Ryan Tubridy pays tribute to Keelin Shanley

Ryan Tubridy has paid tribute to the late Keelin Shanley, who was laid to rest today. The much-loved RTE broadcaster, who had been battling cancer for some time, died peacefully on Saturday afternoon. Speaking with University College Cork’s 98.3 FM, Ryan said “We’re very, very close [at RTÉ] and when somebody goes from the broader … Continued

Kathleen Wakins enjoys night at the theatre

Kathleen Wakins looked glamorous as ever as she enjoyed a night out at the theatre. The children’s author was joined by a whole host of famous faces as she attended the opening night of The Lieutenant of Inshore at the Gaiety. Oozing elegance and class, Kathleen stunned in a crisp white jacket, paired with simple … Continued

Celebrity deaths that shocked the nation in 2019

2019 was a year of heartbreak as we said goodbye to some of the greatest names in showbiz.  From actors and comedians, to broadcasters and presenters, many of the greats were laid to rest. Gay Byrne  In November of this year, the great Gay Byrne sadly lost his battle with cancer. The 85-year-old passed away peacefully … Continued

Dermot Bannon on family life, new home and telly stardom

Dermot Bannon loves his job with a passion. He loves designing homes, he loves meeting the people. But the pressure of maintaining his massive ratings can, sometimes, he tells us, be a lot to handle. In this exclusive interview, the father-of-three (Sarah is 14, James, 11, Tom, 7) opens up about that pressure, talks about … Continued

At home with Victoria Smurfit and her daughter Evie Baxter

“Evie flew into this world like a wide-eyed Disney princess! I gave birth to Belle!” laughs actress Victoria Smurfit, softly. “It’s been fascinating being her mom”, she continues “and working out how if this had to happen, that it had to be given to a girl with incredible optimism and positivity.” This that has happened … Continued

google ads
VIP Live - The home of Irish celebrities