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Ireland 100: An Old Song Re-Sung - a story of Ireland in music, dance and spoken word, featuring a stunning ensemble of musicians and performers. Tune in Monday October 30th on
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Ireland 100: An Old Song Re-Sung | RTÉ Ireland 100: An Old Song Re-SungA story of Ireland in music, dance and spoken word.Monday October 30thRTÉ One, RTÉ Player and RTÉ Radio 1Ireland 100: An Old ...

Tonight! Watch Zoraida di Granata by Donizetti, live from Wexford Opera House this Tuesday, October 24th from 8pm via Culture on RTÉ - or listen live via RTÉ lyric fm:

Wexford Festival Opera to stream live via RTÉ Culture & lyric FM Wexford Festival Opera and RTÉ will once again join forces to bring the magic of Wexford Festival Opera to audiences at home and abroad, with a trio of live opera performances to streamed online via RTÉ Culture and broadcast via RTÉ lyric fm.

Andy Warhol at the Hugh Lane Gallery - go inside the epic new exhibition:

Andy Warhol at the Hugh Lane - inside the epic new exhibition In the three and a half decades since Andy Warhol died in a New York hospital, there have been significant changes in how we view his work.

A trio of productions from Wexford Festival Opera will stream live via RTÉ Culture & RTÉ lyric fm this October:

Wexford Festival Opera to stream live via RTÉ Culture & lyric FM Wexford Festival Opera and RTÉ will once again join forces to bring the magic of Wexford Festival Opera to audiences at home and abroad, with a trio of live opera performances to streamed online via RTÉ Culture and broadcast via RTÉ lyric fm.

Actress and singer Jessie Buckley and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra pay tribute to Sinead O'Connor with a performance of her iconic song Troy at Culture Night - Live at Dún Lúiche:

Jessie Buckley & the RTÉ CO perform Sinéad O'Connor's Troy Jessie Buckley & the RTÉ Concert Orchestra play Troy in tribute to Sinead O'Connor at Culture Night - Live at Dún Lúiche.

RTÉ has announced details of the ten new stories which have been shortlisted for the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of Francis MacManus 2023, from more than 1,700 entries.

RTÉ Short Story Competition 2023 shortlist announced RTÉ has announced details of the ten new stories which have been shortlisted for the RTÉ Short Story Competition in honour of Francis MacManus 2023, from more than 1,700 entries.

We present an extract from The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin, the new book from award-winning journalist Aoife Moore:

Sinn Féin, and The Long Game - Aoife Moore's new book extracted We present an extract from The Long Game: Inside Sinn Féin, the new book from award-winning journalist Aoife Moore.

It's been a busy year for acclaimed actor, writer and comic Hannah Mamalis - earlier this summer, her debut short film as writer and director, Baby Steps, won Best First Short Drama at the Galway Film Fleadh, and this September, she premieres her stand-up comedy sketch show Stars at this year's Dublin Fringe Festival:

Something For The Weekend: Hannah Mamalis's cultural picks It's been a busy year for acclaimed actor, writer and comic Hannah Mamalis...

The inaugural Seán Corcoran Series is a 3-day event taking place in Drogheda this September, to celebrate the life and outstanding work of Louth native Seán Corcoran, singer, fieldworker, documentary maker, and vernacular musicologist:

Seán Corcoran remembered: singer, field-worker and song collector The inaugural Seán Corcoran Series is a 3-day event taking place in Drogheda this September, to celebrate the life and outstanding work of Louth native Seán Corcoran, singer, fieldworker, documentary maker, and vernacular musicologist.

Seamus Heaney performed at the very first Kilkenny Arts Festival in 1974, and this year, to mark the 10th anniversary of his death, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra presents Sweeney, a song cycle based on Heaney's Sweeney Astray:

Heaney Remembered: Sweeney with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra John Kelly introduces Neil Martin's Sweeney live from the Kilkenny Arts Festival 2023.

Nothing compares: Sinéad O'Connor remembered - watch classic performances from the RTÉ archives:

Nothing compares: Sinéad O'Connor remembered We're left speechless at the profoundly sad passing of one of the great voices in music

Exclusive: Irish music legend Finbar Furey sings Kitty - watch the video for his stunning new single:

Finbar Furey sings Kitty - watch the video for his new single His take on the traditional standard Kitty features on his new album Moments In Time

Here are ten of the best Irish books of 2023 so far…

The best Irish books of 2023 (so far) We're now officially just past the halfway mark of 2023 - so it's the perfect time to pause and cast a glance over the cultural highlights of the last six months.

RTÉ's David McCullagh reviews David Jameson's new book The Tilson Case: Church and State in 1950s' Ireland, which tells the story of one the most extraordinary causes célèbre of twentieth-century Ireland.

David McCullagh on a tale of church and state in 1950s Ireland In December 1941, Ernest Tilson was desperate to get married. His girlfriend, Mary Barnes, was pregnant, and given the social mores of the time, a quick marriage was vital.

Chill out - Ambient Orbit on RTÉ lyric fm goes live for the summer solstice:

Chill out: Ambient Orbit goes live for the summer solstice RTÉ lyric fm's popular show Ambient Orbit will broadcast a very special live edition to celebrate this year's summer solstice on Wednesday 21st June.

"It's about connection." Acclaimed choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan of Teac Damsa on the return of the mighty MÁM, coming to Dublin's Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this July:

Michael Keegan-Dolan on MÁM's return: "It's about connection" Dublin-born choreographer Michael Keegan-Dolan's Teaċ Daṁsa company was established in 2016 when his Fabulous Beast Dance Theatre moved from the Irish midlands to the West Kerry Gaeltacht.

Renowned actor and filmmaker Morgan Freeman is bringing his love and passion for blues music to Ireland this June - ahead of his visit, he talked to Arena on RTÉ Radio 1.

'Blues music is a personal lament': Morgan Freeman talks to Arena Renowned actor and filmmaker Morgan Freeman is bringing his love and passion for blues music to Ireland this June.

Stanley Tucci in Dublin - it felt like the celebrity equivalent of a state visit...

Toochwatch: 5 random Stanley Tucci sightings in Ireland It felt like the celebrity equivalent of a state visit.

Snapshot of a life online: Aoife Barry's acclaimed new book Social Capital extracted:

Snapshot of a life online: Aoife Barry's Social Capital extracted At the start of the millennium, the Tech Giants landed on Ireland's shores. Dublin, once one of Europe's poorest cities, became a beacon of Silicon Valley's promise of progress and power.

Meet The Archivist - choreographer Luke Murphy reimagines Greek myth for this year's Dublin Dance Festival:

The Archivist - choreographer Luke Murphy reimagines Greek myth Award-winning Irish choreographer and Dublin Dance Festival Artist in Residence Luke Murphy tells us about The Archivist, the first installment of The Prometheus Project.

Boss level - David McCullagh on Bruce Springsteen's triumphant Dublin shows:

Boss level: David McCullagh on Bruce's triumphant Dublin shows "Thank you, Dublin; thank you, Ireland; the E Street Band loves you."

Acclaimed Age of Vice author Deepti Kapoor headlines
Maynooth University - International's Arts & Minds festival, which runs from May 3rd-6th 2023:

Author Deepti Kapoor headlines Maynooth's Arts & Minds festival Acclaimed Indian novelist Deepti Kapoor makes her first trip to Ireland for Maynooth University's Arts & Minds Festival, which runs across the Maynooth campus from May 3rd-6th.

International flavour to this year's Dublin Literary Award shortlist - Sinead Crowley takes a look at this year's contenders:

International flavour to this year's literary award shortlist Over the past 28 years the Dublin Literary Award, sponsored by Dublin City Council, has been finding its niche in the crowded world of literary prizes, short-listing a mixture of novels originally written in English and those in translation.

Irish photographer Deirdre Brennan's stunning work features in the latest volume of Portrait of Humanity, a series published by The British Journal of Photography featuring 200 portraits from around the world.

From the new album by LANKUM and Paul Mescal's latest movie to the return of Succession, the SCOOP Foundation's art auction and Weathering at Dance Limerick - your cultural highlights for the next 7 days:

Culture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven days Hear the Culture 5 every Friday on Aedín in the Afternoon on RTÉ lyric fm

Tales of family, love, loss, creativity and redemption - watch the illuminating new documentary Sebastian Barry: Family Stories on RTÉ One on Monday 20th March at 9.35pm - and catch up afterwards via RTÉ Player:

Sebastian Barry's safe place - watch a clip from the new film Over the past forty years, Sebastian Barry has created an impressive body of work and carved out a distinctive place in contemporary Irish culture.

Why Moving Hearts matter: the folk legends team with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for shows at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland on March 17th and 18th:

Why Moving Hearts matter: folk legends team with the RTÉ CO This trailblazing act were one of the very first Irish folk artists to fully embrace the possibilities of playing electric instruments, infusing their music with elements of jazz and the rebel spirit of rock n' roll.

Welcome to Nap Club - artist Áine O'Hara on their radical sleepover at Project Arts Centre:

Nap Club - artist Áine O'Hara on their radical sleepover Project Arts Centre has invited a number of artists, curators and social activists, with a lived experience of intersectional discrimination to discuss their practice and share ambitious and provocative new work

Young artists across the island are invited to create an original piece of art for the This Is Art! competition from RTÉ and CreativeIrl:

This Is Art! Ireland's young people's art competition returns Young artists across the island are invited to create an original piece of art for the This Is Art! competition from RTÉ and Creative Ireland.

Out of midfield - RTÉ lyric fm's John Kelly on football legend Liam Brady and his record collection:

Out of midfield - John Kelly on Liam Brady and his records Sean Casey's excellent documentary Liam Brady: The Irishman Abroad was given its television premiere on the suitable occasion of the soccer legend's 67th birthday.

Enter our exciting Dublin International Film Festival competition - win a night at the movies - Paul Mescal and Emily Watson in attendance! - and a stay at the 5-star The Merrion Hotel Dublin:

Dublin Film Festival - win a night at the movies with Paul Mescal God's Creatures is the Festival opener making its Irish premiere at DIFF on February 23 at the Lighthouse Cinema - and we're got a pair of tickets to give away, along with a one-night stay and breakfast at the 5-star Merrion Hotel.

Better Caul Saul star Bob Odenkirk is coming to the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland this April for a "special one-night-only" event which will see him recount the 'twists and turns' of his career live on stage:

Bob Odenkirk announces Dublin appearance at National Concert Hall Better Caul Saul star Bob Odenkirk is coming to Dublin's National Concert Hall this April for a "special one-night-only" event which will see him recount the 'twists and turns' of his career live on stage.

It's Brendan Behan’s 100th birthday - enjoy a feast of Behan, including Nationwide and Arena specials, plus gems from Drama On One and RTÉ Archives:

Brendan Behan at 100 Celebrating the centenary of the legendary Dublin poet, short story writer, novelist, playwright, and activist

"Don't talk to me about rules, dear," the American-born Greek soprano Maria Callas once warned. "Wherever I stay I make the goddamn rules." Maria Callas: A Centenary Celebration with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra is at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday, February 22nd:

Maria Callas at 100: The RTÉ CO celebrate an operatic icon "Don't talk to me about rules, dear," the American-born Greek soprano Maria Callas once warned. "Wherever I stay I make the goddamn rules."

Astraphene is an extraordinary, collaborative dance film project between the US-based Film Repertory Group and Dublin-based composers Stephen Shannon & Úna Keane - watch it now via Culture on RTÉ:

Watch: Astraphene - a unique cross-Atlantic dance collaboration The unique project was born out of the worldwide Covid-19 shutdown, when travel and in-person work were restrained and discouraged and artists were searching for innovative ways to connect and create together.

Novels by three Irish authors are among the 70 books nominated by libraries around the world for the prestigious 2023 Dublin Literary Award, announced today:

Trio of Irish authors make 2023 Dublin Literary Award longlist Novels by three Irish authors are among the 70 books nominated by libraries around the world for the 2023 Dublin Literary Award, announced today.

Irish National Opera return to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre this March with their production of Richard Strauss's ravishing Der Rosenkavalier - and we've got tickets to give away!

Competition - win a night at the opera with the INO Competition - win a night at the opera with the Irish National Opera Updated / Monday, 23 Jan 2023 11:57 (L-R) Claudia Boyle, Paula Murrihy and Celene Byrne star in Der Rosenkavalier Irish National Opera return to the Bord Gais Energy Theatre this March with their production of Richard Strauss's rav...

Ahead of a forthcoming musical celebration at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Ireland on January 26th featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and conductor Guy Barker, we explore the life and times of pianist, composer, bandleader, author and jazz legend Charles Mingus:

Inside Charles Mingus - the RTÉ CO celebrate a jazz legend Inside Charles Mingus - the RTÉ Concert Orchestra celebrate a jazz legend Updated / Friday, 20 Jan 2023 09:49 Jazz legend Charles Mingus, pictured in Germany in 1976 Ahead of a forthcoming musical celebration at the National Concert Hall featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and conductor Guy Barker...

Conor McMahon, the writer and director of new Irish horror comedy, Let The Wrong One In, picks five of his favourite films that aren't afraid to be scary and funny at the same time...

Deadly! Conor McMahon's 5 best horror-comedies Deadly! Conor McMahon's 5 best horror-comedies Updated / Friday, 20 Jan 2023 09:43 (L-R) Nick Froist, Simon Pegg and Kate Ashfield in Shaun Of The Dead Conor McMahon, the writer and director of new Irish horror comedy, Let The Wrong One In, picks five of his favourite films that aren't afraid to be....

Welcome to RTÉ 2fm Rising - your one-stop list of Irish musical acts to watch over the next twelve months:

2FM Rising 2023 - Irish musical acts to watch Your one-stop list of Irish musical acts to watch over the next twelve months