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‘There was actually a great appetite for it’ – Gavan Reilly steps up to fill void left by Claire Byrne’s RTÉ exit with new Virgin Media show

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‘There was actually a great appetite for it’ – Gavan Reilly steps up to fill void left by Claire Byrne’s RTÉ exit with new Virgin Media show

March 22, 2026

Presenter capitalises on vacant pitch to take on new ‘conversational’ political programme Gavan Reilly. Photo: Mark Condren A…

A century of television – Ireland’s society-defining TV moments, from launch of RTÉ to funding fiasco

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A century of television – Ireland’s society-defining TV moments, from launch of RTÉ to funding fiasco

February 21, 2026

Ireland has gone through so much since the earliest days in black and white RTÉ has produced its…

Tommy Bowe: ‘Being bored is my biggest fear since I quit rugby… I won’t get that buzz back’

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Tommy Bowe: ‘Being bored is my biggest fear since I quit rugby… I won’t get that buzz back’

February 15, 2026

Ireland legend, presenter, dad and businessman on the thrill of his day job and the pressure to be…

Laura Woods: ‘I have financial responsibilities like everyone else. Suddenly you’re working full-time and then you’re told that your services are no longer required’

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Laura Woods: ‘I have financial responsibilities like everyone else. Suddenly you’re working full-time and then you’re told that your services are no longer required’

February 15, 2026

As she returns to full-time radio presenting, the broadcaster on being made redundant, and juggling work and children…

Pat Stacey: Was Christmas Day TV really better 20 years ago than it is now?

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Pat Stacey: Was Christmas Day TV really better 20 years ago than it is now?

December 23, 2025

Nostalgia can make us look at the TV of the past with a rose-tinted lens that doesn’t always…

RTÉ treasure, Eurovision singer and Rose of Tralee – here are all the Dancing with the Stars contestants announced so far

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RTÉ treasure, Eurovision singer and Rose of Tralee – here are all the Dancing with the Stars contestants announced so far

December 14, 2025

The RTÉ show, hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli and Laura Fox standing in for Doireann Garrihy, will return on…

Eurovision winner, Fair City star and Rose of Tralee – here are all the Dancing with the Stars contestants announced so far

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Eurovision winner, Fair City star and Rose of Tralee – here are all the Dancing with the Stars contestants announced so far

December 12, 2025

The RTÉ show, hosted by Jennifer Zamparelli and Laura Fox standing in for Doireann Garrihy, will return on…

Paul Mescal is learning to play the bass upside-down for Beatles movies, reveals Dave Fanning

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Paul Mescal is learning to play the bass upside-down for Beatles movies, reveals Dave Fanning

November 29, 2025

Veteran broadcaster sizes up incoming Fab Four film project that also stars Barry Keoghan His new series of…

‘I always thought I wouldn’t do it, because I’ve gotten too comfortable’ – Vogue Williams enters ‘I’m a Celeb’ jungle

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‘I always thought I wouldn’t do it, because I’ve gotten too comfortable’ – Vogue Williams enters ‘I’m a Celeb’ jungle

November 20, 2025

After weeks of speculation, the Dubliner will arrive in the Australian bush in tonight’s episode, four days into…

First ever Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode to hit screens early next year

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First ever Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode to hit screens early next year

November 19, 2025

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Billionaire John Malone to step down as chair of media and telecoms empire

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Billionaire John Malone to step down as chair of media and telecoms empire

October 29, 2025

News of the retirement of Mr Malone (84) was first reported by the Financial Times. He is leaving…

‘I love getting older, I don’t give a f**k any more’: Diarmuid Gavin on grief, fame and King Charles’s kindness

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‘I love getting older, I don’t give a f**k any more’: Diarmuid Gavin on grief, fame and King Charles’s kindness

October 26, 2025

Celebrity gardener talks about his tough childhood and famous in-laws on new show Diarmuid Gavin and Lucy Kennedy…