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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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  • Friday · 19 min

    Album reviews

    Eoin Sweeney and Carol Moran review new releases from Mike D, Dinosaur Jr and Erykah Badu and The Alchemist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Thursday · 23 min

    Film reviews

    Paul Whittington and Ruth Barton review One Night Only, The Dog Stars, Guggi and I Want Your Sex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Wednesday · 25 min

    Andy Irvine

    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.

  • Wednesday · 13 min

    Temple Bar the Musical - Molly Mew

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

  • Tuesday · 14 min

    A Moon for the Misbegotten

    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.

  • Tuesday · 22 min

    Dolly Parton remembered

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

  • Monday · 13 min

    Follow the Hare: Into the Wild World of Hill of the Hares

    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.

  • August 21 · 27 min

    TV reviews

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

  • August 21 · 20 min

    Album reviews

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

  • August 20 · 12 min

    Super Furry Animals - Gruff Rhys

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

  • August 20 · 14 min

    Masters of Tradition - Méav Ní Mhaolchatha

    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.

  • August 20 · 20 min

    Film reviews

    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.

  • August 19 · 19 min

    Niamh Bury

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

  • August 19 · 16 min

    Jim Lockhart on The Shield of Achilles

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

  • August 19 · 13 min

    IMMA

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

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