Last laugh: Irish man pranks family one last time at his own funeral
Tuesday, 22 October 2019An Irish man with a wicked sense of humour gave loved ones at his funeral one hell of a surprise, playing a recording of his voice as his coffin was lowered into the ground. Read More...
Brexit & Ireland, an inside story of the Irish response
Tuesday, 03 September 2019Need to understand how Ireland helped to shape the EU's response to Brexit? RTÉ's Europe correspondent Tony Connelly tells the dramatic story of the Irish response to this political and economic earthquake. Read More...
Stanhope Forbes, father of Cornwall's Newlyn School of painting
Friday, 16 August 2019Dublin-born Stanhope Forbes spent time painting Brittany before founding the influential Newlyn School of painters in Cornwall in the late 19th century. Read More...
Lough Derg: the spirit of a holy place
Wednesday, 04 April 2012A small island in a lake called Lough Derg is one of the most famous of Ireland's places of pilgrimage. About 35,000 pilgrims come to it each year intent on doing penance for their sins or seeking divine intervention in their lives. Read More...
Nantes-Brest Canal, Brittany's popular leisure waterway
Friday, 07 October 2011The Nantes-Brest Canal is a 364 km long waterway connecting the city of Brest, on the west of Brittany, to the city of Nantes in the south east. Read More...
