Dior's Irish Connection

Paul Whitington discusses the 75th anniversary of Salinger’s iconic novel The Catcher in the Rye.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trinidadian Scottish writer and poet Anthony Vahni Capildeo discusses their non-fiction debut, Masqueraders: Selected Essays, and an upcoming appearance at The Shaking Bog festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Clarke and Cara O'Doherty review Ish and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today the Irish music world lost a giant: a friend, mentor, favourite son and artist whose influence reached far beyond music. An activist, extraordinary live performer, collaborator and Oscar winner. Maria Doyle Kennedy, Lisa O'Neill, Julie Feeney, John Meagher, Colin Davidson, Thomas Bartlett and Mundy pay tribute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Dior prepares to unveil a collection in Dublin's iconic Long Room at Trinity College, Bairbre Power explores the legendary fashion house's enduring links with Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artist Garrett Phelan discusses Energy Made Visible at Ormston House, sharing his response to the work of Dublin born artist, Michael Asher and the ideas behind the exhibition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish Traditional musicians Jack Talty on concertina Mark Redmond on uilleann pipes and Michael McCague on guitar live in studio to perform music from his new album, Coire an Cheoil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What didn't Irish audiences get to see? In the Opinion of the Censor explores the films that were banned, cut and censored, as former film censor John Kelleher reflects on a remarkable chapter in Ireland's cultural history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why pay more? Dee Molumby shares the best free streaming platforms packed with great TV shows, films and hidden gems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The writer Marina Carr and director Caitríona McLaughlin talk Mirandolina and their sharp new take on Goldoni's classic, bringing power, desire and independence to the Abbey stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.