Culture Headlineshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/en-ieRTÉ 2023-RTÉ Commercial Enterprises Ltd, Registration No: 155076, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, Ireland.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:49 +0000Artist Imogen Stuart, from the heart - inside the new documentaryhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1130/1418950-artist-imogen-stuart-from-the-heart-inside-the-new-documentary/Imogen from the Heart is a fascinating new RTÉ arts documentary about one of Ireland's most celebrated artists, sculptor Imogen Stuart.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1130/1418950-artist-imogen-stuart-from-the-heart-inside-the-new-documentary/Documentaries10 great movies you might have missed in 2023https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417959-10-great-movies-you-might-have-missed-in-2023/So, the year is drawing to a close and you're writing a list of your top ten film releases much to the imagined anticipation of your fellow cinephile friends. What's on there?Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417959-10-great-movies-you-might-have-missed-in-2023/FilmBookmas! The best fiction to buy this Christmashttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1130/1418744-bookmas-the-best-fiction-to-buy-this-christmas/Looking for some Christmas book recommendations?Thu, 30 Nov 2023 07:00:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1130/1418744-bookmas-the-best-fiction-to-buy-this-christmas/BooksBook Of The Week: Disobedient Bodies by Emma Dabirihttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1129/1418366-book-of-the-week-disobedient-bodies-by-emma-dabiri/In Disobedient Bodies, Irish-Nigerian academic, author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri laces her experience as a Black girl growing up in Ireland with the prevalent disdain women feel for their bodies.Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1129/1418366-book-of-the-week-disobedient-bodies-by-emma-dabiri/Book Of The WeekSunday Miscellany: Smell of the Atlantic, by Alexander McMasterhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1129/1418765-sunday-miscellany-smell-of-the-atlantic-by-alexander-mcmaster/The Atlantic is a smell before it is an ocean....Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1129/1418765-sunday-miscellany-smell-of-the-atlantic-by-alexander-mcmaster/Sunday MiscellanyMeet the Irishman whose song has 1.1 billion plays on TikTokhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1128/1417502-meet-the-irishman-whose-song-has-11-billion-plays-on-tiktok/'This song doesn't even have a chorus.'Tue, 28 Nov 2023 10:19:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1128/1417502-meet-the-irishman-whose-song-has-11-billion-plays-on-tiktok/MusicJohn Francis Flynn on his new LP, crème de menthe and being Irishhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1128/1417909-john-francis-flynn-on-his-new-lp-creme-de-menthe-and-being-irish/After bewitching us with his first album I Would Not Live Always in 2021, traditional and folk multi-instrumentalist singer John Francis Flynn returns with another rough (green-tinted) diamond.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 07:00:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1128/1417909-john-francis-flynn-on-his-new-lp-creme-de-menthe-and-being-irish/MusicWatch: A musical journey into the depths of the Monaghan boglandshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1127/1418746-watch-a-musical-journey-into-the-depths-of-the-monaghan-boglands/The Thinning Veil explores states of change and flux. Between past and present, living and dead as well as tradition and modernity.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:18:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1127/1418746-watch-a-musical-journey-into-the-depths-of-the-monaghan-boglands/MusicSunday Miscellany: The Little Furry Rabbit by Michael Hardinghttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1128/1418762-sunday-miscellany-the-little-furry-rabbit-by-michael-harding/On Arthur the pheasant, the rabbit who replaced him, and the contagion of warTue, 28 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1128/1418762-sunday-miscellany-the-little-furry-rabbit-by-michael-harding/Michael HardingInside Prophet Song - Paul Lynch on his Booker Prize winnerhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1126/1418623-inside-prophet-song-paul-lynch-on-his-booker-prize-winner/Irish author Paul Lynch has won the 2023 Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world, for his acclaimed novel Prophet Song.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 22:08:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1126/1418623-inside-prophet-song-paul-lynch-on-his-booker-prize-winner/Booker Prize2FM Rising 2024 - Irish musical acts to watchhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1127/1417948-2fm-rising-2024/Your one-stop list of Irish musical acts to watch over the next twelve monthsMon, 27 Nov 2023 10:39:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1127/1417948-2fm-rising-2024/RisingA Thread of Violence by Mark O'Connell - read an extracthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417531-a-thread-of-violence-by-mark-oconnell-read-an-extract/Read an extract from the award-winning book.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:02:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417531-a-thread-of-violence-by-mark-oconnell-read-an-extract/BooksPaul Lynch wins Booker Prize for his novel Prophet Songhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1126/1418534-booker-prize-kilraine/Paul Lynch has become the sixth Irish writer to win the Booker Prize with his novel 'Prophet Song', which is a vision of a dystopian future.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:25:37 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1126/1418534-booker-prize-kilraine/BooksRTÉ wins big at the Irish Podcast Awardshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1124/1418373-rte-wins-big-at-the-irish-podcast-awards/On Tuesday night, November 23rd the second annual Irish Podcast Awards were held.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:01:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1124/1418373-rte-wins-big-at-the-irish-podcast-awards/Documentary On OneÉilís Ní Dhuibhne's Selected Stories - read an extracthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1126/1415902-eilis-ni-dhuibhnes-selected-stories-read-an-extract/We present an extract from celebrated author Éilís Ní Dhuibhne's new volume of Selected Stories.Sun, 26 Nov 2023 07:00:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1126/1415902-eilis-ni-dhuibhnes-selected-stories-read-an-extract/BooksA Gentleman - read the short story by Lady Gregoryhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1125/1415393-a-gentleman-read-the-short-story-by-lady-gregory/Over the coming weeks, RTÉ Culture presents a series of five early short stories written by Lady Augusta Gregory (1852-1932).Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1125/1415393-a-gentleman-read-the-short-story-by-lady-gregory/BooksIrish Cult Movie Classics: The Outcastshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1125/1415416-irish-cult-movie-classics-the-outcasts/Filmmaker Paul Duane celebrates his favourite Irish cult movie classics...Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:00:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1125/1415416-irish-cult-movie-classics-the-outcasts/Irish Cult Movie ClassicsThe art of mental health - First Fortnight returns for 2024https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1123/1417935-the-art-of-mental-health-first-fortnight-returns-for-2024/The First Fortnight Mental Health Art & Culture Festival has announced the programme for their 2024 edition, with over 50 events taking place nationwide from January 5th – 14th.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:30:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1123/1417935-the-art-of-mental-health-first-fortnight-returns-for-2024/First FortnightCulture 5 - must-see shows for the family this Christmashttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1025/1412931-culture-5-must-see-shows-for-the-family-this-christmas/Hear the Culture 5 every Friday on Aedín in the Afternoon on RTÉ lyric fmWed, 25 Oct 2023 15:23:25 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1025/1412931-culture-5-must-see-shows-for-the-family-this-christmas/Culture 5You Don't Get To Be Racist And Irish - Imelda May's stunning poemhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2021/1205/1145651-you-dont-get-to-be-racist-and-irish-imelda-mays-stunning-poem/Watch Imelda May read her stunning poem for our timesSun, 05 Dec 2021 11:19:39 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2021/1205/1145651-you-dont-get-to-be-racist-and-irish-imelda-mays-stunning-poem/PoetrySomething For The Weekend: Farah Elle's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1123/1417527-something-for-the-weekend-farah-elles-cultural-picks/Libyan-born Farah El Neihum - also known as Farah Elle, began composing music at the age of 10.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:00:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1123/1417527-something-for-the-weekend-farah-elles-cultural-picks/Something For The Weekend'Dream come true' for Murray at Irish Book Awardshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1418024-an-post-book-awards/Paul Murray's The Bee Sting won the Eason Novel of the Year at this year's An Post Irish Book Awards.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:44:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1418024-an-post-book-awards/BooksOnce Was a Boy - poet Theo Dorgan talks to RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1124/1418172-once-was-a-boy-poet-theo-dorgan-talks-to-rte-arena/If you were asked any known fact about poet Theo Dorgan, you might say he's from Cork and being a Corkman is the starting point of his new book, Once Was a Boy.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:46:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1124/1418172-once-was-a-boy-poet-theo-dorgan-talks-to-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaWaltons RTÉ lyric fm Music for Schools Competition Returns!https://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/news/2023/1123/1418092-waltons-rte-lyric-fm-music-for-schools-competition-returns/Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:45:42 +0000https://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/news/2023/1123/1418092-waltons-rte-lyric-fm-music-for-schools-competition-returns/Rté Lyric FmThe story of the secret theatre buried under Dublin's Busárashttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417881-eblana-theatre-busaras-dublin-history-plays/The Eblana theatre ensured the capital city's main bus station was also a busy cultural and social space for many decadesWed, 22 Nov 2023 12:27:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1122/1417881-eblana-theatre-busaras-dublin-history-plays/HistoryA tale of two Pauls - RTÉ Arena on this year's Booker shortlisthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417956-a-tale-of-two-pauls-rte-arena-on-this-years-booker-shortlist/With four Irish authors on the longlist, and two making it on to the shortlist, we certainly have skin in the game when it comes to this year's Booker Prize.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:01:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417956-a-tale-of-two-pauls-rte-arena-on-this-years-booker-shortlist/RTÉ ArenaThe Works Presents returns with a new series of creative chatshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1416608-the-works-presents-returns-with-a-new-series-of-creative-chats/This November, John Kelly returns to RTÉ One with a quartet of new episodes of The Works Presents, where four of our most inspired and inspirational creative people talk with John on how encounters with art transformed their livesWed, 15 Nov 2023 10:39:54 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1416608-the-works-presents-returns-with-a-new-series-of-creative-chats/the works presentsA Lily, Azure - read the short story by Lady Gregoryhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1118/1415391-a-lily-azure-read-the-short-story-by-lady-gregory/Over the coming weeks, RTÉ Culture will present a series of five early short stories written by Lady Augusta Gregory (1852-1932)Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:00:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1118/1415391-a-lily-azure-read-the-short-story-by-lady-gregory/BooksWhat makes Ronnie O'Sullivan tick? RTÉ Arena on the snooker greathttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1121/1417763-what-makes-ronnie-osullivan-tick-rte-arena-on-the-snooker-great/Ronnie O'Sullivan is regarded by many as the most successful snooker player of all time.Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:40:49 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1121/1417763-what-makes-ronnie-osullivan-tick-rte-arena-on-the-snooker-great/RTÉ ArenaTune Of The Week: Spark - a song of hope and positivity for GOALhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417515-tune-of-the-week-spark-a-song-of-hope-and-positivity-for-goal/This week's Tune Of The Week brings together creative voices from Ireland, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Colombia.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417515-tune-of-the-week-spark-a-song-of-hope-and-positivity-for-goal/Tune Of The WeekDeath announced of composer Seóirse Bodleyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417508-death-announced-of-composer-seoirse-bodley/Irish composer who combined modern and traditional music elements in works such as 'A Small White Cloud Drifts Over Ireland' dies aged 90.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:10:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417508-death-announced-of-composer-seoirse-bodley/In MemoriamSunday Miscellany: Car Troubles, by Catherine Foleyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417529-sunday-miscellany-car-troubles-by-catherine-foley/Dying batteries, faulty alternators, wet plugs and a broken fanbelt...Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:55 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1417529-sunday-miscellany-car-troubles-by-catherine-foley/Sunday MiscellanySomething For The Weekend: Monica Loughman's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1415375-something-for-the-weekend-monica-loughmans-cultural-picks/Ballerina Monica Loughman is the special guest at the RTÉ Concert Orchestra's night of Classic Ballet Music on Thursday 30th November at the NCH, presented by Liz Nolan of RTÉ lyric fm.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:57:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1415375-something-for-the-weekend-monica-loughmans-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendWatch Other Voices: Home with The Streets, Mahalia, FIZZ and morehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1121/1417588-watch-other-voices-home-with-the-streets-mahalia-fizz-and-more/Other Voices returns to the Guinness Storehouse with their biggest and brightest line up to date!Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:00:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1121/1417588-watch-other-voices-home-with-the-streets-mahalia-fizz-and-more/other voicesThe Forgettables - read an extract here!https://www.rte.ie/kids/2023/1122/1417926-the-forgettables-read-an-extract-here/Written by Myles Dungan and illustrated by Alan Dunne, this book looks at some of Ireland's unsung heroes.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:54:35 +0000https://www.rte.ie/kids/2023/1122/1417926-the-forgettables-read-an-extract-here/BooksCalling Marlene: Ute Lemper on her Deitrich tributehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1411395-calling-marlene-ute-lemper-on-her-deitrich-tribute/Grammy-nominated singer Ute Lemper makes a welcome return to the National Concert Hall this December to pay homage to one of her enduring inspirations, the incomparable Marlene Dietrich.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:00:23 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1411395-calling-marlene-ute-lemper-on-her-deitrich-tribute/MusicTwo Irish authors in the running for 2023 Booker Prizehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1124/1406648-booker-prize-shortlist/Two Irish writers have made this year's Booker Prize shortlist.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:23:59 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1124/1406648-booker-prize-shortlist/CultureThe Perfect Immigrant: Samuel Yakura on his artistic journeyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417518-the-perfect-immigrant-samuel-yakura-on-his-artistic-journey/'I hope by telling this story it will encourage more minority voices onto Irish stages...'Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:35:51 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417518-the-perfect-immigrant-samuel-yakura-on-his-artistic-journey/TheatreSunday Miscellany: Gerald Dawe visits Dylan Thomas's homeplacehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1121/1417526-sunday-miscellany-gerald-dawe-visits-dylan-thomass-homeplace/'I couldn't help but hear his voice as we wandered along the streets...'Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1121/1417526-sunday-miscellany-gerald-dawe-visits-dylan-thomass-homeplace/Sunday MiscellanyA historian debunks the myths in Ridley Scott's Napoleon filmhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417686-napoleon-ridley-scott-film-history-myths-legends/Did Napoleon really fire at the pyramids? Was he present at Marie Antoinette's execution? And what was the story with Josephine?Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:00:17 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1121/1417686-napoleon-ridley-scott-film-history-myths-legends/NapoleonAn Post Irish Book Awards 2023 celebrate new Irish writinghttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1411534-shortlist-revealed-for-an-post-irish-book-awards-2023/The winners of the An Post Irish Book Awards 2023 will be announced tonight (Wednesday November 22nd) at a ceremony in the Convention Centre, Dublin.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1122/1411534-shortlist-revealed-for-an-post-irish-book-awards-2023/BooksRTÉ Arena on the true-life tale of a missionary's tragic journeyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417582-rte-arena-on-the-true-life-tale-of-a-missionarys-tragic-journey/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:25:07 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1120/1417582-rte-arena-on-the-true-life-tale-of-a-missionarys-tragic-journey/DocumentariesMan of spiel - Clare Monnelly on her play Super-Boggerhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1119/1416913-man-of-spiel-clare-monnelly-on-her-play-super-bogger/'A few years ago, my husband, the actor and director Aaron Monaghan, came to me with the idea of putting Ireland's first superhero on stage...'Sun, 19 Nov 2023 08:00:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1119/1416913-man-of-spiel-clare-monnelly-on-her-play-super-bogger/TheatreThe Solace of Artemis - poet Paula Meehan talks to RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1117/1417136-the-solace-of-artemis-poet-paula-meehan-talks-to-rte-arena/The Solace of Artemis is a new poetry collection from Paula Meehan, who talked to RTÉ Arena.Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:58:03 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1117/1417136-the-solace-of-artemis-poet-paula-meehan-talks-to-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaNotes on AI in music: 'I'm not quite sure how to feel about it'https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1118/1416901-notes-on-ai-in-music-im-not-quite-sure-how-to-feel-about-it/The Beatles are back, with a little help from AI...Sat, 18 Nov 2023 06:00:16 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1118/1416901-notes-on-ai-in-music-im-not-quite-sure-how-to-feel-about-it/The Lauren Murphy ColumnIrish Cult Movie Classics: Poitínhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1118/1409405-irish-cult-movie-classics-poitin/Filmmaker Paul Duane celebrates his favourite Irish cult movie classics...Sat, 18 Nov 2023 07:00:22 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1118/1409405-irish-cult-movie-classics-poitin/FilmIn The Picture: Rehearsals by Yvonne McGuinnesshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1415193-in-the-picture-rehearsals-by-yvonne-mcguinness/Rehearsals is a new solo exhibition of new fabric and film works by artist Yvonne McGuinness, currently show at Butler Gallery, Kilkenny.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:00:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1415193-in-the-picture-rehearsals-by-yvonne-mcguinness/Butler GalleryCulture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven dayshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1117/1415905-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, from 1 pmFri, 17 Nov 2023 07:00:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1117/1415905-culture-5-your-cultural-highlights-for-the-next-seven-days/Culture 5Something For The Weekend: Kensho Watanabe's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1116/1416477-something-for-the-weekend-kensho-watanabes-cultural-picks/Conductor Kensho Watanabe is a rising star in the classical world...Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:28 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1116/1416477-something-for-the-weekend-kensho-watanabes-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendPure Filth - Aidan Matthews on his new poetry collectionhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1114/1415874-pure-filth-aidan-matthews-on-his-new-poetry-collection/'A two-year's gestation of 67 poems (one for every year in my life) is frantic by this plodder's standards...' Acclaimed writer Aidan Matthews introduces his latest volume of poetry, entitled Pure FilthTue, 14 Nov 2023 06:00:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1114/1415874-pure-filth-aidan-matthews-on-his-new-poetry-collection/BooksTomorrow Tonight - Mark Little on RTÉ's trip to Ireland in 2050https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1112/1416092-tomorrow-tonight-mark-little-on-rtes-trip-to-ireland-in-2050/Mark Little and Carla O'Brien present a scripted docu-drama set in 2050, focusing on climate change, the Irish rural economy and a revitalised Amazon rainforest.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 15:54:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1112/1416092-tomorrow-tonight-mark-little-on-rtes-trip-to-ireland-in-2050/science weekListen to RTÉ Arena's Winter Papers specialhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1416692-listen-to-rte-arenas-winter-papers-special/As winter closes in, editors Kevin Barry and Olivia Smith publish their annual arts anthology of fiction, photography, interviews and essays: Winter Papers.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:48:28 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1416692-listen-to-rte-arenas-winter-papers-special/RTÉ ArenaThe Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland rock Céilí Househttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1416191-the-comhaltas-national-folk-orchestra-of-ireland-rock-ceili-house/It was an epic day's recording in RTÉ Radio's Studio 1 when the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland landed for a Céilí House recording sessionMon, 13 Nov 2023 12:45:27 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1416191-the-comhaltas-national-folk-orchestra-of-ireland-rock-ceili-house/Ceili HouseCure and Care in Galway - the TULCA Visual Arts Festival reviewedhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1415458-cure-and-care-in-galway-the-tulca-visual-arts-festival-reviewed/In 2023, TULCA celebrates its 21st year, the annual visual arts festival of exhibitions and events takes place across Galway city with contributions from 15 artists and two collectives.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 17:02:01 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1415458-cure-and-care-in-galway-the-tulca-visual-arts-festival-reviewed/visual artsSomething For The Weekend: Rachael Lavelle's Cultural Pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1414911-something-for-the-weekend-rachael-lavelles-cultural-picks/Rachael Lavelle is a Dublin-born singer and composer who merges classical and contemporary influences, blending electronic soundscapes with spoken word and acrobatic vocals.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1414911-something-for-the-weekend-rachael-lavelles-cultural-picks/Something For The WeekendBlindboy on his new book & life on the autism spectrumhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1114/1416248-blindboy-on-his-new-book-life-on-the-autism-spectrum/In an illuminating and wide-ranging chat with Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show, Blindboy talks about potentially running out of bags, his new book and bird sh*t...Tue, 14 Nov 2023 08:00:46 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1114/1416248-blindboy-on-his-new-book-life-on-the-autism-spectrum/the late late showSunday Miscellany: Eileen Battersby remembers Armistice Dayhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1416284-sunday-miscellany-eileen-battersby-remembers-armistice-day/'It was not a victory; there was no triumph only an exhausted sigh of relief...' A 2018 Armistice Day essay from the late, much-missed writerMon, 13 Nov 2023 15:42:15 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1416284-sunday-miscellany-eileen-battersby-remembers-armistice-day/Sunday MiscellanyWill anyone actually want to read AI generated stories?https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1416810-ai-generated-stories-chatgpt-prompts/While the technology is relatively new, the trajectory for AI-written stories isn't necessarily upwardsFri, 17 Nov 2023 12:27:24 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1117/1416810-ai-generated-stories-chatgpt-prompts/MediaEarly Lady Gregory short stories to feature on RTÉ Culturehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1111/1398768-early-lady-gregory-short-stories-to-feature-on-rte-culture/Over the coming weeks, RTÉ Culture will present a series of five early short stories by Lady Augusta Gregory (1852-1932)Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:00:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1111/1398768-early-lady-gregory-short-stories-to-feature-on-rte-culture/Irish WritersHow to Have Sex: a powerful film about the complexity of consenthttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416249-how-to-have-sex-molly-manning-walker-sexual-consent/Molly Manning Walker has produced an authentic portrayal of the riotous, noisy and confused mayhem of teen yearsWed, 15 Nov 2023 12:26:11 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1115/1416249-how-to-have-sex-molly-manning-walker-sexual-consent/Sunday Miscellany: The Freedom of Small Nations by Peter Tranthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1114/1416283-sunday-miscellany-the-freedom-of-small-nations-by-peter-trant/"Like most who endure the horrors of war, Pappy didn't often speak of his experiences...."Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:02 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1114/1416283-sunday-miscellany-the-freedom-of-small-nations-by-peter-trant/Sunday MiscellanyRTÉ Choice Music Prize announces 2024 returnhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1416644-rte-choice-music-prize-announces-2024-return/The RTÉ Choice Music Prize will be back in 2024, continuing its role in championing new Irish music and celebrating Ireland's musical talent.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:20:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1115/1416644-rte-choice-music-prize-announces-2024-return/RTÉ Choice Music PrizeGods Don't Cry - unsung tales of Ireland's forgotten immortalshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414297-gods-dont-cry-unsung-tales-of-irelands-forgotten-immortals/We present an extract from Gods Don't Cry, the new book for YA readers written by Ellen Ryan and illustrated by Conor Merriman.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:00:36 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414297-gods-dont-cry-unsung-tales-of-irelands-forgotten-immortals/BooksOn Leos Carax: French cinema's visionary director comes to Dublinhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1416278-on-leos-carax-french-cinemas-visionary-director-comes-to-dublin/Adam Driver must have the best agent in the world. Or at least the best taste.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:13:13 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1416278-on-leos-carax-french-cinemas-visionary-director-comes-to-dublin/FilmRick O'Shea Book Club launches 2023 Xmas Appealhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1415181-rick-oshea-book-club-launches-2023-xmas-appeal/The Rick O'Shea Book Club is Ireland's largest book club with 40,000 members in over 100 countries - and they've just launched their annual Xmas Appeal.Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:00:07 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1113/1415181-rick-oshea-book-club-launches-2023-xmas-appeal/BooksHuman? Felispeaks' powerful spoken word piece for Science Weekhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1110/1415878-human-feli-speaks-powerful-spoken-word-piece-for-science-week/Nigerian-Irish poet, performer and playwright, FELISPEAKS has created a new piece of spoken word to celebrate Science Week 2023Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:45:53 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1110/1415878-human-feli-speaks-powerful-spoken-word-piece-for-science-week/Feli Speaks'I was ten when I woke up and decided I'd be an author'https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1106/1412919-i-was-ten-when-i-woke-up-and-decided-id-be-an-author/Author Courtney Smyth introduces their debut novel, a 'fantasy mystery' entitled The Undetectables.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1106/1412919-i-was-ten-when-i-woke-up-and-decided-id-be-an-author/BooksEmman Idama on creating a 7-days-a-week comedy night in Dublinhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1112/1415444-emman-idama-on-creating-a-7-days-a-week-comedy-night-in-dublin/Sínann Fetherston speaks with comedian Emman Idama about Dublin's growing comedy club, In Stitches.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 10:00:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1112/1415444-emman-idama-on-creating-a-7-days-a-week-comedy-night-in-dublin/ComedyThe story of WB Yeats' Nobel Prize win 100 years ago todayhttps://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1408977-william-butler-yeats-nobel-prize-literature-1923/Then and now, the poet was identified with Ireland in a way contemporaries like Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw never wereTue, 14 Nov 2023 07:39:48 +0000https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2023/1114/1408977-william-butler-yeats-nobel-prize-literature-1923/LiteratureCulture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven dayshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1110/1414164-culture-5-your-cultural-highlights-for-the-next-seven-days/Hear the Culture 5 every Friday on Aedín in the Afternoon on RTÉ lyric fmFri, 10 Nov 2023 08:09:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1110/1414164-culture-5-your-cultural-highlights-for-the-next-seven-days/Culture 5First Quarter - architect John Tuomey's autobiography extractedhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1112/1413430-first-quarter-architect-john-tuomeys-autobiography-extracted/In a reflective and enriching memoir, John Tuomey navigates the places and memories of his life over the scope of twenty-five years.Sun, 12 Nov 2023 07:00:56 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1112/1413430-first-quarter-architect-john-tuomeys-autobiography-extracted/BooksAnnette director Leos Carax to attend IFI French Film Festivalhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1413447-annette-director-leos-carax-to-attend-ifi-french-film-festival/The annual celebration of French film returns to the Irish Film Institute this November.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:00:41 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1413447-annette-director-leos-carax-to-attend-ifi-french-film-festival/FilmBeta's Ones To Watch: Uly, Kayleigh Noble & Paro Pablohttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1110/1415192-betas-ones-to-watch-uly-kayleigh-noble-paro-pablo/RTÉ 2FM DJ Beta Da Silva's Ones To Watch is a weekly list comprised of three Irish acts that are sure to be a force to be reckoned with.Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:09 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1110/1415192-betas-ones-to-watch-uly-kayleigh-noble-paro-pablo/MusicDeath in Irish Prehistory by Gabriel Cooney - read an extracthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1111/1414907-death-in-irish-prehistory-by-gabriel-cooney-read-an-extract/This is a book about life and death over 8,500 years in Ireland.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 08:00:40 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1111/1414907-death-in-irish-prehistory-by-gabriel-cooney-read-an-extract/BooksThe Scratch: Celtic prog rock fusion, anyone?https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1111/1415981-the-scratch-celtic-prog-rock-fusion-anyone/Is it metal? Is it trad? Who cares - as long as it sounds like The Scratch. The band's front man Jordan "Jordo" O'Leary talks to Alan CorrSat, 11 Nov 2023 16:41:14 +0000https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2023/1111/1415981-the-scratch-celtic-prog-rock-fusion-anyone/MusicConnecting jazz and Irish traditional music with Conor Caldwellhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1111/1415796-connecting-jazz-and-irish-traditional-music-with-conor-caldwell/The tunes 'Yes! We Have No Bananas' or 'Colonel Bogey' or 'Oh! Listen To The Band' may not immediately sound like tunes you might hear in a traditional music session.Sat, 11 Nov 2023 06:00:59 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1111/1415796-connecting-jazz-and-irish-traditional-music-with-conor-caldwell/PodcastsDublin Gallery Weekend uncovered - inside the new art eventhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/visual-arts/2023/1108/1415455-dublin-gallery-weekend-uncovered-a-free-celebration-of-irish-art/This weekend, the city centre will be filled with art lovers, the art curious and the simply 'arty' roaming from gallery to gallery as part of the Dublin Gallery Weekend.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:58:33 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/visual-arts/2023/1108/1415455-dublin-gallery-weekend-uncovered-a-free-celebration-of-irish-art/visual artsIreland's Edge returns to Dingle - with serious trust issueshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1414906-irelands-edge-returns-to-dingle-with-serious-trust-issues/The annual multidisciplinary discussion and performance series Ireland's Edge has announced its line-up for its flagship event in Dingle, West Kerry, this December.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:50 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1414906-irelands-edge-returns-to-dingle-with-serious-trust-issues/FestivalsSomething For The Weekend: Sorcha Richardson's cultural pickshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1412503-something-for-the-weekend-sorcha-richardsons-cultural-picks/Acclaimed indie singer-songwriter Sorcha Richardson makes her National Concert Hall headline debut this November.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:05 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1412503-something-for-the-weekend-sorcha-richardsons-cultural-picks/Something For The Weekend10 films to catch at the Cork International Film Festivalhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414555-10-films-to-catch-at-the-cork-international-film-festival/Cork International Film Festival programming team Don O'Mahony and Si Edwards offer their choice picks from this year's rather epic CIFF programe, which kicks off on November 9th.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:00:52 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414555-10-films-to-catch-at-the-cork-international-film-festival/FilmTune Of The Week: Children in the Universe by Sam Perkinhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1415377-tune-of-the-week-children-in-the-universe-by-sam-perkin/Children in the Universe is a hybrid symphony for Crash Ensemble and Halo Track, with violinist Diamanda La Berge Dramm serving as Guide.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1415377-tune-of-the-week-children-in-the-universe-by-sam-perkin/Tune Of The WeekThe Irish photographer documenting US hip-hop culturehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1415168-the-irish-photographer-documenting-us-hip-hop-culture/First Thought: Photographer Brian Cross (AKA B+) in conversationThu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1109/1415168-the-irish-photographer-documenting-us-hip-hop-culture/In ConversationFéach: Lillis Ó Laoire agus Brian Ó Domhnaill ar Chuan an Cheoilhttps://www.rte.ie/gaeilge/2023/1109/1415689-feach-lillis-o-laoire-agus-brian-o-domhnaill-ar-chuan-an-cheoil/Beirt mháistrí an tSean-nóis, Lillis Ó Laoire & Brian Ó Domhnaill atá i gcuideachta Liam Uí Mhaonlaí san eagrán seo de Cuan an Cheoil. Ceol le hamhráin binn as Rann na Feirste, Gaoth Dobhair, Oileán Thoraigh agus níos faide anonn.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:58:34 +0000https://www.rte.ie/gaeilge/2023/1109/1415689-feach-lillis-o-laoire-agus-brian-o-domhnaill-ar-chuan-an-cheoil/Cuan an CheoilSunday Miscellany: Colin Murphy on the United States vs Ulysseshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1414930-sunday-miscellany-colin-murphy-on-the-united-states-vs-ulysses/How a chance encounter in lockdown led to a play on the Ulysses obscenity trialWed, 08 Nov 2023 14:00:01 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1414930-sunday-miscellany-colin-murphy-on-the-united-states-vs-ulysses/Sunday MiscellanyIn the Black Fantastic - Ekow Eshun talks to RTÉ Arenahttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1415320-in-the-black-fantastic-ekow-eshun-talks-to-rte-arena/When In the Black Fantastic exhibited last year in the Hayward Gallery in London, it was lauded as a visionary cultural event.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:32:47 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1415320-in-the-black-fantastic-ekow-eshun-talks-to-rte-arena/RTÉ ArenaThe World Unmade by Frank Ormsby - read an extracthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1413427-the-world-unmade-by-frank-ormsby-read-an-extract/Subtitled Writings from the Ireland Chair of Poetry, in The World Unmade Frank Ormsby explores the poetic diversity of Northern Ireland.Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:00:12 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1108/1413427-the-world-unmade-by-frank-ormsby-read-an-extract/BooksSunday Miscellany: A father, a accordion, and a Waterboys songhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414928-sunday-miscellany-a-father-a-accordion-and-a-waterboys-song/A father, a Hohner accordion, and a Waterboys songTue, 07 Nov 2023 14:00:10 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414928-sunday-miscellany-a-father-a-accordion-and-a-waterboys-song/Sunday MiscellanyWatch: More adrenaline - Jehnny Beth live and loudhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414817-watch-more-adrenaline-jehnny-beth-live-and-loud/With her heart on her sleeve and a steely glint in her eye, Jehnny Beth is here to urge you to live and love with the customary intensity she brings to all her live performances, whether it's part of her former band Savages or solo.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:48:43 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1107/1414817-watch-more-adrenaline-jehnny-beth-live-and-loud/arteThe Nobody Zone, and the confessions of an Irish serial killerhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1104/1414347-the-nobody-zone-and-the-confessions-of-an-irish-serial-killer/Brian Hayes, series director of The Nobody Zone: Interview with an Irish Serial Killer, gives some background to the remarkable tape recording of serial killer Kieran Kelly, which is at the core of the new RTÉ One docu-series.Sat, 04 Nov 2023 07:00:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1104/1414347-the-nobody-zone-and-the-confessions-of-an-irish-serial-killer/RTÉ OneDublin Gallery Weekend: take a journey through Dublin's art scenehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1025/1412924-dublin-gallery-weekend-take-a-journey-through-dublins-art-scene/'Commercial galleries are not only free to visit but also offer a unique opportunity to invest in and own art that you love...'Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:05:03 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1025/1412924-dublin-gallery-weekend-take-a-journey-through-dublins-art-scene/visual artsHonouring The Godfather of contemporary Irish architecturehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1105/1414558-honouring-the-godfather-of-contemporary-irish-architecture/On Tuesday 31 October, Irish architect Shane de Blacam received the 2023 Royal Academy of Arts Architecture Prize in London.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:00:27 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1105/1414558-honouring-the-godfather-of-contemporary-irish-architecture/ArchitectureWeighing in - choreographer Luca Truffarelli gets heavyhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1025/1412922-weighing-in-choreographer-luca-truffarelli-gets-heavy/Creator and choreographer Luca Truffarelli introduces his immersive new dance work The WeightWed, 25 Oct 2023 14:51:49 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1025/1412922-weighing-in-choreographer-luca-truffarelli-gets-heavy/DanceFailing better: Katie Honan on How To Fall Flat On Your Facehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1023/1412504-failing-better-katie-honan-on-how-to-fall-flat-on-your-face/Playwright and performer Katie Honan introduces her play How To Fall Flat On Your Face, which comes to Dublin's Project Arts Centre this month.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:57:04 +0100https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1023/1412504-failing-better-katie-honan-on-how-to-fall-flat-on-your-face/TheatreThe Wonder Of Blue - Joni Mitchell's classic album celebratedhttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1106/1414814-the-wonder-of-blue-joni-mitchells-classic-album-celebrated/RTÉ Radio 1 celebrates Joni Mitchell's 80th birthday with a series of tributes to a true music legend.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:19 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1106/1414814-the-wonder-of-blue-joni-mitchells-classic-album-celebrated/MusicCelebrating the music of Joni Mitchell on RTÉ Radio 1https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1103/1414553-celebrating-the-music-of-joni-mitchell-on-rte-radio-1/RTÉ Radio 1 celebrates Joni Mitchell across the weekend schedule from November 3-7, on the occasion of her 80th birthday.Fri, 03 Nov 2023 17:11:08 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1103/1414553-celebrating-the-music-of-joni-mitchell-on-rte-radio-1/RTÉ Radio 1Wexford Festival Opera - watch L'Aube rougehttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1104/1412507-wexford-festival-opera-watch-laube-rouge/For this year's Wexford Festival Opera, watch L'Aube rouge by Camille Erlanger live from Wexford Opera HouseSat, 04 Nov 2023 18:30:00 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1104/1412507-wexford-festival-opera-watch-laube-rouge/OperaAll the Light we Cannot See - RTÉ Arena on Netflix's WWII epichttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1102/1414341-all-the-light-we-cannot-see-rte-arena-on-netflixs-wwii-epic/Based on the Pulitzer-Prize winning novel of the same name, All The Light We Cannot See is a new 4-part mini-series that premieres on Netflix this week.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:51:25 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1102/1414341-all-the-light-we-cannot-see-rte-arena-on-netflixs-wwii-epic/RTÉ ArenaCulture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven dayshttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1103/1412909-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, from 1 pmFri, 03 Nov 2023 08:00:58 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1103/1412909-culture-5-your-cultural-highlights-for-the-next-seven-days/Culture 5Tell Me A Secret: 4 new dramas for young peoplehttps://www.rte.ie/kids/2023/1106/1414869-tell-me-a-secret-4-new-dramas-for-young-people/Working with our friends across the EBU, we have some brilliant short films for everyone to enjoy.Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:08:30 +0000https://www.rte.ie/kids/2023/1106/1414869-tell-me-a-secret-4-new-dramas-for-young-people/Tell Me A SecretThe Undetectables by Courtney Smyth - read an extracthttps://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1105/1412921-the-undetectables-by-courtney-smyth-read-an-extract/Be gay. Solve crimes. Take naps.Sun, 05 Nov 2023 07:00:45 +0000https://www.rte.ie/culture/2023/1105/1412921-the-undetectables-by-courtney-smyth-read-an-extract/Books