Radio review: A sobering reminder of the devastating effects of Covid on the arts world
The unique challenges faced by those who work in the live arts emerged this week, as well-known figures such as Rory O’Neill and Celine Byrne described the losses they have suffered
Radio review: National broadcaster shines when it puts children at centre
When it comes to fulfilling its public-service remit, RTÉ is doing a brilliant job at serving its younger community
Once Upon a Bridge: Compelling online production bridges the gap until theatre returns
Sonya Kelly imagines the lives of the three people involved in an incident when a jogger pushed a woman into oncoming traffic on a London bridge
Radio review: Counting the true cost of Valentine’s flowers
Liveline last week dwelt on the increasingly acrimonious battle between florists and supermarkets for Valentine’s Day custom
Radio Review: Higgins marks the end of winter with a gentle stroll through the Park
President Michael D Higgins chats to Sean Moncrieff about the dark days of Covid, 5km limits and the hope that comes with spring
Radio review: Bordering on sense as coronavirus debate rages on
David Cullinane of Sinn Féin and Sammy Wilson of the DUP locked horns last week on Pat Kenny’s Newstalk morning show
Radio review: A splash of culture gets us through the blues
On Blue Monday, the airwaves are abuzz with positive psychology while Luke Clancy’s Culture File on Lyric FM is a haven of artistic sensibility in a troubled world
Radio review: Questioning Official Ireland’s take on a dark past
The Mother and Baby Homes Report came in for considerable criticism on the airwaves last week
Radio: Learning the hard way as a lockdown closes schools again
Parents and pupils expressed their worries on the airwaves about the weeks ahead as they faced into another spell of remote schooling
Radio and Theatre: Kathryn Thomas sets the pace for 2021
It’s the time of year when radio presenters become health and fitness motivators, but this year the encouragement is more gentle and heartwarming
Radio and theatre: Edna O’Brien sheds light on the ‘dangerous’ vocation of writing
The legendary Irish novelist celebrated her 90th birthday by delivering the annual TS Eliot lecture for the Abbey Theatre, online from the Irish embassy in London
Radio and theatre: Marty’s festive mix gets us in the yuletide mood
The Lyric FM morning stalwart didn’t disappoint at the onset of the Christmas season
Radio and Theatre: Memorable moments held up to the light once more
Newstalk’s week was all about the defining episodes of the past two decades, from LGBT watersheds to the farce of Brexit
Worlds of wonder: Children’s books for all ages to make the season bright
We‘re in a golden age of Irish children’s books – and there’s no better time to explore our wealth of local illustrating and storytelling talent than Christmas
Radio and Theatre: A journey into one man’s experience of Bloody Sunday
Vincent Murphy retraces the route taken by his grand-uncle from Fethard in Co Tipperary to Croke Park one hundred years since the events at Bloody Sunday
Maggie O’Farrell: ‘Stories help us enter a different space where we can process difficult things’
The author’s latest offering, a longform picture book for children, is a much gentler tome than her most recent novel Hamnet
Radio and theatre: A glimpse between the covers of romance novels
A discussion on the big business of romance fiction provides some light relief on Today With Claire Byrne
Radio and Theatre: Gone to look for America
In spite of Leo Varadkar’s leaks, Brexit and Covid-19, all ears in the country were tuned to the US election
Radio and Theatre: Boucher-Hayes highlights importance of good old-fashioned reportage
Standing in for Claire Byrne, the presenter shows how traditional media can have more value than social media, especially in the face of a tragic story
Macbeth, Live: Ghostly light gives new life to a thrilling production
An ambitious digital performance of Shakespeare’s play is helped by a truly creative use of Zoom