Dragon’s Den star Gavin Duffy to sue Facebook over ads claiming he’s dead

EXCLUSIVE: Hallmark has found the lead stars for its new Ireland-set romcom As Luck Would Have It. Sweet Magnolia‘s actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher and Downtown Abbey‘s Allen Leech will star in the film directed by Clare Niederpruem.

Father Ted star Rynagh O'Grady has died at 67.The Dublin actress, best known as Craggy Island shop co-owner Mary O'Leary died suddenly, it was announced today.Rynagh trained in the Abbey School of Acting and throughout her 50 year career, she appeared in numerous productions at the Dublin theatre.The 67-year-old was greatly respected across the Irish theatre scene and was also known for her directorial and writing skills.She was best known for her role as Mary, whose hilarious rows with husband

Salmond.The fiasco destroyed the friendship between Sturgeon and Salmond, whose allies believe he was targeted by the government and SNP figures.James Hamilton, an ex director of public prosecutions in Ireland, is heading a separate investigation into whether Sturgeon broke her own ministerial code.This relates to meetings Sturgeon and Salmond had in the middle of her government’s investigation.Salmond’s legal team, as part of his written evidence, shared his submission to the Hamilton probe

coronavirus travel red list, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced in a series of tweets this afternoon. It means that travellers from the United Arab Emirates will be denied entry apart from British, Irish and third country nationals with residence rights who must self-isolate for 10 days at home.Once the new regime comes in, they will have to pay to stay locked in a hotel for 10 days.

Ayrshire hospitality scene lost its only Michelin star this week.Braidwoods was among 20 restaurants to be demoted in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2021.The Dalry eaterie was also the longest-running star holder in Scotland.Run by husband-and-wife team Keith and Nicola Braidwood, the venue has been a firm favourite with foodies in Ayrshire and beyond.In a further blow, Mr Braidwood told Ayrshire Live today that the award-winning North Ayrshire restaurant wouldn't be reopening as

The immensely popular and talented Irish soprano Cara O’Sullivan has died at the age of 59.

Sign up for our What's On newsletter - for all the latest whether you're staying in or heading out and aboutAcclaimed Stockport restaurant Where The Light Gets In has been given a 'green' Michelin star - the only nod for the region in this year's awards.The new type of star has been created to recognise the restaurants who are leading the way in sustainability.Sam Buckley's much-loved restaurant was one of just 23 businesses in the UK and Ireland to be given the accolade.The new classification

Mrs Brown's Boys creator and star Brendan O'Carroll has said he paid the show's cast out of his own savings when the coronavirus pandemic saw their tour cancelled. The 65-year-old made up for the cast's loss of earning as COVID put a stop to the 16 date tour that was slated for 2020.

Game of Thrones actor Hafthor Bjornsson made his boxing debut last week in Dubai.The actor, who played The Mountain in the HBO series and was crowned World’s Strongest Man in 2018, took on Irish boxer Steven Ward in an exhibition match.Yahoo! reports that the referee declared both Bjornsson and Ward winners at the end of the match.Describing his opponent, Belfast cruiserweight Ward said Bjornsson “shook me to my boots,” per The News.Bjornsson played Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane in Game of

Paul Mescal has revealed he harbours ambitions to sing a duet with some of the biggest names in the music business.

Olivia Rodrigo – star of Disney+ show High School Musical: The Musical: The Series – speeds in at Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart with Drivers License.

direct to your inboxLove Island star Scott Thomas has told how a gambling problem saw him lose £20,000 and he even rooted around his own grandmother's handbag for £20 notes to fund the habit. Scott, 32, who was runner-up in the 2016 series of the reality show, told the Irish Mirror of his shame at what he had done.