Line of Duty creator unveils exciting new ‘Irish Noir’ thriller, Bloodlands

Irish thriller Bloodlands kicked off on Sunday night to mixed reviews as some fans felt like it was filled with clichés while others couldn’t wait for episode two.

If you been looking for your next telly obsession, RTÉ’s upcoming thriller is going to be the thing to keep you on the edge of your seat.

EXCLUSIVE: German sales firm Beta Cinema has revealed multiple deals for BIFA-nominated psychological-thriller Kindred.

EXCLUSIVE: Signature Entertainment has picked up UK and Ireland rights to thriller The Ice Road, starring Liam Neeson (Taken) and Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix).

EXCLUSIVE: Clive Anderson, who hosted the UK version of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has signed up to present a biographical podcast format, produced by Stakhanov and Alaska TV.

When Ireland is depicted on screen, it is often scenes of lush rolling hills and peaceful countryside cottages. Irish thriller “Pixie” takes a different approach and put the crime world of Ireland on full display.

The Late Late Show will feature some serious topics on Friday night with just a sprinkle of love in lieu of the usual high-energy Valentine’s special.

Fredo takes out the highest new entry on both the Official Irish Albums and Singles Chart this week.

Ask anyone who they consider a hero and you’ll get many different answers. For some it would be a rockstar such as Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl who will be chatting to Ryan Tubridy during this Friday’s Late Late Show.

Olivia Rodrigo parks up at Number 1 on the Official Irish Singles Chart for a third straight week with Drivers License, while Sabrina Carpenter’s Skin, in part a response to Olivia’s track, claims this week’s highest new entry.

Northern Irish electronic act Bicep score this week’s highest new entry on the Official Irish Albums Chart with Isles.

It’s certainly been a big change, and not just in terms of weather for Gráinne Seoige and her South African husband Leon Jordaan as they settle back into life in Ireland.

Neil Lennon remains as boss. The influential Association of Irish Celtic Supporters' Clubs have ramped up pressure on Parkhead chiefs to act with a strongly worded statement.

Love Island’s Maura Higgins has launched her very own fake tan range and it’s everything we need to get our glow on for winter months. Posting to her Instagram account, the former Islander reveals that she has collaborated with Irish fake tan brand Bellamianta to launch her own line of tanning products.

Tolu Makay is on course to make her first appearance on the Official Irish Singles Chart with her cover of The Saw Doctors' N17 with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

It seems like a lockdown split was on the cards for Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington and her boyfriend, Irish actor Jonjo O’Neill.

Naman Ramachandran U.K.-based distributor DCD Rights has acquired international distribution rights, excluding Australia, for the third and final season of drama series “Jack Irish.”DCD has already pre-sold North America to AMC Networks’ streamer Acorn TV.The third season, titled “Jack Irish: Hell Bent,” sees Guy Pearce (“A Christmas Carol,” “Mildred Pierce”) return in the eponymous role of the criminal lawyer turned troubleshooter, and the cast also includes Marta Dusseldorp (“Stateless”),

Fate: The Winx Saga has landed and the drama, filmed in Wicklow, has some Irish stars making appearances throughout.