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Christmas Entertainment on RTÉ

A Christmas Celebration with Eimear Quinn

Join Eimear Quinn and friends for a showcase of much-loved Christmas hymns and carols, filmed at Castle Leslie in Monaghan.

RTÉ One, December 22nd, 10.35pm

Hanging with Hector

Hector Ó hEochagáin is back for a Christmas special of his irreverent and insightful series, Hanging with Hector, with a behind-the-scenes look at the life of world renowned horse trainer Aidan O'Brien.

RTÉ One, December 22nd, 9.35pm

Killinaskully *Double Christmas Special*

Tune in for a double helping of Killinaskully this Christmas, as the village recalls DeValera's visit all those years ago..

RTÉ Two, December 25th, 8.25pm & December 26th, 9.10pm

Podge & Rodge's Christmas Craic

Twink joins Podge & Rodge as their guest presenter for their extended 40 minute Seasonal Special.

RTÉ Two, December 26th, 11.05pm

An Audience with Katherine Lynch

Wonderwoman Katherine Lynch takes to the stage for a laugh-a-licous Crimbo show.

RTÉ Two, December 26th, 10.10pm

Your Bad Self

Michael McElhatton and Peter McDonald star in this darkly hilarious new sketch show.

RTÉ Two, Starts December 26th, 10pm

Euro 2008, Aprčs Match and All That

The outrageous Aprčs Match trio return with the highlights of Euro 2008 and helpings of their hilarious sketches.

RTÉ Two, December 26th, 8.40pm

The Late Late Joe Dolan Tribute

Pat Kenny presents a very special tribute to Irish singing legend Joe Dolan, with some of Joe's long-standing fans taking seats in the audience alongside close family and friends.

RTÉ One, December 27th, 9.35pm

Dan & Becs

Reminisce over the Southside's favourite on/off relationship as we repeat season 1& 2 of Dan & Becs this Christmas.

RTÉ Two, December 27th - January 2nd

Young, Irish and Wealthy

Craig Doyle presents this rich list with a difference, focusing on Ireland's young movers and shakers..

RTÉ One, December 28th, 9.30pm

Celebrity Bainisteoir: Christmas Challenge

Reigning champions Marty Whelan and Maryland will take on Bainisteoir Patrick Kielty and London Senior Football Champions 2008 Tír Chonaill Gaels in a one-off challenge match.

RTÉ Two, December 28th, 6.30pm

The Management

We follow three band managers who invest all their time and money into making their acts a success.

RTÉ One, December 29th, 7.30pm

A Fair City for Love

A light hearted and affectionate television look at the love stories of Ireland's favourite soap over the last two decades.

RTÉ One, December 30th, 6.30pm

Winning Streak Dream Ticket Celebrity Special

Five celebs take part in the popular gameshow in the hopes of making their favourite charities' dreams come true in 2009

RTÉ One, December 31st, 8.30pm

Tubridy Tonight Rings in the New Year

Count down to 2009 with Ryan Tubridy and his house-band the Camembert Quartet as they ring in the New Year live from the RTÉ studios in Donnybrook. In this very special New Year's celebration Ryan will be joined by a host of surprise guests, musical acts and of course fun & games with the audience.

RTÉ One, December 31st, 11pm