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Irish Eurovision stars back RTÉ over Israel stance

Past Irish Eurovision participants have spoken out in support of RTÉ's position that Ireland will not take part in the 2026 contest if Israel is allowed to compete.

Eurovision • 1 hr

Celine Dion was never due to attend Eurovision 2025

Celine Dion was never due to "attend, perform, or present" at this year's Eurovision Song Content, a representative for the singer has said.

Music • 1 hr

ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)

Carpenter knocks CMAT off Irish Albums Chart's top spot

Sabrina Carpenter's new album Man's Best Friend has claimed the top spot on the official Irish Albums Chart this week.

Music • 6 hrs

Margot Robbie, Patrick Kielty and Colin Farrell

Line-up for return of The Late Late Show announced

Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Mary Robinson and Michael Flatley will be among the guests on The Late Late Show new season opener this Friday on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Television • 13 hrs

Netherlands follows RTÉ with Israel Eurovision warning

Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS has announced it will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna if Israel is included in the competition.

Eurovision • 6 hrs

Laura Carmichael, Harry Hadden-Paton, Elizabeth McGovern, Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery

Sumptuous send-off for much loved Downton Abbey

After 15 years on the small and big screen, Julian Fellowes' hugely successful period drama sees Downton Abbey close its doors for the last time - and it's a fitting finale.

Features • 11 hrs

Dervla Kirwan on House of Guinness: 'I feel privileged'

Dervla Kirwan has said she feels very lucky to be part of Netflix's new historical drama about the Guinness family and admits the show is a visual and educational delight.

Television • 11 hrs

BOERNE, TEXAS - JULY 27: Garth Brooks performs onstage for George Strait and Vaqueros del Mar's "Strait To The Heart": A benefit for Hill Country Flood Victims at Estancia at Thunder Valley on July 27, 2025 in Boerne, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty

Garth Brooks to play first UK gig in nearly 30 years

Country star Garth Brooks is to play his first UK show in almost 30 years after he was announced as the first headliner of the music festival British Summer Time (BST) 2026.

Music • 14 hrs

Ed Sheeran's new album Play receives mixed reviews

Ed Sheeran's latest album has been described as a "buoyant" record that reinforces his reputation as a crowd-pleasing but often "cheesy" performer with a "tendency towards triteness."

Music • 3 hrs

Henry Cavill injury delays new Highlander film

British actor Henry Cavill has sustained an injury while training for the new Highlander film which has delayed its production.

Movies • 1 hr

Bill Bailey set to make his BBC Proms debut

Musician and comedian Bill Bailey has said he wished his mother could see him make his BBC Proms debut on the event's last night.

Music • 3 hrs

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks pictured on the red carpet

Liam Hemsworth is engaged to Gabriella Brooks

Liam Hemsworth and his partner Gabriella Brooks have announced their engagement.

Movies • 9 hrs

Ireland won't contest Eurovision if Israel takes part

RTÉ has announced that it will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song contest "if the participation of Israel goes ahead".

Eurovision • 14 hrs

Landscape shot of English composer Jo Quail

Behind the music - Jo Quail

Composer and sound designer Jo Quail has released her seventh album, Notan. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 4 hrs

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

The Late Late Show returns for a new run, Call My Agent Berlin begins, Nosferatu lands on Sky Cinema, there's rom-com The Wrong Paris, while holders Drogheda United host Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup . . .

Television • 13 hrs

Paul and Pete talk to Hughie about his car

Fair City on Friday: 'I'm willing to take the chance'

When Hughie decides to proceed with the car auction in Friday's Fair City, Pete and Paul need to come up with a plan to avoid investigation.

Soaps • 11 Sep

Spinal Tap 2 doesn't quite go up to 11

It trades on former glories and gags far too much but it's good to see the band back together for this hit and miss and melancholic sequel

Features • 11 Sep

Brian Cox pictured smiling at the Toronto International Film Festival

Cox makes directorial debut at Toronto film festival

Scottish actor Brian Cox relates more to the sweet, kind and mild-mannered Sandy Nairn, the character he portrays in his directorial debut Glenrothan, than the brash media mogul he played in the television series Succession.

Movies • 13 hrs

Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie at the premiere of their new film A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

Farrell would love to work with 'magic' Robbie again

Irish actor Colin Farrell has said he would "love" to work with Margot Robbie again, describing his experience making A Big Bold Beautiful Journey with her as "magic".

Movies • 15 hrs

The Weeknd adds second Croke Park date for 2026

A second Croke Park date has been added for The Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour in August 2026.

Music • 9 hrs

A man reads a script with a young boy on a TV set. Both are sitting on the floor.

Hugh O'Conor: The former child star on creating Showkids

Hugh O'Conor tells us about his passion project - Showkids. Coming to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player Sunday at 5.10pm.

Showkids • 6 hrs

Kenneth Branagh to return to his Shakespearean roots

Award-winning actor and director Kenneth Branagh is set to return to his Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) roots for the first time in more than 30 years.

Movies • 14 hrs

Westlife superfan Mary Anderson (centre) and her daughters Kate and Sarah with her Westlife heroes at the launch of An Post’s limited-edition Westlife 25 stamps at Sligo GPO on 11th September 2025. Stamp booklets available at post offices nationwide and f

Westlife's Kian says new An Post stamps are "amazing"

Westlife's Kian Egan has said it is an "amazing honour" to have An Post issue a limited edition stamp collection to mark the Irish group's 25th anniversary.

Music • 11 Sep

A group of cartoon animals sit in a meadown surrounded by flowers.

Puffin Rock: Welcome back to the island everyone!

Puffin Rock • 8 hrs

The cast of Grown Ups Aisling Bea, Barry Ward, Sarah Greene and Robert Sheehan

Star-studded cast for Dublin-set series Grown Ups

The star-studded cast for the new Netflix series Grown Ups has been announced, including Aisling Bea, Barry Ward, Sarah Greene and Robert Sheehan.

Television • 11 Sep

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