Coilin O'Connor

In the arts this week, we report on a public drive to raise funds for the restoration of the statues of the National Theatre. We also take a look at The Pope Smoked Dope…

Czech-born composer Jan Hammer is perhaps best known for Crockett's Theme - the signature tune from the popular TV series Miami Vice, which was a massive worldwide hit in…

The 10th International Organ festival is now underway in Prague. This event has become a major attraction for organ lovers everywhere, presenting a series of concerts by…

Spotlight this week comes from Uherske Hradiste, a charming picturesque town in south-east Moravia. Like so many places in this part of the world, Uherske Hradiste has a…

Every Czech football fan remembers Antonin Panenka's decisive penalty kick against Germany to win the 1976 European Championship. Many of these fans also supported the…

This year's Summer Film School in the Moravian town of Uherske Hradiste had a distinctly Irish theme, showing a retrospective of over 40 movies and also hosting a number…

The Summer Film School in the town of Uherske Hradiste in south Moravia is currently underway. Film fans from all over the Czech Republic have been gathering for more than…

It is over 15 years since the Communist regime collapsed in this country. Despite the fact that this repressive system, which controlled all public debate and routinely…

This time last year, the Czech Republic joined the EU amid much fanfare. But now that the country has been an EU member for over a year, what effect has it actually had…

The aura of the Wild West has been a source of fascination for many Czechs down through the years. Practically every town has a Wild-West-themed bar and Country and…