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Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Christmas movies for people who hate Christmas movies

It's the most wonderful time of year… for some. For others, the last thing they want to watch is 2 hours and 25 minutes of people faffing around London doing whatever they want.

Film • 24 Dec 24

Is The Holdovers a new Christmas classic? (We're saying yes)

5 underrated Christmas movies (and at least one new classic)

Traditions at Christmas are a core part of any festive season, and one such ritual in many households is the Christmas movie.

Listicles • 22 Dec 24

David O'Doherty and his Dad do Jazz on RTÉ this Christmas

Culture highlights on RTÉ this Christmas

Enjoy a selection of choice cultural highlights from the RTÉ TV and radio schedules this Christmas...

Cultural picks • 22 Dec 24

Local legend Myles 'Elvis' Kavanagh features in The Kilkenny Nativity

A Kilkenny Nativity - putting a fresh spin on the Christmas story

Producer Derek Nagle introduces The Kilkenny Nativity, a modern re-telling of St Luke's account of the Christmas story by the people of Kilkenny, town and country. coming to RTÉ One this Christmas...

Christmas • 26 Dec 24

Sunday Miscellany: Paul Howard on a beloved granny's Xmas promise

A beloved grandmother's Christmas promise

Sunday Miscellany • 13 Mar 24

John Grant, with conductor Gavin Maloney

Listen: A Christmas conversation with John Grant

Christmas • 26 Dec 22

Watch: Christmas@Home 2022 with Daniel Hope, Sting & guests

Christmas • 20 Dec 22

Watch: Andrea Bocelli performs Feliz Navidad on The Late Late

Andrea Bocelli • 19 Dec 22

Sunday Miscellany: Christmas craic in the Dublin graveyards

Sunday Miscellany • 24 Dec 21

Christmas Movie Classics with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

Christmas • 23 Dec 21

A young poet's message of hope at Christmas

Poetry • 16 Dec 21

Tune Of The Week: Hush, Be Still, A Christmas Lullaby

Tune Of The Week • 14 Dec 21

Emmet Byrne, Valerie O'Connor, Fionnuala Gygax, Will O'Connell and Rachel O'Byrne in 'The Long Christmas Dinner' (Pic: Ros Kavanagh)

The Long Christmas Dinner - The Peacock's Christmas treat

Theatre • 01 Dec 21

The Turning of the Year: Irish Christmas traditions celebrated

Folklore • 29 Nov 21

Sunday Miscellany: Elbow Room, by Paul Howard

The last flight from Heathrow to Dublin is boarding. The cabin crew are full of Christmas cheer. We're listening to a version of Driving Home for Christmas rendered on the panpipes and sounding sadly characterless without Chris Rea's distinctive voice.

Chris Rea • 24 Dec 20

A Ghost in the Throat - author Doireann Ní Ghríofa

Christmas last minute gifts - the best of Irish literature 2020

When it comes to Christmas presents, books make the ideal stocking filler. RTÉ Culture have compiled a comprehensive list of the best Irish books released this year to gift your loved ones, from memoirs to thrillers, non-fiction and short stories

Books • 23 Dec 20

Support Irish Makers: 2 Wild Geese

Irish Makers is a new series showcasing some of the most talented makers and creators that the country has to offer

Arts and Culture • 08 Dec 20

Support Irish Makers: Aoife Dooley

Irish Makers is a new series showcasing some of the most talented makers and creators that the country has to offer

Arts and Culture • 04 Dec 20

Support Irish Makers: Drumgreenagh

Irish Makers is a series spotlighting some of the most talented makers, creators and independent businesses that the country has to offer.

Irish Makers • 03 Dec 20

The work of illustrator and cartoonist, Annie West

Support Irish Makers: Annie West

Irish Makers is a new series showcasing some of the most talented makers and creators that the country has to offer

Arts and Culture • 01 Dec 20

Support Irish Makers: Slated

Irish Makers is a series spotlighting some of the most talented makers, creators and independent businesses that the country has to offer.

Irish Makers • 02 Dec 20

Support Irish Makers: Quirky Irish Icons

Irish Makers is a new series showcasing some of the most talented makers and creators that the country has to offer.

Irish Makers • 01 Dec 20

Support Irish Makers: Studio Donegal Woollen Mill

Irish Makers is a new series spotlighting some of the most talented artists, craftspeople and makers that the country has to offer

Irish Makers • 01 Dec 20

Support Irish Makers: Milis

Irish Makers is a new series spotlighting some of the most talented artists, craftspeople and makers that the country has to offer...

Irish Makers • 29 Nov 20

Support Irish Makers: DesignYard

Irish Makers is a series spotlighting some of the most talented makers, creators and independent businesses that the country has to offer.

Irish Makers • 27 Nov 20