Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

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

KIan Egan, Shabe Filan and Nicky Byrne of Westlife

Westlife announce Dublin and Belfast anniversary gigs

Westlife are heading to Dublin and Belfast next September and October for a series of concerts to celebrate the band's 25th anniversary.

Music • 17 Oct

Rory Gallagher's guitar is on display at a new exhibition at the National Museum at Collins Barracks

Rory Gallagher's guitar in new Collins Barracks display

Rory Gallagher's favourite guitar, his iconic Fender Stratocaster, is on display at the National Museum at Collins Barracks.

Ireland • 15 Oct

6 talking points from RTE Radio 1's new schedule

After weeks of speculation and gossip, RTÉ unveiled a major new Radio 1 schedule this morning — the biggest overhaul in 25 years.

Analysis and Comment • 12 Oct

Shake-up of presenters, schedules at RTÉ's Radio 1

RTÉ has announced a shake-up to its Radio 1 weekday schedule, with former Newstalk presenter Kieran Cuddihy taking over Liveline and Oliver Callan moving to an extended two-hour programme at 11am.

Ireland • 14 Oct