Rick O'Shea
RTÉ broadcaster. Runs Ireland's largest book club, patron of Epilepsy Ireland, board of Fighting Words NI. Arts event curator and moderator.
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The Rick O'Shea Book Club
The Rick O'Shea Book Club
Ireland Reads 2026
Ireland Reads 2026
Ireland Reads. On Saturday 28 February we’re inviting people of all ages in Ireland to get reading. Why? Because taking some time for yourself to relax and do the things you enjoy (like reading) is important to help look after your mental wellbeing.
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National Patron Of Epilepsy Ireland
National Patron Of Epilepsy Ireland
We have been proud to call Rick O’Shea our Patron for over a decade. Having been diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 16, Rick has constantly shone a light on the condition through his roles on radio and has been a source of inspiration to people of all ages living with the condition in Ireland today. It’s a pleasure to help Epilepsy Ireland in shining a little light on the condition and why it shouldn’t prevent you from leading a full, successful life.
Board of Fighting Words NI
Board of Fighting Words NI
Fighting Words NI has welcomed two new members to the Board. A warm welcome to Paul Connolly and Rick O’Shea! Paul Connolly is a songwriter with NI alternative rock band, The Wood Burning Savages. They have appeared at Glastonbury and are twice winners of the Northern Ireland Music Prize. Paul is a frequent voice on both BBC Radio Ulster and Foyle as an Arts & Cultural
Previous Writehawks events
Writehawks 5 - Books Upstairs - February 2026
Writehawks 5 - Books Upstairs - February 2026
We were delighted to welcome the Rick O’Shea bookclub back for the first WRITEHAWKS event of 2026, held here on Sunday 8th February. Rick was joined by the brilliant Aoife Barry, Jane Casey, and Dave Rudden, who each chose three books to recommend to an…
Writehawks 4 - Books Upstairs - June 2025
Writehawks 4 - Books Upstairs - June 2025
The Rick O’Shea Book Club presents: WRITEHAWKS at Books Upstairs With Anna Carey, Mark O’Connell and Catherine Prasifka Join broadcaster and columnist, Rick O’ Shea, as he speaks to writers about the books they love. Whether it be the books that made them fall…
Writehawks 3 - Books Upstairs – March 2025
Writehawks 3 - Books Upstairs – March 2025
The third installment of WRITEHAWKS at Books Upstairs with the Rick O’Shea Book Club took place on March 26th 2025. This time Rick O’Shea joined his panelists Rob Doyle and Sarah Maria Griffin to recommend a head-spinningly eclectic range of books between them. We could…
Writehawks 2 - Books Upstairs – January 2025
Writehawks 2 - Books Upstairs – January 2025
The second Writehawks at Books Upstairs event from the Rick O’Shea Book Club took place on January 30th 2025. The mastermind behind the concept, Rick O’Shea, brought together a fantastic panel of writers who passionately recommended an incredible selection of books. Enormous thanks to Kevin…
Writehawks 1 - Books Upstairs – November 2024
Writehawks 1 - Books Upstairs – November 2024
Recent Irish Independent Columns
Rick O’Shea: Why 2026 is going to be a special year for fiction fans | Irish Independent
Rick O’Shea: Why 2026 is going to be a special year for fiction fans | Irish Independent
January has some gems straight out of the traps – I’m already reading Vigil by George Saunders as I’ll be talking to him on RTÉ Radio 1’s Arena soon.
Rick O’Shea’s best books of 2025: Great reads you might have missed this year | Irish Independent
Rick O’Shea’s best books of 2025: Great reads you might have missed this year | Irish Independent
I’m attempting to focus on books that you might not find in other end-of-year lists you’ve seen in the run up to Christmas – the ones that have possibly not gotten the spotlight and love they deserve.
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Celebrity Mastermind 2012
Celebrity Mastermind 2012
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Dublin, One City, Many Stories, Episode 5
Dublin, One City, Many Stories, Episode 5
Really getting lost in a good book is one way to find better mental health – The Irish Times
Really getting lost in a good book is one way to find better mental health – The Irish Times
Ireland Reads Day on February 28th is a government initiative to celebrate the joy of reading
Rick O’Shea - Me & My Money
Rick O’Shea - Me & My Money
Me & My Money: Rick O’Shea, broadcaster with RTÉ Gold
The Thursday Interview: Rick O’Shea | Newstalk
The Thursday Interview: Rick O’Shea | Newstalk
Sunday Times - Rick O’Shea on running the happiest place on the internet — his book club
Sunday Times - Rick O’Shea on running the happiest place on the internet — his book club
The DJ has weathered storms, he tells Erin McCafferty, and found refuge in the joy of reading
My Culture highlights of 2024
My Culture highlights of 2024
Kneecap, Bad Sisters, and The Outrun all make our celebrities' lists this year
The EIRSAT-1 Launch for the European Space Agency
The EIRSAT-1 Launch for the European Space Agency
Watch live as Ireland goes to space, for the first time, with the launch of EIRSAT-1. Built by students at @universitycollegedublin under the guidance of ESA...
The Book Show - RTÉ Radio 1
The Book Show - RTÉ Radio 1
In the uncertain times in which we are living, reading has become a welcome refuge for many. Although even the most ardent reader can be stuck for inspiration. Each week Rick O'Shea will point you towards books and authors you may not have considered. Expect conversation, reports, recommendations and the ever popular Book Club slot where one of the nation's book groups quizzes a writer whose work they have read for one of their recent meetings. Produced by Eoin Sweeney and John Daly by OJO Productions
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