Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

The scheme provides 2,000 artists and creative arts workers with payments of €325 per week

Minister backs retention of Basic Income for Arts scheme

Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan has publicly backed the retention of the Basic Income for the Arts scheme, saying its impact is "far-ranging and affects all aspects of recipients' lives".

Ireland • 26 May

Staff members who are approved for the scheme will leave the organisation by the end of this year

RTÉ receives 325 applications for voluntary exit scheme

RTÉ has said that it received 325 applications for its Voluntary Exit Programme.

Ireland • 23 May

Michael Crummey said he is thrilled at the award (File image)

Canadian author wins 2025 Dublin Literary Award

Canadian author Michael Crummey has been announced as the winner of the 2025 Dublin Literary Award for his book 'The Adversary'.

Ireland • 23 May

The grand final, held in Basel, saw 26 countries competing for the top spot, with Austria emerging victorious

Five talking points from Eurovision 2025

After four hours of music, performances, entertainment and excitement, the winner of the 69th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 was crowned - but what were the biggest moments from the glitziest night of the year?

Eurovision • 19 May

Protesters gather in Basel ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final

Pro-Palestinian protesters in Basel ahead of Eurovision

Pro-Palestinian protesters are gathering at Barfüsserplatz in the heart of Eurovision host city Basel, in Switzerland, ahead of tonight's final of the 2025 competition.

Eurovision • 17 May

The work of renowned poet Paul Durcan is known to younger audiences, having featured on the Leaving Cert English syllabus

Renowned poet Paul Durcan dies at 80

Paul Durcan, one of Ireland's most renowned contemporary poets, has died at the age of 80.

Ireland • 19 May

There was disappointment for Ireland's Eurovision hopeful EMMY in Basel on Thursday night

Eurovision - what's next for Ireland?

Last night, Emmy's Eurovision party came to a sudden end at the St Jacobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.

Eurovision • 20 May

EMMY during the Eurovision dress rehearsal in Basel earlier today

EMMY takes to the stage for Ireland at Eurovision

Norwegian singer EMMY has represented Ireland at the second semi-final of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.

Eurovison Song Contest • 15 May

The 'Luail' dance company will present its debut show called 'Chora' as part of the Dublin Dance Festival

Dublin Dance Festival celebrates 21st year

The 21st Dublin Dance Festival kicks off on Tuesday and as part of the celebrations, a new national all-island dance company will take to the stage for the first time.

Dublin • 11 May

Norwegian singer EMMY to represent Ireland at Eurovision 2025

Political tensions keep rising ahead of Eurovision 2025

This day next week, the 69th Eurovision song contest final will take place in Basel, Switzerland, one year after their winner Nemo stole the hearts of the viewing and voting public at last year's competition in Malmö, Sweden.

Analysis and Comment • 10 May