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A look at what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment presented by Rick O'Shea.
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TV reviews - incl Honey
Chris Wasser and Dee Molumby review The Good Daughter (Sky), 12 12 12 (Apple TV) and Honey (BBC).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Album reviews - incl U2
Zara Hedderman and Eamon Sweeney review new releases from U2, Daire Heffernan and Radie Peat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U2 Story Book - Brian O'Connell
In the week that sees U2 release their first album, Carnaval de Luz, in almost ten years, Limerick-based writer Brian O’Connell takes us back to the early days of the band in a new book, Becoming U2. Brian …
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In the week that sees U2 release their first album, Carnaval de Luz, in almost ten years, Limerick-based writer Brian O’Connell takes us back to the early days of the band in a new book, Becoming U2. Brian O'Connell takes us back, in fact, to a key night in March 1978 when they played their first public gig under that name.
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Paul Brady in the National Concert Hall
For more than five decades, Paul Brady has been one of Ireland’s most respected and influential songwriters. This evening he speaks to Rick about his career, creative prosess, and his upcoming gigs.See …
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For more than five decades, Paul Brady has been one of Ireland’s most respected and influential songwriters. This evening he speaks to Rick about his career, creative prosess, and his upcoming gigs.
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Film Reviews
Donald Clarke and Sarina Bellissimo join Rick O'Shea in studio to talk about this weeks movie picks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
M John Harrison on winning this year's Booker Prize
Author M John Harrison discusses his post-apocalyptic novel, The End of Everything. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Casual - Meadhbh McHugh and Agnes O'Casey
Playwright Meadhbh McHugh and actress Agnes O'Casey discuss the world premiere of Casual at the Abbey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sylvia Plath on Writing - Maura Dooley
Editor Maura Dooley discusses Sylvia Plath on Writing, a collection of Plath's advice on what it means to commit to a writing life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Timothy V. Murphy
Ahead of his appearance at the Dingle International Film Festival, actor Timothy V. Murphy chats to Ciara about his remarkable career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cormac O Caoimh performs live in studio
Ahead of the release of his seventh studio album, Heartbreakers, singer-songwriter Cormac O Caoimh performs live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ciara Byrne on her new play The Snug
Ciara Byrne discusses her new play The Snug which will premiere at Sean O'Casey Theatre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crann Mór - Nick Roth and Adrian Dunbar
Actor Adrian Dunbar and composer Nick Roth discuss the world premiere of Crann Mór, a newly expanded live staging of Richard Berengarten's poem Tree. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Winter Guest - Sarah Moss
Author Sarah Moss chats to Rick about her latest novel, The Winter Guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Network at 50
Steven Benedict looks back at the film that inspired a generation of writers and filmmakers, Sidney Lumet’s Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TV reviews
Jorie Lagerwey and Dee Molumby review series Black Doves (Netflix), Hunting Alice Bell (Channel 4) and The Galway Bay Murders (RTE). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Album reviews
Louise Bruton and John Meagher review new releases from James Blunt, Kings of Leon and Alanis Morrisette. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Kerr performs live in studio
2026 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards nominee Barry Kerr performs live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Film reviews - incl Onwards and Sideways
John Maguire and Cara O'Doherty review Onwards and Sideways, Wild Horse Nine and La Bola Negra.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drawing from the Well - Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh
Fiddler Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh discusses her upcoming performance as part of the Drawing from the Well series at the National Concert Hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Good Girls - Clare Monnelly and Aaron Monaghan
Award-winning playwright Clare Monnelly and director Aaron Monaghan about her new play Good Girls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yiyun Li on her new novel Music Against The Night
Author Yiyun Li on her new historical novel about the life of Irish composer John Field, Music Against The Night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carrie at 50
Paul Whittington looks back at Brian DePalma’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie 50 years on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All Them Dogs - Djamel White
Author Djamel White chats to Ciara about All Them Dogs, his new gangland thriller set in west Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Caitlín Nic Gabhann performs live in studio
Ahead of the release of her second solo album, An Ciúnas, concertina player Caitlín Nic Gabhann performs live in studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stevie Wonder at Dublin’s 3Arena
Pat Carty reviews Stevie Wonder's recently performance of Songs in the Key of Life at Dublin’s 3Arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arena - live from the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris
Live from the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris for a special evening celebrating Irish culture in the French capital. Rick is joined by Director of the Centre Nora Hickey M'Sichili, writers Neil Hegarty and …
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Live from the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris for a special evening celebrating Irish culture in the French capital. Rick is joined by Director of the Centre Nora Hickey M'Sichili, writers Neil Hegarty and Karl Geary, journalist Sophie Gorman, actor Kevin Fowley, and playwright Bryan Delaney. Plus, music from Kevin Fowley and Louise Mulcahy.
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The One About Matthew Perry
Chris Wasser joins the programme to discuss the newly released Netflix series 'The One About Matthew Perry'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Winehouse's Back to Black turns 20
Kelly Anne Byrne is in studio to dicuss Amy Winehouse's second album 'Back to Black' which turned 20 this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Film Reviews
Tara Brady and Justin McGregor review Primetime, All About The Money and Gentle Monster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Short Story Competition Finalists
Kartikay Gupta and Stephanie O'Connor discuss their short stories which have been shortlisted for the RTÉ Short Story Competition 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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