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After 25 years at RTÉ, the broadcaster now presents Radio 1’s culture show. He feels as if he’s found the thing he’s good at. He’s only sorry about the tragic circumstances
Radio: When the Liveline host revisits reliably contentious subjects, he’s not just indulging in nostalgia
Just as interesting are his views on the broader radio landscape and the role of what he calls ‘the talent’
O’Shea has been interim presenter since July 2025
The 2FM radio presenter on candour, IVF and careers for women only beginning in their 40s
Radio: The Newstalk Breakfast hosts won’t need to change much as they move slots, while Rick O’Shea needs to stay on as Arena host
By Aisling Bea, Mary McAleese, Richard Ford, Marian Keyes, Tolü Makay, Blindboy and more
Some 30 upset listeners petition RTÉ boss Dee Forbes to halt closure of radio station
Rick O’Shea, Emer McLysaght and others on their favourite bookshops as children and adults
It can pay to reduce the amount of carbon we generate, so time to alter our behaviour
The author has been exposed as a serial liar. But how did he get away with it for so long?
Irish novelist is one of five category winners and goes on to compete for Costa Book of the Year on January 29th
RTÉ broadcaster on seeing David Morrissey tread the boards and his love of Francis Bacon
Take the hassle out of the festive season by following our expert guide
Scheme organised by ad body IAPI will see 12 creatives represent Ireland at global festival
Trinity College’s school of nursing and midwifery has pioneered a new research-based app and website called How2tell to offer support to people with epilepsy
The comedian on her new TV show 'Nowhere Fast', a sitcom about women, friendship, and where the men are little more than love interests
Waterford’s big weekend is jam-packed with music, books and exhibitions – and blaas
The gruff interrogator seems to enjoy the Ploughing Championships but it doesn’t really suit him
Readings, walks and bike tours taking place across Dublin to mark June 16th
Company has already donated more than €8m in the past 12 months
Some well-known people tell Conor Pope about their best and worst gifts ever
DJ’s ‘Jukebox’ show for the station was cancelled after dispute with RTÉ over its name
Our unquenchable love affair with craft beer is helping to raise the standard of pub grub all over the country
Nominations open until August 20th for new category introduced for October’s ceremony
Fighting Words seeks volunteers, Nuala Ní Chonchúir and Paula McGrath launch new novels, and celebrities and authors read at Dubray Books
Review: Anton Savage, on Today FM, and Rick O’Shea, on RTÉ 2FM, get off to slow, uncertain starts in their new slots
The presenter of RTÉ’s new Poetry Programme can’t name a poem by Seamus Heaney. So can his popularity win over younger audiences?
Who are the acts to watch in 2015? And how did our predictions for last year fare? We asked some music industry insiders to look into their tea leaves and make some predictions
Rockers to play on May 30th next, frontman announces on 2fm radio show
Sheila de Courcy, head of children’s content for RTÉ, on her plans for the channel
Festival of Curiosity offers day-time events and evening programme of science debates, discussions and shows
Stem cells grown ‘in a dish’ can integrate into the eyes of night-blind mice
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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