‘Age is no barrier’, says journalist Peter Murtagh at launch of travel book
Author’s new book is based on his retirement adventure with a motorbike and a tent
Seán O’Rourke
Could this be the end of the road for Renault and the Late Late?
No brand wants to find itself parked so close to a scandal
Miriam Lord’s Week: Diligent Verona Murphy’s masterclass in pulling teeth
Politicians prevail despite sustained and mystifying onslaught of corporate gobbledegook at the Public Accounts Committee
Dirty tricks, ‘mature recollection’ and a starry-eyed Micheál Martin
Television: There’s plenty of gossipy goodness in the second instalment of Two Tribes, Seán O’Rourke’s documentary on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Two Tribes part 1: Haughey and FitzGerald square up, with Olivia O’Leary as ringmaster
Television: Seán O’Rourke’s first big RTÉ project since Golfgate is at its best as a sort of Reeling in the Years for political anoraks
Varadkar would rather leave FG than join coalition with SF, he tells RTÉ documentary
In part two of Sean O’Rourke’s Two Tribes, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin leaves door open to possible coalition with Sinn Féin
Phil Hogan: ‘populist wave of indignation’ over Golfgate at home likely cost Commission job
Former minister told Seán O’Rourke that Varadkar ‘abandoned’ principle of rewarding hard work
Golfgate? I can smile about it now, says Sean O’Rourke
Two years on from the ‘bruising’ Golfgate controversy, veteran broadcaster Sean O’Rourke is back on our screens next week with Two Tribes, a new series on the history and legacy of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael since the Civil War
Behind Ireland’s Covid response: ‘We were going to be building morgues for people’
Key Irish figures recall the fear and uncertainty of the pandemic’s early days
Triggering Article 16 would be ‘big political mistake’ for Britain, Coveney warns
Minister says there would be ‘consequences’ for UK if it suspends co-operation with NI protocol
‘A fine journalist of the old school’: Independent’s Dave Halloran dies aged 79
Tributes pour in for former deputy group news editor after sudden death
‘It destroyed me’: Maria Bailey on ‘swing gate’ controversy
Ex-TD says her decision to issue proceedings against Dean Hotel was ‘a bad one’
Enda Kenny: Border poll is ‘meaningless’ without putting in work on living together
Former taoiseach warns against holding a vote on Irish unity for the sake of it
RTÉ Radio One's generational switch has made it the middle-aged station it needs to be
The new presenters’ life experiences are more in tune with those of listeners
Tubridy remains highest paid presenter at RTÉ
State broadcaster releases pay bill for 2019 and says it has since cut top 10 fees by 15%
Claire Byrne says she still suffers Covid-19 after-effects
An ‘early adopter’ of Covid-19 in March, she continued to broadcast through the illness
Covid-19 crisis prompted huge surge in radio listenership, first figures show
Morning Ireland, Liveline and Sunday with Miriam among shows securing massive gains
RTÉ does not rule out working with O’Rourke again in future
Station clarifies remarks by head of RTÉ Radio One around broadcaster’s departure
‘What a way to start’: Claire Byrne puts Micheál Martin through the wringer
The presenter’s interview with Taoiseach sets tone as she takes over Today show on RTÉ Radio 1
RTÉ’s McInerney and Ó hEadhra to present Drivetime
Reshuffle moves Mary Wilson to Morning Ireland and Bryan Dobson to News at One
Kathy Sheridan: Let us look at who was not at that golf dinner
Best of 2020: Woulfe, Hogan, O’Rourke and Hayes trigger lazy comparisons with the Galway tent
Who attended the golf dinner and what has happened to them since?
A list of all those known to have been among the 80-plus guests at controversial dinner
Who attended the golf dinner and what has happened to them since?
Here is everyone known to have been among the over 80 guests at the controversial dinner
RTÉ cancels future plans with broadcaster Sean O’Rourke over golfing dinner
Former high-profile presenter says he has to be accountable for his actions
Golf dinner fallout: Controversy compromises key public health messages – Taoiseach
Calleary and Buttimer resign, gardaí begin investigation
Maria Bailey complaint over RTÉ radio show is rejected by BAI
Ex-FG TD had claimed panel discussion made ‘untrue and damaging comments’ about her
Maria Bailey takes action against newspaper over ‘swing gate’ coverage
Defamation proceedings lodged by former Fine Gael TD against publishers of Irish Daily Mirror
Sarah McInerney is forensic, relentless and fierce in Seán O’Rourke’s old slot
The former Newstalk presenter has firmly placed her stamp on RTÉ Radio 1 mornings
Seán O’Rourke: 32,000 interviews later... ‘I’ve had my fill’
The broadcaster, who retired on Friday, looks back on his career high and low points
Breda O'Brien: Seán O’Rourke’s balance will be missed on the airwaves
Broadcaster showed rare understanding of centrality of religion in people’s lives
Covid-19: Nursing homes remain 'area of concern', Harris says
Minister says virus ‘hasn’t gone away’, as Leaving Cert to be cancelled
‘I’m only kind of retiring,’ says Seán O’Rourke on his last day on air
Current affairs journalist has hosted his RTÉ morning programme for last seven years
Central Bank says banks hitting pause on mortgages makes sense for borrowers
Central Bank governor sees 12% euro zone GDP shrinkage as ‘realistic’
Teachers voice concerns about health implications if Leaving Cert goes ahead
Union agreement will be crucial in facilitating options such as expected grades
Seán Moran: Reassurances on GAA are worryingly empty
Government plan appears to regard spectators as the only threat or vulnerability
Coronavirus: Finding joy in cooking, eating and, yes, even shopping
The rituals of the kitchen are a comfort, but this sourdough thing won’t end well
Staff shortage at Co Laois nursing home is increasing risk of harm to residents
Manager says home, which has eight residents with Covid-19, will have to close unless it gets more staff
Varadkar hopes Greens will enter formal government negotiations
Social Democrats and Labour now seen as unlikely to enter government with FG and FF
Coronavirus: Cork nursing home the first to pilot new symptom alert software
Technology alerts staff members remotely if their body temperature gets too high
A hard act to follow: Sean O’Rourke will be missed by more than just his listeners
RTÉ will struggle to replace a host whose ease was accompanied by formidable news skills
RTÉ presenter Sean O’Rourke to retire from radio slot in May
Broadcaster says he’s had ‘a great adventure’ on show and recalls ‘hand to hand combat in studio’ with guests
Coronavirus: Over one million people now receiving State income support
Hardware stores should open only for emergencies and deliveries, says Government
Coronavirus: INTO say it is ‘feasible’ primary schools could reopen in June
Head of INTO John Boyle says any reopening should be on ‘an orderly phased basis’
How will parties consult members on government formation amid Covid-19?
Ireland’s political factions face a number of logistical challenges due to the pandemic
Government should question necessity of passenger flights – Immunology expert
Eighty-six flights due to arrive and depart from Dublin airport on Friday
Doctors sent to help at Cavan hospital after up to 70 staff infected with coronavirus
Latest figures put number of clusters or outbreaks in hospitals at 48
Nursing Homes Ireland complains about lack of support
Gap between that pledged and the reality regarding protective equipment and testing
State childcare part of FG-FF framework plan for coalition
Two main parties seek to entice smaller parties to help them achieve Dáil majority
Ivan Yates allows ancient rivalries provide respite from new menace
Sombre Newstalk host rediscovers irreverent persona for on-air prank, while Morning Ireland highlights the perils of shopping
Some people need to wash out their mouths as well as their hands
Radio review: Joe Duffy hears tales of social distancing prompting antisocial behaviour
Isme criticised State’s ‘tone deaf’ wage subsidy scheme
Law Society also warned Government and advised amendments to Covid legislation
Labour should enter unity government to deal with coronavirus, says party TD
Seán Sherlock supports calls for time limited administration over ‘unprecedented health crisis’
Fianna Fáil grassroots group organises to oppose Fine Gael coalition
Group writes to TDs outlining ‘serious concerns for the party that we all support’
Please stop calling 999 or 112 for coronavirus information, says HSE
Liam Woods says all 13 confirmed cases in Ireland were being treated in hospital
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