La Ciociara highlights Wexford Opera's first weekend The 13-day Wexford Festival Opera is facing into its first weekend with a performance of La Ciociara by Marco Tutino this evening. Regional • 28 Oct
'Extraordinary' Wexford Festival Opera gets under way The 72nd edition of Wexford Festival Opera, due to run for 13 days, was officially opened last night by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Regional • 25 Oct
Colum McCann: Book subjects 'heartbroken' by return of conflict With the Israel-Hamas conflict now entering its sixth day Katie Hannon spoke to writer Colum McCann, who made many trips to the region during research … Upfront • 13 Oct
Southeast to host Culture Night exhibitions Public spaces around Co Waterford are hosting a range of events throughout the evening and night to mark Culture Night. Culture Night 2023 • 22 Sep
Night of trad, theatre and spooky stories in northeast Culture Night will see an evening of trad music, theatre and comedy for people across to northeast region. Ulster • 22 Sep
Oíche Chultúir events taking place across Connacht Over 50 events are planned to celebrate Culture Night in venues around Co Galway. Culture Night 2023 • 22 Sep
Music and dance in Munster for Culture Night Music, dance, art, history and food are all playing a part of what will make up a lively Culture Night in Limerick and Clare. Culture Night • 22 Sep
Seamus Heaney's Polish connection Seamus Heaney, Ireland's great poet of the late twentieth century, died ten years ago today. Widely read in the English-speaking world, his writings found a … Europe • 30 Aug
Varadkar meets Ukrainian actor attacked in Dublin Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has met a Ukrainian actor who was assaulted in Dublin last month. Ukraine • 19 Jul
Abbey and minister condemn assault on Ukrainian actor The Abbey Theatre and the Minister for Culture have condemned an "unprovoked, random act of mindless violence" after a visiting Ukrainian cast member was attacked … Dublin • 27 Jun
Irish artist Graham Knuttel dies aged 69 Irish artist Graham Knuttel, who was initially known for his large sculptures before turning to painting, has died aged 69. Ireland • 30 May
Bulgarian author wins Booker Prize for 'Time Shelter' Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov and translator Angela Rodel have been named winners of the International Booker Prize with the novel "Time Shelter" - a first … World • 23 May
Museums and galleries to open for special night events Museums and galleries across Ireland are set to hold special evening and night-time events over the coming months as part of a new Government campaign … Ireland • 17 May
Fans queue outside Dublin theatre for Hamilton tickets Fans of the multi-award-winning musical Hamilton queued for tickets outside the Bord Gáis Theatre in Dublin from early this morning to try and secure tickets … Culture • 28 Apr
Ninth annual Poetry Day takes place across the country The ninth annual Poetry Day Ireland is taking place with over 100 free events happening across the country. Culture • 27 Apr
Former CMO Dr Tony Holohan to publish memoir The former chief medical officer, Dr Tony Holohan, is to publish his memoir 'We Need to Talk' later this year. Coronavirus • 30 Mar
Through the mill: Odlums factory to become artists' hub The Arts Council has said it hopes a new artist campus on the site of the old Odlums factory at Dublin Port will be open … Ireland • 29 Mar
Ballybeg to Bakhmut: Ukrainians embrace Translations RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly attends a performance of Brian Friel's Translations at Ukraine's National Academy Drama Theatre in wartime Kyiv. World • 26 Feb
Tax relief most important for TV and Film - report The section 481 tax incentive is the most important factor in bringing television film and production to Ireland, according to a report released today. Ireland • 20 Jan
Irish language cinema going from strength to strength The success of An Cailín Ciúin has been seen as a "game changer" for Irish language cinema, while the Cine 4 funding scheme has been … Arts and Culture • 02 Jan
U2 'incredibly grateful' to receive US culture award Dublin rock supergroup U2 are "incredibly grateful" after being awarded one of America's most prestigious cultural awards, a Kennedy Center Honor. US • 05 Dec 22
Other Voices festival returns to Kerry for 21st year Other Voices Dingle 2022 opens today, marking the 21st year of the popular music festival in the west Kerry town. Munster • 02 Dec 22
Simon & Schuster's owner to let sale to Penguin fail Book-publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster's owner will let its $2.2 billion sale to Penguin Random House collapse today, opening the door for a new suitor … Business • 21 Nov 22
US publishing mega-merger blocked by federal judge A US federal judge has blocked publishing giant Penguin Random House from acquiring its competitor Simon & Schuster, siding with the US Justice Department which … US • 01 Nov 22
Singer-songwriter Don McLean meets fans in Co Kildare Hundreds of fans turned out to greet singer-songwriter Don McLean in Co Kildare today as he opened an exhibition dedicated to his life and works. Leinster • 06 Oct 22
