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Colm Meaney - "To say I was surprised when I got the news that IFTA wanted to give me this award, would be an understatement. I was truly shocked" Photo: Andrew H Walker

Colm Meaney to receive IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award

Colm Meaney is to receive the Irish Film & Television Academy's (IFTA) Lifetime Achievement Award in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre next month.

Television • 10 Jan

A big night next month for (L-R) Colin Farrell, Nicola Coughlan, and Andrew Scott

Irish stars among Screen Actors Guild Awards nominees

Irish actors Nicola Coughlan, Colin Farrell, and Andrew Scott are among the nominees for the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards in the US.

Television • 10 Jan

Dancing with the Stars returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player tonight at 6.30pm

Dancing with the Stars returns: Meet the class of 2025

Get ready to cha-cha, tango, and waltz your way into the new season of Dancing with the Stars as the hit show returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player this evening at 6.30pm.

Television • 05 Jan

Kneecap at Belfast's SSE Arena - Towards the end of the performance, a photo of Gearóid Ó Cairealláin, father of Móglaí Bap, was projected onto a screen Photo: Press Association

Kneecap salute Móglaí Bap's late father at Belfast show

Kneecap paid tribute to band member Móglaí Bap's late father at a sold-out Belfast gig on Saturday night, hours after announcing his death.

Music • 22 Dec 24

Kneecap salute Móglaí Bap's late father at Belfast show

Kneecap paid tribute to band member Móglaí Bap's late father at a sold-out Belfast gig on Saturday night, hours after announcing his death.

Music • 22 Dec 24

Siobhán McSweeney to host The Traitors Ireland

Derry Girls star and TV presenter Siobhán McSweeney has been unveiled as the host of The Traitors Ireland.

Television • 18 Dec 24

Paul Mescal at the Gladiator II premiere in London

Paul Mescal to sell clothes on Vinted for Pieta House

Paul Mescal has decided to sell items from his personal wardrobe used on the Gladiator II junket tour to raise funds for Pieta House.

Movies • 12 Dec 24

Irish author Roddy Doyle is the chair of the judging panel for the Booker Prize 2025

Doyle announced as chair of judges for Booker Prize

Irish writer Roddy Doyle has been announced as the chair of the judging panel for the Booker Prize 2025.

Books • 10 Dec 24

The Late Late Toy Show 2024 was far from Home Alone!

RTÉ's Home Alone-themed Late Late Toy Show beamed into homes across Ireland and the world with average TV viewing for Friday night's show now at over 1.6 million.

Late Late Toy Show • 10 Dec 24

Colin Farrell and Andrew Scott - Nominated for their performances in The Penguin and Ripley, respectively

Colin Farrell, Andrew Scott among Golden Globe nominees

Colin Farrell (The Penguin) and Andrew Scott (Ripley) are among the nominees for the Golden Globe Awards in the US.

Movies • 06 Jan

Dickie Rock pictured with his wife Judy. Mr Rock's death was confirmed in a statement issued by his family on Friday evening

Legendary Irish singer Dickie Rock dies aged 88

Irish singer Dickie Rock has died aged 88, his family have announced.

Music • 07 Dec 24

Tune in to the Toy Show from wherever you are in the world!

Watch The Late Late Toy Show around the world

It's Toy Show time! If you are not living in Ireland, don't worry, you can still watch The Late Late Toy Show live on the RTÉ Player. And if for any reason you miss it tonight, you can catch up on-demand.

Toy Show • 06 Dec 24

Patrick Kielty with Louis Hanna (6) as Kevin in Home Alone

It's Toy Show day! Kielty reveals Home Alone theme

It's Toy Show Day and everything is all set in RTÉ for the biggest TV event of the year. Late Late Toy Show host Patrick Kielty tells RTÉ Entertainment's John Byrne all about it.

Toy Show • 06 Dec 24

Adam King ruled our hearts after his appearance on the 2020 Toy Show

The 23 Best Toy Show Moments Ever!

It's almost time for this year's Late Late Toy Show and to celebrate we have rounded up our favourite moments from over the decades. See if you agree!

Television • 06 Dec 24

Gary Barlow to bring Songbook Tour to Ireland next year

Gary Barlow bringing Songbook tour to Ireland next year

Gary Barlow has announced a series of dates in Ireland and the UK next year as part of his Songbook Tour.

Music • 25 Nov 24

The Late Late looks to make Toy Show Day official

The Late Late Toy Show is fast approaching and kids all around Ireland are getting ready for the most toy-filled, fun-filled night of their year.

Television • 23 Nov 24

Claudine Keane: 'I always felt safe in Ireland until now... They are taking every bit of enjoyment and safety away from me and my family'

Keane raises concerns for family after online criticism

Claudine Keane has said her family feels unsafe following recent online backlash over her husband Robbie Keane's former role with the Israeli football club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Ireland • 14 Nov 24

Olivia Rodrigo to play Dublin's Marlay Park on 24 June, 2025

Olivia Rodrigo to play huge Irish outdoor show

Olivia Rodrigo is set to play her biggest Irish show to date in Dublin's Marlay Park in June next summer.

Music • 12 Nov 24

Robbie Williams: "I know that's a big aspiration to have but I think I am up for it"

Williams aims to be 'greatest showman of my generation'

Robbie Williams is gearing up to entertain Croke Park next year and has announced a gig at the iconic venue on 23 August, 2025.

Music • 12 Nov 24

Suzy Byrne (right) with her sister Crona and their parents Kathleen Watkins and Gay Byrne

Suzy Byrne pays emotional tribute to Kathleen Watkins

Kathleen Watkins and Gay Byrne's daughter Suzy has said her late mother's "adoration of her grandchildren was renowned", adding that "what they've become is so much down to her".

Ireland • 08 Nov 24

Kathleen Watkins has died aged 90, five years after her husband, RTÉ broadcaster Gay Byrne [Pic: RTÉ Stills Library]

Broadcaster Kathleen Watkins has died aged 90

The writer, musician and broadcaster Kathleen Watkins died earlier today in Dublin, surrounded by her family.

Ireland • 07 Nov 24

342,000 listeners tune in to Today with Claire Byrne each weekday

RTÉ top shows hold strong amid 2fm weekday decline

RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, Today with Claire Byrne, and The Brendan O'Connor Show continue to dominate as the country's top radio programmes, while 2fm has seen a drop in weekday listeners.

Radio • 07 Nov 24

Paul Mescal spent almost an hour with fans outside the Lighthouse Cinema

Mescal 'blown away' by Irish fans at Gladiator premiere

The Irish premiere of Gladiator II took place at the Lighthouse Cinema on Thursday evening, with Kildare native Paul Mescal spending nearly an hour with fans who had gathered at the Dublin venue.

Movies • 10 Nov 24

Raye to play Royal Hospital Kilmainham on Friday, 22 August 2025

Raye announces huge Irish outdoor show for next year

Raye has announced that she will play the biggest Irish headline show of her career at Royal Hospital Kilmainham next year.

Music • 04 Nov 24

Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty crossed the Dublin City Marathon together yesterday / Image: rollingnews.ie

Colin Farrell, Emma Fogarty marathon effort raises €774k

Debra CEO Jimmy Fearon has expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support generated by Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty's participation in the Dublin City Marathon.

Entertainment • 28 Oct 24