Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Rory Gallagher's guitar in new Collins Barracks display

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

Ireland • 10 hrs

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

Kieran Cuddihy named as new Liveline presenter

Broadcaster Kieran Cuddihy has been named as the new presenter of RTÉ's Liveline.

Ireland • 10 Oct

Ray D'Arcy leaves RTÉ Radio 1 after 11 years

RTÉ has announced that presenter Ray D'Arcy has left RTÉ Radio 1, having presented his final show on air yesterday.

Radio • 10 Oct

Documentary maker Theroux hosts masterclass in Dublin

Louis Theroux, the acclaimed documentary maker and journalist, has hosted an IFTA masterclass in Dublin city centre.

Dublin • 08 Oct

Minister Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe with Budget 2026 documents outside Government Buildings

Budget 2026 & the arts: 'successor scheme' to Basic Income pilot

Minister Jack Chambers today has confirmed that he is allocating €1.5 billion to the Department of Culture, communications and sport.

Arts & Culture • 07 Oct

Picasso exhibition to open at National Gallery

A major exhibition celebrating the life and work of the artist Pablo Picasso will open on Thursday at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin.

visual arts • 09 Oct

A view from inside the chapel during Manchán Magan's funeral. A priest speaks at the alter while the coffin lies in state to his right.

Manchán Magan was 'fear lán d'iontas', funeral hears

The family and friends of broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan have gathered at his funeral at the chapel in Gonzaga College, his former school in Dublin.

Ireland • 07 Oct

Photo shows writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan against a forest backdrop

Tributes to broadcaster and scríbhneoir Manchán Magan

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan who has died at the age of 55.

Ireland • 03 Oct