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Insights: Sean O'Rourke talks to Traveller activist Thomas McCann

In the latest of episode broadcaster Sean O'Rourke's RTE podcast Insights, psychotherapist and counsellor Dr Thomas McCann...

Podcasts • 20 Mar

Saw Doctors manager turned down Bob Geldof

In the fourth episode of broadcaster Sean O'Rourke's RTÉ podcast, Insights, Sean returns to his native Galway to enjoy a cuppa while engaging in conversation with manager of The Saw Doctors, Ollie Jennings - listen above.

Podcasts • 06 Mar

Assessing Roger Casement - 'He was a very complex character'

Professor of Modern History at UCD, Diarmuid Ferriter joined Seán O'Rourke to talk about the complicated legacy of the 1916 leader Roger Casement.

Culture • 08 May 20

Celine Byrne has been hit hard during the Covid-19 pandemic

Celine Byrne reveals coronavirus tragedy to Sean O'Rourke

Famed soprano Celine Byrne told Sean O'Rourke how her mother-in-law passed away and her father has been diagnosed with terminal cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus • 29 Apr 20

Age is not a barrier at any stage according to David Agnew

How to learn to play an instrument during lockdown

Teacher and oboist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, David Agnew joined Today with Seán O'Rourke to share a few tips on how to start learning to play an instrument.

Get Creative • 26 Apr 20

Irish Book Awards: Sean O'Rourke's Reader's Choice Award pick

For this year's Irish Book Awards, readers nationwide are being asked to vote for the Radio One Listeners' Choice, choosing from a quintet of titles selected by RTÉ Radio 1 presenters.

Books • 07 Nov 19

Watch: I Draw Slow cover Joni Mitchell's River

Dublin roots band I Draw Slow joined Today with Sean O'Rourke for a memorable take on Joni Mitchell's classic River - they're playing Dublin's Grand Social on December 21st.

Music • 07 Dec 18

It's Magic! Bressie on his new book for children

At this stage, he's rivalling Madonna for reinventions - now Niall Breslin has added children's author to his impressive and diverse CV.

Books • 24 Oct 18

Watch: Rhiannon Giddens performs Pretty Sarah

Acclaimed nu-folk singer (and former Carolina Chocolate Drops fontwoman) Rhiannon Giddens joined Sean O'Rourke in studio for a memorable performance of Pretty Sarah.

Music • 12 Oct 18

Watch: Country star Sarah Darling performs Wasted

Country star Sarah Darling joined Sean O'Rourke live in studio to perform Wasted.

Music • 26 Mar 18

Watch: I Draw Slow perform Same Old Dress Will Do

Dublin roots band I Draw Slow were live in studio with Sean O'Rourke, to perform Same Old Dress Will Do.

Culture • 12 Feb 18

Watch: Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh sings Muirisín Deas Agus Nora

Chas Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh Muirisín Deas Agus Nora agus í sa stiúideo le Sean O'Rourke

Culture • 12 Feb 18

Fire and Fury: Michael Wolff talks Trump with Sean O'Rourke

It's the book that promised to be so explosive the release date had to be brought forward to protect it from the threatened legal action by the White House.

Culture • 15 Jan 18

Anne Enright on life as the Laureate for Irish Fiction

It has been almost three years since then-Taoiseach Enda Kenny announced Anne Enright as the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction. With her tenure coming to a close, she joined Sean O'Rourke to discuss some of the work she did during that time.

Books • 19 Dec 17

Johnny McEvoy talks to Sean O'Rourke about his life in music

50 years in the music business has left Johnny McEvoy with many a tale to tell. He joined Sean O'Rourke with stories aplenty and a selection of tunes, not to mention a new book.

Music • 08 Dec 17