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Something For The Weekend: Lórcan Strain's cultural picks

Donegal actor Lórcan Strain (AKA MarianMarythe6th) brings their acclaimed Dublin Fringe show Songs Of Theys back to the capital this December, for a run at Smock Alley Theatre.

Something For The Weekend • 20 Nov 24

Blindboy digs deep in The Land of Slaves and Scholars

Getting medieval: Blindboy explores Ireland's myths and legends

In his fascinating new RTÉ One documentary The Land of Slaves and Scholars, writer and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub explores the origins and evolution of early Irish Christianity, while also interrogating medieval history

Documentaries • 22 Nov 24

5 Essential Irish Podcasts to Listen To

No matter what your tastes or inclinations are, there's a podcast for pretty much everything out there these days – from farming to football to food, as well as those that plumb the murkier depths of humanity.

Podcasts • 16 Mar 21

Blindboy Boatclub on life under lockdown

Via The Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1, Blindboy chats to Ray about his lockdown experience...

RTÉ Radio 1 • 24 May 20

Book Show Extra: Blindboy talks to Rick O'Shea

In a Culture exclusive, listen to an extended version of their highly entertaining Book Show chat ...

Book Show • 06 Dec 19

Book Show host Rick O'Shea with Blindboy

Blindboy tells all - The Book Show returns

As book sales rise and book clubs continue to grow across Ireland, the man with the biggest book club in Ireland - Mister Rick O'Shea - takes the reins of the all-new Book Show on RTÉ Radio 1.

The Book Show • 09 Dec 19

Culture 10 - the week's cultural highlights, all Jacked up

And how was your week? Here's our handy tipsheet of Cultural musts for the next seven days...

Culture 10 • 06 Dec 19

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