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Westlife announce twelfth studio album

Westlife have confirmed the release of their twelfth studio album and a headline gig at Wembley Stadium this August.

Music • 19 Mar 21

Westlife announce new record label deal

Westlife have announced that they have signed a new record deal with Warner Music.

Music • 17 Mar 21

Westlife hint at "biggest ever" world tour

Westlife have announced that they will be embarking on their "biggest ever" world tour and hinted that they will release a new album this year.

Music • 09 Feb 21

Kodaline offer up a musical treat for New Year's Eve

Kodaline hope to bring High Hopes to New Year's Eve

Music fans are in for a treat tonight when Kodaline perform some of their greatest hits with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra as they say goodbye to a "scary" and "tough" 2020 this New Year's Eve.

Television • 31 Dec 20

Santa made a special appearance on the Christmas Eve RTÉ Six One News

Santa's Six One tops Christmas TV ratings

The Christmas Eve RTÉ Six One News, which saw Santa leave the North Pole on his epic trek, was the most-watched programme over the festive period with 583,200 viewers.

Television • 30 Dec 20

There's something for everyone on RTÉ this Christmas

RTÉ unwraps Christmas 2020 TV and radio crackers

The Late Late Toy Show kicked-off Christmas with a massive virtual hug last Friday and today RTÉ announces its entertainment for the festive season across television, radio, and online.

Christmas • 06 Dec 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

Nicky Byrne tells Marty about 'mind blowing' Croke Park

On the next episode of Marty in the Shed, Westlife star Nicky Byrne tells Marty Morrissey about their 'mind-blowing' gigs at Croke Park last year.

Entertainment • 16 May 20

Nicky Byrne - Savouring time at home, but not the homeschooling

Nicky Byrne on homeschool: 'I would've expelled them'

Nicky Byrne took time when he phoned in to RTÉ Radio 1's Today with Seán O'Rourke to pay tribute to his wife Georgina for homeschooling their twin boys Rocco and Jay, saying: "I would've expelled them on the first day!"

Music • 01 May 20

Westlife postpone Cork gigs amid pandemic restrictions

Westlife have become the latest act to postpone their summer gigs due to the coronavirus outbreak that continues to decimate the live entertainment calendar.

Music • 22 Apr 20

Final DWTS Podcast's from James Patrice's hot press!

James Patrice has issued his final episode of the Dancing with the Stars Podcast for 2020 - from the confines of his hot press!

Dancing with the Stars • 23 Mar 20

Lottie Ryan being 'pushed to the limit' ahead of DWTS

Lottie Ryan has revealed that she is being 'pushed to the limit' ahead of making her Dancing with the Stars debut on Sunday, but joked that getting slagged off by her 2fm colleague's and hosts Jennifer Zamparelli and Nicky Byrne keeps her grounded.

Dancing with the Stars • 09 Jan 20

In Pictures: Dancing With The Stars returns

The return of Dancing with the Stars was a suitably spectacular affair. The fourth season kicked off in style as the five celebrity male dancers made their dancefloor debut. Relive all the best moments with our photo gallery.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 20

Ryan Andrews and his partner Giulia Gotta are top of the leaderboard after week 1

Dancing with the Stars gets 2020 off to a roaring start

The fourth run of Dancing with the Stars kicked off on Sunday night with a glittertastic opening number which got the proceedings off to an energetic start.

Dancing with the Stars • 05 Jan 20

Mary Kennedy and Aidan Fogarty complete Dancing with the Stars line-up

Mary Kennedy & Aidan Fogarty for Dancing with the Stars

TV presenter Mary Kennedy and Kilkenny hurler Aidan Fogarty are the final contestants to be confirmed for the new series of Dancing with the Stars when it returns to RTÉ One on Sunday, January 5.

Dancing with the Stars • 10 Dec 19

Three new DWTS contestants revealed

Olympic Gold medalist Michael Carruth, Love Islander Yewande Biala and singing priest Fr. Ray Kelly have been revealed as the latest additions of the new series of Dancing With the Stars.

Dancing with the Stars • 06 Dec 19

Gráinne Gallanagh - "I actually cannot wait to get stuck into rehearsals and then for the live shows to begin"

Model Gráinne Gallanagh is the fifth DWTS contestant

Model Gráinne Gallanagh has been confirmed as the fifth contestant for the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One.

Television • 05 Dec 19

Lottie Ryan and Ryan Andrews - Will be taking to the dancefloor on RTÉ One from Sunday, January 5

2FM's Lottie Ryan & Fair City's Ryan Andrews for DWTS

2FM's Lottie Ryan and Fair City star Ryan Andrews have been announced as the next two contestants for the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One.

Dancing with the Stars • 03 Dec 19

Glenda Gilson is first Dancing with the Stars celeb

Presenter Glenda Gilson has been revealed as the first celebrity who will be taking part in the new series of Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One in January.

Dancing with the Stars • 03 Dec 19

Westlife: "We all grew up with him. He was a special, special man."

Westlife pay tribute to Gay Byrne on Late Late Show

Westlife paid tribute to legendary broadcaster Gay Byrne on Friday's Late Late Show and hailed him as "the grandad of Ireland".

Television • 23 Nov 19

Ed Sheeran spurred on Westlife reunion and new album

Westlife's Nicky Byrne has said that it was thanks to Ed Sheeran that they reunited for a tour and new album after the singer/songwriter wrote the reformed band five songs.

Music • 13 Oct 19