Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

The Crowe report was commissioned by the Arts Council as a condition of its €8 million funding of the Abbey (pic: RollingNews.ie)

Arts Council receives report into Abbey governance issues

The Arts Council has confirmed it received a copy of a long-awaited report looking into governance issues at the Abbey Theatre between 2019 and 2021.

Ireland • 19 Jul 24

The schemes were developed by Coimisiún na Meán and are open to applications until 17 September (stock image)

Local journalism schemes now open for applications

Two new Government-funded media schemes to support coverage of local democracy and court reporting through Irish and English are now open for applications.

Ireland • 17 Jul 24

The structure is Ireland's tallest round tower standing at 55 metres tall

New immersive experience on offer at Glasnevin tower

The O'Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery, built to commemorate Irish leader Daniel O'Connell, is being relaunched following enhancement works.

Dublin • 16 Jul 24

Nathan Carter warming up with his band before their performance in Castlerea Prison

Nathan Carter takes to the stage at Castlerea Prison

Country and Irish singer Nathan Carter has taken to the stage in Castlerea Prison for a special fundraising concert for staff and invited guests.

Connacht • 11 Jul 24

The committee's report was published this afternoon (Pics: RollingNews.ie)

State funding should replace licence fee, committee says

An Oireachtas commitee has recommended the abolition of the TV licence fee and its replacement with direct Exchequer funding.

Politics • 03 Jul 24

Kevin Bakhurst, alongside other RTÉ representatives, is appearing before the Joint Oireachtas Committee for Media (file image)

Claims RTÉ privatising some operations 'untrue', says DG

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has told an Oireachtas committee that claims that the national broadcaster is planning to "privatise" elements of its operations are "untrue".

Ireland • 03 Jul 24

The happy newlyweds - Sarah and Adriana - from Florida

US couple write their Love Story ahead of Swift gigs

Newlyweds from Florida have revealed how they decided to get married in Ireland after being lucky enough to secure tickets for Taylor Swifts sold-out string of Irish gigs.

Music • 28 Jun 24

Laura Whitmore as Lauren in 2:22 A Ghost Story, now running at Dublin's Olympia Theatre

Laura Whitmore more nervous for Olympia than West End

Irish TV presenter and actress Laura Whitmore has said felt "more nervous" ahead of her play 2:22 A Ghost Story opening at Dublin's Olympia Theatre than she did at London's West End, as she is performing in front of "a home crowd".

Theatre • 27 Jun 24

Laura Whitmore: "I've interviewed Taylor and she's the nicest, sweetest, loveliest, most talented person"

Laura Whitmore says Taylor Swift is weirdly relatable

Laura Whitmore has revealed she's a Swiftie and admits it's hard not to be a fan of the pop sensation as she's "the nicest, sweetest" and "loveliest" person.

Music • 27 Jun 24

SIPTU believes the majority of the predicted reduction in the workforce could be among its members

Martin to relay concerns of RTÉ staff in meeting with DG

Minister for Media Catherine Martin has said she understands the concerns of staff at RTÉ after it emerged yesterday that the broadcaster plans to move production of some programmes off site.

Ireland • 26 Jun 24