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Late Late Show reveals Christmas Special line-up

It's a festive Late Late tonight, with Patrick Kielty welcoming Shane Lowry and Brendan Fraser for a Christmas Special that also brings a big Dancing with the Stars reveal and live music from Tom Grennan and Brooke Scullion.

Television • 12 Dec 25

Stephanie Kelly in a promotional shot for Dancing with the Stars

Fair City's Stephanie Kelly for Dancing with the Stars

Fair City star Stephanie Kelly is the latest contestant to be unveiled for the ninth series of Dancing with the Stars, which returns to RTÉ One and RTÉ Player in January 2026.

Television • 11 Dec 25

Thursday's Fair City: 'You can stew in it!'

Hughie tears strips off Paul in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 10 Dec 25

Ger takes her aversion to the Raffertys out on Emma

Fair City on Tuesday: 'It doesn't make us friends...'

Emma approaches Ger with a business offer but receives short shrift in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 07 Dec 25

Roy Keane grabs a selfie with Toy Show stars (L-R) Dylan and Keelan from Dublin

Ten magic moments from The Late Late Toy Show 2025

The third time really was the charm for host Patrick Kielty - and us - as he presided over one of the best Late Late Toy Shows in recent memory. Here are 10 of our favourite moments from the still-tops TV treat, forever young as it turns 50.

Television • 06 Dec 25

Fair City on Sunday: 'Someone at the table is cheating'

It's all eyes on the poker game in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 05 Dec 25

Fair City on Friday: 'I'll squeeze Zak out of this pub'

Sash overhears Ger and Carol plotting as the McCoy's sale drama continues in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 04 Dec 25

Fair City on Thursday: 'I'm advertising the sale'

Dolores drops a bombshell in The Station in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 04 Dec 25

Fair City on Tuesday: 'That is an absolute no!'

Gwen puts her foot down with Emma on Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 30 Nov 25

Hidden Assets' Cathy Belton: 'It's a joy to play Norah'

As season three of Hidden Assets continues on RTÉ One on Sunday nights, star Cathy Belton talks to Harry Guerin about playing forensic accountant Norah Dillon and meeting the real-life people who work in the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB).

Television • 30 Nov 25

Fair City on Sunday: 'I've decided to sell my share...'

Dolores announces she is selling her share of McCoy's and offers Zak, Tommy, and Sash first refusal in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 29 Nov 25

JJ shocks Carol and Zak by revealing that he knows the robber's identity

Fair City on Friday: 'I already know who did this'

JJ stuns Zak and Carol in Friday's Fair City when he reveals that he knows who robbed the bookie's.

Soaps • 28 Nov 25

Thursday's Fair City: 'Down on the floor!'

There's a terrifying robbery in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 25 Nov 25

Zak is stunned when Carol produces the card machines

Fair City on Tuesday: 'I did not take those!'

When The Station's card machines are stolen, Carol accuses Zak in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 24 Nov 25

Lisa McHugh - "I'm definitely still on the recovery journey"

Lisa McHugh makes Late Late return after illness

Singer Lisa McHugh made a heart-warming return to The Late Late Show on Friday night after a harrowing year of poor health, telling host Patrick Kielty that it has been "a huge wake-up call".

Television • 24 Nov 25

Richard Osman - "Imagine Marian as a Traitor! She'd be the greatest Traitor of all time because no one would believe it of her"

Richard Osman wants Marian Keyes on Celebrity Traitors

Richard Osman told Friday's Late Late Show that he has the perfect contestant in mind for the next series of BBC One's Celebrity Traitors: his fellow best-selling author Marian Keyes.

Television • 24 Nov 25

Sunday's Fair City: 'Welcome home, lads...'

Fergal and Georgie are stunned to find Zak in their home in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 21 Nov 25

Friday's Fair City: 'Did you say the three of us?'

Babs puts her foot in it as Mairéad's daughter Phoebe returns to Carrigstown in Friday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 20 Nov 25

The 2 Johnnies welcome their guests to the Lock In

The 2 Johnnies announce Late Night Lock In guests

The hosts of the How to Gael podcast and Chaser Darragh Ennis will be among the guests on The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Television • 20 Nov 25

Jake Wood adjusts his tie as Max Branning in EastEnders

EastEnders to air entire flashforward episode in 2026

EastEnders has announced details of "an entire flashforward episode" for New Year's Day on RTÉ One and BBC One.

Soaps • 19 Nov 25

Fair City on Thursday: 'Who's it going to be?'

Georgie gives Fergal an ultimatum in Thursday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 19 Nov 25

Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars is available on the RTÉ Player

Blindboy wins at Grierson Documentary Awards in London

Presenter and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub has been named Best Documentary Presenter at the Grierson Awards in London for the RTÉ One programme Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars.

Television • 21 Nov 25

Fair City on Tuesday: 'Stop hounding me'

Fergal confronts Tommy in Tuesday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 17 Nov 25

Fair City on Sunday: 'Is there anything I should know?'

Carol is looking for answers from JJ in Sunday's Fair City on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player.

Soaps • 14 Nov 25

EastEnders stars Paul Bradley and Pam St Clement

EastEnders' Pam St Clement returns for special episode

EastEnders has announced that Pam St Clement will reprise her iconic role as Pat Evans for a special episode in December as part of Nigel's (played by Paul Bradley) dementia storyline.

Soaps • 13 Nov 25