Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

Patrick Kielty's mother passed away peacefully earlier today

Patrick Kielty mourns death of mother Mary

The mother of Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty has passed away peacefully at home in Dundrum, Co Down.

Television • 08 Mar

For the next few weeks, the public is being encouraged to use Gaeilge to celebrate with na céadta eachtraí and activities ar siúil timpeall na tíre

Bain triail aisti: SNAG organisers say use cúpla focal

Hundreds of events focused on the Irish language are taking place across the country, with primary schools in particular joining in the craic agus ceol to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge.

Ireland • 07 Mar

The RTÉ Choice Music Prize takes place in Dublin's Vicar Street on Thursday night

Get ready for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize 2025

The countdown is on for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize, one of the biggest nights of the year for the Irish music industry, which takes place in front of a live audience at Dublin's Vicar Street tonight.

Music • 06 Mar

Ní Choistín will succeed Alan Esslemont who has been Director General of TG4 since 2016

Deirdre Ní Choistín appointed Director General of TG4

TG4 has confirmed the appointment of Deirdre Ní Choistín as Director General.

Ireland • 04 Mar

Dancing with the Stars is a home-grown version of an international format (Pic: Kobpix)

Why do Irish versions of global TV formats rate so well?

Ahead of the Dancing with the Stars quarter-final tomorrow night, RTÉ's Arts and Media Correspondent Evelyn O'Rourke explores why Irish versions of international TV formats rate so well with audiences.

Ireland • 01 Mar

Pat Ingoldsby was popular author and was a familiar figure on RTÉ television for many years

Poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby dies aged 82

The death of the poet, writer and broadcaster Pat Ingoldsby at the age of 82 has been confirmed by his family.

Television • 06 Mar

Donal Lunny says lifetime achievement recognition at the Irish Folk Awards "means so much"

Lunny says lifetime achievement award 'means so much'

Donal Lunny has said that receiving the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the annual Irish Folk Awards "means so much to me - the recognition of a lifetime making music".

Music • 26 Feb

President leads tributes to novelist Jennifer Johnston

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to award-winning Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston who has died at the age of 95.

Ireland • 26 Feb

Victoria Smurfit starred as Maud O'Hara in Rivals alongside Aidan Turner

Victoria Smurfit named St Patrick's Day grand marshal

The St Patrick's Festival has announced that proud Dubliner Victoria Smurfit will be this year's grand marshal, leading the parade through the streets of Dublin city on 17 March.

Ireland • 25 Feb

Ralph Fiennes said that 'it's hard to make films nowadays. So, support or exposure like this is to be welcomed for the industry'

Ralph Fiennes: 'I'm always happy to come to Dublin'

Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes has said he is "always happy to come to Dublin" and praised Ireland for producing stellar screen talent.

Movies • 21 Feb