anymore

Paddy Breathnach on making a film about a homeless family with Roddy Doyle

Garage’s closure will result in 37 job losses

Even with right on your side, is settling a disagreement in court worth the hassle?

Many parts of Ireland had the driest and sunniest summer for more than 20 years

Review: Phillip McMahon's story of a returning emigrant offers few innovations but vivid performances and resonant dialogue

In Conversation: Sonya Lennon and Lorraine Clifford-Lee

Writer Phillip McMahon and director Rachel O’Riordan on making a play inspired by a hidden community of gay priests

Druid premieres two original works while a new company take their maiden voyage with Foyle’s Punt

Lawyer for Maurice McCabe say reporters have no basis for refusing to answer questions

Craw festival in Berlin will explore solutions to Ireland’s social problems

Ireland is too ambiguous to sustain culture wars. Post-vote, we need to win the peace for social justice

Former captain to be honoured as Galway host first home Leinster championship game

Over 600, including big cross-section from theatre and arts , attend humanist service

This is the text of O’Toole’s eulogy delivered at the service in the Mansion House

The playwright’s work enriched and ennobled Irish theatre

Murphy gave the Irish canon a series of masterpieces. Peter Crawley assesses his drama

Tom Murphy’s plays pulse with a life that will always draw people towards them

Award-winning writer from Galway has died at age 83