Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

The register covers the five divisions of RTÉ and members of staff must comply with it

RTÉ approved 177 external activities for employees in Q3

RTÉ approved 177 external activities between July, August and September, according to the broadcaster's latest summary of the Register of External Activities.

Business • 05 Feb

John Clarke and Marian Finucane married in 2015 after more than 30 years together

John Clarke, husband of Marian Finucane, dies aged 88

John Clarke, husband of the late Marian Finucane, has died aged 88.

Ireland • 05 Feb

Rory Gallagher first bought the guitar in 1963 for £100

Gallagher guitar to go on display at Collins Barracks

Rory Gallagher's 1961 Fender Stratocaster is to go on display at Collins Barracks in Dublin, the National Museum of Ireland has said.

visual arts • 05 Feb

Shane Lynch, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Keith Duffy pictured together in 2008

Boyzone: Fame, fallout and forever bonds

From chart-topping success to personal struggles, Evelyn O'Rourke traces Boyzone's journey through fame, feuds and friendship.

Music • 01 Feb

The documentary series covers the highs and lows, the splits and the tabloid pressures in the 1990's

'Boyzone: no matter what' - a tale of brutal truths

One of the most striking moments in Irish broadcasting history took place in Studio 4 in RTÉ on the night of 26 November 1993.

Ireland • 01 Feb

RTÉ has confirmed Daire Hickey has resigned from its board

Daire Hickey resigns from RTÉ Board

Daire Hickey has resigned from the RTÉ Board, the broadcaster has confirmed. In a statement this evening, RTÉ said that Mr Hickey wrote to Minister for Media Patrick O'Donovan to notify him of his resignation.

Ireland • 31 Jan

The event was organised by the team at Pavee Point along with support from the Arts Council

Conference highlights issues faced by Traveller artists

An arts conference focused on the challenges and issues faced by artists who are members of the Traveller community has been held in Dublin.

Ireland • 29 Jan

220 singers from across the globe initially applied to take part in this year's 'Veronica Dunne International Singing competition'

International opera contest final to take place in Dublin

Six rising stars of the opera world will take to the stage at the National Concert Hall in Dublin tonight, hoping to be crowned the winner of the prestigious Veronica Dunne International Singing competition 2025.

Dublin • 28 Jan

Patrick O'Donovan has been appointed the new Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport

New frontiers for O'Donovan with Arts and Media brief

An experienced, energetic, and vocal politician, Patrick O'Donovan heads into his new ministerial role on the back of a poll-topping 2024 General Election campaign.

Politics • 27 Jan

Ruth Treacy and Julianne Forde from Tailored Films

Audio visual sector worth €1 billion to Ireland

Screen Ireland/Fís Éireann has hosted a major event in Dublin to discuss both the successes, and the challenges facing its sector.

Entertainment • 24 Jan