When the punk poet met future President Higgins in 1979 Original people's poet John Cooper Clarke has recalled his first-ever show in Ireland back in 1979 when he met an aspiring young Limerick-born poet who … Music • 24 Feb
President Higgins pays tribute to Paddy Moloney President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the late Irish musician Paddy Moloney, praising his "extraordinary skill as a instrumentalist" and crediting him with … Music • 12 Oct 21
What's on? 10 top telly tips for Sunday April 18 Tonight's top TV tips include the return of Call the Midwife, more Reeling in the Years and Line of Duty, a celebration of President's Higgin's … Television • 18 Apr 21
President Higgins: Sabina changed my life in many ways President Michael D Higgins has said his wife Sabina "changed my life in so many ways" and says the couple "are so looking forward to … Television • 17 Apr 21
President Michael D Higgins joins Late Late on Friday President Michael D Higgins will take part in what is billed as "a very special interview" on Friday's Late Late Show on RTÉ One. Television • 12 Apr 21
TG4 to honour President Higgins as he turns 80 Making his first Irish TV performance in 26 years, Van Morrison will be among the artists to honour President Michael D Higgins in a special … Television • 08 Apr 21
Sharon Shannon goes electric on the Late Late Show Sharon Shannon had her very own Bob Dylan moment when she strapped on an electric guitar and belted out a version of The Jolly Roger … Late Late Show • 05 Dec 20
Ryan Tubridy says Late Late will be 'back and bigger' Ryan Tubridy closed out the last Late Late of the season on Friday night by telling viewers that the show will be "back and bigger" … Television • 30 May 20
Tubridy reveals guests for last Late Late of season President Michael D Higgins will be among Ryan Tubridy's guests on the last Late Late Show of the current season on RTÉ One on Friday … Television • 25 May 20
Late Late Show guests share special Gay Byrne memories It was a night filled with laughs, love and tears as friends, colleagues, previous guests and famous faces gathered together in The Late Late Show … Gay Byrne • 06 Nov 19
Gay Byrne honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award Gay Byrne has been honoured with the Ireland-US Council's Lifetime Achievement Award but was unable to attend the ceremony in Dublin Castle on Friday evening … Television • 29 Jun 19
President Higgins leads tributes to Philomena Lynott President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to Philomena Lynott, the mother of Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott, who has died at the age of 88. Music • 13 Jun 19
President Higgins welcomes The Gloaming home Trad fusion group The Gloaming have been welcomed home by President Michael D Higgins as they returned to the National Concert Hall in Dublin on … Music • 05 Mar 19
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to visit Croke Park Britain's Duke and Duchess of Sussex will visit Croke Park and Trinity College, and meet President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar during their … The Royal Visit • 27 Jun 18
Rory Gallagher honoured at Fender guitars HQ in Dublin Irish guitar great Rory Gallagher has been honoured at Fender guitars Irish HQ during a special event attended by President Michael D Higgins and Rory's … Music • 17 Mar 18
Irish author Philip Casey has died aged 67 Irish writer Philip Casey has died aged 67. Philip Casey • 05 Feb 18
Gabriel Byrne to be honoured at 2018 IFTA Awards Gabriel Byrne has said he is "deeply honoured" to be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irish Film & Television Academy in recognition of … Gabriel Byrne • 19 Jan 18
Liam Neeson yearning for home movies because of GoT Liam Neeson has told RTÉ Entertainment that Vikings and Game of Thrones have made him want to make more films at home. Liam Neeson • 18 Jan 18
Friends and fans join Shane MacGowan for NCH show President Michael D Higgins joined stars including Bono, Sinéad O'Connor and Johnny Depp for Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan's star-studded birthday concert in Dublin on Monday … Shane Macgowan • 16 Jan 18
Cranberries 'devastated' over Dolores O'Riordan's death The surviving members of The Cranberries have said they are "devastated" at the sudden death of their friend and singer Dolores O'Riordan. Dolores O Riordan • 21 Jan 18
Liam Neeson receives presidential honour in Dublin Liam Neeson was presented with the Presidential Distinguished Service Award in Dublin on Friday by President Michael D Higgins to honour his contribution to Ireland … Liam Neeson • 12 Jan 18
President Higgins to appear on The Late Late Show The Late Late Show continues it's new season run on Friday night with a visit from President Michael D Higgins. Entertainment • 23 Sep 16
President Higgins releases new poem on extremism President Michael D Higgins has publicly released his first poem since he assumed office in 2011. The Prophets are Weeping was completed last October. Read … Entertainment • 11 Feb 15
1.3 million watch RTÉ State Visit coverage President Michael D Higgins State Visit to the UK has proved enormously popular with over 1.3 million viewers watching RTÉ’s coverage of the four-day event. Entertainment • 12 Apr 14
