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TV legends Zig & Zag with Dustin the Turkey

RTÉ deal reached on outsourcing of kid's television

RTÉ have partially rolled back on a decision to outsource young people's programming to the independent sector, saying they will continue with some in-house production on a "smaller scale" for 2017.

Entertainment • 02 Feb 17

All the stars were out today for the Autumn TV lanch

RTÉ's New Season: It's Drama, Dancing, Dates and Daniel

It's Dancing, Dates and Daniel as RTÉ launched its new Autumn TV season with a major emphasis on new investment in Drama.

Entertainment • 23 Aug 16

Ryan Tubridy was the highest earning presenter in 2014

Tubs still top RTÉ earner despite massive pay cut

RTÉ's top ten stars earned just over €2.6 million between them during 2014. Ryan Tubridy was the highest paid earner, though his salary has dropped by over a quarter of a million in two years.

Entertainment • 16 Mar 16

Irish writer Wesley Burrows dies aged 85, pictured here in 1977

Glenroe creator Wesley Burrowes dies, aged 85

Irish playwright and screenwriter Wesley Burrowes, who created the popular RTÉ series Glenroe, has passed away aged 85 following a long illness.

Entertainment • 02 Jan 16

Saturday Night With Miriam airs on RTÉ One at 9.50pm

Former New Labour man joins Miriam

Former New Labour spin doctor Alistair Campbell and radio presenter Matt Cooper and his wife Aileen Hickie are among the line-up for Saturday Night With Miriam this week.

Entertainment • 26 Jun 15

Cork Film Fest and RTÉ form partnership

Cork Film Festival has announced details of an extensive partnership with RTÉ, as it marks its 60th anniversary this year. This partnership is the biggest festival association between RTÉ and Cork City.

Entertainment • 18 Jun 15

RTÉ summer schedule to focus on best of Irish

A new series about the traditional Irish pub, coverage of this year's Electric Picnic, and new documentaries on Brian Linehan and Páidí Ó Sé are among the highlights of RTÉ's new summer schedule.

Entertainment • 10 Jun 15

Kevin Dundon at the New York Festivals in Las Vegas

RTÉ wins at New York Festivals TV and Film Awards

RTÉ has won two Silver World Medals for its investigative journalism and cookery programming at the prestigious New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards.

Entertainment • 16 Apr 15

Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and Aiden Gillen in Charlie

Watch! New Charlie trailer

The second episode of RTÉ's new drama about former Taoiseach Charles J Haughey airs this Sunday night and we've got a teaser trailer for you to watch right now.

Entertainment • 07 Jan 15

RTÉ Radio 1 Christmas crackers

There are plenty of great radio programmes in store to keep listeners entertained on RTÉ Radio 1 over Christmas, whether you're driving home for Christmas or snuggling up in front of the fire.

Entertainment • 16 Dec 14

A Murray Christmas 2 is available to buy in shops now

Damien Dempsey charity single released

Happy Xmas (War is Over) is the new single from the RTÉ Radio 1 charity album, A Murray Christmas 2.

Entertainment • 15 Dec 14

Live Blog: RTÉ at Electric Picnic

Can't watch the Electric Picnic coverage on RTÉ 2 - don't worry we'll keep you updated with what's happening!

Entertainment • 01 Sep 14

The programme will be broadcast in December and will be presented by John Creedon

RTÉ wants your 2014 weather videos

RTÉ Cork is making a new documentary about Ireland's weather in 2014 and wants footage from viewers.

Entertainment • 10 Jul 14

Oswald Froze A Moment - Ireland on the day JFK died is among 27 nominations for RTÉ Radio 1 at this year's New York Festivals

RTÉ Radio nominated for 27 awards

Documentaries on Michael Jackson's Irish driver, Eric Bell of Thin Lizzy, and JFK are among 27 nominations for RTÉ Radio at this year's New York Festivals, which celebrates the best of international radio.

Entertainment • 16 May 14

Aisli Madden and Cat Lawlor - Presenters of Domestic Divas

New show Domestic Divas needs you

Domestic Divas, a new lifestyle series, is coming to RTÉ Television and is seeking participants.

Entertainment • 15 Apr 14

Missy Keating spoke about her acting career on The Late Late Show last night

Missy heeds Ronan, Yvonne Keating advice

Teenage daughter of Ronan and Yvonne Keating, 13-year-old Missy, is heeding the advice of her celebrity parents as she launches her acting career.

Entertainment • 13 Apr 14

Mrs Sabina Higgins, President Michael D Higgins, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip

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

Miriam O'Callaghan with Katherine Lynch today in Radio 1

Katherine Lynch shares new talent

One of Ireland's most successful comedians Katherine Lynch told Miriam O'Callaghan on The John Murray Show today why she is taking a break from comedy to focus on her musical career.

Entertainment • 27 Sep 13

RTÉ TEN's TV Picks of the Day

There's a brand new fly-on-the-wall series kicking off on RTÉ One this evening, Junior Vets, a double episode of the great new drama The Americans and plenty of giggles in The New Normal.

Entertainment • 06 Jun 13

Louis Walsh is currently hosting auditions for a new boy band

Louis Walsh Boyband search is on now!

Auditions for five new members for Louis Walsh’s third boyband are underway now in Dublin.

Entertainment • 18 May 13

Joe Duffy - continues meeting Local Heroes

RTÉ TEN TV picks for today

Joe Duffy heads to Ballyshannon to meet this week's Local Heroes, Pete Campbell's life continues to unravel in Mad Men, while there are mixed emotions for the gang on Chicago Fire.

Entertainment • 15 May 13

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