Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Small Things Like These is the second of Claire Keegan's books to be adapted into a film after An Cailín Ciúin, an adaptation of the writer's 2010 book Foster

Claire Keegan, the low-key writer with global acclaim

The acclaimed Irish writer Claire Keegan may have published just five books in over twenty years, but each of the publications has won awards, critical success and armies of devoted readers.

Entertainment • 28 Oct 24

Jason Smyth said the dance show was an example of how he had to take 'a complete step out of my comfort zone'

'We deserve same opportunities', Smyth tells conference

Former Paralympian star Jason Smyth has told the National Disability Authority conference that he had an incredible journey on 'Dancing with the Stars' earlier this year.

Ireland • 25 Oct 24

The summary shows that none of the activities yielded more than €10,000 (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

106 external activities by RTÉ employees approved in Q2

RTÉ approved 106 external activities between April to June of which 50% involved no payment or benefit, according to the broadcaster's latest summary of the Register of External Activities.

Ireland • 24 Oct 24

The short story by Bram Stoker has been unearthed 130 years after it was first printed

Long-lost Bram Stoker story discovered in Dublin

A long-lost story from Bram Stoker, the Irish author of one of the world's best known gothic horror stories Dracula, has been found in Dublin.

Ireland • 21 Oct 24

Rehearsals under way at the National Opera house in Wexford

Thousands expected as Wexford Festival Opera opens

Later this evening, singers and musicians will join the local people of Wexford for the annual fireworks display to mark the opening of the 73rd Wexford Festival Opera.

Leinster • 19 Oct 24

The Hope and Courage Collective said that social media platforms need to be held to account

Social media firms have power to curb content, cttee told

An Oireachtas committee has heard that social media companies are falling short of their duties to safeguard users despite having "the power, the money, the time, the resources to moderate their content".

Politics • 16 Oct 24

Heather Hennessy and Vinnie McCabe in a scene from 'Bullied' (Pic: Kevin P Newcomen)

Cyberbullying themes in play resonate with audiences

Scenes of cyberbullying in the Michael J Hartnett play 'Bullied' resonate with students and theatre-goers.

Regional • 15 Oct 24

They confirmed the lodgement of the claim with a view to having it in place at the end of November.

RTÉ unions lodge pay claim on behalf of staff

A pay claim for RTÉ staff of a flat rate increase of €1,500 plus 6%, has been lodged by the TUG (Trade Union Group).

Business • 10 Oct 24

Tuning up! Music instruments scheme expanded

Over €540,000 has been awarded to performing groups and musicians including 40 marching and samba bands and orchestras to help them purchase musical instruments, it was announced by Music Network.

Music • 10 Oct 24

A Voluntary Exit Package is due to initially yield 40 RTÉ staff jobs (file image)

Reduction of 100 in RTÉ staff headcount over past year

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has confirmed to staff that there has been a reduction of 100 in staff headcount through natural attrition, over the last 12 months.

Ireland • 09 Oct 24