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Culture That Made Me: Broadcaster Cormac Ó hEadhra picks his touchstones
Culture That Made Me: Broadcaster Cormac Ó hEadhra picks his touchstones
The Connemara man includes Richard Crowley, the Naked Gun, and Patrick Kavanagh among his selections 

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Goll power: Cork play delves into legend of an Irish shape-shifter 
Goll power: Cork play delves into legend of an Irish shape-shifter 
Brendan Duffin became fascinated with the tale of Goll Essa Ruadh while studying folklore at UCC 

Sun, 27 Sep, 2026

6 talking points from the Late Late Show, including Rosie O'Donnell on Trump and The Traitors finalists 
6 talking points from the Late Late Show, including Rosie O'Donnell on Trump and The Traitors finalists 
Rosie O’Donnell tackles Trump and Gaza, while Gráinne Seoige discusses deepfakes and Irish stars celebrate sporting success

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Book review: Refresher course in corruption in modern Ireland
Book review: Refresher course in corruption in modern Ireland
Veteran journalist Frank Connolly’s work played a key role in exposing political, corporate, and police corruption in the late 1980s and early 2000s

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

Book review: Forgotten power couple of Irish literature
Book review: Forgotten power couple of Irish literature
Margaret Kelleher has brought this singular couple back to life and shown how in matters of intellectual courage, tenacity, and depth of feeling, they demand to be our contemporaries

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

My life in books: 'I read to understand or learn new things, rather than for escape or comfort'
My life in books: 'I read to understand or learn new things, rather than for escape or comfort'
Eoghan Daltun says it wasn’t a book that made him want to be a writer, but the temperate rainforest he has been rewilding for over 17 years now on their farm on the Beara Peninsula

Sat, 26 Sep, 2026

U2 perform impromptu Grafton Street gig following Mount Temple homecoming
U2 perform impromptu Grafton Street gig following Mount Temple homecoming
U2 performed an impromptu gig on Dublin's Grafton St tonight after earlier returning to Mount Temple for an emotional schoolyard performance

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

TV picks: New crime-drama with a trove of Irish talent and secret buried treasure
TV picks: New crime-drama with a trove of Irish talent and secret buried treasure
Plus the award winning feature documentary about the lives of three deaf couples

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Electric Picnic festival
First act announced for Cork's Musgrave Park next summer
The Saw Doctors are the first act announced for next year's lineup at Musgrave Park (Virgin Media Park)

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Film reviews: The Lost Children of Tuam is quietly devastating and greatly powerful
Film reviews: The Lost Children of Tuam is quietly devastating and greatly powerful
Plus, Another adaption of Sense and Sensibility? 

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Children’s book reviews: Shadows of the pandemic in story of incarcerated young life
Children’s book reviews: Shadows of the pandemic in story of incarcerated young life
Pet O’Connell rounds up a selection of the latest children’s books from an intriguing twist on the time-loop concept to a tale of hibernation in rhyming verse and the challenges faced by girls aiming for the top in individual sports

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Sirens in Cork, theatre fest in Dublin
Five For Your Radar: Sirens in Cork, theatre fest in Dublin
Netflix also has a new film about the Unabomber 

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

'There's a bit of Irish spoken': Hugo Weaving on playing an airport chaplain
'There's a bit of Irish spoken': Hugo Weaving on playing an airport chaplain
The Australian star's new series on Netflix was even inspired by an unfortunate incident involving an Irish producer, writes Esther McCarthy

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

U2’s new album features duet between Bono and Dolly Parton
U2’s new album features duet between Bono and Dolly Parton
The 12-track album marks U2’s first collection of new material since 2017 and arrives as the band celebrates 50 years

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Radio 1 Big Weekend - Londonderry
Macklemore announces series of 'free Palestine' gigs, including Dublin show
The US rapper was dropped from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran's US tour following controversy over comments he made in support of Palestine during a concert in New Jersey earlier this month

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Fiona Shaw in Good Housekeeping UK
‘I just felt tired’: Fiona Shaw reveals how she nearly quit acting after feeling ‘no joy’
The award-winning actress from Cork said she considered quitting in 2013 while she was performing in a stage adaptation of a Colm Tóibín novella

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

Tom Dunne: U2 at 50 is a reminder of what an incredible year 1976 was
Tom Dunne: U2 at 50 is a reminder of what an incredible year 1976 was
Larry Mullen's placement of an advert on his school noticeboard was one of the most significant moments in Irish music history. I'm glad I was around to plug into the buzz of that era 

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

'I had to face Rory’s death': Dónal Gallagher on his book about his guitar legend brother
'I had to face Rory’s death': Dónal Gallagher on his book about his guitar legend brother
Rory Gallagher has been the subject of several biographies, but none could get as close to the Cork musician as Edged In Blue, written by his younger brother  

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

MTV Video Music Awards 2024 - Arrivals - New York
Taylor Swift announces expanded album with four new songs
The singer revealed the new tracks were written after The Life Of A Showgirl became the fastest-selling album in US history in its first week

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

The Booker Prize 2026 shortlist announcement event at the Southbank Centre, London, UK - 22 September 2026
Irish hopes dashed as Booker Prize 2026 shortlist revealed
Past Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart make 2026 shortlist

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland finale recap: We have a winner and 'we’ll need to rename the show'
Traitors Ireland finale recap: We have a winner and 'we’ll need to rename the show'
That's a wrap on The Traitors Ireland for 2026 as the winners go home with the €45,850 prize pot 

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Seven to see at Dublin Theatre Festival: Blindboy adaptation, Horse of Jenin, and more...
Seven to see at Dublin Theatre Festival: Blindboy adaptation, Horse of Jenin, and more...
This year's festival features a mix of interesting plays from Ireland and beyond.  Here are some of the highlights 

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Taylor Swift announces new single 'Patient Zero' will be released this Friday
Taylor Swift announces new single 'Patient Zero' will be released this Friday
Swift received 11 nominations at this year's MTV Video Music Awards 

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Gilla Band: Dara Kiely on singing about personal issues and moving to Cork
Gilla Band: Dara Kiely on singing about personal issues and moving to Cork
The trailblazing band have a new album, where Kiely delves into such topics as his schizophrenia and the loss of his father

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Denise Chaila review: A warm welcome in West Cork for a rejuvenated star in the making  
Denise Chaila review: A warm welcome in West Cork for a rejuvenated star in the making  
The Limerick artist had taken a break from the music industry, but a performance at Connolly's in Leap proved she's very much back on track 

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode 11 recap: And then there were four
Traitors Ireland episode 11 recap: And then there were four
No murder on the penultimate episode but one player has been banished...

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Stephen Street: 'I really thought The Smiths would get back together'
Stephen Street: 'I really thought The Smiths would get back together'
The ace producer on his time with Morrissey and co, as well as making classic records with The Cranberries and Blur 

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Culture That Made Me: Comedian Risteárd Cooper on the influences of Monty Python
Culture That Made Me: Comedian Risteárd Cooper on the influences of Monty Python
As he tours with his new comedy show, co-founder of Après Match Risteárd Cooper reflects on cultural touchstones that have influenced his career

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Traitors Ireland episode 10 recap: The Faithful are floundering
Traitors Ireland episode 10 recap: The Faithful are floundering
The faithfuls are rattled and lashing out — while the traitors are sitting back and watching things get heated 

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

Tipperary based publishing press celebrates 30 years with new exhibition
Tipperary based publishing press celebrates 30 years with new exhibition
Erica Van Horn and Simon Cutts' move to Tipperary coincided with the evolution of the internet, which has helped them enormously in maintaining a business from such a remote location

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran speaks about Macklemore row in first performance since incident unfolded
The English singer said he had tried in the past not to be a 'political commentator' because he wanted his shows to be about 'unity': 'I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore'

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

6 talking points from The Late Late Show, including The Traitors and Liam Neeson on Catherine Corless
6 talking points from The Late Late Show, including The Traitors and Liam Neeson on Catherine Corless
The Late Late Show returned to screens for a new season on Friday night

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

My life in books: I thought I was fairly clued-up politically until I read ‘Mindf*ck’
My life in books: I thought I was fairly clued-up politically until I read ‘Mindf*ck’
Author Felicity Hayes-McCoy says 'books are written because authors need to write them whether the world thinks it needs them or not'

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Book review: A speculative projection into America’s near future
Book review: A speculative projection into America’s near future
Emily St John Mandel's fluent style proves not quite enough to carry the unwieldy and over-extended plot in 'Exit Party'

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Book review: Personal story is something wonderful
Book review: Personal story is something wonderful
This is a work of emotional magnitude that interrogates pain at the source without searching for a neat encapsulation

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Culture Night 2026 in Cork: 20 highlights in the city and county
Culture Night 2026 in Cork: 20 highlights in the city and county
The annual arts extravaganza rolls out on Friday 18, with dozens of free events 

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Glastonbury Festival 2014 - Day 3
TV Picks: Dolly's 2014 Glastonbury performance for those of us missing the Queen of Country
Followed on the same channel by Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda, and Emmylou

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Film reviews: Bad Apples is a bold dark comedy with a good core
Film reviews: Bad Apples is a bold dark comedy with a good core
Plus a delightful new entry in the Shaun the Sheep franchise

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Frank Berry: Catherine Corless biopic has 'its own cinematic power'
Frank Berry: Catherine Corless biopic has 'its own cinematic power'
Irish filmmaker Berry, who directs the film, believes the release of the movie is timely, and he hopes it opens a discussion around Ireland’s past, writes Esther McCarthy

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Book review: ‘Magill’ held power to account at time of huge change in State
Book review: ‘Magill’ held power to account at time of huge change in State
Kevin Rafter’s in-depth study of the phenomenon of the magazine is a story that will be compelling for anybody interested in late 20th-century history, journalism, or the legend that is Vincent Browne

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Culture Night, Bad Apples, MobLand...
Five For Your Radar: Culture Night, Bad Apples, MobLand...
The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival and the Drimoleague Singing Festival are also happening this weekend

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Eurovision Song Contest 2026
RTÉ confirms Ireland will not participate in Eurovision Song Contest 2027
The broadcaster said Ireland’s participation could not be justified amid the continuing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

Author Djamel White longlisted for Booker Prize: Is he the next great Irish writer?
Author Djamel White longlisted for Booker Prize: Is he the next great Irish writer?
The author of All Them Dogs tells Marjorie Brennan how being longlisted for the Booker Prize has been game-changing but he's trying not to get too distracted by the news

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

F1 The Movie European premiere
Irish radio station drops Ed Sheeran music after listener feedback on Macklemore row
All of the current support acts on Sheeran’s Loop tour have dropped out of the remaining dates

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

The Classic Rock Roll of Honour - London
Ozzy Osbourne’s final Black Sabbath performance set for cinema release
The Prince of Darkness died aged 76 in July last year, just over two weeks after his Back to the Beginning farewell concert

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Tom Dunne: A new name for you — This is Lorelei — and his small town heroes
Tom Dunne: A new name for you — This is Lorelei — and his small town heroes
Nate Amos, AKA This is Lorelei, sings songs of small-town America where people called Joey, Billy, Buddy and Sarah go about their lives

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

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