Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

A flats complex at the Ballymun Housing Project in the 1960s (Image: Irish Film Institute)

Forty years of Ballymun captured in video collection

A collection of more than 40 years of camera footage telling the story of Ballymun has been released.

Dublin • 31 Jul 25

Live Aid at 40: 10 moments that made musical history

Forty years after Live Aid rocked the world, Evelyn O'Rourke looks at ten ways the music event of a lifetime made musical history.

Live Aid • 15 Jul 25

Co-Chair of the RTÉ Trade Union Group Trevor Keegan sitting before the Oireachtas media committee

Committee hears concerns over outsourcing content at RTÉ

Offering existing RTÉ programmes "out to tender" to outside production companies "does not enhance the cultural life of this nation", a Dáil committee has heard.

Politics • 08 Jul 25

The research states that concerts in high-capacity venues account for the largest share at €298 million

Music industry contributes €1bn to Irish economy - IMRO

The Irish music industry contributes €1 billion annually to the Irish economy, according to a new report published today by IMRO.

Ireland • 08 Jul 25

The display, called 'Dickie to Richard', in The Hunt Museum tells the story of his life from childhood to his successful acting career

Richard Harris exhibition opens in Limerick's Hunt Museum

A new exhibition of photographs, videos and many personal items depicting the life of the late actor Richard Harris has opened in Limerick city.

Munster • 07 Jul 25

Mickey MacConnell was from Co Fermanagh but had been living in Kerry (Credit: TG4 production)

Acclaimed songwriter Mickey MacConnell dies

The death of Mickey MacConnell, writer of the popular song 'Only Our Rivers Run Free', has been confirmed by his family in Cork.

Regional • 04 Jul 25

The Arts Council spent €7 million on an unsuccessful IT system

Arts Council's IT system legal costs doubled, cttee told

The costs incurred for legal redress by The Arts Council in relation to its failed IT system are almost double what was previously stated, the Oireachtas Committee on Media has been told.

Ireland • 02 Jul 25

Irish writer Donal Ryan, author of the novel "The Spinning Heart", poses for a photograph during the 33rd edition of the "Etonnants Voyageurs" literature festival in Saint-Malo, western France, on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Fred TANNEAU / AFP) (Photo by FRED

Irish writer Donal Ryan wins prestigious Orwell Prize

Irish writer Donal Ryan has been announced in London as the winner of the prestigious Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for his novel 'Heart, Be At Peace'.

Ireland • 26 Jun 25

Survey uncovers public concern with licensing conditions

New findings from a survey about the nightlife industry in Ireland show that 71% of respondents believe that nightclubs cannot survive under current licensing conditions.

Ireland • 25 Jun 25

The show was first launched in January 2023

RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons

RTÉ has confirmed its Monday night television series Upfront with Katie Hannon has ended and will not be returning in September following three seasons on air.

Ireland • 24 Jun 25