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Kerry v Armagh All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final, 27 September 1953. Photo credit: Courtesy of Dublin City Library amd Archive

New series celebrating Gaelic Football to air on RTÉ

Hell for Leather - The Story of Gaelic Football, a new five-part documentary series, will air on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player this June.

Television • 28 May

Gary Lineker anchored the BBC's coverage of the FA Cup final on Saturday (pictured)

BBC confirms Gary Lineker's exit after antisemitism row

The BBC has announced that Gary Lineker will leave his presenting role following the conclusion of Match of the Day for the 2024/25 season and will not be part of the BBC's coverage of the 2026 World Cup or next season's FA Cup coverage.

Television • 19 May

Top Gear presenter and England cricketer Freddie Flintoff

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65

Actor Val Kilmer, best known for his role in Top Gun, has died at the age of 65, his daughter Mercedes has confirmed.

Movies • 02 Apr

James Scully, Daraine Mulvihill, Joanne O'Riordan, Michael McKillop, Niamh McCarthy, and Jason Smyth / Image: Andres Poveda

Everything you need to know: RTÉ's Paralympic coverage

Following the excitement and medal haul for Team Ireland at the Olympic Games, RTÉ will have comprehensive reportage to keep everyone up to date with Paralympic action over the coming weeks.

Television • 22 Aug 24

RTÉ presenters Peter Collins, Evanne Ní Chuilinn, Joanne Cantwel and Darragh Maloney / Image: Marc O'Sullivan

Everything you need to know: RTÉ's Olympic Games coverage

With over 250 hours of live coverage, sports fans will be able to immerse themselves in the excitement of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, which kick off on 26 July.

Television • 27 Jul 24

Next Goal Wins is in cinemas from 26 December

Michael Fassbender up to ninety in Next Goal Wins clip

Michael Fassbender has his work cut out in the feelgood sports comedy Next Goal Wins, coming to cinemas this Christmas.

Movies • 13 Sep 23

Beckham queues to view Queen Elizabeth lying in state

David Beckham has been spotted queuing in London as he joined thousands waiting to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state.

Queen Elizabeth • 16 Sep 22

Darren Frehill and family at home in Galway city: "It's a complete mad house but we are pulling through."

At home with... RTÉ Sport's Darren Frehill

If I am being totally honest, I'm finding this latest lockdown tough, says Darren Frehill

At home with... • 09 Feb 21

UK boxer becomes part of Strictly first same-sex couple

UK Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Nicola Adams has been announced as one half of Strictly Come Dancing's first same-sex couple.

Strictly • 02 Sep 20

Dave Kelly: more time for walking his dog Charlie in the early days of restrictions

At home with... RTÉ Sport's Dave Kelly

During the first phase of restrictions, Dave Kelly found his reports detailed far too many cancellations or postponements of sporting events. Happily, sport that actually happens is working its way back into Irish life and Dave brings us all the latest

At home with... • 08 Jul 20

Eamon Horan: time for books and "a new appreciation for teachers."

At home with... RTÉ Sport's Eamon Horan

Work for RTÉ Sport continues apace, while there is more time for walking his old English sheepdog dog, time for Zoom quizzes, and reading fellows like Luigi Pirandello - it's 'all systems go' for Eamon Horan

At home with... • 10 Jun 20

Joanne Cantwell: busy as ever with prep for Sunday Sport and The Sunday Game, albeit doing much of her work at home

At home with... Joanne Cantwell

The Sunday Game presenter Joanne Cantwell misses the people she gets "to chat with, work alongside and meet. "

At home with... • 08 May 20

Vinnie and Tanya Jones pictured in 2013 in Los Angeles

Vinnie Jones's wife Tanya dies in LA after long illness

Vinnie Jones's wife Tanya has died in Los Angeles after a long illness, his management have confirmed. She was 53.

Movies • 07 Jul 19

Alan Sugar apologises for racist tweet about Senegal

The BBC has branded a tweet by Lord Alan Sugar about the Senegal football team as "seriously misjudged" after The Apprentice boss deleted and then apologised for his post.

Television • 20 Jun 18

Croke Park hoping to hold fourth 2018 concert

Aiken Promotions intends to make an application to hold a fourth concert in Croke Park this year.

Croke Park • 01 Feb 18

Dee Devlin with Conor Jack McGregor in the Coombe Maternity Hospital, Dublin Pic: @TheNotoriousMMA

Conor McGregor tweets aww-some shot of Conor Jnr

MMA star Conor McGregor has tweeted the first picture of his new baby boy with partner Dee Devlin and it's pretty aww-some.

Conor McGregor • 08 May 17

Pippa Middleton VS Matterhorn Mountain

Pippa Middleton, who is sister to Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has successfully climbed one of the most challenging mountains in Europe for charity.

Headlines • 31 Jul 16

Justin Bieber: "Love to my brother Keano and the Irish squad on a big win today"

Bieber sends love to the Boys in Green after win

Following their epic 1-0 triumph over world champions Germany at the Aviva Stadium last night, the Ireland team celebrated by belting out Justin Bieber's hit 'What Do You Mean' – and their win didn't go unnoticed by the man himself.

Entertainment • 10 Oct 15

Ed Sheeran has Irish grand parents and can declare for Martin O'Neill's side.

Ed Sheeran fan Clattenburg dropped from A Team

Mark Clattenburg has been dropped for this weekend's Premier League fixtures after breaking protocol so he could watch an Ed Sheeran concert.

Entertainment • 30 Oct 14

Over half a million watch Brazil v Croatia on RTÉ

Last night's coverage (June 12) of the opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup between hosts Brazil and Croatia on RTÉ Two television drew an average of 533,700* viewers with a share of 39.34% of the available audience.

Entertainment • 13 Jun 14