Evelyn O'Rourke

Arts and Media Correspondent

People on the street for the Galway Arts Festival

€6m Capital Fund announced for arts and culture sector

Details of a new €6 million Arts Capital Investment Fund for the Arts and Culture sector have been announced by Minister for Culture, Patrick O'Donovan.

Arts and Culture • 30 Sep

Twelve Irish makers shortlisted for €60,000 RDS Craft Awards

The shortlist for the 2026 RDS Craft Awards, with a prize fund of €60,000 was unveiled at Collins Barracks at the National Museum of Ireland.

visual arts • 29 Sep

Exclusive Bono: Dolly Parton 'got out of sickbed' for final song

Bono has recalled how Dolly Parton "got out of her sickbed" to record what became her final vocal performance, saying U2 did not know at the time that she was critically ill.

Music • 25 Sep

Adam Clayton, Bono, Larry Mullen Jr. and The Edge perform on stage as U2 celebrate their 50th Anniversary by returning to Mount Temple Comprehensive School

Exclusive U2 reflect on 'extraordinary' Mount Temple return

U2 have reflected on the emotion of returning to Mount Temple Comprehensive School for a surprise performance marking 50 years since the band first came together.

Music • 27 Sep

U2 return to Mount Temple for surprise anniversary gig

U2 have returned to their former school in Dublin for a special performance marking 50 years since the band first came together.

Music • 25 Sep

Cast of Animals at Dublin theatre festival

Dublin Theatre Festival promises to celebrate artistry

The Dublin Theatre Festival opens today, offering plays, shows, events and workshops on stages and venues across the capital.

Ireland • 24 Sep

Ennis features sean nós dancer Louise O'Connor, harpist Elaine Hogan and accordion player Josephine Marsh.

Culture Night 'an invitation for absolutely everyone'

Tonight marks the 21st edition of Culture Night hitting streets and venues across the country as artists gather to mark the celebration, and all events are free of charge.

Culture Night • 18 Sep

The stage for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna

What's Another Year? Ireland to boycott Eurovision again

It may be billed as the largest live music event in the world, but the statement from RTÉ confirming that Ireland will not take part in the next Eurovision Song Contest, which is due to be held in Bulgaria in 2027, came as no big surprise.

Analysis and Comment • 18 Sep

Marty Whelan 'thrilled' with IMRO Hall of Fame honour

Marty Whelan has said he is "thrilled" to be inducted into the IMRO Radio Awards Hall of Fame, describing the honour as "a big deal".

Radio • 15 Sep

=Maura Higgins attends the opening ceremony and "La Vénus Electrique" (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival

From Longford to LA: The rise of Maura Higgins

As Maura Higgins prepares to take to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom in LA, Evelyn O'Rourke looks at how a one-week Love Island gamble became an international media career.

Entertainment • 13 Sep