Eurovision exit "very hard to fathom" - Marty Whelan RTÉ's Eurovision Song Contest commentator Marty Whelan has said that seeing Irish hopefuls Wild Youth miss out on a place in the grand final is … Eurovision Song Contest • 10 May
Eurovision first semi-final - as it happened Disappointment for Ireland again as Wild Youth fail to qualify for Saturday's final. Here's how the night unfolded Eurovision • 09 May
Wild Youth perform at iconic club ahead of Eurovision Ireland's Eurovision hopefuls Wild Youth performed at the iconic Liverpool venue The Cavern Club on Friday evening as they count down to taking to the … Eurovision Song Contest • 06 May
RTÉ Radio 1 tops JNLR figures with 17 of top 20 shows The latest JNLR radio figures have been announced and RTÉ Radio 1 remains the only station with a weekly reach of over a million listeners. Radio • 09 Feb
Tubs talks Eurovision: 'I think we could win this one' Tonight's Late Late Show Eurosong Special sees the nation decide the song that will represent Ireland at May's Eurovision Song Contest - and host Ryan … Eurovision • 03 Feb
Marty Whelan says 'happiest day' was meeting his wife Marty Whelan has told RTÉ's My First Ride podcast that the happiest day of his life was meeting his wife Maria when they were teenagers. Entertainment • 09 Sep 21
Lesley Roy in flag-flying form ahead of Eurovision semi Ireland's Eurovision hopeful, Lesley Roy, has said Team Ireland is feeling good ahead of tonight's semi-final. Eurovision • 18 May 21
Lesley Roy: Eurovision is not a fairy-tale in my head Irelands Eurovision hopeful Lesley Roy has said that representing her country at this year's contest has "started to hit home" and that it's "not some … Eurovision • 17 May 21
What's on? 20 top telly tips for Saturday Despite not being held this year, the Eurovision Song Contest dominates telly tonight, the night it was meant to be broadcast. Europhobes can look forward … Television • 16 May 20
Marty hopes fans 'get a laugh' from Eurovision special Eurovision commentary stalwart, Marty Whelan, says his upcoming Eurovision special will be "looking at some of the mad stuff that goes on in Eurovision", while … Eurovision • 16 May 20
Graham Norton tells of Eurovision 'upset' The BBC's Graham Norton has said he was "very upset" that this year's Eurovision was cancelled due to the Covid-19 emergency, but that "people's safety … Eurovision • 12 May 20
IFYM award offers 'many opportunities' to musicians The Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year (IFYM) takes place this week and current holder Amy Gillen reckons it offers 'many opportunities' for the … Music • 07 Oct 19
What's on? TV highlights for Thursday It's Eurovision time for Ireland's Sarah McTernan, there's a documentary about psychosis, and season finales for Madam Secretary, Ambulance and Lee and Dean. Television • 16 May 19
Winning Streak duo long for contestants to win big Winning Streak duo Marty Whelan and Sinead Kennedy are returning for the latest season of the game show on Saturday night, and the much-loved presenters … Television • 22 Sep 18
Eurovision Song Contest as it happened - Israel wins! The hot favourite Netta won with her song "Toys", netting 529 points. The last time Israel won was in 1998 with Dana International. Eurovision • 12 May 18
Marty Whelan marks 20 years in the Eurovision hot seat This year marks Marty Whelan's twentieth time to commentate on the Eurovision Song Contest. With his witty quips and comic one liners the Eurovision is … Eurovision • 12 May 18
What's on? TV highlights for Tuesday May 8 There's lots of music on the box tonight with The Eurovision Song Contest semi-final, a new run of Late Live with Jools Holland, and Nashville … Television • 08 May 18
Ryan preparing for 'mammoth' Eurovision task ahead Ryan O'Shaughnessy has admitted he has a "mammoth task ahead" as he prepares to represent Ireland in the first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday, … Eurovision • 08 May 18
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 … Dancing with the Stars • 21 Mar 18
Winning Streak's Marty says Irish keep schtum on wins As Winning Streak prepares to air it's 1000th episode this weekend, presenters Marty Whelan and Sinead Kennedy appeared on Friday night's Late Late Show where … Television • 24 Feb 18
Dublin spins to top of Winning Streak's lucky list Dublin has proven to have all of the luck in Ireland when it comes to contestants winning money on Winning Streak. winning streak • 23 Feb 18
This week's Late Late Show line-up has been revealed Marty Whelan and Sinead Kennedy, and Phil Coulter and his wife Geraldine Branagan, are among the guests on this week's Late Late Show. Late Late Show • 22 Feb 18
Play! Dancing with Marty! Get ready for Dancing with the Stars this Sunday by giving Marty a spin around the dancefloor! Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 18
Marty brings 'lucky underpants' to Eurovision Eurovision commentator Marty Whelan has told RTÉ Entertainment he has brought his "lucky underpants" to this year's contest in Kiev - and he wants to … Eurovision • 09 May 17
Hold Us Now! Eurovision God Johnny Logan on Late Late What would another year of Eurovision be without having a trip down memory lane and celebrating the legend that is Johnny Logan? Late Late Show • 05 May 17
