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RTÉ puts Irish drama at the heart of new schedule

RTÉ has announced its 2025-26 schedule, with a record year of drama, new documentaries, returning favourites and major live sport set to air from this autumn through to spring.

Television • 22 Aug

RTÉ has announced 142 hours of Irish drama

RTÉ unveils 'unprecedented' year ahead for Irish drama

RTÉ has announced an "unprecedented" line-up of original Irish drama in production, "which will deliver 142 hours of high-quality, homegrown storytelling across screens in Ireland and around the world".

Television • 03 May

A statement on the programme's social media accounts confirmed the final episode of the 40-year-old series will air in December 2025

Neighbours axed for a second time after Amazon comeback

The Australian soap opera Neighbours has been cancelled for a second time.

Television • 21 Feb

The Late Late Toy Show was the most-watched TV show in Ireland in 2024

RTÉ achieves highest TV audience share in a decade

RTÉ retained its position as Ireland's top broadcaster in 2024, achieving its highest TV audience share in over a decade.

Television • 10 Jan

And action! There's an exciting line-up of movies to enjoy this festive season

25 festive films to feast your eyes on this Christmas

If, like us, you love putting your feet up and cracking open a box of sweets while watching a movie over Christmas, then this guide is for you! We've rounded up the best movies on TV and streaming this Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day.

Television • 23 Dec 24

Watch The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In on Thursday, 10 October at 10.05pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player

The 2 Johnnies reveal this week's Lock-In guests

Cork singer-songwriter Lyra and Olympic Gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan are among the guests for this Thursday's episode of The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In.

Television • 09 Oct 24

Olympics: Rhasidat Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker will compete in the 400m heats

What's on? TV Highlights for Bank Holiday Monday

It's a bumper day at the Olympics this Bank Holiday Monday with Irish competitors taking part in athletics, diving and sailing. Plus there's a brand new drama on Virgin Media and the return of a much-loved movie franchise on RTÉ One.

Television • 05 Aug 24

The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In is on at the earlier time of 9:30pm on RTÉ2 on Thursday

Look who is joining 2 Johnnies for a Lock In tonight

The stage, or in this case, pub, is set for a riotous Lock In tonight as the 2 Johnnies are joined by two well-known comedians for an evening of fun and frolics.

Television • 26 Oct 23

"It's a show by the people for the people, so get a head start on the weekend, and embrace the madness!" Photo: Ruth Medjber

The 2 Johnnies set for Late Night Lock In on RTÉ2

The 2 Johnnies have revealed details of their new RTÉ2 series, The 2 Johnnies' Late Night Lock In.

Television • 16 Sep 23

(L-R) Sarah McInerney and Emer O'Neill hosted the virtual launch

Drama, entertainment and more for RTÉ's new season

RTÉ has launched its new season, with over 40 hours of new Irish drama, new entertainment shows, and returning favourites for the autumn and beyond.

Television • 18 Aug 21

RTÉ Media Launch

The RTÉ Media Launch will be live-streamed from RTÉ Studio 5 at 12 noon on Wednesday, 18th August.

Entertainment • 17 Aug 21

Anna Geary presents the two-part documentary Why Girls Quit Sport

Anna Geary asks 'was I part of the problem?' in new doc

Anna Geary has said she had a total "mindset shift" while working on her new documentary Why Girls Quit Sport, and questions if she was "part of the problem".

Television • 14 Jul 21

Carla and Shez joined Kathryn Thomas on the Ray D'Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 on Monday

Engaged First Daters say they never would have met

Newly engaged First Dates Ireland couple Carla and Shez have said they never would have met were it not for the RTÉ2 show.

Television • 22 Jun 21

First Dates Ireland couple announce engagement

First Dates Ireland diners Carla and Shez, who appeared on the RTÉ2 show earlier this year, have announced that they are engaged.

Television • 16 Jun 21

The RTÉ2 favourite shared the couple's happy news on Instagram

First Dates Ireland's Mateo shares baby joy

First Dates Ireland maître'd Mateo Saina and his wife Vjerana are celebrating the birth of their second child, a baby boy.

Television • 06 May 21

The fourth season of The Handmaid's Tale begins on RTÉ2 at 10.30pm

Watch: The Handmaid's Tale returns to RTÉ2 tonight

The fourth season of the Elisabeth Moss-starring dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale comes to RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player tonight, watch a sneak peek here.

Television • 06 May 21

A spokesperson for Neighbours said it "strives to be a platform for diversity and inclusion on-screen and off-screen. Our quest is always to continue to grow and develop in this area and we acknowledge that this is an evolving process"

Neighbours faces racism allegations from actors

Two Aboriginal-Australian actors have alleged they witnessed racism on the set of popular soap Neighbours.

Soaps • 07 Apr 21

(L-R) Alice, Ethan, Mateo and Pete will be trying to put the romantic hopefuls at their ease on Thursday on RTÉ2 at 9:30pm

First Dates back - suitably distanced - to warm up week

First Dates is back on RTÉ2 on Thursday, and we are promised "a conflagration of fiery first impressions, burning hearts and old flames" from the "suitably-distanced" sixth series.

Television • 10 Feb 21

RTÉ launches autumn schedule for TV and radio

RTÉ has launched its autumn 2020 line-up across television, radio and online with the focus firmly on spending time at home, and with big changes to the RTÉ Radio 1 schedule as presenters move to their new shows.

new season • 27 Aug 20

Kevin Paints - Now available on the RTÉ Player and on RTÉ2 this Thursday, May 28 at 9:20pm

Easel does it. Kevin McGahern back with RTÉ Player show

The Republic of Telly's Kevin McGahern is back with Kevin Paints, a new show now available on the RTÉ Player with Derry Girls' Saoirse-Monica Jackson and actor and comedian Pat Shortt among his subjects.

Television • 25 May 20

Damian: "If there's stuff you want to do, do it."

Hairdresser Damian hopes to be cut above on First Dates

Hairdresser and occasional artist Damian from Belfast is hoping to paint a picture of romantic bliss on Thursday night's First Dates Ireland.

First Dates • 20 Feb 20

Ray Goggins - "You'll always need someone who's better at something than you, to do it for you or help you out"

Ultimate Hell Week boss says go solo and you'll go home

Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week chief instructor Ray Goggins has told RTÉ Entertainment that those who think they can get through the RTÉ2 series without teamwork will be going home early.

Television • 16 Feb 20

Ashley and Eric melt First Dates fans' hearts

Hopeful romantics Ashley and Eric were a big hit when they showed their sweetness and strength to First Dates Ireland fans in the first episode of the new series on RTÉ2 on Thursday night.

Television • 10 Jan 20

L-R Alex Murphy as Conor and Chris Walley as Jock in The Young Offenders

The Young Offenders back for a third series next year

The Young Offenders will return for a third series next year on RTÉ2 and the BBC, it has been announced.

Television • 22 Nov 19

Special Forces: Ultimate Hell Week kicks off Thursday night at 9:30pm on RTÉ2

Hell Week contestants were given a very rude awakening

One of the Drill Sergeants on RTÉ2's Ultimate Hell Week has told RTÉ Entertainment that the contestants were shocked at how difficult the new show actually was.

Television • 18 Apr 19