Hero of 2024?
Jon Kenny RIP. Irish comedic legend.

Villain of 2024?
The director of the Joker 2. Terrible movie. Also, P Diddy.

Best Movie/ TV Show?
Baby Reindeer

Best Personal moment?
Starting stand-up. Hitting two million followers on Instagram.

Best book?
German Muhlenberg’s How To Talk To Girls Simplified

Your hope for next year?
To stop ageing like milk

Best thing you saw online?
Natalie Portman’s break-up... a man can dream. If that’s too mean, then I’ll just say Katie Taylor beating Amanda Serrano.

What tickled your funnybone?
The pole vaulter who knocked the bar off with his genitals to stop him from getting a medal. Relatable!

Best record of 2024?
‘Lonely Island’ by Amble.

As Christmas and New Year hurtle ever closer – capping off another phenomenal 12 months of Irish music, sport, film, literature and more  – we're thrilled to present the brand new Hot Press Annual!

Inside, you'll find captivating conversations with Fontaines D.C., KNEECAP, Jazzy, LYRA, The Mary Wallopers, Gurriers, Daniel Wiffen, Irish Artists For Palestine and more – all taking us through their highlights of the year. Plus, the HP critics deliver their verdict on 2024 – including all the top albums, tracks, movies, books, quotes, photos and events...