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Ryan Tubridy will present a business special on Friday's Late Late

Late Late Show set for business on Friday

This Friday, as Ireland heads into week three of level five lockdown restrictions, The Late Late Show will be dedicated to promoting Irish businesses across various sectors who have had to close their doors and adapt accordingly to survive.

Television • 05 Nov 20

Host Deirdre O'Kane chats to Liam Neeson during the virtual IFTAs 2020

Winners accept awards virtually at IFTAs 2020

Martin Scorsese, Liam Neeson, Pierce Brosnan, as well as Normal People stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar Jones, are just some of the A-list stars who presented awards virtually during the IFTAs 2020 on Sunday night.

IFTAs 2020 • 18 Oct 20

Deirdre O'Kane to host new chat show on RTÉ One

A brand new talk show hosted by comedian Deirdre O'Kane is set to brighten dark winter Saturdays nights in November.

Deirdre O'Kane • 05 Oct 20

RTÉ Does Comic Relief raises plenty of craic and cash

Ireland's comedy talent united on Friday night for RTÉ Does Comic Relief, a four-hour fundraising marathon which raised plenty of laughs - and plenty of cash for Irish charities.

RTÉ Does Comic Relief • 28 Jun 20

RTÉ Does Comic Relief can be viewed live around the world on the RTÉ Player (excluding North America and Canada) and for 7 days after the show

Deirdre O'Kane gives Comic Relief sneak peek

RTÉ Does Comic Relief organiser and co-host Deirdre O'Kane has given a sneak peek of tonight's show on RTÉ One, promising Normal People fans that the appearance by stars Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones will be "rock star special".

RTÉ Does Comic Relief • 26 Jun 20

Baz Ashmawy - "We all get to raise a few quid for some well-deserving charities and raise a few smiles at the same time"

Baz Ashmawy joins RTÉ Does Comic Relief host line-up

Baz Ashmawy has joined the presenter line-up for this Friday's RTÉ Does Comic Relief on RTÉ One at 8pm with the show extended as more guests are announced.

Comic Relief • 22 Jun 20

RTÉ Does Comic Relief takes place on Friday, June 26 from 8pm

RTÉ announces Comic Relief fundraiser

RTÉ, in association with Comic Relief, will bring the cream of Irish comedy and entertainment together to raise a laugh, as well as much-needed funds for the Irish charity sector on Friday, June 26.

Television • 09 Jun 20

Deirdre O'Kane keeps radio DJs Keith Walsh and Pamela Joyce in check.

The Big House Quiz Episode 5 - Deirdre O'Kane

Comedian, actress and all-round funny gal Deirdre O'Kane fires out the questions in this episode, as 2fm's Keith Walsh and Today FM's Pamela Joyce battle for quiz glory.

Entertainment • 08 May 20

What's on? TV highlights for Monday

There's a new three-parter about the late Brendan Grace, a preview of The Walking Dead's new run, while Lucy Kennedy moves in with Deirdre O'Kane . . .

Television • 30 Sep 19

Deirdre O'Kane to front new stand-up show for Sky One

Irish comedian Deirdre O'Kane will front a new stand-up comedy show for Sky One, filmed "as live" from Dublin's Olympia Theatre next year.

Television • 28 Aug 19

The Ray D'Arcy Show is on RTÉ this Saturday March 9 at 9.55pm

Line-up for Ray D'Arcy Show announced

Hollywood star and activist Rose McGowan, singer David Gray, comedian Deirdre O'Kane and rugby legend Tommy Bowe are among the guests on this week's Ray D'Arcy Show.

Television • 07 Mar 19

Erin McGregor and Ryan McShane congratulate Jake Carter and Karen Byrne on making it through to the final

Erin McGregor missed DWTS final by 'hair's whisker'

Dancing with the Stars judge Loraine Barry has told RTÉ Entertainment that last week's eliminated semi-finalist Erin McGregor missed out on a place in tonight's final by "a hair's whisker".

Television • 25 Mar 18

Alannah Beirne pegs Deirdre O'Kane to win Dancing with the Stars

Alannah Beirne reveals who she'd like to win DWTS

Model Alannah Beirne, who will be returning to Dancing with the Stars for the grand final this Sunday, has revealed who she would like to see lifting the glitterball trophy.

Dancing with the Stars • 21 Mar 18

McGregor 'heartbroken' Dancing with the Stars is over

Erin McGregor has said she's "heartbroken" that her time on Dancing with the Stars is over after she was eliminated in Sunday's semi-final.

Dancing with the Stars • 20 Mar 18

Erin McGregor and Ryan McShane applaud Karen Byrne and Jake Carter

She's gone! Erin McGregor misses out on DWTS Final

Erin McGregor did not have the luck of the Irish with her this week as she and her partner Ryan McShane were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars in a dance-off.

Dancing with the Stars • 19 Mar 18

Deirdre O'Kane claimed that DWTS judges are "tougher with all the women"

DWTS judge says women are not treated tougher on show

Dancing with the Stars judge Brian Redmond has refuted claims that the women are being scored more harshly on the competition than men, saying "the stats don't back up" the accusation.

Dancing with the Stars • 16 Mar 18

Alannah Beirne urges remaining contestants to not take the competition "too seriously"

Alannah urges DWTS contestants to enjoy the experience

Alannah Beirne, who became the sixth celebrity to be sent home from Dancing with the Stars on Sunday, has urged the remaining five contestants to "just enjoy the experience and not take it too seriously".

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Mar 18

Deirdre O'Kane to show softer side on Sunday's Dancing with the Stars dance off

Deirdre O'Kane to show softer side on DWTS this Sunday

Deirdre O'Kane is set to show her "softer side" on this Sunday's Dancing with the Stars, with her professional dance partner John Edward Nolan saying he has no doubt it'll be "absolutely stunning".

Dancing with the Stars • 17 Feb 18

Alannah Beirne blossoms on DWTS Switched Couple show

It was Switched Couple week on Dancing with the Stars as the eight remaining celebs swapped partners and viewers were treated to a hugely entertaining show.

Dancing with the Stars • 12 Feb 18

Erin McGregor and Ryan McShane topped the leaderboard

Week 2: DWTS brings girl power to the dancefloor

It was all about girl power on Dancing with the Stars on Sunday as the six ladies took to the dancefloor to show off their fierce moves.

Dancing with the Stars • 18 Jan 18

Deirdre O'Kane with partner John Edward Nolan - "If I didn't have John I wouldn't be coping! I lucked out there"

Deirdre O'Kane 'said no straight away' to DWTS

Deirdre O'Kane has told RTÉ Entertainment that she "said no straight away" to Dancing with the Stars and only decided to take part in the show at the eleventh hour.

Dancing with the Stars • 13 Jan 18

You Dancing? DWTS couples are revealed

The celebrity and professional dancer pairings for the new series of Dancing with the Stars have been revealed ahead of the show's return to RTÉ One this Sunday at 6:30pm.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 18

Marty Morrissey is swapping the GAA pitch for the dancefloor

Full DWTS line-up revealed - including Marty Morrissey!

Sports commentator and TV presenter Marty Morrissey is quickstepping his way onto Dancing with the Stars alongside entrepreneur Norah Casey, Conor McGregor's sister Erin McGregor and rugby star Tomás O'Leary.

Dancing with the Stars • 15 Dec 17

Bernard O'Shea joins Dancing with the Stars

Bernard O'Shea 'nervous' to join Dancing with the Stars

Breakfast Republic presenter Bernard O'Shea has been revealed as the second star to take part in the next season of Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Dec 17

Deirdre O'Kane to waltz her way onto DWTS in January

Actor, comedian and presenter Deirdre O'Kane has been announced as the first star set to waltz her way onto the dance floor in the New Year when Dancing with the Stars returns to RTÉ One.

Dancing with the Stars • 03 Dec 17

Deirdre OKane