Ireland's largest sculpture exhibition opens at National Botanic GardensThe OPW is hosting the 36th Sculpture in Context exhibition at the National Botanic Gardens, which features 169 pieces of sculpture and runs until October 7th.Fri Sept 02 2022 - 07:22
Wednesday's Images Of The DayA selection of today's photographs chosen by Bryan O'BrienWed Aug 31 2022 - 19:00
'Opera in the Open' brings Puccini to Dublin'Opera in the Open' concluded its summer season at the Civic Offices ampitheatre in Dublin with Puccini's Tosca.Thu Aug 25 2022 - 15:57
Dublin Horse Show back at the RDS after two year breakConor Pope reports from the RDS, Ballsbridge where preparations are underway for this week's five day 2022 Dublin Horse Show.Tue Aug 16 2022 - 15:56
Clare Islanders return home for perfect work-life balancePeople who grew up on Clare Island, Co Mayo, but moved away for work are returning, attracted by a work-life balance facilitated by broadband and technology.Sat Aug 13 2022 - 07:32
New exhibition celebrates costume and design in Irish film and television'The Art of Costume' exhibition, Russborough, organised by the Irish Costume Archive Project features costumes from top Irish film and television productions.Fri Aug 12 2022 - 08:47
Here comes the heatwave: Met Éireann advise caution in the sun and waterMet Éireann has issued a high temperature warning for much of the country from Thursday to Sunday. The status yellow warning covers all of Leinster and Munster.Wed Aug 10 2022 - 13:39
Traditional Japanese food served with cutting edge tech in Dublin restaurantSenbazuru Izakaya restaurant serves sushi in a room of huge 5D underwater projections and food is brought to your table by a robotic waitress called Bella .Tue Aug 09 2022 - 09:05
‘Being a geek is cool’: Dublin Comic Con is backDublin Comic Con, Ireland’s longest-running, largest fandom, now in its ninth year, takes place this weekend at the National Convention Centre, Dublin.Sat Aug 06 2022 - 15:30
Thursday's Images Of The DayThursday's images of the day selected by Bryan O'BrienThu Jul 28 2022 - 19:00
Charlie Bird: 'Thank you from the very bottom of my heart'July 26th, 2022: Journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird has died aged 74. In 2022, he presented cheques for over €3 million to two Irish charities.Tue Jul 26 2022 - 13:28
SIPTU members at Irish Wheelchair Association go on strikeSIPTU members employed by the Irish Wheelchair Association, who have not had a wage rise in 14 years, are on strike at care centres across the country.Tue Jul 05 2022 - 14:33
Radio Days: The man who brings broken radios back to lifeMatthew Staunton collects and restores old radios. He often finds them thrown out in skips and so he brings them home and gets them working again. July 2016.Thu Jun 30 2022 - 19:29
Artist finds calm amid the commotion in Dublin City centreNorman Teeling paints in an impressionist style on location. 'Its so alive and full of atmosphere' he said of Dublin's O'Connell Street when filmed in 2015.Thu Jun 30 2022 - 18:32
Looking under the (car) coversPeople keep their cars under protective covering for many reasons. We meet four owners of very different vehicles, all of which are 'under cover'. July 2017.Thu Jun 30 2022 - 18:31
Hedge fun: the Dublin men making shapes with shrubberyDublin men Colm Hughes and Nicholas Horan have both created very unusual shapes from the hedges in the gardens of their suburban homes. July 2015.Thu Jun 30 2022 - 18:14
Covid travel restrictions led to harp handover on Wicklow-Dublin borderDuring Covid-19 restrictions, harp maker Kevin Harrington drove over the mountains to the Wicklow/Dublin border to deliver a harp to Muireann Ni Mhuirthile.Tue Jun 28 2022 - 18:15
The artist who is fascinated by the human heartDecember 2016 - Artist Chanelle Walshe’s work reflects her interest in the human body. Her current practice is focused on hearts and lungs.Tue Jun 28 2022 - 17:29
'It's a scar on our landscape': environmentalists protest over Aughinish expansionA demonstration by members of an alliance of environmental groups took place at Dáil Éireann, against plans to expand operations at Aughinish Alumina refinery.Tue Jun 28 2022 - 16:55
Work riders: The unsung heroes of Irish horse racingWork riders turn up at training yards and stables all over Ireland early every morning to exercise hundreds of thoroughbred horses out on the gallops.Fri Jun 17 2022 - 11:21
Dublin photographer shoots the city when it's dark and silentAndy Sheridan is an architect and photographer based in Stoneybatter, Dublin. His photography focuses on the lesser seen side of Dublin late at night.Fri Jun 17 2022 - 11:17
Meet the Kerryman who runs a barbershop from an ambulanceJonathan Kelleher worked in building before re-training to become a barber. He now runs a mobile barbershop business in Killarney from a converted ambulance.Fri Jun 17 2022 - 09:23
Dreamsphere installation at IMMA appeals to all the sensesJanuary 2022: Dreamsphere is an immersive installation located at IMMA. Devised by artist Aoife Dunne it brings spectators into a multi-sensorial mindscape.Fri Jun 17 2022 - 09:08
Artist inspired by night-time walks through dark and quiet DublinArtist Francis Matthews creates paintings based on walks around Dublin at night. He photographs an area with his phone then paints the scene on canvas at home.Thu Jun 16 2022 - 17:25
Old tech meets new in unique collection held by Dublin businessFamily-run Botanic Office Equipment, Dublin supply cash registers for pubs and shops. Over the years they have amassed a collection of historic machinery.Thu Jun 16 2022 - 16:43
Meet the milliner who transforms into James Joyce once a yearJohn Shevlin is a Dublin based milliner who makes exquisite hats for a living. Once a year in June he transforms into James Joyce for Bloomsday.Thu Jun 16 2022 - 15:19
Joyce enthusiasts attend ‘funeral’ in Glasnevin Cemetery on BloomsdayJoyce enthusiasts have celebrated Bloomsday by attending Glasnevin Cemetery for the re-enactment of the funeral procession of 'Ulysses character, Paddy Dignam.Thu Jun 16 2022 - 14:56
Over 100 Traveller men attend health event in Phoenix ParkTraveller Men’s Health Day in the Phoenix Park saw over 100 men playing in a soccer tournament and availing of various health checks. Video: Bryan O'BrienWed Jun 15 2022 - 14:56
Will Covid-19 finally finish off the small rural Irish pub?Covid -19 has had a devastating impact on the rural pub. In March 2021 we visited 4 family owned bars around Boyle, Co Roscommon that are struggling to survive.Sun Jun 12 2022 - 14:04
The artist in Mullingar who lives in the present as if it is the pastDavid McDermott is an artist whose life and work revolve around the past and this is evident from the contents of his home in Mullingar, Bellmount House.Sun Jun 12 2022 - 11:36
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh makes the perfect ham sandwichGAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh has eaten many sandwiches in his lifetime. In 2015 he demonstrated how to make the perfect ham sandwich.Sun Jun 12 2022 - 10:08
Environmental campaigners protest outside Biodiversity Conference in DublinIrish Wildlife Trust and Extinction Rebellion Ireland have protested at the National Biodiversity Conference 2022 in Dublin Castle.Wed Jun 08 2022 - 13:51
Climate change among issues addressed by NCAD graduatesThree artists graduating with MFAs from NCAD discuss their art as the college unveils a week-long showcase of the work of 2022 graduates.Wed Jun 08 2022 - 07:12
CCTV now a significant deterrent against theft in IrelandAlan Campbell of Audio Visual Security Ltd on the decrease in cost and an increase in quality of CCTV systems for domestic use.Sun Jun 05 2022 - 11:48
Bloom, Ireland’s largest gardening festival is back after two-year breakThe Bloom festival is in its 16th year and has kicked off at the Phoenix Park, celebrating the best of Irish horticulture, food and drink.Thu Jun 02 2022 - 14:57
‘Stumbling stones’ unveiled in Dublin to remember Irish Holocaust victimsPoignant ceremony remembers six Irish people murdered by the Nazis in Auschwitz and LithuaniaWed Jun 01 2022 - 20:57
Bloom boom: Festival set for record attendances following Covid-19 pandemic First festival since the end of restrictions attracting ‘huge interest’ claim Bloom organisersWed Jun 01 2022 - 17:24
Six Irish Jews murdered in the Holocaust are honoured in DublinSix Irish victims of the Holocaust have been honoured in Dublin with brass plaques as part of the Stolpersteine Project.Wed Jun 01 2022 - 16:37
New traditional music Fleadh will take place in DublinDublin City Council have launched ‘Smithfield Fleadh’ a new, folk and traditional music event in Smithfield on the 18th and 19th June.Tue May 31 2022 - 15:38
Newbridge exhibition celebrates 1922 through art and historyAn art exhibition by the ‘SULT’ collective in Newbridge commemorates political and social change in Kildare in 1922 and after.Fri May 27 2022 - 08:41
Victims and survivors of 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings honouredA commemorative event has taken place on Talbot Street, Dublin to mark the 48th Anniversary of the Dublin and Monaghan bombings which were carried out by the UVF on 17th May 1974, causing the death of 33 people and injuring 300.Tue May 17 2022 - 15:19
TCD celebrates new Scholars in-person for first time in three yearsFor the first time in three years TCD has held its annual Trinity Monday Scholars and Fellows ceremony, in-person. In total, 51 new Scholars, 31 new Fellows, five new Professorial Fellows and two Honorary Fellows were announced.Mon Apr 25 2022 - 14:34
Leading Irish architects present their vision for Galway in the futureThe 'Irish Cities 2070' group of leading architects say their vision for the development of Galway city over the next 50 years can be a guide for how all of Ireland's cities grow in the coming decades. Video: Bryan O'BrienThu Apr 07 2022 - 16:06
Innovating science and compassionate care: treating cancer at St James's HospitalClose to 5,000 new patient cancer diagnoses are seen annually in St James's Hospital, Dublin, where innovative, new targeted treatments are giving more patients a better quality of life, for longer. Interviews: Jennifer O'Connell Video: Bryan O'BrienThu Mar 31 2022 - 12:25
Support for and opposition to new Dursey Island Cable car development in west CorkAs environmental group FIE seeks to quash planning permission granted for the development of a new interpretative centre and cable car system for Dursey Island many local people say that the area badly needs the development.Fri Mar 11 2022 - 12:34
Tradfest kicks off with Rocky Road To Dublin performanceTradfest, Ireland's largest Trad and Folk music festival starts off this week. Actor, singer and musician Phelim Drew kicked off the festival with an impromptu, early morning performance high above the river LiffeyMon Jan 24 2022 - 13:57
