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Suaimhneas: Enjoy 30 minutes in a soundworld of pure relaxation

Enjoy a 30-minute slot of deep relaxation every Saturday at 6pm on lyric fm.

living • 07 Jul

The Black & Irish Gala Awards: Choose your 2023 nominees

The Black & Irish Gala (BIG) Awards are back for the third year.

living • 24 Oct 23

10 sultry, gripping and thrilling books to read this summer

Whether you've booked a week away in the sun, a calming weekend by the coast or just a leisurely long weekend off work, there's nothing like curling up with a truly enthralling book.

living • 02 Jun 23

Cookbook Review: Jamie Oliver's new cookbook is put to the test

Three writers test fresh Jamie recipes, to find out whether one-pot cooking really does make life easier.

Food • 09 Sep 22

Bloomsday: Meet the Real People from Joyce’s Ulysses

To celebrate Bloomsday, June 16, we're sharing an excerpt from Vivien Igor's The Real People of Joyce’s Ulysses along with some rare and previously unpublished photographs.

Living • 15 Jun 22

Dublin cinema named best in Britain and Ireland by Time Out

Dublin's Stella Cinema has been named as the best cinema in Britain and Ireland by a series of Time Out writers.

living • 29 Jul 21

What's happening on the Black Irish music scene?

Alicia Raye and Sello join Boni and Amanda to examine the Black Irish music scene.

living • 03 Jun 21

6 podcasts by LGBT+ people to listen to this Pride month

Want to embrace your own sexuality? Become a better ally? Just brush up on the vocab? These podcasts have everything you need and more.

living • 31 May 21

Black and Irish: Felispeaks on working in the arts in Ireland

Listen to The Black and Irish Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

living • 28 May 21

Read an extract of Cathy Kelly's Other Women

Cathy Kelly's latest book, Other Women, is hitting shelves on April 15th, 2021.

living • 15 Apr 21

Irish cinema named as one of the world's most beautiful

Time Out have listed the world's most heavenly picture palaces...

living • 02 Mar 21

Photography by Ruth Medjber from Ruthless Imagery.

Photographer Ruth Medjber captures RTÉ stars

RTÉ is inviting viewers to spend time at home with RTÉ this autumn.

living • 27 Aug 20

Comedian Tom Price on what your Amazon history says about you

The comedian uses his podcast to delve into the purchase history of his guests, with some surprisingly personal results, Luke Rix-Standing discovers.

living • 26 Jul 20

Comedian and Up to 90 podcaster Julie Jay

Pregnant Pause: An Irish comedian's journey to motherhood

Reminder: This article has been written for comedic purposes only, please visit HSE.ie for any information on pregnancy or contact your GP.

living • 18 Jul 20

How do the arts bring us together in tough times?

Musician and broadcaster Philip King, poet Stephen James Smith and Dave Reid of Minding Creative Minds and the Choice Music Prize.

living • 09 Jun 20

#ShineYourLight with RTÉ on Saturday, April 11th

"In the journey to the light, the dark moments should not threaten." - Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland.

living • 09 Apr 20

Singing together to promote wellness has a growing evidence base

The rise of the choir, the wellness trend bringing harmony back

Peter Connolly Occupational Therapist spoke with Musical director Roisin Savage to explore the growing rise and popularity of Choirs. Roisin directs the Line Up and Casual Choir, both very successful Dublin based choirs.

living • 08 Jun 19

Tourists at Maya Bay, Thailand in April 2018. Photo: Getty

Iconic bay from movie 'The Beach' to close until 2021

The breathtaking enclave became a tourist hotspot after appearing in the 2001 film, at the cost of most of its coral.

Travel • 10 May 19

The Gratitude Wall at The Bernard Shaw. Photo: HG Creations

Cats, the lads, family: Dubliners share what they're grateful for

This week, an interactive art installation aimed to bring gratitude to the streets of Dublin, as a large pink chalk board wall was erected outside The Bernard Shaw inviting passers by to share what they are grateful for.

living • 03 May 19

British actors Paul McGann and Richard E. Grant (Photo by Murray Close/Getty Images)

15 of the most memorable foodie moments in film

Who could forget the pie eating contest of Stand by Me?

Food • 12 Mar 19

Who went to the Gaiety's Rapunzel Panto? They're behind you!

Who was spotted at Gaiety's Rapunzel Panto? They're behind you!

Rapunzel may be one of the world's best known fairytales but if you think you know all there is to know about the heroine, think again! Here's a look at a few familiar faces who went along plus our view of the show.

Parenting • 07 Dec 17

No Filter: Louise McSharry on creating a woman-centered podcast

Radio presenter, new mother, and beauty lover Louise McSharry has created a brand new podcast, No Filter for RTÉ 2fm's The Collective. We caught up with the lovely Louise to find out what it's all about.

living • 12 Dec 17

The iconic Stella Theatre has been lovingly restored to her former 1920's art-deco beauty and as you'll see in our pics and on the faces of those at the opening - it is well worth a visit. Pics: Kieran Harnett.

Stella Cinema opening: Spot anyone you know?

The iconic Stella Theatre has been lovingly restored to her former 1920's art-deco beauty and as you'll see in our pics and on the faces of those photographed at the opening - it is well worth a visit.

Fashion • 13 Nov 17

13 Things to do in Ireland this weekend | Sep 22-24

You may have only barely recovered from the intensity of last weekend's All-Ireland final but Mayo and Dublin battle it out again in the Ladies Final on Sunday. This plus loads more events for all the family.

Things to do in Ireland • 22 Sep 17

Deborah Frances White will perform at this year's festival Image Credit Linda Kupo.

5 Must See Acts at Vodafone Comedy Festival 2017

Attendees are spoiled for choice at the Vodafone Comedy Festival in the Iveagh Gardens.

Living • 24 Jul 17

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