Easter

Irish people eat a lot of chocolate - but not nearly as much as some of our European neighbours

Bunny-spinner: Easter a high point for chocolate-makers

With a deluge of Easter eggs likely to hit many homes this weekend, this time of year is a crucial one for Ireland's many chocolate-makers, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 06 Apr 23

Eunice Power's chocolate Easter cake: Today

Recipe courtesy of Irish Yogurts Clonakilty.

Food • 04 Apr 23

RTÉ Kids TV: We have some egg-cellent shows for you this Easter!

We hope everyone is having a great time on their holidays.

RTÉ Kids TV • 05 Apr 23

3 delicious bakes to try this Easter

Put flapjack, hot cross buns and Mini Egg cookies on the menu this Easter.

Food • 01 Apr 23

The Chieftains Paddy Moloney on uilleann pipes and Seán Potts on whistle

Stations Of The Cross

The Stations of the Cross at the Pro Cathedral, Dublin with music from Paddy Moloney and Seán Potts.

Good Friday • 01 Apr 23

35 family-friendly things to do in Ireland over Easter 2023

Below are some suggestions to entertain your family from around the country.

living • 31 Mar 23

St Patrick's Day may be when visitor numbers to Ireland start to pick up, but Irish people's own travel plans kick off at Easter

Short Hop: Easter marks the start of our travel season

July and August remain the busiest time for holidaymakers, but Easter marks the official start of Ireland's tourism season, writes Adam Maguire.

Business • 29 Mar 23

Easter Bonnets

Eight creative contestants take part in an Easter bonnet competition.

Easter • 25 Mar 23

The Vatican said Pope Francis met privately with a Ukrainian delegation before the Mass

Pope condemns cruelty of Ukraine war at Easter vigil

Pope Francis has condemned the cruelty of the war in Ukraine at an Easter vigil Mass he attended but at which he did not preside, presumably because of leg pain that has forced him to curtail activities.

World • 16 Apr 22

Pat Kane is a sustainability expert and founder of reuzi

Tips to be a good egg for the environment this Easter

For the first time in two years, the Irish public can get together at Easter without restrictions.

Climate Change • 16 Apr 22

10 sweet treats to make for Easter

If you haven't started baking by now, Easter is the perfect excuse.

Food • 04 Apr 22

Here's how to make your healthy changes stick

If giving something up for Lent has made you feel healthier and happier, why stop now? By Imy Brighty-Potts.

living • 15 Apr 22

Live Mass for Holy Thursday

Fr Paul O'Driscoll celebrates Mass in commemoration of the Last Supper with members of the Parish of the Travelling People.

RTÉ Player • 14 Apr 22

Rory's egg mayonnaise with cucumber pickle: Today

An elegant take on the classic dish, with a focus on good quality ingredients.

Food • 31 May 22

On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis appealed for an Easter truce and for all people to unite in prayer

Church leaders send message of support to Ukraine

Church Leaders in Ireland have offered a united message of support to the people of Ukraine.

Ukraine • 13 Apr 22

Catherine Fulvio's step by step guide to Easter dinner

A beginner's guide to cooking lamb.

Food • 14 Apr 22

On average people will spend €36 chocolate Easter eggs this year, the research shows.

58,000 tonnes of waste to be recycled this Easter

Irish residents are expected to recycle over 58,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Easter, an increase of 18% compared to last year.

Business • 12 Apr 22

6 tricks to dressing the table for Easter celebrations

Great table-dressing ideas, from super stylish to darling, and almost too good to eat off, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

living • 09 Apr 22

25 Things to do this Easter around Ireland

living • 08 Apr 22

Easter project: How to create a fairy garden with your kids

Fairies, toadstools, tiny doors and thoughtful planting can add a touch of magic to your plot. By Hannah Stephenson.

living • 06 Apr 22

Aedín Gormley on the magic of Easter Parade

Film • 09 Apr 22

Meeting the Easter Bunny at The Chocolate Warehouse in Dublin, 2007.

Easter Bunny Experience

Children meet the Easter Bunny at The Chocolate Warehouse in the Dublin suburb of Walkinstown.

Easter • 11 Apr 22

Take-home grocery spending remains an incredible 19.4% higher than pre-pandemic levels

Grocery market growth slows in April - Kantar

Grocery market growth in Ireland slowed to 1.9% in the 12 weeks ending 18 April, new figures from Kantar show today.

Business • 04 May 21

Bosco's Easter Egg

Bosco and his friends Gráinne Uí Mhaitiú and Frank Twomey share the various ways to eat an Easter egg.

Easter • 04 Apr 21

Pope Francis delivers his Urbi et Orbi Blessing, after celebrating Easter Mass at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope urges vaccines for poor in Easter message

Pope Francis urged countries in his Easter message to quicken distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, particularly to the world's poor, and called armed conflict and military spending during a pandemic "scandalous".

World • 04 Apr 21