With Féile an Phobail fast approaching we talk cricket with Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon, discuss the finer points of George Clooney with playwright Brenda Murphy and take a drop of tea with Father Ted actress and author Pauline McLynn.

Also this issue, check out our most popular online exhibition to date as the Bombay Street: Taken from the Ashes exhibition moves to St Mary's University College, and delve into the murky world of e-reading with author Garbhan Downey.

Finally, we check out play-in-progress Sacraments for the Living and the Booker Prize longlist, and give away tickets to see Chicago at the Grand Opera House. And all that jazz...

Team CNI