As the nation comes to terms with the untimely passing of legendary musician Sinéad O'Connor, RTÉ and other broadcasters will pay tribute to the singer-songwriter over the course of the weekend.
Here are some TV, radio, streaming and archival suggestions for you to enjoy, which celebrate the life and achievements of the extraordinary, one-of-a-kind musician.
TELEVISION
Sinéad O’Connor - Live at Vicar Street
RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, Saturday 29 July, 11.15pm
For this hour-long special, recorded live in Vicar Street in 2002, Sinéad was joined by her remarkable band for this inspirational and uplifting performance.
The programme includes performances of iconic tracks including Molly Malone, My Lagan Love, Nothing Compares 2 U and Fire On Babylon.
Nothing Compares
- Available to stream on NOW TV from Saturday 29 July
- Sky Documentaries, Saturday 29 July, 9pm
Nothing Compares is an award-winning and critically-acclaimed documentary, directed by Belfast-born Kathryn Ferguson, and released only last year and this will be its television premiere.
It follows Sinéad O'Connor's "meteoric climb to global prominence" and how her outspoken nature led to her "exile from the pop mainstream", focusing particularly on the years 1987 to 1993.
The documentary "reflects on the legacy of a fearless artist through a contemporary feminist lens, and features era-defining music videos, concert performances and previously unseen footage."
STREAMING
RTÉ Player has released a host of programmes which featured Sinéad at important points in her 40-year career, giving insight into her psyche, beliefs, struggles and personal relationships.
The Meaning of Life with Gay Byrne (2009)
Here, Sinéad talks about the impact that her religious upbringing had on her life and the evolution of her spiritual beliefs. Watch here.
For One Night Only (2012)
Sinéad O’Connor brings Gay Byrne on a musical journey that spans the length of her varied career, and talks openly about her struggles with depression, religion, where her love of music comes from, her relationship with her mother, how her outspoken nature has gotten her into trouble and her hopes for the future. Watch here.
The Tommy Tiernan Show (2020)
Tiernan and O'Connor share an honest and humourous conversation. Watch here.
RADIO
Tributes will be paid to O'Connor across all of RTÉ Radio's stations and shows, including The Brendan O'Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 (Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 1pm).
Tune in RTE’s digital station 2XM on Saturday morning from 10am to midday, as The Kate Brennan-Harding Show brings you two hours of songs from O'Connor's catalogue, as well as contributions from Wallis Bird, Paul McLoone, Kelly-Anne Byrne and more.
PODCASTS / LISTEN BACK
John Creedon paid tribute to O'Connor by dedicating his entire Radio 1 programme to her music on Wednesday evening - you can listen back here.
RTÉ ARCHIVES
RTÉ.ie is hosting a curated archive of some of Sinéad’s performances and interviews throughout the years, looking back at her remarkable contribution to Irish life and music. This page can be accessed by clicking here.
Clips include many of Sinéad’s memorable and emotive appearances on The Late Late Show, including her debut in 1988, speaking about reverting to Islam in 2019, a stunning versions of Nothing Compares 2 U, and her final appearance in 2020, when she spoke about caring for others.
