Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

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 25

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 25

Irish animation company signs deal with Disney

Dublin-based animation studio JAM Media has confirmed a deal with Disney for its popular pre-school animation series and RTÉjr show BeddyByes.

Television • 02 Oct 25

About €5.5 billion has been paid by the Department of Education to schools between 2015 and 2024

Full listing of school grant schemes 'not maintained'

A complete listing of school grant schemes is "not maintained or readily available" from the Department of an Education and youth, an examination by the State's spending watchdog, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), has found.

Business • 30 Sep 25

Curtain up on Dublin Theatre Festival 2025

The Dublin Theatre Festival opens today with plays hitting stages across the city.

Theatre • 25 Sep 25

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 • 24 Sep 25

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 25

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 25

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 25

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 25