Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Vanessa Ogbonna, Oyin Adeyemi, Kelley Higgins attend The Traitors Ireland finale screening

5 reasons why 'Traitors Ireland' was a hit

Last night, in a shock twist, the last three women faithfuls, Vanessa, Oyin and Kelley grasped victory over the treacherous Nick and Ben, in the finale of the RTÉ One hit show 'Traitors Ireland'.

Television • 14 hrs

Aine Lawler and Mary Wilson surrounded by colleagues in the background

Mary Wilson and Áine Lawlor sign off from Morning Ireland

Broadcasters Mary Wilson and Áine Lawlor have signed off on Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1 for the final time this morning.

Morning Ireland • 24 Sep

NO FEE PICPIC JULIEN BEHAL Favour Odusola (Culture Night Ambassador) Farah Elle (Culture Night Ambassador) and Sonnie Delap (Dublin Samulnori Drummers) are pictured at the launch of the 20th anniversary programme for Culture Night Dublin

1,700 Culture Night events taking place across Ireland

Over 1,700 free arts events are on offer across the country as part of 'Culture Night' tonight.

Culture Night • 19 Sep

Ciarán Cooke with a prop of a head at the exhibition

Students experience creative industries at RDS event

Thousands of second level students are descending on the RDS this week, to find out about courses, apprenticeships and career choices that are on offer for them across Ireland and beyond.

Ireland • 17 Sep

Ireland won't contest Eurovision if Israel takes part

RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead".

Eurovision • 12 Sep

Reach media restructuring sees 20 Irish jobs at risk

Around 20 staff roles in Irish newsrooms owned by UK media company Reach, including at the Daily Star and The Mirror newspapers are "at risk" as it undergoes restructuring plans.

Ireland • 09 Sep

Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Éanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in a sauna in Saipan

McCarthy and Keane clash brought to life in Saipan

Mick McCarthy and Roy Keane infamously volcanic relationship is revisited in all its grubby glory in the movie Saipan.

Movie Review • 05 Sep

The Traitors Ireland a ratings hit for RTÉ

With three episodes of The Traitors Ireland broadcast to date, audiences are lapping up the show filled with lies, deception and deadly competition.

Television • 03 Sep

Review: Kneecap at EP - a sort of homecoming

Kneecap delivered a blistering set at Electric Picnic this afternoon, as they took to the main stage at Stradbally for their very first time.

Music • 31 Aug

A composite photo of David McCullagh on the left and Claire Byrne on the right

Musical chairs: 5 questions as presenters on the move

Broadcaster David McCullagh has been announced as the new presenter of Radio 1's Today programme as current presenter Claire Byrne is set to leave RTÉ later this year for Newstalk. Here's what we know so far about the changes.

Ireland • 29 Aug