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‘Art cannot tame Shane for the same reason that no one has ever tamed a Tasmanian devil’

In one of his final major interviews before his death, Shane MacGowan spoke to Marion McKeone in late 2022 about life and his limited-edition book of artwork, lyrics and essays

PJ Gallagher: ‘Secrets and lies fucked up our family, so I’m telling all – I’ve nothing to hide’

The comedian, actor and radio host opens up about growing up with alcoholic parents, new fatherhood and Madhouse, his recently-published book

Soprano Celine Byrne: ‘I’ve always wanted to be successful, but what is the measure of success?’

The renowned soprano always had an interest in music, but avoided Dancing with the Stars as she has ‘two left feet’

CBI deputy governor: ‘New rules sound like motherhood and apple pie, but will make the difference’

Derville Rowland of the Central Bank is on a mission to woo companies over to the individual accountability framework

Designer Emma Manley on motherhood, making clothes and working with Alexander McQueen

The fashion entrepreneur dances to her own drum which fits her edgy brand down to a tee

Author and podcaster Sophie White: I studied sculpture before I had a nervous breakdown in 2007 at 22 and never made art again

The award-winning writer originally wanted to be an artist, but is now one of the country’s most prolific and successful novelists

Comedian Anna Clifford on life, the universe and good pubs

The Howth native is whip-smart and hilarious, largely because she’s not afraid to delve into the deep, dark and dangerous

Clare Dunne on getting noticed, switching from stage to screen, and gender-swapping in Peter Pan

Despite being involved with theatre since the age of 12, the actor and ‘all-round storyteller’ says she’s only now starting to feel a sense of acceptance and ownership of her success

David Kitt: ‘What do I wish I’d known earlier? Some opportunities only come around once. Grab them.’

The Dublin-born singer-songwriter talks about the importance of musical confidants, lists some favourite possessions and ruminates about what happens after we die

Pianist Hania Rani on finding her voice, defying expectations and touring the world

Her latest album, Ghost, sees Polish musician Hania Rani reach out even further from classical piano towards a texture of electronica and vocals, creating a sonic palette of dazzling originality

Musician Rónán Ó Snodaigh: ‘It’s all right to make an arse of it as long as you’re learning’

The founding member of trad band Kíla found his passion outside the constraints of formal education, and believes valuable lessons are learnt through mistakes and failures

Luke O’Neill: ‘It’s a startling business that a scientist needs a bodyguard in this day and age’

The Trinity professor on deepening the base of scientific literacy, lessons we learned from Covid, death threats, and the complex relationship between universities and industry

Celebrity chef Rachel Allen: ‘I was a Foxrock girl, I never dreamed I would end up living on a farm in the country’

The famous chef and teacher has written 14 cookbooks while her TV cookery shows have been broadcast in 30 countries

Nell Mescal on sibling rivalry, music’s osmosis effect, and figuring out what being an artist means

Creative self-expression came early and easily to the singer-songwriter, who became serious about music while recuperating from traumatic spinal surgery and teasing out her emotions

The Murder Capital on Glastonbury, friendship and travelling the world

The Murder Capital talk about their aspirations to tour the planet, make a music documentary and play the Pyramid Stage

Director Luke McManus on the burdens of discrimination and stereotypes borne by a people long dismissed

The film-maker’s 2022 documentary North Circular read like a love letter to a Dublin often ignored. Circular Line is primed to do the same again, writes Kate Demolder

Booker-longlisted novelist Elaine Feeney on childhood, the music of language and the power of place

Unlike many creative people, the Athenry author of How to Build a Boat has never felt the urge to escape from her past

New Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty on sex, drugs and Tubs

After a turbulent and fascinating life, the Co Down comedian says he finally feels ready to take on the challenge of hosting Ireland’s most iconic chat show

Adam O’Regan and Faye O’Rourke of Dublin band Soda Blonde on social media stress, confidence, and new beginnings

With a few skeletons left in the closet from their former incarnation as Little Green Cars, Soda Blonde are keen to forge their own image – as their cathartic new album Dream Big demonstrates

Writer Enda Walsh on burnout, the human spirit and his lifelong friendship with Cillian Murphy

The playwright and screenwriter is previewing his new theatre work at Cork’s Sounds From a Safe Harbour festival. Here he explains why theatre should never be ‘safe’