Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Participants in Ireland ahead of Dublin Dance Festival

Dancers from across the world have been arriving in Ireland to take part in the annual Dublin Dance Festival which starts today.

Dublin • 16 hrs

European Commission approves visual effects tax credit

The European Commission has confirmed its approval of the Visual Effects (VFX) Uplift, which will be included in the section 481 Film Tax Credit.

Politics • 19 hrs

Children's author Gordon Snell dies aged 93

The popular children's author Gordon Snell has died aged 93.

Ireland • 29 Apr

New Orelans style Jazz Funeral Parade, at Ballydehob in West Cork, during the May Bank Holiday Weekend in 2025. Photo by Zoe Holman.

90% of under 35s attended arts event last year - report

In 2025, 90% of under 35 year olds across the country attended an arts event, with 60% of this age group taking part in a creative activity.

Ireland • 28 Apr

How RTÉ's radio jingles ended up the topic of programmes

How did the bits in between the main programme content on RTÉ Radio 1 end up on programme running orders this week?

Analysis and Comment • 27 Apr

A wide view of the Extra-ordinary Lives exhibition in Glasnevin Cemetery

'Extra-ordinary Lives' celebrated at Glasnevin exhibition

The lives and legacies of 40 people who have made a significant contribution to Ireland, are being celebrated in a new exhibition at the visitor centre at Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.

Dublin • 23 Apr

A view of an exhibition at the EPIC Museum

'No Irish need apply' - stories of emigrants in England

A new exhibition in Dublin called 'No Irish Need Apply? The Economic History of the Irish in England' is examining the lives of Irish emigrants and their descendants in England from the 19th century to the present day.

UK • 21 Apr

An HGV beside a convoy of tractors during a fuel protest in O'Connell Street

Nine formal complaints made about protest coverage - RTÉ

RTÉ has confirmed it received a total of nine formal complaints relating to its coverage of last week's fuel protests.

Ireland • 15 Apr

Patrick O'Donovan said he did not hear voices of protesters who were against blockades (File image)

Minister to ask media watchdog to review protest coverage

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan has said that he will be asking Coimisiún na Meán to review the media coverage, including coverage from RTÉ News, of the fuel protests in recent days.

Politics • 13 Apr

RTÉ names Britz as new Chief Financial Officer

RTÉ has announced the appointment of Annemarie Britz to the position of Chief Financial Officer at the broadcaster, following a public competition.

Business • 13 Apr