How James Bond Saved My Life: Derry film-maker uses cinema therapy to inspire and empower young minds
During a difficult childhood where he was severely bullied at school, David Harkin found solace in the adventures of James Bond. Now the Derry film-maker and youth worker has penned a unique self-help memoir highlighting the power of cinematic characters to inspire young minds. He chats to Jenny Lee
Bubble Skincare: The trendy skincare brand taking over teens’ and tweens’ Christmas lists
With the help of her 11-year-old daughter Jenny Lee puts viral skincare trend Bubble to the test
Review - The Vanishing Elephant at The Grand Opera House, Belfast
Review of The Vanishing Elephant at The Grand Opera House, Belfast. A mammoth production which speaks of displacement, friendship and animal rights
Ireland’s abandoned past captured in incredible photos
In her latest book, Co Down photographer Rebecca Brownlie documents Ireland’s forgotten buildings and their fascinating histories. Jenny Lee finds out more
The Tiger Who Came to Tea, The Snowman and Mog - Robin Shaw on bringing children’s storybooks to life
Jenny Lee chats to Robin Shaw, the International Emmy-winning animator and illustrator, known primarily for his beautifully crafted hand-drawn adaptations of classic children’s books
Michael Longley at 85: ‘I’ve just bought the new Sally Rooney. She’s very good on sex’
Michael Longley is a master of his craft, known for his compact, meditative lyrics that explore themes of love, violence, nature and family. At the age of 85, he tells Jenny Lee why poetry still remains a mystery to him
Disabilities not holding Co Antrim winter Olympic daredevils back as they go for gold
Jenny Lee meets two members of Ireland’s Special Olympics World Winter Games team at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre
Cutting edge theatre production using gaming and animation tech to explore our connection with earth
Gaming, animation and immersive theatre combine in Dominic Montague's new play for the Belfast Festival. Jenny Lee finds out more
The five stunning homes vying for Northern Ireland’s House of the Year 2024 title
From a Belfast mansion which once hosted CS Lewis to a Tyrone farmhouse, Jenny Lee take a closer look at the five homes competing to become the 2024 House of the Year
Holly Hamilton boxes clever, fighting on and off air
Jenny Lee chats baggage allowances, car insurance prices and email scams with broadcaster Holly Hamilton, who will be navigating the challenges of getting straight answers and meaningful outcomes for consumers in her new radio show
Love, loss and longing in contemporary Ireland
Set in a village on the Newry/Louth border, Tinderbox Theatre Company’s retelling of Lorca’s powerful tragedy Yerma looks at societal norms and institutions and forces us to assess whether they work in today’s society. Jenny Lee finds out more from their creative director Patrick J O’Reilly ahead of the production's run in the Belfast International Arts Festival
Chef Niall McKenna on his first cookbook and his plans for a new Belfast restaurant - plus recipes from What’s It All About?
Niall McKenna’s first cookbook has been 20 years in the making, and What’s It All About? bubbles over with passion for this place, its people and its produce. Jenny Lee chats to the Belfast chef and restaurateur about his food journey, and hears why he believes all young people should have to work in the hospitality industry and why the Tribeca dereliction must be tackled
TikTok star Kyle Thomas on a mission to rescue animals in Co Tyrone
Kyle Thomas from Lisburn is the UK's most-followed TikToker - 35 million and rising - and created controversy after posting videos of his extensive exotic pet collection. Now he’s learnt from his mistakes and owns a wildlife park and sanctuary in Co Tyrone. Jenny Lee chats him about meerkats, foxes and his new television documentary
Messy Belfast and Newry homes come under the spotlight in new TV cleaning show
Donegal cleaning ladies help transform homes
Beauty of Co Donegal captured in stunning set of photos
When Donegal native Kate Slevin’s husband passed away in 2014 she turned to photography as part of her healing process, drawing inspiration from the wild, natural landscape around her