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Director Neasa Hardiman on making Untamed for Netflix

The Irish writer-director talks to Brendan Courtney about directing the number one show on Netflix, Untamed and about her remarkable career - which started in RTÉ.

Highlights • 25 Jul

Original copy of Misty in Roots: Live at the Counter Eurovision 79

Eurovision dissenters and the making of a classic reggae album

As many of us look forward to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend, it is perhaps a good time to look back at a counter-event promoted by left-wing groups in Brussels in 1979, and in particular at its most significant contribution.

Music • 11 May 23

Lesley Roy: Home - a year in the life of the Eurovision contender

The Covid-19 pandemic saw Eurovision cancelled for the first time in its 50 year + history - but Lesley Roy isn't giving up that easily...

Documentaries • 14 May 21

1997: Reeling In The Years

Reeling in the Years • 15 Apr 21

Sunday Miscellany: A devoted Johnny Logan fan tells all

What do you say when words are not enough? Sinéad Ingoldsby on her Eurovision hero

Sunday Miscellany • 21 May 20

Story of this year: Culture in the time of Covid-19

There had been high hopes for Ireland's Eurovision contender Lesley Roy and her performance of Story of My Life - not least because of the involvement of theatre group THISISPOPBABY - but now the contest won't take place.

Culture • 20 Mar 20

A preview of Eurovision magic to come? The cast of THISISPOPBABY's RIOT!

Eurovision goes POP! THISISPOPBABY join Ireland's Eurovision team

Phillip McMahon, co-founder of celebrated theatre and events production company THISISPOPBABY has confirmed via Twitter that he will serve as Creative Director for Ireland's Eurovision 2020 entry.

Eurovision • 30 Jan 20

Eurovision - a chance to get the family around the TV, 80s style

When Eurovision inevitably changed, Ireland decided it had better things to do with its Saturday nights. Jedward changed all that, writes Arts and Media correspondent Sinéad Crowley.

Eurovision • 12 May 18

Katy Perry with the scene-stealing 'Backpack Kid' who stole her Saturday Night Live performance

Dance fever! You can't stop the floss

Flossing is the Next Big Thing, and it has nothing to do with your teeth. It is, in fact, a new dance craze.

Music • 11 May 18

Ireland at Eurovision: 10 songs, from worst to best

With this year's Eurovision Song Contest edging ever closer, it's the perfect opportunity to trawl through the archives of some of Ireland's greatest hits... as well as the misses.

Eurovision • 08 May 18

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