Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

'Shared Island' event celebrates "imagination and shared purpose"

President leads tributes to violinist Geraldine O'Grady

President Catherine Connolly has paid tribute to Geraldine O'Grady, the celebrated violinist and former leader of the RTÉ Symphony Orchestra, who has died at the age of 93.

In Memoriam • 12 Nov

A painting hangs on a wall in a Dublin Art Gallery

Dublin to be a 'citywide canvas' for weekend

Dublin city is set to become a "citywide canvas" this weekend, as the country's largest showcase of visual art takes over the streets, galleries and cultural spaces in a celebration of Ireland's contemporary art scene.

Dublin • 06 Nov

Collage picture of authoer Andrew Mara and actress Sarah Snook

Sarah Snook leads Sky drama by Irish author Andrea Mara

Dubliner Andrea Mara will be glued to her TV this Friday, as the first two episodes of her blockbuster thriller, based on her novel All Her Fault, hits Sky Atlantic in Ireland and the UK.

Television • 06 Nov

RTÉ's in-house TV documentary unit to cease production

RTÉ's in-house TV documentary unit is to cease production in 2026.

Entertainment • 06 Nov

New exhibition celebrates 170 years of Cork Opera House

"Celebrate the remarkable journey of one of Cork's most iconic institutions," The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy said at the launch of the Send it home exhibition in Cork.

Exhibitions • 05 Nov

RTÉ licence fee income down €4m compared to 2023

Income from the licence fee dropped €4 million last year compared to 2023, according to RTÉ's annual report.

Ireland • 29 Oct

Jon Bon Jovi on Irish roots and return to Croke Park

Jon Bon Jovi says his return to Dublin next summer is all about joy - not just in the music, but the connection he feels with Ireland and its fans.

Music • 24 Oct

Black and white photo of Irish families outside of thatched cottages

Centenary celebrations for release of 1926 census

The upcoming release of the 1926 census records of Ireland will be celebrated across a major public programme of events next year.

Ireland • 22 Oct

A woman wearing her a denim shirt holds her smart phone in her hand

67% of adults 'unconcerned' seeing harmful media content

Audience attitudes to harmful and offensive media content are changing according to new research from Coimisiún na Meán, IFCO and the Ombudsman for Children's Office published today.

Ireland • 21 Oct