Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Chris Martin: "We played 160 shows before today and I thought I was experienced but I really don't know how to handle a crowd this wonderful."

'It's a privilege to be here' - Coldplay rock Croker

Coldplay have played the first night of their four sold-out dates at Croke Park with front man Chris Martin welcoming the audience in Irish.

Music • 30 Aug 24

RTÉ explained that all manager salaries are benchmarked against similar roles outside of the organisation

Executive salaries to be included in RTÉ annual report

Executive salaries for senior managers will be included in RTÉ's next annual report for the first time, as the broadcaster has committed to more transparency in the wake of the controversies last summer.

Ireland • 02 Aug 24

The new system was introduced in the wake of the controversies at RTÉ

133 external activities by RTÉ employees approved in Q1

RTÉ has published the first breakdown of details from its new Register of External Activities, which covers the months of February and March 2024.

Ireland • 01 Aug 24

Former chairman of INM Leslie Buckley said he welcomes the publication of the inspectors' report (File image)

No breaches of company law found in INM investigation

Inspectors appointed by the High Court found no breaches of company law in their investigation into an alleged data breach and governance issues at the former Independent News and Media Group.

Ireland • 31 Jul 24

Edna O'Brien died yesterday in London after a long illness (file image)

Acclaimed Irish writer Edna O'Brien dies aged 93

Acclaimed Irish writer Edna O'Brien has died at the age of 93. She died yesterday in London after a long illness.

Ireland • 01 Aug 24

The Crowe report was commissioned by the Arts Council as a condition of its €8 million funding of the Abbey (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Arts Council receives report into Abbey governance issues

The Arts Council has confirmed it received a copy of a long-awaited report looking into governance issues at the Abbey Theatre between 2019 and 2021.

Ireland • 19 Jul 24

The schemes were developed by Coimisiún na Meán and are open to applications until 17 September (stock image)

Local journalism schemes now open for applications

Two new Government-funded media schemes to support coverage of local democracy and court reporting through Irish and English are now open for applications.

Ireland • 17 Jul 24

The structure is Ireland's tallest round tower standing at 55 metres tall

New immersive experience on offer at Glasnevin tower

The O'Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery, built to commemorate Irish leader Daniel O'Connell, is being relaunched following enhancement works.

Dublin • 16 Jul 24

Nathan Carter warming up with his band before their performance in Castlerea Prison

Nathan Carter takes to the stage at Castlerea Prison

Country and Irish singer Nathan Carter has taken to the stage in Castlerea Prison for a special fundraising concert for staff and invited guests.

Connacht • 11 Jul 24

The committee's report was published this afternoon (Pics: RollingNews.ie)

State funding should replace licence fee, committee says

An Oireachtas commitee has recommended the abolition of the TV licence fee and its replacement with direct Exchequer funding.

Politics • 03 Jul 24