Sinéad Crowley

Arts and Media Correspondent

News Correspondent

Graham Knuttel's distinctive work is held in public and private collections worldwide (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Irish artist Graham Knuttel dies aged 69

Irish artist Graham Knuttel, who was initially known for his large sculptures before turning to painting, has died aged 69.

Ireland • 30 May 23

#BookTok decides - TikTok announces book awards

The social media giant TikTok has launched its own book awards, to celebrate the number of readers who use the #BookTok hashtag.

Books • 30 May 23

Dublin Literary Award winner Katja Oskamp

German author Katja Oskamp wins 2023 Dublin Literary Award

The German author Katja Oskamp, and translator Jo Heinrich have won this year's Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council.

Books • 25 May 23

'Fake News' is not new, in fact it is likely that disinformation which has been designed to mislead or manipulate has been around for as long as people have been able to communicate

What is being done to curb spread of 'misinformation'?

RTÉ's Media Correspondent Sinéad Crowley examines issues around media literacy and online safety.

Analysis and Comment • 20 May 23

National-level female journalists and 40 student journalists were interviewed(stock image)

Report details abuse experienced by female journalists

Abusive messages, personal threats, criticism of appearance or being shouted at in the street are among the examples of abuse experienced by women in journalism, according to a new report.

Dublin • 16 May 23

Ruadhán MacCormaic said the paper had fallen victim to a deliberate and coordinated deception

Irish Times editor apologises for 'breach of trust'

The Editor of the Irish Times has apologised for what he described as a "breach of trust" between the newspaper and its readers and said it needs to make its pre-publication procedures more robust.

Ireland • 14 May 23

In a statement to RTÉ's Saturday with Aine Kerr programme the paper said that a 'review has been initiated' (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Tan article 'may not have been genuine' - Irish Times

The Irish Times has said an article it published online relating to the use of fake tan by Irish women "may not have been genuine".

Ireland • 13 May 23

The Irish Times has been contacted for comment

Irish Times takes down article amid AI suggestions

The Irish Times has taken down an opinion article from its online site, credited to Adriana Acosta Cortez, which claimed Irish women's use of fake tan was "cultural appropriation".

Ireland • 12 May 23