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<p>Douglas Stuart: Booker Prize winner speaks on Arena; Wednesday, 7pm; RTÉ 1</p>

Radio Highlights: Douglas Stuart on Arena; rediscovered poets

In music: Emperor of Ice Cream amid the bands in this week's sessions dive; new contemporary music with the National Concert Orchestra, remembering Clannad's Pádraig Ó Dúgáin

Sat, 16 Apr, 2022

<p>Cuskinny, Cobh, Co. Cork: the site of RTÉ's live Dawn Chorus; Sunday, midnight; RTÉ 1. Pic: Larry Cummins</p>

Radio Highlights: The dawning of the day in Cuskinny with RTÉ's Dawn Chorus

Elsewhere in music: DJ Aoileann runs the decks at RTÉ Jr; classic RTÉ sessions on The Alternative; new tunes via An Taobh Tuathail

Sat, 30 Apr, 2022

Gay activist who placed order for controversial cake did nothing wrong, court in Belfast hears

An activist who asked a Christian bakery to make a cake bearing a pro-gay marriage slogan did nothing wrong, his lawyer told the UK's Supreme Court.

Tue, 01 May, 2018

Saoirse McHugh has opposed entering coalition with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Picture : Gareth Chaney/Collins

Former MEP candidate Saoirse McHugh leaves Green Party

The former Green Party MEP candidate Saoirse McHugh has left the Green Party. Ms McHugh, a prominent member from Achill Island, announced that she would be leaving Eamon Ryan’s party on Thursday morning via social media.

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020

<p>Kyle O'Connell from Gaelcholáiste Mhic Shuibhne in Knocknaheeny with his principal Phil O'Flynn after receiving his Leaving Certificate results. </p>

'Younger Kyle would be proud': Cork student overcomes adversity to celebrate Leaving Cert success

Cork student Kyle O’Connell reflects on overcoming stereotypes, financial struggles, and identity challenges to achieve Leaving Cert success

Sat, 23 Aug, 2025

<p>We can look forward to the fifth season of The Bear (left) and CMAT in Musgrave Park (right) this week.</p>

5 For Your Radar: Toy Story, CMAT, The Bear...

It's a busy few days ahead on the concert scene, and there are also several onscreen attractions if you'd prefer to stay in

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

<p> The Inn at Dromoland in County Clare will host The Outing from February 9-11. Picture: Eamon Ward</p>

World’s only LGBTQ+ matchmaking festival expects to attract 1,000 revellers to Clare

The world’s only Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transexual and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) matchmaking festival returns to Co Clare this weekend.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

<p>Bambie Thug from Macroom, Co Cork, is Ireland's representative at Eurovision 2024. Picture: Lily Lytton</p>

Bambie Thug responds to calls for Ireland to boycott Eurovision over Israel

Bambie Thug and eight other Eurovision entrants released a statement about Israel’s place in the contest

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

<p>Grindr was founded in 2009 to make it easier to coordinate hookups for gay men. </p>

London court case alleges Grindr shared users’ HIV status with ad companies

Law firm Austen Hays filed a claim in London’s high court alleging that the US owner of the app breached British data protection laws and thousands of Grindr users had their information misused

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

People hold a rainbow flag as they attend the 45th Berlin Pride Parade for Christopher Street Day (CSD) in Berlin (Fabian Sommer/AP)

German parliament votes to make it easier for people to change name and gender

The German parliament has approved legislation that will make it easier for transgender, intersex and nonbinary people to change their name and gender in official records.

Fri, 12 Apr, 2024

<p>Noel Gallagher (left) and Liam Gallagher (right) of Oasis, during a photocall at Wembley Stadium, in 2008.</p>

Suzanne Harrington: Were the 1990s really better, or are we just romanticising the past?

Just as older people look back on the 1950s as an extended song-and-dance scene from Grease rather than what Henry Miller termed “the air conditioned nightmare”, as a member of Gen X, I do the same in relation to the 1990s; I euphorically recall it.

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

<p>Suzanne Harrington: "What we could not ignore was Elon Musk seig heiling. Twice, a Nazi salute, for all the world to see."</p>

Suzanne Harrington: Do not dare blame autism for Musk salute — it is neo-Nazism on the world stage

Don’t we have legislation in place to prevent foreign electoral interference? Because now would be a good time to press that stop button

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Norton shrugs off Parky’s criticism of comic hosts

TV star Graham Norton has hit back at Michael Parkinson’s criticism of the current generation of chat show hosts, and bemoaned the rise of “goody goody” dramas.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2012

Ó Sé: System is no help to players

Tomás Ó Sé believes the structure of the Munster championship doesn’t have the players’ interests at heart.

Thu, 23 May, 2013

Pastor: Gays should be rounded up, left to die

A Baptist pastor in North Carolina has triggered internet outrage with his call from the pulpit for all gays and lesbians to be rounded up, fenced in like cattle, then left to die.

Thu, 24 May, 2012

RTÉ star comes out of the closet

RTÉ star Oliver Callan has come out as gay on tele-vision after being accused of being homophobic.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2011

Cork’s stance will not change anything

CORK’S stance on Rule 42 will not “queer the pitch” for Saturday’s Congress debate on the opening up of Croke Park, leading GAA officials insisted last night.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2005

A Question of Taste: Musician Gaff E

Gaff E is was born in Brisbane, Australia, but is based in Berlin, and is in Cork this week for the Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival.

Thu, 12 Sep, 2019

Scene & Heard: Fun culture quiz

Another week, another fiendishly fun test of your arts and showbiz knowledge from Irish Examiner Arts Editor Des O'Driscoll

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Best of Netflix for November

Here are Des O'Drscoll's top Netflix picks for the month of November.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2019