Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

The scheme was aimed at helping the arts sector recover from the Covid pandemic (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Basic Income scheme for arts having 'positive' effect

The Basic Income scheme for those working in the arts has had a positive effect so far, according to a report published this morning.

Ireland • 28 May 24

RTÉ 2fm will celebrate 45 years on air next Friday after launching in May 1979

'Comin'atcha' for 45 years - where next for RTÉ 2fm?

It has been a difficult week for RTÉ 2fm, with a number of vacancies to fill as it seeks to regain market share in a challenging environment.

Analysis and Comment • 27 May 24

Solenoid is based on the author's own experience as a teacher, and is set in the reality of Romania in the late 70's and early 80's Communist Romania

Romania's Mircea Cărtărescu wins Dublin Literary Award

Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu and his translator Sean Cotter have won this year's Dublin Literary Award for the novel Solenoid.

Ireland • 24 May 24

DJ and accessibility rights activist Louise Bruton is involved in highlighting the survey

Survey over night life accessibility for wheelchair users

A new survey aims to hear about the challenges facing wheelchair users and people with disabilities in their social lives across towns and cities, so that practical solutions can be put in place to make night life accessible for all.

Ireland • 21 May 24

Three key presenters will leave RTÉ 2FM at the end of May

What does the departure of key presenters mean for 2FM?

RTÉ 2FM has announced that the 'Drive it with the 2 Johnnies' show will finish at the end of the month.

Analysis and Comment • 22 May 24

Ireland's Bambie Thug finished sixth place in the Eurovision Song Contest last Saturday

6 talking points from Eurovision 2024

It was a Eurovision like no other, with controversy over Ogham writing, Eden Golan representing Israel, Joost Klein's Dutch disqualification and noisy demonstrations on the streets of the host city.

Eurovision • 18 May 24

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre brings its '13 Tongues' to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

'Dance Out Loud' as Dublin Dance Festival gets under way

The Dublin Dance festival kicks off this week, with Irish and international dancers celebrating this year's theme of 'Dance Out Loud'.

Dublin • 16 May 24

Bambie Thug is a big hit with Irish viewers. Photo credit: Andres Poveda

RTÉ TV Eurovision viewing figures highest since 2018

RTÉ has confirmed the TV viewing figures for this year's Eurovision Song Contest and it was the most watched final since 2018.

Bambie Thug • 13 May 24

Bambie Thug finished sixth in Saturday night's Eurovision grand final

Bambie Thug says 'no one screams louder than the Irish'

Ireland's Bambie Thug has spoken about how grateful they are for the support from their fans at this year's Eurovision Grand Final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 12 May 24

Bambie Thug has said Israel should no longer be allowed to participate in the competition

Bambie Thug 'angry' at Israeli Eurovision commentary

Ireland's Eurovision Song Contest entrant Bambie Thug has called on the competition's organisers to address commentary made on Israeli television before their performance in Tuesday's semi-final.

Eurovision Song Contest • 11 May 24