Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Paul Lynch was nominated for his acclaimed novel Prophet Song

Paul Lynch shortlisted for €100,000 Dublin Literary Award

Irish Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch has been shortlisted for the Dublin Literary Award for his highly acclaimed novel Prophet Song.

Books • 26 Mar

Anne Enright's works of fiction were described by the judging panel as 'formidable' and 'nothing short of momentous'

Anne Enright 'floored' after winning $175,000 prize

Irish author Anne Enright has said she is "floored" after being awarded the prestigious Windham-Campbell Prize which carries a prize fund of $175,000 (€162,000) for each recipient.

Ireland • 25 Mar

YouTube sensation Steven He is the first Chinese Irish actor to have a lead role on a feature film set in Ireland

YouTube sensation Steven He on Irish roots and fame

Actor, comedy performer and YouTube sensation Steven He spoke to RTÉ during filming for his new Irish movie, Kung Fu Deadly about his Irish roots, his comedy career and the extraordinary success he has enjoyed on social media in recent years.

Entertainment • 24 Mar

Chinese-Irish actor Steven He has been filming in Co Meath and Dublin for over six weeks

Film becomes first Irish production to use hydrogen power

A new film starring Chinese-Irish actor Steven He will become the first production in Ireland to deploy hydrogen power units.

Ireland • 20 Mar

Rosie O'Donnell was a topic of conversation after her move from the US to Ireland

Rosie O'Donnell hits back at Trump after White House jibe

US comedian, actress and commentator Rosie O'Donnell has responded to remarks made about her by President Donald Trump during Taoiseach Micheál Martin's White House visit.

US • 13 Mar

Patrick Kielty's mother passed away peacefully earlier today

Patrick Kielty mourns death of mother Mary

The mother of Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty has passed away peacefully at home in Dundrum, Co Down.

Television • 08 Mar

For the next few weeks, the public is being encouraged to use Gaeilge to celebrate with na céadta eachtraí and activities ar siúil timpeall na tíre

Bain triail aisti: SNAG organisers say use cúpla focal

Hundreds of events focused on the Irish language are taking place across the country, with primary schools in particular joining in the craic agus ceol to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Ireland • 07 Mar

The RTÉ Choice Music Prize takes place in Dublin's Vicar Street on Thursday night

Get ready for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2025

The countdown is on for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize, one of the biggest nights of the year for the Irish music industry, which takes place in front of a live audience at Dublin's Vicar Street tonight.

Music • 06 Mar

Ní Choistín will succeed Alan Esslemont who has been Director General of TG4 since 2016

Deirdre Ní Choistín appointed Director General of TG4

TG4 has confirmed the appointment of Deirdre Ní Choistín as Director General.

Ireland • 04 Mar

Dancing with the Stars is a home-grown version of an international format (Pic: Kobpix)

Why do Irish versions of global TV formats rate so well?

Ahead of the Dancing with the Stars quarter-final tomorrow night, RTÉ's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke explores why Irish versions of international TV formats rate so well with audiences.

Ireland • 01 Mar