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The GAA has traditionally provided Irish politics with instantly recognisable ‘names’ but more recently broadcasters have joined the fray
Gráinne Seoige set to become Fianna Fáil general election candidate after three nominees pull out of race
Broadcaster is second ‘celebrity’ candidate connected to party’s campaign along with former TV news anchor Alison Comyn
Gráinne Seoige has swapped the Love Teach for Politics Island. Who will be next?
Broadcasters offer profile and polish to political parties wishing to maximise their seats in the next Dáil
Gráinne Seoige poised to seek Fianna Fáil selection for Galway West constituency
Former broadcaster has been contacting members of the party seeking support
‘Irish is alive, it has personality, and a bit of devilment in it’
Gráinne Seoige, Kayleigh Trappe and Aindriú de Paor named as ambassadors for Seachtain na Gaeilge
Grá ar an Trá: it’s all fun and games until Gráinne Seoige swoops in and starts the interrogation
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Dancing with the Stars returns to RTÉ, meaner and leaner than BBC’s Strictly
TV review: Jockey Nina Carberry’s natural athleticism carries the day in Episode 1
‘As a result of climate change and equality fast fashion does not have the same appeal it once had’
Wild Geese: Claire O’Connor, London
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There’s no excuse for not shopping locally this Christmas as ever more Irish retailers go online
TG4’s Alan Esslemont: ‘We should have equal status with RTÉ if Irish is to flourish’
Interview: Despite successes, 25-year-old TG4 is still stuck in ‘wrong paradigm’, says DG
Iftas 2021: Posthumous award for ‘searing’ Nika McGuigan is the moment of the night
The hit TV adaptation Normal People converts nine of its 15 nominations into Iftas
From TV3 to Virgin Media: 20 years of lights, cameras and survival
The nimble commercial television ‘family’ is celebrating a birthday it almost didn’t make
Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope: ‘It would be clutching at straws to do third series’
Writer Stefanie Preissner on ending the hit comedy-drama and heading for the US
Broadcaster says Callinan told him McCabe linked to ‘most horrific things’
Philip Boucher Hayes tells tribunal ‘pure gut instinct’ made him believe whistleblower was innocent
People of the Year awards honour Irish ‘ledgebags’ of 2018
Irish Coast Guard, Tuam historian and people of Ballaghaderreen among the winners
TV this weekend: The Rock takes on Graham Norton
Paul McGrath marks his anniversary on ‘Ray D’Arcy’, while Trinny Woodall appears on the ‘Late Late’
What’s on TV: six shows to watch this week
Gerry Adams, Conor McGregor, Hozier, One Direction ... and some sad dads
Brian O’Connor: Let’s hope election candidates have more to offer than mere profile
Too often, sporting achievement has become a shortcut to political mediocrity
Panti Bliss, Garda whistleblowers named People of the Year
Ten outstanding citizens, groups honoured for their contributions to Irish society
TV review: A story woven in shades of grey through the first run of ‘The Mill’
In a dire week for TV, a new drama lacks plot and an old one, while bidding adieu, looks likely to return
TV review: Time to let Luas after two hours of a gripping, real-life murder trial
A courtroom documentary about a man appealing his conviction for killing his wife was compelling viewing
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