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The National gallery’s latest acquisitions 08.07.2026 15:50 ↓

Jess Fahy discusses the National gallery’s latest acquisitions.

Gwenno 08.07.2026 14:34 ↓

Ahead of her upcoming Irish tour acclaimed Welsh/Cornish musician Gwenno chats to Rick. 

Jonathan Coe - The Proof of My Innocence 08.07.2026 14:30 ↓

Author Jonathan Coe discusses his latest satire The Proof of My Innocence and an upcoming event at the West Cork Literary Festival.

250 years of the USA 07.07.2026 12:27 ↓

250 years of the USA - How one piece of art stoked the flames of the American Revolution. 

Carnation - GIAF 07.07.2026 11:06 ↓

Tom Rack, co-founder of Welsh-based company NoFit State, discusses bringing their show Carnation to the GIAF.

Contrapposto 07.07.2026 21:47 ↓

Author Dave Eggers discusses his new novel, Contrapposto.

U2 release new single, Street of Dreams 07.07.2026 3:14 ↓

Alan Corr discusses U2's new single, Street of Dreams.

Terry Loane - Faraway Home 06.07.2026 13:04 ↓

Director Terry Loane discusses his new film Faraway Home, which is premiering at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh.

Mick Lennox - The Power of Dreams 06.07.2026 11:46 ↓

Mick Lennox of Power of Dreams discusses their upcoming performance at Forest Fest.

Louise Brangan - The Fallen 06.07.2026 24:13 ↓

Louise Brangan discusses her new book, The Fallen.

Album review 03.07.2026 19:09 ↓

Zara Hedderman and Nadine O’Regan review new releases from Sienna Spiro, Madonna and Havvk.

TV reviews 03.07.2026 24:58 ↓

Jenn Gannon and Simon Maher review Elle (Prime Video), Silo S3 (Apple TV) and Katie Price: Nothing to Hide (Sky).

Arena Encore - Consolata Boyle on Enola Holmes 3 // The Odyssey and cinema // Madonna's career 03.07.2026 50:25 ↓

The best of Arena's week with award winning costume designer Consolata Boyle... John Maguire on the influence of The Odyssey on cinema... and as Madonna releases her latest album, Kelly Anne Byrne looks back at her remarkable career.

Oscar Unwritten 03.07.2026 14:16 ↓

Playwright Tim Scott and actor Lorcan Strain discuss Tim's new play, Oscar Unwritten.

Madonna 03.07.2026 13:19 ↓

Kelly-Anne Byrne looks back at Madonna's varied and incredible career. 

Film reviews 03.07.2026 21:24 ↓

Tara Brady and Hilary White review The Invite, Enola Holmes 3 and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.

The Red Mouth - Sheila Armstrong 01.07.2026 15:39 ↓

Author Sheila Armstrong discusses her new book, The Red Mouth.

Cruit Harpers' Gathering - Cormac de Barra 01.07.2026 18:05 ↓

Harpist Cormac de Barra performs live in studio and discusses this year's Cruit Harpers' Gathering.   

Archduke - Chris Walley 01.07.2026 17:40 ↓

Chris Walley discusses playing Nedeljko, a starving youth in Rajiv Joseph’s play Archduke at the Royal Court, London.

IFI's Odysseys season 30.06.2026 19:03 ↓

Ahead of the IFI's Odysseys season, John Maguire looks at the many films inspired by Homer's epic poem. 

Wimbledon fashion 30.06.2026 13:14 ↓

Bairbre Power discusses fashion at Wimbledon over the years.  

Antoni O'Breskey 50 Years of Music 30.06.2026 16:44 ↓

Composer and pianist Antoni O'Breskey and his daughter, singer and fiddle player Consuelo Nerea Bresch chat to Rick and play live in studio. 

Opening Night - Sara Baume 29.06.2026 15:37 ↓

Writer Sara Baume discusses her new non-fiction book, Opening Night.

The Cure at Marlay Park - review 29.06.2026 16:18 ↓

John Meagher reviews The Cure's recent concert at Dublin's Marlay Park.

Consolata Boyle 29.06.2026 17:39 ↓

Oscar-nominated costume designer Consolata Boyle discusses her latest work for Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix.