Evelyn O'Rourke

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Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

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

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 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 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

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

Fair City production to move off RTÉ site in next 5 years

RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst has told a meeting of staff that production of programmes, including Fair City and The Late Late Show, is to move off site over the next five years.
Ireland • 26 Jun 24

5 questions for RTÉ as it publishes five-year strategy

A new five-year strategy for RTÉ is set to be published after staff are briefed on the plan by Director General Kevin Bakhurst.
Ireland • 25 Jun 24

Natural History Museum to close for major refurbishment

The Natural History Museum in Dublin is to close from September for a number of years to facilitate major refurbishment works.
Ireland • 17 Jun 24

New chapter for Arts Council as Chair takes up role

Ireland • 19 Jun 24

€6m in funding to provide artist workspaces

Funding of €6 million is being provided to deliver artist workspaces across the country, to address the widespread shortage of creative spaces.
Ireland • 05 Jul 24

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