Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

The research states that concerts in high-capacity venues account for the largest share at €298 million

Music industry contributes €1bn to Irish economy - IMRO

The Irish music industry contributes €1 billion annually to the Irish economy, according to a new report published today by IMRO.

Ireland • 08 Jul

The display, called 'Dickie to Richard', in The Hunt Museum tells the story of his life from childhood to his successful acting career

Richard Harris exhibition opens in Limerick's Hunt Museum

A new exhibition of photographs, videos and many personal items depicting the life of the late actor Richard Harris has opened in Limerick city.

Munster • 07 Jul

Mickey MacConnell was from Co Fermanagh but had been living in Kerry (Credit: TG4 production)

Acclaimed songwriter Mickey MacConnell dies

The death of Mickey MacConnell, writer of the popular song 'Only Our Rivers Run Free', has been confirmed by his family in Cork.

Regional • 04 Jul

The Arts Council spent €7 million on an unsuccessful IT system

Arts Council's IT system legal costs doubled, cttee told

The costs incurred for legal redress by The Arts Council in relation to its failed IT system are almost double what was previously stated, the Oireachtas Committee on Media has been told.

Ireland • 02 Jul

Irish writer Donal Ryan, author of the novel "The Spinning Heart", poses for a photograph during the 33rd edition of the "Etonnants Voyageurs" literature festival in Saint-Malo, western France, on May 28, 2023. (Photo by Fred TANNEAU / AFP) (Photo by FRED

Irish writer Donal Ryan wins prestigious Orwell Prize

Irish writer Donal Ryan has been announced in London as the winner of the prestigious Orwell Prize for Political Fiction for his novel 'Heart, Be At Peace'.

Ireland • 26 Jun

Survey uncovers public concern with licensing conditions

New findings from a survey about the nightlife industry in Ireland show that 71% of respondents believe that nightclubs cannot survive under current licensing conditions.

Ireland • 25 Jun

The show was first launched in January 2023

RTÉ's Upfront programme to end after three seasons

RTÉ has confirmed its Monday night television series Upfront with Katie Hannon has ended and will not be returning in September following three seasons on air.

Ireland • 24 Jun

Alan Kelly is the chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee (file pic)

Kelly receives correspondence over Arts Council IT system

The chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee Alan Kelly has received copies of correspondence between the Arts Council and the Department of Arts and Media in relation to the €6.7m failed IT system.

Politics • 20 Jun

DJ Próvaí of Kneecap pictured ahead of Thursday night's gig at Fairview Park

Kneecap: 'We're getting upper hand on British Empire'

DJ Próvaí of Belfast rap trio Kneecap has thanked fans who turned out to support them ahead of bandmate Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh's court case in London for an alleged terrorism offence.

Music • 19 Jun

Actor/Director Vincent O'Neill at the The Crossroads Theatre rehearsing the play "Joycity". June 15, 1994. (Photo by Jennifer Soo/Fairfax Media via Getty Images).

Death announced of celebrated theatre actor Vincent O'Neill

The death of the celebrated theatre actor Vincent O'Neill in Buffalo New York on Tuesday night was confirmed by his niece, Fair City's Aisling O'Neill .

In Memoriam • 18 Jun