Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

The Eurovision Song Contest kicks off in Sweden tonight at 8pm

10 things you need to know about Eurovision 2024

After weeks of build up, finally it's Eurovision semi final day for Bambie Thug. Eurovision finally kicks off tonight, where 37 songs will hit the stage over two semi finals.

Eurovision Song Contest • 07 May 24

Coverage if the first semi-final begins on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player at 8pm Photo: Andres Poveda

Bambie Thug 'proud to represent Ireland tonight'

The first semi-final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest will see Ireland's entry Bambie Thug battling it out with other acts to qualify for Saturday's showdown.

Eurovision Song Contest • 07 May 24

Bryan Dobson presented RTÉ's Six One news for 21 years, and in recent times has been the presenter of the News At One

RTÉ's Bryan Dobson retires after 37 years in newsroom

RTÉ broadcaster Bryan Dobson has retired after 37 years in the newsroom.

Ireland • 04 May 24

The Lexicon library in Dún Laoghaire will host a tribute to acclaimed Irish poet Eavan Boland

Host of events nationwide for 10th Poetry Day Ireland

Today marks the tenth anniversary of Poetry Day Ireland with an ambitious programme of events taking place across the island.

Ireland • 25 Apr 24

Anne Enright (L) and Claire Kilroy have both been nominated for the 'Women's Prize for Fiction'

Enright, Kilroy nominated for 'Women's Prize for Fiction'

Two Irish authors have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 'Women's Prize for Fiction' in the UK.

Ireland • 24 Apr 24

It is the first time since the controversy in RTÉ broke last summer that the committee is dedicating a whole session to the unions alone (File image)

7 questions ahead of RTÉ being discussed at Media Cttee

Representatives from unions including the NUJ, SIPTU, Connect and Unite are due to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Media to discuss 'Governance and Culture Issues' at RTÉ. Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke looks at what is expected at the hearing.

Politics • 24 Apr 24

Representatives from unions including the NUJ, SIPTU, Connect and Unite are seen making their way into this afternoon's committee hearing

RTÉ controversy was 'devastating' for staff, cttee hears

The Chair of the NUJ's Dublin Broadcasting Branch has told the Oireachtas Media Committee that revelations around RTÉ which emerged last summer were "devastating" for staff, adding that "it was like a dam bursting".

Ireland • 24 Apr 24

A group of black artists and performers gathered at an event at the Project Arts Centre in Dublin

Black artists discuss barriers over arts funding

A group of black artists and performers came together in Dublin today to discuss the barriers they face when accessing arts funding.

Dublin • 23 Apr 24

The petition was delivered to RTÉ's studios in Co Cork this morning (file image)

Petition delivered to RTÉ calling for Eurovision boycott

A petition calling on RTÉ not to televise this year's Eurovision Song Contest because of the participation of Israel was delivered to the national broadcaster's Cork studios today.

Regional • 19 Apr 24

Larry Masterson retired from RTÉ in 2017 (Image: Aidan Crawley)

Former television producer Larry Masterson dies aged 73

Larry Masterson, who produced many of RTÉ's flagship entertainment programmes including The Late Late Show, has died aged 73.

Television • 15 Apr 24