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