RTÉ has announced an "unprecedented" line-up of original Irish drama in production, which will deliver 142 hours of high-quality, homegrown storytelling across screens in Ireland and around the world".
Sharing the drama slate, RTÉ said: "Working with a number of national and international co-production partners, this significant level of original RTÉ drama production represents a sizable investment in Irish talent, culture, and the broader creative economy.
"Nine major RTÉ dramas will be shot in 2025, all featuring emerging and established Irish acting talent with filming taking place across Ireland's city streets and coastal towns, showcasing the range and reach of Irish storytelling and featuring the beauty of our native landscapes. Productions are also under way in international locations in Spain, Belgium, and Tenerife."
Fair City and new seasons of hit series such as Hidden Assets (season 3), The Dry (season 3), Obituary (season 2), and SisterS (season 2) are currently in production. Also on the slate are The Walsh Sisters and These Sacred Vows, along with four new standalone dramas commissioned under the Storyland banner.
These projects are being developed in collaboration with a range of production companies and funding partners, including Screen Ireland, Coimisiún an Meán, and international broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, Hulu and AMC.
Another new drama and comedy will be announced in the coming weeks.
"The increase in volume means that RTÉ is able to deliver a real range and variety of productions featuring a compelling mix of returning favourites, new voices, and diverse storytelling, while all reflecting the truth and reality of life in Ireland," RTÉ continued.
"Collectively, these dramas will employ over 1,800 people, including scriptwriters, directors, producers, actors, hair and make-up teams, wardrobe, and various other creative talents, underpinning RTÉ's commitment to ongoing investment in the Irish creative economy and the independent production sector.
"In addition to bringing powerful Irish stories to local audiences, RTÉ has already secured international sales for these productions in 27 territories and regions worldwide. This ensures reaching out to the Irish living abroad and capturing an international audience, once again reinforcing the promotion of great local drama on an international stage."
Director of Video at RTÉ, Steve Carson, said: "Irish drama is making an impact on the world stage, and RTÉ is delighted to play our part in this surge of Irish creative talent.
"The range and quality of Irish drama in production this year is driven by our new direction strategy, working with partners across the creative sector to develop and showcase the Irish stories for audiences at home and abroad."
