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Up for the Match reveals Saturday night guests

Up for the Match has revealed its Saturday night line-up ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland Football Final between Donegal and Kerry.

Television • 25 Jul

Up for the Match reveals Saturday night guests

Up for the Match has revealed its Saturday night line-up ahead of the All-Ireland Hurling Final between Cork and Tipperary this Sunday.

Television • 22 Jul

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Jacqui Hurley and Des Cahill are Up for the Match, there's a new cop comedy called Piglets, the finale of End of Summer, a special edition of The Weakest Link, and a Linda Ronstadt documentary . . .

Television • 20 Jul 24

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Saturday

Des Cahill and Jacqui Hurley co-host the first of this year's Up For The Match specials, there's a Who-tinged night on BBC Two, more World Cup action, camogie semi-finals and some cracking movies . . .

Television • 22 Jul 23

What's on? TV picks for the weekend

Here are some tips on what's worth watching on the telly this weekend between now and Sunday night . . . as always, it's a busy one!

Television • 30 Aug 19

Des Cahill opened up to Ryan Tubridy about a shocking family tragedy

Des Cahill opens up about family tragedy on Late Late

Des Cahill gave an emotional interview on Friday night's Late Late Show, telling host Ryan Tubridy about a shocking family tragedy that he uncovered.

Television • 22 Sep 18

Ryan Tubridy's guests have been revealed

This week's Late Late Show guests announced

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin heads the list of Ryan Tubridy's guests on this week's Late Late Show on RTÉ One.

Late Late Show • 21 Sep 18

Hughie Maughan, Teresa Mannion, Des Cahill, Thalia Heffernan and Dayl Cronin

Winning with the Stars! DWTS celebs for Winning Streak

The Dancing with the Stars/Winning Streak crossover you never knew you wanted until now is coming to RTÉ One this Saturday as five of the celebrity contestants from last year's series will be in studio to support the five players.

Dancing with the Stars • 21 Mar 18

Des Cahill warns Jake Carter ahead of DWTS semi-final

Former contestant Des Cahill had some words of warning for Jake Carter ahead of the semi-final following his top scoring performance with Karen Byrne on Dancing with the Stars last night.

Dancing with the Stars • 12 Mar 18

There's an interesting mix on telly tonight

What's on? TV highlights for Thursday Nov 30

From sex robots to comedy, choirs to canals, it's quite a mixed TV bag tonight. On the way out are Channel 4's Trump documentary series, The History of Comedy and Vice Principals.

TV Highlights • 30 Nov 17

Hot to trot - new pro dancer joins DWTS Ireland

The Dancing with the Stars pro dancers dusted off their hoofing shoes and took to the floor across Dublin dance studios this week as they reunite to begin rehearsals for the new series of Dancing with the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 15 Nov 17

Ireland's Greatest Sporting Moment and today's TV picks

Ireland's Greatest Sporting Moment starts in the 1980s, Sam Smith's the feature of a BBC special, while Donald Trump is the focus of an in-depth documentary series on Channel 4.

Entertainment • 09 Nov 17

Davy Fitz and Jim Beglin among Up for the Match guests

Hurling legend Davy Fitzgerald, Jim Beglin, Niamh Briggs, John Mullane and Seán Bán Breathnach are all Up for the Match tomorrow night on RTÉ One.

up for the match • 01 Sep 17

Des Cahill and Karen Byrne - Still a bit weepy about their Dancing with the Stars experience

Dancing Des knew he had 'no chance' in DWTS dance-off

Des Cahill and his Dancing with the Stars partner Karen Byrne have been speaking about how they had to fight back the tears even before they took to the floor for their dance-off on Sunday night.

Dancing with the Stars • 15 Mar 17

Des with partner Karen Byrne - "Everybody knew we weren't going to survive the dance-off"

Dancing Dessie "emotional, but not sad" after DWTS exit

Des Cahill has said he was "emotional, but not sad" after departing Dancing with the Stars at the quarter-final stage.

Dancing with the Stars • 13 Mar 17

Katherine and dance partner Kai Widdrington give it socks on Sunday night

Katherine Lynch eliminated from Dancing With The Stars

Comedian Katherine Lynch's Tina Turner homage on last night's Dancing with the Stars was simply not the best and she has been knocked out of the celebrity dancing competition after nine tough weeks.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 Mar 17

Aoibhin Garrihy revealed her icon choice on Instagram. Instagram.com/AoibhinGarrihy

Judge Julian returns for Icons Week on DWTS

It's Icons Week on Dancing With The Stars and the six remaining contestants will channel their own personal music heroes as judge Julian Benson returns to the panel.

Dancing with the Stars • 02 Mar 17

Des Cahill with professional partner Karen Byrne - You dancing? We're asking!

Des Cahill hoping to be back on his dancing feet

Des Cahill has said he is hoping to be able to take to the floor on Dancing with the Stars this Sunday after an awful week on the injury front.

Entertainment • 17 Feb 17

Will Des be able to put his dancing shoes on this week?

An unwell Des Cahill may miss Dancing with the Stars

There are fears that Des Cahill may not be able to take part in Dancing with the Stars this Sunday due to illness and injury.

Entertainment • 17 Feb 17

Cahill with partner Karen Byrne - "It's unbelievable how women are reacting to me"

'Dancing Dessie' can't put foot wrong with female fans

Des Cahill has told RTÉ Entertainment that it's "unbelievable" how women are reacting to him since he took to the floor for Dancing with the Stars.

Entertainment • 15 Feb 17

Des Cahill and professional partner Karen Byrne - "There's a lot of reasons why it should not have worked but it absolutely has"

Des Cahill first said 'no' to Dancing with the Stars

Des Cahill has told RTÉ Entertainment that he originally turned down Dancing with the Stars when he was asked about joining the RTÉ One show, and that it was his wife, Caroline, who persuaded him to take to the dancefloor.

Television • 05 Feb 17

Cahill with professional partner Karen Byrne - "I've just got a feeling I'm going to dance well this week because I like it so much and I'm getting into character"

Dancing Dessie set for some serious Tango passion

Des Cahill has told RTÉ Entertainment that Dancing with the Stars fans are set for serious passion on this Sunday's show when he performs the Tango - his favourite dance of the series so far.

Television • 02 Feb 17

Hughie Maughan with professional partner Emily Barker - First couple to be eliminated

Hughie wants Dancing with the Stars judges to get tough

After his elimination from Dancing with the Stars on Sunday night, Hughie Maughan has said he feels the judges could be "more cutting" in their verdicts on contestants' performances.

Television • 23 Jan 17

Des Cahill owning the dancefloor on Dancing with the Stars

Surefooted ratings start to Dancing with the Stars

The Irish version of Dancing with the Stars has waltzed into position as a ratings winner after its television debut on Sunday evening.

Entertainment • 10 Jan 17

Dancing with the Stars: the first instalment in the 12-week series lit up RTÉ screens . .

Dancing with the Stars: The Top Five Moments

Dancing with the Stars kicked off the New Year in style on Sunday night and, as expected, viewers were treated to dazzling dresses, a glorious deep glow of fake tan and some questionable moves.

Entertainment • 09 Jan 17