A survey introduction to contemporary media culture in Ireland, covering print and broadcast media (including Irish language media such as local/pirate radio); the representation of Irishness and Irish history in television and film - from Ballykissangel to Michael Collins; popular music, gay and lesbian culture; mural painting in Northern Ireland; sports culture; and youth culture. Case studies are used throughout to ground the theoretical and historical discussion. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.