Barry O'Rourke

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Barry O'Rourke

Multimedia writer, gaming correspondent

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I'm a former Primary School Teacher with a huge interest in all things multimedia, technology, education and health.

Kamal Ibrahim on why some pageants are 'empty'

Former Mister Ireland and Mister World, Kamal Ibrahim is taking a look at the cultural links between Ireland and Nigeria in his new RTÉ Reality Bites documentary, Miss Nigeria Ireland and Me.
kamal ibrahim • 15 Dec 16

Cathal O'Sullivan: One Of Ireland's Promising Tech Entrepreneurs

Meet Cathal O’Sullivan, a 2015 Graduate whose tech startup GameX is already set to become one of Ireland's most promising new tech startups. Giving a talk on how to be an entrepreneur at the Grad Fair today, Cathal shares some of his advice.
Living • 14 Mar 17

Being A Gay Traveller

21-year-old Traveller Darren Collins spoke to Sean O’Rourke today about the taboos of being gay in the travelling community. Two years ago, Darren came out to his community in Tullamore, Co. Offaly and was in studio to share his story.
Living • 30 Sep 16

Ireland On Strike: Who, What, Where & Why

The Luas workers strike has arguably set a precedent for workers across Ireland to reevaluate pay and working conditions. Dublin Bus workers have been on strike, the Gardaí are next, and the teachers set to ballot, is Ireland on an all-out strike?
Living • 29 Sep 16

Tubridy’s Cooking LifeHack: It’s Eggcellent & Eggciting!

Masterchef Ryan Tubridy has a crackin' Lifehack which will soon become your shortcut to a yummy brekkie. It really is eggceptional - honestly we're not yoking you!
Living • 29 Sep 16

Little Over Half Of Samsung Phones Returned Over Battery Fault

Samsung says only a little more than half of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones it has sold in Europe have now been returned as part of the recall it announced earlier this month.
Living • 29 Sep 16

Why Miriam O’Callaghan Stays On Social Media

Miriam O’Callaghan is arguably one of the busiest women in the country. Being such a high profile broadcaster though comes at a price, and she has had her fair share of scrutiny, particularly on social media. So how does she manage her online presence?
Living • 28 Sep 16

Neven’s Food Trails: The Basque Country

Neven Maguire is back on RTÉ this autumn with his 9th series, Neven’s Food Trails: The Basque Country. The ever popular chef visits the Basque Country and La Rioja, two regions in Northern Spain which are renowned for their cuisine.
Food • 03 Aug 17

The Ryan Tubridy Show: Do You Agree With Smacking Children?

Children's lawyer Catherine Ghent spoke to The Ryan Tubridy Show about parents assaulting their children and the effects it has on them. Ghent also had advice for those who are witness to assaults.
Living • 26 Sep 16

Will President Michael D. Higgins Run for the Áras Again?

President Michael D. Higgins appeared on the Late Late Show and talked to Ryan Tubridy about life as the State's first citizen, his plans for the future, and his vision for a new Ireland. He also spoke about the potential for a second term in the Áras.
Living • 26 Sep 16
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