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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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  • August 25 · 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.

  • August 25 · 22 min

    Dolly Parton remembered

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

  • August 24 · 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.

  • August 18 · 17 min

    Annie Atkins

    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.

  • August 18 · 17 min

    The Jackson Harp

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

  • August 18 · 13 min

    Country People - Daniel Mason

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

  • August 17 · 20 min

    Really Good Time

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

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