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The Late Late Show had a bit of a do planned in Croke Park on Friday night

The Late Late Show breaks world record with céilí fun

The Late Late Show helped Ireland to reclaim a Guinness World Record on Friday night.

Behind the music - The 2 Johnnies

Tipperary duo The 2 Johnnies have released their new single, St Patrick Drove a Honda Civic. We asked Johnny B the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 Mar 24

(L-R) Dáithí Ó Sé, Thomas Crosse, Sarah McInerney and Emer O'Neill will host the St Patrick's Day Parade live from Dublin on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player

RTÉ unveils St Patrick's Weekend highlights

RTÉ has unveiled its St Patrick's Weekend line-up, showcasing "the very best of Irish sport, drama, entertainment and so much more".

Television • 14 Mar 23

Patrick Duffy with his partner Linda Purl

Dallas star to be guest of honour on St Patrick's Day

Dallas star Patrick Duffy, who played Bobby Ewing in the US soap, will celebrate his birthday this year as the guest of honour at the St Patrick's Day Parade.

st patricks day • 24 Feb 23

Host Ryan Tubridy "very excited" for the Late Late Show's St Patrick's Day special

Late Late Show brings the craic this St Patrick's Day

To celebrate St Patrick's Day, The Late Late Show will air live on Thursday night this week instead of its usual Friday night slot, with an evening dedicated to showcasing the very best Irish music, comedy and sport.

Television • 16 Mar 22

The St Patrick's Festival is back after two years

Celebrate the return of St. Patrick's Festival with RTÉ

Following two years of virtual celebrations, RTÉ will mark the return of St. Patrick's Festival with a variety of special programmes and themed content across television, radio and online.

Television • 11 Mar 22

John C. Reilly to guest at St Patrick's Day parade

Irish American actor, musician, producer and confirmed Hibernophile John C. Reilly will be the International Guest of Honour at this year's national St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Movies • 09 Mar 22

"I feel if we can hang in for another couple of months, things will change utterly, as they say"

Brendan Gleeson shares message of kindness on Late Late

Brendan Gleeson used his time on the Late Late Show St Patrick's Day Special to ask viewers to "continue with small kindnesses" towards each other in the months ahead, and to "remember to ring somebody who might need it".

Television • 18 Mar 21

Watch: The Late Late Show's St Patrick's Day opening

The Late Late Show went around the world for the opening of its St Patrick's Day Special, with musicians from the four corners joining in the fun.

Television • 18 Mar 21

Cruising for a bruising: I'm Irish, I'll fight ya. Tom defeats the Irish accent in Far and Away

Begorrah! The Best and Worst of Oirish Movie Accents

From semtex to shamrocks and talking spuds, the green has always been well represented on the big screen. On St Patricks Day, Alan Corr and John O'Driscoll take a look back at the worst and best of Oirish movie accents. Begosh and begorrah!

Feature Article • 17 Mar 21

The Late Late Show St Patrick's Night Special, Wednesday, RTÉ One, 9:30pm

Late Late Show's St Patrick's Night guests revealed

Ryan Tubridy has revealed some of the guests that will be joining him for the Late Late Show St Patrick's Night Special.

Television • 14 Mar 21

Diaspora invited to St Patrick's Day Late Late Show

Members of the Irish diaspora from all across the world have been invited to become part of the virtual audience for a Late Late Show on Saint Patrick's Day.

the late late show • 14 Feb 21

Ryan Tubridy: "The decency domino continues to fall and let's keep it that way. It's a beautiful thing, and I love it."

Ryan Tubridy salutes 'indomitable Irish spirit'

Speaking on his RTÉ Radio One show on Wednesday morning, Ryan Tubridy hailed the "indomitable Irish spirit" and the care and compassion people are showing towards each other.

Ryan Tubridy • 18 Mar 20

Paddy Finlay meets his fans as Paddy Drac at the St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin in 2015

Tributes paid to Dublin entertainer Paddy Finlay

Paddy Finlay, the Dublin entertainer who brought joy to generations at the Dublin St Patrick's Day parade as Paddy Drac, has died after a short illness.

Entertainment • 15 Apr 19

Begorrah! The Best and Worst of Oirish Movie Accents

From semtex to shamrocks and talking spuds, the green has always been well represented on the big screen. As St Patricks Day approaches, Alan Corr and John O'Driscoll take a look back at the worst and best of Oirish movie accents. Begosh and begorrah!

Entertainment • 14 Mar 19

I'm Irish, I'll fight ya. Tom Cruise defeats the Irish accent in Far and Away

Begorrah! The Best and Worst of Oirish Movie Accents

From semtex to shamrocks and talking spuds, the green has always been well represented on the big screen. As we head towards St Patricks Day, Alan Corr takes a look back at the worst and best of Oirish accents on the silver screen. Begosh and begorrah!

st patricks day • 17 Mar 18

Ones To Watch: Rising Irish Stars of 2018

On this St. Patrick's Day we salute the rising Irish stars of tomorrow - of course there's a wealth of talent to choose from but we think this bunch are worth keeping an eye on over the coming twelve months.

Irish Rising Stars • 18 Mar 18

Ray D'Arcy Show airs on Saturday, March 17 at 9.45pm

Ray D'Arcy Springs surprise guest for Saturday's show

The guests for this Saturday's Ray D'Arcy Show have been revealed, and a well known US talkshow host is among them.

Television • 16 Mar 18

The fun kicks off at 12:15pm on Saturday

How to watch the St Patrick's Parade around the world

Not in Ireland this St Patrick's Day? Don't worry, here's how you can still watch the St. Patrick's Festival Parade live from Dublin - no matter where you are in the world!

st patricks day • 16 Mar 18

Hamill named as St Patrick's Festival Guest of Honour

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill has been announced as the inaugural International Guest of Honour for this year's St Patrick's Festival.

st patricks day • 12 Mar 18

Liam Cunningham adds Grand Marshal to his impressive CV

Game of Thrones Irish star to lead St Patrick's parade

Game of Thrones star Liam Cunningham has been chosen to lead this year's St Patrick's Festival parade in Dublin in recognition of his contribution to acting at home and internationally.

st patricks day • 28 Feb 18

The class of 2017: Aideen Gaynor, Denise Gough, Alan McMonagle, James Kavanagh, Amy Shiels, Seána Kerslake, Montauk Hotel

Shine Brightly: Irish stars set to rise in 2017

As we celebrate all things Irish this St Patrick's Day we shine a light on the Irish stars of tomorrow in film, television, music, fashion, social media, theatre and literature. They are definitely the ones to watch this year.

Irish Rising Stars • 18 Mar 17

They came, they saw, they thought: "meh"

The daftest Tripadvisor reviews about Ireland

As tourists flood in from around the world to join in the St Patrick's Day celebrations, it seems some past visitors were a bit unenthused by the sights or maybe should have read a guidebook before coming here.

Entertainment • 16 Mar 17

Rusangano Family are the band of the moment and rightly so

New Irish; New Music: A very cúl Patrick's Day playlist

Sit back and enjoy the most cúl and diverse Irish tunes out there at the moment.

Entertainment • 17 Mar 17

Your A for Antrim to W for Wicklow St Patrick's guide

Celebrations of this year's St Patrick's Day are more diverse and colourful than ever so we've rounded up a county-by-county look at events happening over the weekend

st patricks day • 17 Mar 17