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RTÉ is looking forward to a great 2025 for audiences

New Saturday line-up in RTÉ's 2025 schedule

RTÉ has unveiled its New Year schedule with new and returning entertainment shows, gripping documentaries, live music, and wide-ranging live sports coverage across video, audio and online to help everyone through the long winter season.

Television • 02 Jan

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Thursday

January is about to get a whole lot warmer with the return of First Dates and Dragon's Den. Plus there is a drama, comedy or a classic movie to choose from.

Television • 04 Jan 24

Neighbours is returning on Monday 18 September, RTÉ One 2pm and RTÉ 2 6pm

Everything you need to know about Neighbours returning

There was devastation a-plenty when it was announced last year that Australian soap Neighbours was coming to an end after 37 years. In a shock plot twist, it was reincarnated by streamer Amazon Freevee. Get the lowdown on the show's return here.

Soaps • 18 Sep 23

RTÉ announces over 30 hours of brand-new Irish drama

RTÉ has announced its new season of programming, which includes over 30 hours of brand-new Irish drama, returning favourites such as Hidden Assets, The Dry and Dancing with the Stars, as well as a range of content examining the Climate Crisis.

Television • 28 Aug 23

Storytellers kicks-of on Monday, October 25 at 12.05pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player

Will Sliney: The storyteller behind Storytellers

Cork native and Spider-Man illustrator (how cool!) Will Sliney has a brand-new show coming to RTÉ2 that will teach budding young artists how to use the most powerful weapon in the world - a pencil.

Television • 24 Oct 21

The boys are back with a new member in their gang

'Spanner in the works' for Young Offenders series 3

The boys are back and this time there is a baby on board. John Byrne chats to the cast of The Young Offenders about life in lockdown, working with babies and what antics we can expect in series three of the hit comedy show.

Television • 22 Jul 20

Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week kicks off on RTÉ 2 at 9.35pm on Monday February 17

Hell Week instructor says a good sense of humour is key

The chief instructor on RTÉ2's Ultimate Hell Week has told RTÉ Entertainment that "a good sense of humour" is key to getting through the gruelling Special Forces selection course.

Television • 14 Feb 20

Peter appears on Thursday night's episode of First Dates Ireland

First Dater on homophobia, bullying & being an advocate

First Dates Ireland dater Peter has spoken about homophobia and bullying ahead of appearing in Thursday night's episode, saying that while this country has in general "come on so much", we have a way to go to ensure our citizen's safety.

First Dates • 13 Feb 20

Dermot Kennedy at Other Voices in Berlin. Image: Eline J Duijsens

Other Voices to broadcast Dermot Kennedy Special

Other Voices will broadcast a Dermot Kennedy Special on RTÉ 2 later this month which will feature performances from the Outnumbered hitmaker on Other Voices stages over the years.

Music • 17 Oct 19