The astounding life and legacy of Dr Brendan O’Regan is being recognised by RTÉ's Nationwide tonight (Wednesday) in a half hour special devoted to him.
The well-known Padre Pio devotee, Tom Cooney, who was blessed by the saint in Italy in the mid-1960s and later organised pilgrimages to his monastery in San Giovanni Rotondo, is featured in a new book by bestselling author Colm Keane.
Ireland’s rich musical heritage will be showcased at Clare Museum in Ennis during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann with an exhibition of some Ireland’s oldest known musical instruments spanning more than 6000 years.