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RTÉ Short Story Competition Finalists

October 28, 2026 · 14 min

Kartikay Gupta and Stephanie O'Connor discuss their short stories which have been shortlisted for the RTÉ Short Story Competition 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Irish Ghost Story

October 28, 2026 · 15 min

Writer Martina Devlin on the great tradition of ghost stories in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Foy Vance

October 28, 2026 · 19 min

Foy Vance joins Rick in studio to discuss his 60-date world tour and play some tunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Audrey Niffenegger

October 28, 2026 · 22 min

Writer Audrey Niffenegger joins the programme to discuss her new book 'Life Out of Order' 23 years on from 'The Time Traveler's Wife' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Devils 4K Re-Release

October 28, 2026 · 15 min

Film critic John Maguire on Ken Russell’s 'The Devils' being re-released. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Anakronos: The Red Book of Ossory

October 28, 2026 · 13 min

Caitríona O’Leary, Anakronos, on their new production at Kilkenny’s Toil & Trouble where medieval music meets jazz in this compelling reimagining of one of Ireland’s most remarkable manuscripts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…
Remembering Dónal Lunny

October 23, 2026 · 51 min

Bill Whelan, Maighread Ní Dhomhnaill, Nuala O'Connor, Shaun Davey, and Iarla Ó Lionáird discuss the life and career of the late Dónal Lunny.ss the life and career of the late Dónal Lunny dies aged 79. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Film reviews - incl Klara and the Sun

October 22, 2026 · 23 min

Hilary White and Arlene Hunt review the new films Klara and the Sun, Fatherland and Possible Love. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Choreographer John Scott on the new Irish Modern Dance Theatre production

October 22, 2026 · 15 min

Choreographer John Scott chats to Rick about the Irish Modern Dance Theatre production 'Physical Landscape' coming to the Project Arts Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
RTÉ Short Story Competition - John Armstrong and Alison Jameson

October 22, 2026 · 11 min

John Armstrong and Alison Jameson, both finalists of this year's RTÉ Short Story Competition, chat to Rick about their work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gulliver: A Choral Symphony - Shaun Davey

October 21, 2026 · 19 min

Ahead of the 300th anniversary of the publication of Gulliver’s Travels, composer Shaun Davey discusses his Gulliver: A Choral Symphony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Galway DJ Count Skylarkin

October 21, 2026 · 15 min

Galway DJ Count Skylarkin chats with Rick about his upcoming gig at the Lú Festival of Light in Drogheda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.