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The new LEGO Batman game is a love letter to the Caped Crusader

Legacy of the Dark Knight beckons a bright future for Batman...

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New Irish Writing: Rituals by Danielle McLaughlin

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Pussy Riot's Maria Alyokhina on her political memoir

US novelist Paul Auster (R) and his wife US writer Siri Hustvedt (L) pose during an award ceremony after he received the "Grand Vermeil" medal from the mayor of Paris Bertrand Delanoe, on June 10, 2010 in Paris. Auster is the guest of honour of the 2010 e

Haunted: Siri Hustvedt's heartbreaking memoir will make you cry

NO REPRO FEE 18.5.2026 Minister Patrick O’Donovan T.D. today launched Cruinniú na nÓg 2026, Ireland’s National Day of Creativity for children and young people, at TU Dublin Grangegorman. Pictured at the launch is Molly Noone (14), centre, from Shanagarry,

Over 1,300 free events on 6 June for Cruinniú na nÓg 2026

Cruinniú na nÓg 2026

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Sharon Shannon's story takes centre stage in new RTÉ documentary

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New Irish Writing: The Wildelings by Lisa Harding

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Book Of The Week: Séamas O'Reilly's Prestige Drama is a must-read

Book Of The Week

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Pirate Predator episode 1 recapped - Meet The Electrician

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Why a season of films about death doesn't have to be a bummer

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The Culture 5 - your cultural highlights for the next seven days

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Something For The Weekend: Liz Nugent's cultural picks

Something For The Weekend

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We Are An Archipelago: a poetic ode to home and freedom

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My audience with 'Pirate Predator' Eamonn Cooke

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Author-illustrator Chris Haughton named new Laureate na nÓg

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10 must-see summer gigs (that aren't sold out yet)

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Gary Lydon remembered: Eugene O'Brien on an acting 'king'

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Art Thoughts: Visual art and poilitical activism, then and now

Opinion and Analysis

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Winners revealed for inaugural Taylor Wessing Irish Photo Prize

Photo shows writer, broadcaster and documentary maker Manchán Magan against a forest backdrop

Remembering Manchán Magan - conversations from the RTÉ archives

Watch: Other Voices presents Foo Fighters live in Dingle

Watch: Other Voices presents Foo Fighters live in Dingle

Games

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New games reviewed: Saros is a sharp sci-fi shooter to die for

Saros is a fast-paced, electrifying and altogether unforgiving action shooter that continues to raise the bar for video games in 2026.

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Great games for young gamers (that aren't Roblox!)

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Should generative AI decide how video games look in the future?

Opinion and Analysis

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

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Los Angeles, CA, October, 29, 2025: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage (39) pitches during the first inning of Game five of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 in

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RTÉ lyric Live: Gerald Barry's Salome, live from New Music Dublin

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Join RTÉ lyric fm's Paul Herriott and Artistic Director of New Music Dublin, John Harris as they co-present a highlight from the 2026 edition of New Music Dublin,

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Is Foy Vance the best-kept secret in Irish music? Marty thinks so

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Sara Baume takes a trip out of the marvellous - The Lyric Feature

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