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Derry O'Sullivan (Pic: Le caoinchead Thogra Phortráidí na Scríbhneoirí Gaeilge)

Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan dies in Paris

Irish-language poet Derry O'Sullivan has died in Paris aged 81. Originally from west Cork, he had been living in Paris for many years.

Ireland • 18 Aug

Why Irish language theatre is more important than ever

Ahead of their production of newly translated short works by Samuel Beckett, Muireann Kelly, the Artistic Director of An Taibhdhearc, celebrates the work of the Galway-based National Irish Language Theatre.

Theatre • 14 Jul

Neansai Ni Choisdealbha agus Antoin Mac Gabhann i Rodai RnaG ag Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy

The musical magic of Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy

Neansaí Ní Choisdealbha, Raidió na Gaeltachta's Music Editor and presenter of Ceol Binn ó na Beanna reflects on Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy and its evolution over five decades.

Music • 09 Jul

Poet Gormfhlaith Ní Shíocháin Ní Bheoláin

Poetry Day: MAYDAY! le Gormfhlaith Ní Shíocháin Ní Bheoláin

For Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 01 May

Poetry Day Ireland 2025: Lá Bealtaine le Diarmuid Johnson

As part of Poetry Day Ireland 2025, twelve poems have been selected following a national call out to respond to this year's theme, May Day...

Poetry • 29 Apr

Naoise Dolan: 'It's been wonderful being back in Dublin'

Naoise Dolan on Dublin life and her grá for the Irish Language

Author Naoise Dolan is the inaugural IPUT Writer-in-Residence at Wilton Park in Dublin, awarded on an annual basis to a published writer to enable them to live and make work in Dublin, and contribute to the life of the city.

Opinion and Analysis • 25 Mar

Donegal poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin (Pic: Barry McCall)

Lyric Feature: Annemarie Ní Churreáin brings it all back home

For the new Lyric Feature documentary Among the Heather Rocks, the poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin took the radio producer Claire Cunningham back to the Donegal Gaeltacht

The Lyric Feature • 12 Mar

Laureate na nÓg encourages Irish language reading for children

Patricia Forde, the current Laureate na nÓg, is urging adults to read Irish language books with the children and young people in their lives, to help foster a love of the Irish language among the next generation.

Gaeilge • 25 Feb

DJ Andrew Weatherall remembered - listen to Cian Ó Cíobháin's mix

An Taobh Tuathail presenter Cian Ó Cíobháin paid a memorable tribute to fellow DJ Andrew Weatherall, who has died aged 56, in the most appropriate fashion imaginable - with an entire show dedicated to Weatherall's finest musical moments.

Music • 17 Feb

Marwan Makhoul has been translated into the Irish language for the first time.

Ar an Traein Go Tel Aviv le Palestinian-born poet Marwan Makhoul

Ahead of a five-day Irish visit, poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin introduces the work of Palestinian-born poet Marwan Makhoul, whose work has just been translated into Irish.

Poetry • 29 Apr 24

Poetry Day Ireland: Iomramh le Máirtín Coilféir

Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on the day.

Poetry • 26 Apr 24

Poetry Day Ireland: Cruinn Neamhdhíreach le Alan Titley

Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on the day.

Poetry • 26 Apr 24

Poetry Day Ireland: Aiteall le Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha

Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on the day.

Poetry • 25 Apr 24

Cian Ó Cíobháin celebrates 25 years of An Taobh Tuathail

An Taobh Tuathail @ 25 - Cian Ó Cíobháin's ultimate playlist

An Taobh Tuathail (ATT), RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta's flagship alternative radio, presented by Cian Ó Cíobháin show turns 25 in May 2024.

Music • 24 Apr 24

Europe's oldest surviving play comes to the Abbey, as gaeilge

RTÉ Arena • 24 Feb 24

(L-R) Poets Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Michael Davitt, Gabriel Rosenstock and Liam Ó Muirthile (Pic: Bill Doyle, courtesy of Leslie Doyle)

Inside Innti - the book celebrating Irish poetry's new wave

The recently published book Inside Innti: A new wave in Irish Poetry has as its subject what is generally agreed to be the third wave of Irish language poetry of the 20th century.

Poetry • 12 Feb 24

Dopa-Mean Girl: writer and performer Louisa Ní Eideáin (Pic: Melanie Mullan)

Dopa-Mean Girl: Louisa Ní Eideáin's life as an artist with ADHD

Scríofa agus curtha i láthair ag Louisa Ní Eideáin seo seó ina bhfuil Béarla agus Gaeilge fite fuaite, Dopa-Mean Girl explores the musical journey of a woman with late diagnosis ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).

First Fortnight • 30 Apr 24

Legendary ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax, subject of the new documentary Lomax In Éirinn

Lomax in Éirinn - the ethnomusicologist who saved Irish music

Filmmaker Declan McGrath writes for Culture about his music documentary, Lomax in Éirinn

Film • 11 Sep 23

Something For The Weekend: Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh's cultural picks

Donegal's Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh is best known as founder and frontwoman of the iconic traditional music band Altan.

Something For The Weekend • 19 Jul 23

Altan - the pride of Gaoth Dobhair meet the RTÉ Concert Orchestra

Ahead of their appearance with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Eamon Sweeney pays tribute to one of the modern giants of Irish traditional music...

Music • 01 Aug 23

Something For The Weekend: Síle Denvir's cultural picks

Singer, musician and academic Síle Denvir was recently named Amhránaí na Bliana (Singer Of The Year) in the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil competiton.

Something For The Weekend • 30 Mar 23

"It's not a new phenomenon at all - short films in Irish on Arena

With An Cailín Ciúin having made a splash internationally, now seems like the perfect time to take a dive into the archives and showcase older films in the Irish language.

RTÉ Arena • 21 Mar 23

Tune Of The Week: Eileanóir a Rún by Síle Denvir

This week's Tune Of The Week is Eileanóir a Rún, the new single from sean-nós singer and musician Síle Denvir .

Tune Of The Week • 07 Mar 23

Iarla Ó Lionáird performs The Rocks Of Bawn on Tommy Tiernan

Music • 04 Mar 23

Something For The Weekend: Iarla Ó Lionáird's cultural picks

Iarla is one of the contributors to a new TG4 documentary, Dennis Cahill - Litir ó do Chara on his fellow Gloaming band-member, the late guitarist Dennis Cahill.

Something For The Weekend • 27 Feb 23