Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

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

Kevin Bakhurst outlined RTÉ's plans during a meeting with staff

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

RTÉ is expected to give its detailed response to 116 recommendations included in three external reports

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

Conservation teams are wrapping up, collating and managing the artefacts

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

Grants up to a maximum of €300,000 will be made available to provide artist workspaces

€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

Managing Director of Sticky Tape productions Anna Czarska was among those attending the event

Artists mark disability scheme's 10th anniversary

Artists and mentors gathered in Dublin city centre to mark the 10th anniversary of the 'Arts and Disability Scheme' today.

Arts and Culture • 19 Jun 24

Celebrated fiddle player Charlie Lennon has died aged 85 (RollingNews.ie)

Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon dies aged 85

Tributes have been paid to acclaimed Irish traditional musician Charlie Lennon, who has died aged 85.

Ireland • 08 Jun 24

In the era of streaming and online platforms how much does it cost to become a rock star?

How many t-shirts do you have to sell to become a star?

Last month Bruce Springsteen sold his millionth ticket to Irish fans, but for young bands just starting out here, how far away is that dream?

Ireland • 07 Jun 24