Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Song contest in disarray after dramatic day

As the organisers in host city Vienna are counting down to the 70th anniversary production of the Eurovision Song Contest, due to be held next May, the competition is in disarray, writes Arts and Media Correspondent, Evelyn O'Rourke.

Analysis and Comment • 05 Dec

Cast members from Cinderalla on stage for the Ballet Ireland production

Cinderella tale given Irish twist in national ballet tour

Ballet Ireland is on the road bringing a new production of Cinderella to theatres and venues across the island of Ireland.

Ireland • 28 Nov

Joanne McNally on fame, friendship and the 3Arena

Joanne McNally is bringing her show Pinotphile to Dublin's 3Arena on 12 December 2026, making her the first Irish female comedian to host a solo show on that iconic stage.

Entertainment • 26 Nov

The report investigates the information obtained from its hearings and reports pertaining to the controversies over the abandoned ICT project at the Arts Council

Call for 'stronger oversight' in use of funds in arts

The Public Accounts Committee has recommended "stronger oversight", better value for money and "improved transparency" in the use of public funds across the arts, culture, and media sectors.

Ireland • 25 Nov

Michael D. Higgins amongst winners at Irish Book Awards

Former President Michael D. Higgins was amongst the winners celebrated at the 20th anniversary of the annual An Post Irish Book awards, held tonight in Dublin.

Books • 28 Nov

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

Culture & Creativity • 14 Nov

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