Laura Slattery

That was a lovely finale to #CallTheMidwife — Rosalind getting an ultrasound, Beryl and Geoffrey hanging out, Joyce being promoted, the last baby being born and wonderful Sister Monica Joan departing, it was all just fabulous.

Emma Raducanu has entered her Uniqlo era and it is going very well so far.

Raye in Dublin: The singer’s vocal power and range is a joy in intimate and playful five-star show Star shrinks the 3Arena to the status of an intimate club in night showcasing her genre-hopping talent

Raye in Dublin: The singer’s vocal power and range is a joy in intimate and playful five-star show
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Thanks, Brian

Damon Albarn’s creative output proves the musical magic of keeping office hours Sublime new Gorillaz album The Mountain shows, once again, how it helps to be a ‘daily musician’

My column today is on the new Gorillaz album, which is a gift: Damon Albarn’s creative output proves the musical magic of keeping office hours
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Designer Louise Kennedy: ‘I loved being on the shop floor. I thought my parents had bought Harrods’ The celebrated designer on dressing Irish presidents, how fashion has changed and the future of her luxury brand

My interview with designer Louise Kennedy: ‘I loved being on the shop floor. I thought my parents had bought Harrods’
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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is traumatically brilliant and brilliantly traumatic. I just felt a delicious fury on behalf of Rose Byrne from the safe distance of my cinema seat.

It was a pleasure to see Stereolab in Dublin again — they’re just one of those bands who you know will always be with you. 🎶

Irish television has become a theme park of throwbacks and weird vibes From How to Get to Heaven from Belfast to These Sacred Vows, too many series feel trapped in time

Today’s column: Irish television has become a theme park of throwbacks and weird vibes
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Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy 2.0, and I want my Wuthering Heights sequel The second half of Emily Brontë’s novel is often left out of adaptations. It deserves its own film

My column this weekend is on the much-ignored second half of Emily Brontë’s book: Heathcliff, it’s me, I’m Cathy 2.0, and I want my Wuthering Heights sequel
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The shrinking of RTÉ: ‘It feels like an increasingly neutered organisation’ ‘We’re not cutting the Six One or anything’ says director general Kevin Bakhurst, as some staff talk about the emergence of ‘two RTÉs’ and fear for the future

The shrinking of RTÉ: ‘It feels like an increasingly neutered organisation’
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Lies Of The Land YouTube video by Sarah Nixey - Topic

Sea Fever, the wonderful new album from Sarah Nixey, is perfect listening for this weather, and Lies of the Land is my favourite song of the year so far. youtube.com/watch?v=2_nL...

The chaotic, thrilling ER is landing on Netflix. It’s the legacy boost it deserves The star performer of another TV era was influential in a way that is now often forgotten

My column today: The chaotic, thrilling ER is landing on Netflix. It’s the legacy boost it deserves
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Mariah Carey singing Volare while draped in snow-queen feathers — iconic. ❤️

This Olympics opening ceremony is already a classic of the genre. Not like that Parisian mess.

The X Factor is due an exposé. Will Sky’s documentary confront the dark, nasty parts of its history? Contestants’ stories about some of their experiences on the show deserve a new spotlight

My column today: The X Factor is due an exposé. Will Sky’s documentary confront the dark parts of its history?
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Sabalenka vs Rybakina is on fire already — the #AusOpen women’s final is reliably my favourite morning of the year.

Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, dies aged 71 Her manager confirmed the news to Variety. She died after a brief illness

So sad about this, she brought so much joy: Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Home Alone and Schitt’s Creek, dies aged 71
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Today is the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. I wrote about why it happened and why this event is remembered so vividly by my generation for @irishtimes.com

Challenger, 40 years on: the space shuttle disaster watched live by millions of children Nasa’s avoidable tragedy exemplified 1980s overconfidence and haunted a generation, but the allure of space exploration endured

Challenger, 40 years on: the space shuttle disaster watched live by millions of children
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Absolutely epic. You did the right thing, Stephen! #TheTraitors

Harry Styles is back with a quietly pulsing new song, 50-date tour and, best of all, a great album title His upcoming LP, featuring the single Aperture, is called Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. What’s not to love?

My column this week: Harry Styles is back with a quietly pulsing new song, 50-date tour and, best of all, a great album title
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Irishwoman Rachel Duffy has been the standout star of The Traitors UK, but she’s in deep trouble Cast as a traitor, the communications executive from Newry has played a brave yet clever game. But is it over?

Irishwoman Rachel Duffy has been the standout star of The Traitors UK, but she’s in deep trouble #TheTraitors
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If Marisa Abela hadn’t already won a Bafta for #Industry, they would have to give her one for this week’s episode. My god, what brilliant television.

Laura Slattery: I’ve already watched the best slice of live TV entertainment I’ll see all year Million Dollar One Point Slam, at the Australian Open, is a brilliant reminder that sometimes we only get one shot

I’ve already watched the greatest slice of live television entertainment I’ll see all year — my column today
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This episode has massively cemented my tendency to be up for the traitors in #TheTraitors

RTÉ’s Laura Fox: ‘It broke my mother’s heart when I turned down a college place’ The RTÉ presenter has a ‘jam-packed’ year in store, from Dancing with the Stars to her wedding in Italy

RTÉ’s Laura Fox: ‘The only way I’m ever going to survive in this industry is just by being myself.
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C&C advertisement for its supply of drinks to White Star liner Titanic

An advertisement that aged fast, from The Irish Times, April 12th, 1912

As queen of live events, in 2026 I will compel all gigs to specify stage times Cultural new year’s resolutions revolve around one radical idea: we don’t have to live like this

My culture column today: As queen of live events, in 2026 I will compel all gigs to specify stage times
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I’ve seen #ItWasJustAnAccident, #SentimentalValue and #MartySupreme over the past week — all excellent films, I love this time of year when there’s suddenly a glut of great things in the cinema.