Niall Ó Sioradáin

Niall Ó Sioradáin

RTÉ Radio 1

Jamie Oliver: "It's the most important book I've ever published"

The chef, TV presenter and restaurateur tells Kathryn Thomas how he came to write his children's book, Billy and the Giant Adventure.

Highlights • 14 Apr 23

The year of Picasso - Arena celebrates the life of Pablo

Spain and France have jointly declared 2023 to be the Year of Picasso. 50 years after the great artist died.

RTÉ Arena • 09 Apr 23

How much chocolate do the Irish eat?

In the run up to Easter, RTÉ's Adam Maguire bravely investigates how much chocolate we eat compared to the rest of the world, what it tastes like and how much it costs.

Easter • 06 Apr 23

The Year of Picasso on Arena

As the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso's death approaches, art historian Jess Fahy tells Seán why the Spanish painter is such a colossal figure of 20th century art.

Highlights • 04 Apr 23

Sir Ian McKellan: "I wanted her to be a real recognisable woman."

According to Sir Ian McKellan, Brendan O'Connor is a troublemaker.

Theatre • 22 Mar 23

Sir Ian McKellan on Brendan O'Connor

The multi-award-winning star of stage and screen talks to Brendan about his onstage turn as the title character in the touring panto production of Mother Goose, alongside his new bestie, John Bishop.

Highlights • 20 Mar 23

Margaret Atwood talks to Brendan about grief, ageing & revolution

The oft-misquoted line from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance – "When the legend becomes fact, print the legend" – comes to mind listening to Brendan O'Connor talking to Margaret Atwood.

Books • 07 Mar 23

Margaret Atwood on Brendan O'Connor

The multi-award-winning Canadian writer talks to Brendan about grief, the culture wars and her new collection of stories, Old Babes in the Wood.

Highlights • 06 Mar 23

Paul Mescal's proud mammy Dearbhla talks to Ray

No sooner has Dearbhla Mescal spoken to Ray D'Arcy about her son Paul's Oscar nomination, than he goes and gets another nomination and she has to do it all over again.

Film • 03 Mar 23

Dearbhla Mescal on The Ray D'Arcy Show

As her son Paul is nominated for another acting award, Dearbhla tells Ray how her son's life changed and how she's looking forward to going to the Oscars.

Highlights • 03 Mar 23