21 books that define 21st century Irish literature We're a nation known for its rich literary history; the biggest problem is attempting to narrow the abundant talent in Irish literature down. Books • 14 Mar 22
Kevin Barry's tales from a lighthouse - Lyric Feature Long, long ago, a melancholy lighthouse keeper on Inis Oírr dreams of a different life and of distant lands ... and of a woman in … Galway 2020 • 17 Oct 21
Spoken Stories Independence - RTÉ Radio 1's new writing showcase Wildlife read by Anne Enright launches a new collection of RTÉ Radio commissioned short stories... RTÉ Radio 1 • 18 Jan 21
Watch: RTÉ Arena from the Dublin Book Festival Tune in for an evening of conversation and music with RTÉ Radio 1's cultural guru, Seán Rocks, as he hosts a special all-star edition of … RTÉ Arena • 28 Nov 20
RTÉ Arena presents a Dublin Book Festival special On Friday evening (November 25th) at 7 pm, Dublin Book Festival and RTE Arena will broadcast a special edition celebrating this year's Dublin Book Festival... RTÉ Arena • 25 Nov 20
Watch: Dublin Book Festival presents Winter Papers live For the Dublin Book Festival 2020, join editor Kevin Barry and contributors to celebrate the publication of the sixth volume of Winter Papers... Dublin Book Festival • 12 Nov 20
Writing the contemporary Irish diaspora in England It may come as a surprise, but there is less contemporary Irish literature than you would think dedicated to exploring the island's symbiosis with Britain, … Books • 08 Nov 20
Reviewed: That Old Country Music by Kevin Barry Sewn together in an assorted, agrestic patchwork, Barry's shorts have a thorough line of romanticism, seclusion and whitethorns that fasten this 174-page collection into an … Books • 22 Oct 20
Illuminations - RTÉ explores shades of lockdown Illuminations is a remarkable online gallery of 30 works commissioned by RTÉ exploring the shades of lockdown. Illuminations • 05 Nov 20
Dallas meets David Lynch in Roscommon - Kevin Barry goes dark The Irish Film Institute has launched a new online streaming service in July called IFI@Home, aimed at bringing some gems of Irish and international cinema … Film • 10 Aug 20
Cúirt Festival: In conversation with Kevin Barry and Jan Carson We are bringing you highlights from this year's Cúirt International Festival of Literature all week. Culture • 07 May 20
Cúirt goes virtual - RTÉ Arena previews the literary bash This year's Cúirt Literature Festival, which runs from April 23-25, sees the event goes digital for the first time ever, with special guests including Anne … Culture • 22 Apr 20
Ireland's avant garde artists uncovered: The Lyric Feature Tom Roseingrave writes about the making of his new Lyric Feature documentary Stranger Than We Thought, which interrogates the Aisteach archive of Ireland's avant-garde artists, … The Lyric Feature • 30 Mar 20
Big reads - books to keep cabin fever at bay Paddy Kehoe looks at a bag-full of compelling novels and short stories to beat the cabin fever blues... Books • 22 Mar 20
Rick O'Shea's Best Books Of 2019 It's December and I have a list of books you absolutely, definitely should read when you get the chance, or slip into the metaphorical stockings … Books • 17 Dec 19
Listen: Winter Papers uncovered with RTÉ Arena RTÉ Arena presented a special live edition from Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin to celebrate the publication of Winter Papers 5, a creative anthology of … Books • 18 Nov 19
Must see events at this year's Dublin Book Festival The cold weather has set in and we can't think of anything better than curling up and reading a great book. The Dublin Book Festival … Dublin Book Festival • 13 Nov 19
Miscellany 50: The new book celebrating a radio institution Miscellany50 began as an idea to celebrate the fiftieth year of RTÉ Radio 1's Sunday Miscellany. Its focus remains the same as it has for … Sunday Miscellany • 17 Oct 19
Listen: Author Kevin Barry takes the Mystery Train His latest novel just made the Booker longlist - now Night Boat To Tangier author Kevin Barry boards the Mystery Train on RTÉ lyric fm … Rté Lyric Fm • 29 Jul 19
Summer Reads: books for your beach list Paddy Kehoe has 17 recommendations for your holiday reading this summer, come rain or shine . . Books • 24 Jul 19
