Arena

Andy Irvine performs live in studio and chats to Sinead about reimagining the songs of Woody Guthrie in his new album, Rambling Round Your City.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and director Molly Mew discusses Temple Bar the Musical, a new trad musical about modern Dublin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dominic Dromgoole discusses his new book about the history of theatre from 1865 to 1965, Time Frames. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eileen Walsh talks about her role in the new Druid production of Eugene O’Neill’s A Moon for the Misbegotten. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dolly Parton, music legend, dies aged 80.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon alongside Barry Devlin of Horslips brings together an extraordinary lineup of musicians, writers and artists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you follow the hare? Roscommon writer Maria Tivnan talks about Hill of the Hares, her new play from Fregoli Theatre Company where memory, longing and imagination collide.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live music and an interview with Macdara Yeates, breathing new life into Dublin’s forgotten songs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review Little Bird (Sky Atlantic and NOW ), Lanterns (HBO) and Ludwig (BBC).  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louise Bruton and Eamon Sweeney review new releases from Weezer, Sam Smith and Brandon Flowers.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys discusses their upcoming gig at Collins Barracks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of her performance at this year’s Masters of Tradition singer Méav Ní Mhaolchatha chats to Rick.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maguire and Arlene Hunt review Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, & Sons and Coyote vs. Acme.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niamh Bury chats to Rick and performs live in studio.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Lockhart on why Auden’s The Shield of Achilles is still relevant in 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick chats with IMMA director Annie Fletcher about her three favourite pieces in the permanent collection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and designer Annie Atkins on her work with Wes Anderson and The BIG Type Festival, a three-day celebration of print at The National Print Museum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Clare McCague discusses The Jackson Harp: Craft, Commerce and Conflict in Nineteenth-Century Dublin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Mason discusses his latest novel Country People. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Really Good Time chat to Rick and perform live in studio.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Carty reviews Days of Miracle and Wonder - Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer and performer Gráinne Curistan discusses her show Saving for a Helicopter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zara Hedderman and John Meagher review new releases from Phoebe Bridgers, Really Good Time and Jungle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Wasser and Jenn Gannon review Travis Barker: Louder than Fear (Disney +), Warren’s Vortex (Sky/Now) and Mourinho (Netflix). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at what's happening in the world of arts, culture and entertainment presented by Rick O'Shea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.