On tonight's Arena We speak to journalist Martin Sixsmith who first brought the story of Philomena Lee and her adopted son to our attention and reviews of Kylie Minogue and Kian Egans on their new albums
Paula Meehan as just been announced as the Ireland Professor of Poetry, a position she will take up at the end of October. Paula Meehan joins Seán Rocks.
'The Churching of Happy Cullen' looks at the lives of women and a controversial practice the Church forced on women. The play's writers Louise Lewis and Simon Manahan join Seán Rocks. www.fringefest.com for full details.
Evelyn O'Rourke discusses 'Labyrinth' with Conor Lonergan which has just opened at Windmill Lane recording studios. Only one person at a time can challenge the Labyrinth, so there are sessions every half hour from 1pm 8pm. More information can be found at www.fringefest.com.
Lauren Murphy and John Meagher review this week's new album releases 'AM'- the latest from the Sheffield quartet Arctic Monkeys, 'Rewind the Film' from Manic Street Preachers and MGMT with their self-titled third album.
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