Daytime radio host and general practitioner Ciara Kelly has confirmed that she has Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Just like about everything else he did with the Lions in 2005, Clive Woodward may have overthought and overdone it when trying to acknowledge and respect the locals’ customs, his suggestion upon consulting a Maori elder that his captain greet the haka by pulling up some grass and throwing it the way of Tana Umaga resulting in Brian O’Driscoll being stretchered off moments later.

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It has been said that Pat Spillane is the Eamon Dunphy of RTÉ’s GAA coverage. It has also been said that George Hook was the Dunphy of RTÉ’s rugby coverage.

WE SAID we would do better. Time and time again, we have said we will do better, writes Joyce Fegan

Enda McEvoy gives the TV View of Ireland’s winning match with England. 

A complaint about George Hook’s comments on rape victims on his Newstalk show has been upheld by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has upheld a complaint about comments made by Newstalk presenter George Hook on his High Noon programme in September.

Pope prevented violence by not referring to the Rohingya.

Despite most people believing in equality, many women find it problematic to call themselves a feminist, writes Carolyn Moore

Noeline Blackwell suggests practical steps we can take to advance the equality of women and men and to build a society where people can respect each other more and fear each other less.

Recent events on radio station Newstalk resulted in the dinosaur (aka George Hook) being fired for his insensitive remarks.

AS the American Senate tries to establish to what extent Russia influenced the election of President Donald Trump and as YouTube has to climb down over false conspiracy theories on the Las Vegas shooting, the what-can-we-believe questions scream ever louder. 

The woman was properly ratty about her mother’s funeral. Even though it was a couple of years ago, she could still work herself up into a good rage about the priest

Newstalk has concluded its review of the circumstances that led to George Hook’s recent rape remarks, which results in the radio presenter “stepping down” from his weekday slot to “take on” a new weekend show, writes Joyce Fegan.

Michael Clifford’s opinion piece about the George Hook sacking (Irish Examiner, September 16) includes throwaway comments about the 1983 “right to life” referendum campaign.

Keep swimming like a shark because there’s always someone younger, prettier and more talented than you right behind you, writes Terry Prone

After more than a week of divisive online debate about rape, Irish society needs to reflect on its relationship with social media, according to clinical psychotherapist Joanna Fortune.

Newstalk has suspended presenter George Hook amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his comments on rape last week.

A FEW months ago in this slot I wrote the following about Nóirín O’Sullivan: “She could well argue that her biggest problem is dumb luck. If she had been commissioner at any other time in the force’s history, she might well be considered to be doing a fine job.”

Leo Varadkar has a lot of help in shaping his image. The tax-funded resources dedicated to ‘spinning’ on his behalf are considerable.

Latest: The Taoiseach has said controversial comments made by broadcaster George Hook about rape are indicative of attitudes in Irish Society.

A woman who waived her anonymity to name her rapist has said the recent controversy surrounding George Hook’s comments on rape has highlighted a need for the media to review how it discusses the topic.

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Anyone who falls foul of their respective culture’s values can expect the full weight of its condemnation, as if there was no other possible perspective, writes Margaret Hickey

Radio personalities have a responsibility when it comes to tackling rape culture — but so do the show sponsors, says Suzanne Harrington

I was heartened to learn that Dalata Hotel Group have terminated their relationship with Newstalk following George Hook’s atrocious comments about victims of rape.

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Broadcaster George Hook has apologised "unreservedly" for the comments on rape he made on his Newstalk programme last Friday, as the show’s sponsors announced they will no longer support the programme.

The sponsors of George Hook's talk show, Dalata Hotel Group have terminated their commerical agreement with Newstalk.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has called for media guidelines on the discussion of sexual assault following controversial comments by Newstalk presenter George Hook last week.

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has called for media guidelines on the discussion of sexual assault following controversial comments by Newstalk presenter George Hook last week.

Leinster rugby have confirmed the passing of Willie Duggan at the age of 67.

Poor Leo just can’t catch a break can he?

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has pledged to double Ireland’s diplomatic and trade forces abroad by 2025, as Ireland tries to overcome challenges faced by Brexit.

Elvis Presley died 40 years ago today. Jonathan deBurca Butler asked some his best-known Irish fans what The King meant to them

Rugby pundit George Hook has said he does not think rugby is a good sport for women to play.

RTÉ 2 FM were the big winners in the latest radio listenership figures with big gains for its peak weekday shows.

Poet Thomas McCarthy celebrated Ronan O’Gara with a specially commissioned poem recognising his prowess as an outhalf, referencing his record 2,625 points total with Munster. 

Colm O’Regan tackles adaptability in life this week.

As female journalists gather this weekend for the Women in Media conference, Marjorie Brennan wonders why there are so few female voices on our radios.

Two months into his new radio show, and Al Porter is shaking up the airwaves. Esther McCarthy joins him in the studio. 

Six days out from their first Munster final appearance in 40 years, and the Glen Rovers clubhouse is humming with activity.

The eternally controversial George Hook has stayed true to form by placing a €200 bet on Donald Trump to be the next American president.