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This December, RTÉ is delighted to support Library Ireland Week, with events taking place across the country from 1^st-7^th December. In addition, the RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme will support 15 other arts and cultural events nationwide, spanning theatre, film, art, music, opera, ballet, festivals, and more.

Several music, dance and theatre events will tour the country this month, including Nutcracker Sweeties, which will bring audiences on a magical journey full of Christmas cheer. The Irish Baroque Orchestra will perform their annual production of Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio celebrating the nativity story with performances in Dublin, Wexford, and Kilkenny. While Drogheda Classical Music Concert Series in Louth, will bring some of the world’s most renowned musicians to Ireland’s north-east.

In Dublin, the Royal Irish Academy of Music’s Wigmore Series will host an array of music performances, the Irish National Youth Ballet Company will present The Nutcracker in Trinity College, while Sing for Simon with the RTÉ Orchestra and Special Guests will be a magical night of heartfelt music and festive cheer at the Helix.

Dublin’s Abbey Theatre presents Spreading the News, a celebration of 120 years of the National Theatre of Ireland, in partnership with RTÉ. There is also lots more theatre to enjoy with James Joyce’s The Dead continuing at the Museum of Literature Ireland, while The Ark will present The Giggler Treatment, a marvellous, mischievous new musical based on the novel by Roddy Doyle for children and grown-ups alike. The Borrowers is at the Gate Theatre. Based on Mary Norton’s beloved adventure novels, it follows the fortunes of the tiny Clock family.

Events supported by the RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme this December:

Nationwide We are Music Generation | www.musicgeneration.ie

Nationwide Irish National Opera | www.irishnationalopera.ie

Dublin The Dead @ Museum of Literature Ireland | www.anuproductions.ie

Nationwide Nutcracker Sweeties | www.balletireland.ie/whats-on/nutcracker-sweeties-2024

Dublin Wigmore Series Dublin | www.riam.ie/whats-on?category=581

Dublin The Giggler Treatment | www.ark.ie/events/view/the-giggler-treatment-2024

Dublin The Borrowers | www.gatetheatre.ie/production/the-borrowers/

Kilkenny and Cork Marble City Music Festival | www.marblecitymusicfestival.com

Dublin Dublin Art Book Fair | www.templebargallery.com/exhibitions/dublin-art-book-fair-2024

Wexford and Dublin Handel’s ‘Messiah’ | www.irishbaroqueorchestra.com/whatson/

Nationwide Library Ireland Week | www.libraryirelandweek.ie

Dublin Sing for Simon With RTÉ Orchestra and Special Guests | www.thehelix.ie/what-s-on/all-events/sing-for-simon-2024-with-the-rte-concert-orchestra

Dublin The Nutcracker | www.inybco.com/upcoming-productions/

Dublin Spreading the News – 120 Year Celebration of the Abbey Theatre | www.abbeytheatre.ie

Dublin and Kilkenny Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’ | www.irishbaroqueorchestra.com/whatson/bach’s-christmas-oratorio

Louth Drogheda Classical Music 24/25 Series | www.droghedaclassicalmusic.com

Every year, RTÉ supports 170 arts and cultural events all over Ireland through the RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme. Spanning film, music, dance, opera, festivals, literature, theatre and exhibitions, and with dedicated promotion on RTÉ’s television, radio and digital services, and extensive support across RTÉ’s social channels, the RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme is a lifeline to Ireland’s creative and cultural sectors.

To find out more information about RTÉ Supporting the Arts and to apply visit
About RTÉ Supporting the Arts – About RTÉ (rte.ie)

Find out what’s happening near you on www.rte.ie/culture

Brand new The Young Offenders dropping on RTÉ Player
Joe Duffy celebrates 50 years from Grafton Street on RTÉ Radio 1
Amy Huberman and Kaleigh Trappe join Storybud
Gavin and Stacey: The Finale on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

In the first of a week full of Christmas announcements, RTÉ is bringing laughter to living rooms across Ireland this festive season with a sparkling line-up of comedy and entertainment live and on demand. From brand-new series featuring Ireland’s top talent to beloved classics that guarantee giggles for the whole family, RTÉ promises a merry season of cheer. Starting tomorrow, fans can stream the brand-new season of The Young Offenders exclusively on RTÉ Player. The Christmas schedule will also include a highly anticipated one off brand-new special of Gavin and Stacey, ensuring plenty of laughs.

The season will showcase a slate of original Irish programming, including Callan Kicks the Year, The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In, Full Irish Hidden Camera Show, and the NYE Late Late Show Special, alongside exciting new content for Ireland’s youngest viewers with the likes of Kabin Crew’s Christmas Speical and Storybud.

The Young Offenders

Dropping exclusively on RTÉ Player on December 3, the highly anticipated new season of The Young Offenders promises plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments as audiences catch up with Conor, Jock, and the gang. As time has passed, the friends must navigate shifting relationships and face the consequences of landing on the wrong side of the law once again, all delivered with the show’s signature mix of humour and heart. Viewers can look forward to a special festive treat as The Young Offenders Xmas airs on RTÉ One over the Christmas period, bringing the beloved characters to television for a festive adventure packed with charm and comedy.

Good Boy

Good Boy is a new RTÉ Player original sitcom about one man’s struggle in making a career in comedy while wrestling with the emotional and frequently hysterical journey of trying to get an ADHD diagnosis. Told from the perspective of Good Boy (Tony Cantwell) – a lost, thirty-something working in a job he hates while he’s trying everything under the sun to get his comedy career going. He tries jumping on every single Instagram, TikTok and Facebook trend in search of the elusive viral hit with no luck.

Callan Kicks the Year

The annual tradition returns with a satirical look back on Irish and international events of the year, but in a brand new two-part festive mini-series. From a Trump load of elections to portals, bike sheds, spies and Swifties, Callan Kicks the Year dips through all the maddest moments in Ireland and abroad on RTÉ One this Christmas.

Late Late Show New Year’s Eve Special

New Year’s Eve celebrations start right here! Join your Late Late host Patrick Kielty as he kicks off the New Year’s celebrations from a star-studded studio filled with plenty of surprises and music performances you won’t want to miss.

With something for everyone, Patrick will be celebrating the year that’s gone by with Olympians Charlene Maudsley, Mona McSharry and Paralympian Orla Comerford, music from the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, The Undertones and Picture This; and Patrick will be marking musical anniversaries with James Blunt and throwing it forward to 2025 with rising stars Clinton Liberty, Alisha Weir and Justine Stafford to name a few.

The Dry

The Dry stars Roisin Gallagher as Shiv Sheridan who returns to Dublin after years of partying in London, sober and full of good intentions – but being back with her family makes staying on ‘the dry’ much harder than she expected. As Shiv tries to navigate this new phase of her life, so must her family…and they all have issues they don’t want to face. Series 1 and 2 are available on RTÉ Player.

Joe Duffy Live from Grafton Street

This year, it will be 50 years since RTÉ Radio 1 first broadcast live on the morning of Christmas Eve from Grafton Street. And over the years, there have been some wonderful stories. This year, Eurovision legend Johnny Logan will perform. Listeners can also expect plenty more Irish artists and some laughs along the way. Of course, Brendan O’Carroll will be on hand with co-compere duties.

Storybud

Storybud is back with a brand new series featuring some legendary messers reading us tall tales mixed with animation to truly entertain our youngest viewers. Newcomers Amy Huberman, Kayleigh Trappe, Demi Isaac Oviawe and Carl Mullan join Storybud veterans Jason Byrne and Tara Lynne O’Neill to regale us with ‘totally true’ tales about some of our most loved celebrities, sports-stars and Presidents … well … just one President: Michael D Higgins. Series four of Storybud has something for everyone and is available on RTÉ Jnr and RTÉ Player on your big and small screens. And that’s the Storybud.

Kabin Crew’s Christmas Special

Celebrate Christmas with Cork City’s young rap collective the Kabin Crew. 2024 was an amazing year for the Kabin Crew, their hit song The Spark went viral and amassed over 2 BILLION plays on social media.  Now to cap off an amazing year they have made their very own Christmas Special. As well as featuring brand new songs and a special Christmas music video, Kabin Crew’s  Christmas Special will give viewers a chance to get to know the members of the crew more.  See where all the magic happens in the Kabin Studio in Knocknaheeny on the Northside of Cork City and find out what the Kabin Crew members are getting up to at Christmas time!

Full Irish Hidden Camera Show Best Bits

It’s the best of the Full Irish Hidden Camera Show. Doireann, Donncha and Carl take us back to some of their favourite pranks from the series. Everything was recorded on hidden cameras. But how did people react when they realised they’d been set up? It’s fun for all the family on the best of the Full Irish Hidden Camera Show!

The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In – Best Bits

Johnny B and Johnny Smacks look back on some of the best parts from series two of The 2 Johnnies Late Night Lock In which featured chats, music, comedy and craic from guests including Lyra, Pat Shortt, Dáithí O Sé, Anna Geary, Garron Noone, Gearóid Farrelly and Enya Martin.

Mrs Brown’s Boy

Across the Christmas period, Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Specials will be available to view on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Comedy starring Brendan O’Carroll as loud-mouthed Irish matriarch Agnes Brown, whose favourite pastime is meddling in the lives of her six children.

Gavin and Stacey

Brand new Gavin and Stacey: The Finale will be available on RTÉ this Christmas. The series follows the heartwarming and hilarious story of a long-distance romance between Gavin, from Essex, and Stacey, from Wales, as they navigate love, family, and quirky friends. Packed with witty humour and memorable characters, including the unforgettable Smithy and Nessa, the series has become a cult classic. The Finale is set five years since we left Nessa down on one knee declaring her love. And a lot has happened since then. All episodes of Gavin and Stacey are also available to stream on RTÉ Player, including the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special.

Father Ted

Father Ted follows the hilarious misadventures of three priests—Father Ted Crilly, the bumbling Father Dougal, and the irritable Father Jack—living together on the fictional Craggy Island. Fans can relive all the series’ laughs as well as seasonal shenanigans in “A Christmassy Ted” on RTÉ Player. It’s a perfect addition to your festive viewing lineup.

Parks and Recreation

American satirical mocumentary following the absurd antics of Leslie Knope and her team of public officials as they pursue projects to make their city a better place. The boxset of Parks and Recreation is available to binge on RTÉ Player including all of the series Christmas episodes.

Frasier

Award winning US sitcom Frasier is available on RTÉ Player. Dr. Frasier Crane moves back to his hometown of Seattle, where he lives with his father, and works as a radio psychiatrist. Join Frasier as he navigates life in Seattle alongside his eccentric family and friends. Don’t miss the chance to revisit this classic series or discover it for the first time on RTÉ Player.

The Office UK

Set in the mundane world of a paper company, The Office hilariously captures the awkwardness, egos, and everyday absurdities of office life, with a cast of unforgettable characters. Now available to stream on RTÉ Player, viewers can enjoy the complete series along with its Christmas specials.

This Christmas, RTÉ is delivering a sleigh-load of laughter with its line-up of festive comedy and entertainment. Viewers can look forward to a merry mix of festive specials featuring premieres, classic boxsets and off the cuff entertainment, the ultimate tonic for a season of cheer and chuckles.

For more information contact:

Sharon Sorohan, RTÉ Communications, sharon.sorohan@rte.ie.
Maureen Catterson, RTÉ Communications Manager, maureen.catterson@rte.ie

Helping to change children’s lives for good:

Donations open for the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2024

For the last four years, the people of Ireland have donated in record numbers to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, doing their part so that kids in every county across the island of Ireland can go on being kids.

In 2020, the nation was inspired to donate in unprecedented numbers by Saoirse Ruane from Kiltullagh Co Galway, who won the hearts of the nation with her appearance on The Late Late Toy Show. Saoirse inspired the official RTÉ Toy Show Appeal that followed, which has raised over €21 million for children’s charities to date.

Saoirse sadly passed away in March of this year, yet her enduring legacy continues with the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. Tonight, Saoirse’s parents Roseanna and Ollie Ruane joined Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty to pay special tribute to Saoirse and, in recognition of her inspiring contribution, donations to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal have now opened one week ahead of the forthcoming Late Late Toy Show on December 6^th.

The public can donate now by going to www.rte.ie/toyshowappeal, or with the appeal’s official donation partner Revolut Pay.

In addition, in 2025 a grant award of up to €150,000 will be made in Saoirse’s name to a chosen charity. ‘The Saoirse Ruane Grant’ will issue as part of the 2025 appeal allocations, and can be used over 2 years.

Kevin Bakhurst, Director-General, RTÉ, says: “The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal is one of the most important things that we do as an organisation. We are so grateful for the support of our audience over the last four years, whose generosity has ensured that RTÉ can continue to make a positive difference to the lives of thousands of children, and their families across the island, north and south. I’m particularly pleased to see the announcement of The Saoirse Ruane Grant in honour of Saoirse, and that donations to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal are opening a week earlier this year. Saoirse will be remembered as someone who made such a positive and lasting impact on us all. Her memory lives on through the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal and the many young lives that it transforms.”

Over the past three years 359 grants have been provided to 226 children’s charities across the island of Ireland. It is estimated that the Appeal has helped over 1,100,000 children and family members annually since its inception. The appeal is managed by Community Foundation Ireland. Now over 20 years in existence, Community Foundation Ireland works with individuals, families, companies, and other trusts and foundations to support a diverse range of not-for-profit organisations. Community Foundation Ireland is a registered charity, (Charities Regulator Number: 20044886) and is committed to the highest standards of trust and governance.

As well as donating via the official RTÉ Toy Show Appeal website, the public can also donate in-app with official donation partner Revolut Pay.

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Further Information: Jilly McDonough Press Officer | jilly.mcdonough@rte.ie

The Late Late Show is proudly sponsored by PTSB.

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Here is your host, Patrick Kielty!

Following his incredibly successful North American tour, Tommy Tiernan will chat to Patrick about gigging in the US during the presidential election and his love of travelling by tour bus. He’ll also talk about bringing his Tommedian show across Ireland and Europe over the coming months and who he’d like to see on the ninth season of his chat show next year.

Live at 10pm, just after polling stations close in the 2024 General Election, Patrick will be joined by two of the presenters of the Behind the Ballot podcast, Katie Hannon, David McCullagh and Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times live in studio to deliver and discuss the RTÉ, The Irish Times, TG4, Trinity College Dublin joint Exit Poll carried out by Ipsos B&A.

Roseanna and Ollie Ruane will join Patrick ahead of next week’s Late Late Toy Show. In 2020, when their daughter Saoirse was eight years old she appeared on The Late Late Toy Show and became the inspiration behind the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, winning the hearts of the nation on the night. Saoirse passed away at the age of 12 in March of this year after a long battle with a rare form of cancer.

Tommy Bowe will be chatting about the launch of his brand-new skincare line Flow by Bowe, catching up with his former coach Joe Schmidt and looking ahead to Ireland v Australia this Saturday. He’ll also be reflecting on getting his start in rugby and life after professional sport.

Celebrating four decades of music, Galway singer Mary Coughlan will be in studio performing her hit ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’ ahead of the Irish conclusion of her 40^th Anniversary Tour next month.

The Late Late Show is proudly sponsored by PTSB.

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28 November 2024

Press Officer: Jilly McDonough

Notes to Editor:
For more updates follow The Late Late Show online:
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– Joint Exit Poll results revealed live on Friday night

– 43 individual real-time constituency blogs

– 17 hours’ continuous coverage this Saturday across Video and Audio services

– All results coverage available to stream worldwide on RTÉ Player

– Live Results Updates on RTÉ.ie

RTÉ is set to deliver comprehensive coverage of this weekend’s general election results, bringing the public all the latest breaking updates as they unfold along with unrivalled trusted expert analysis. With live coverage across RTÉ platforms from the moment polls close to the final seat declaration, RTÉ will ensure extensive, up-to-the-minute reporting to keep the nation informed in what’s set to be the closest election race in years.

RTÉ will be live from every one of the 32 count centre locations with on-the-ground reporting in English and as Gaeilge. RTÉ’s political team including dedicated political correspondents Paul Cunningham and Míchéal Lehane, will be joined by an extensive network of journalists throughout the country reporting video, audio and online for RTÉ.

Exit Poll

The Ipsos B&A Exit Poll, commissioned by RTÉ, The Irish Times, TG4, Trinity College Dublin, and published simultaneously by RTÉ and The Irish Times at 10pm, is set to be the earliest reflection of voting patterns on Friday night. Ipsos B&A will interview approximately 5,000 people across Ireland immediately after they have voted on Friday. Across RTÉ, the findings will be revealed from 10pm; via the RTÉ News App and RTE.ie, breaking live on The Late Late Show on RTÉ One as Patrick Kielty is joined by a panel of guests in studio, on RTÉ 2’s hour-long Election 2024 Exit Poll Special presented by Fran McNulty, on a dedicated RTÉ Radio 1 Late Debate with Colm Ó Mongáin. There will also be a bonus Behind the Ballot podcast episode discussing the results on Friday night.

Online

The RTÉ News app and RTE.ie live blog kicks off early on Saturday, rolling nonstop until the final seat is declared, capturing every big moment, trend, and result. With 43 real-time pages – one for each constituency – and local updates in dedicated constituency blogs, there will be unrivalled online access to the latest from every count including an interactive map for live constituency breakdowns and national trends. Follow Election 24 across RTÉ’s Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, and Bluesky accounts for key moments, video highlights, and snap analysis.

Video

RTÉ One’s Election 2024 coverage will begin at 9.00am on Saturday and run continuously until 2am on Sunday morning with live coverage of tallies, individual counts and results from all constituencies. Across the weekend Miriam O’Callaghan, David McCullagh, Katie Hannon, Fran McNulty, Sarah McInerney and Áine Lawlor will host studio analysis and discussion, with the latest breaking reports from count centres across the country.

RTÉ One will continue its comprehensive coverage with Election 2024 programming on Sunday from 11.00am with updates on the latest counts and analysis of the national picture and political reaction until early evening, followed by a special results programme again at 9.30pm.

RTÉ One’s Election 2024 results coverage will also include the day’s three main news bulletins with the One O’Clock, Six One and Nine O’Clock News each day bringing viewers a round-up of the day’s election news and the other key stories of the day.

Katie Hannon will present a special Upfront Election 24 programme on Monday night, 2nd December at 9.35pm on RTÉ One with an overview of the impact and latest results along with an election audience discussion and analysis as the final seats in the 34th Dáil are filled.

Audio

On RTÉ Radio 1, beginning on Saturday a special Morning Ireland programme from 8am will bring further Exit Poll findings and breakdowns calculated overnight with Áine Lawlor and Gavin Jennings. Election 24 coverage continues from 10am until late into the night, with reporters covering every one of the 43 constituencies. RTÉ Radio 1 will bring listeners the early tallies, first counts and regular updates with a team of analysts and observers joining presenters Rachael English, Claire Byrne, Colm Ó Mongáin, Cormac Ó hEadhra, Sarah McInerney and Justin McCarthy. RTÉ Radio 1 reporter Barry Lenihan will provide regular updates across the weekend on potential shifts in the political landscape and the news from count centres nationwide.

Coverage continues on Sunday from 9.00am, through the day and night including special editions of This Week. Áine Kerr will present two special Late Debates from 10pm on Sunday and Monday night.

And delivering his trademark acerbic take on the weekend’s events, Oliver Callan will return with Callan’s Kicks on Monday 2nd December at 6:30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

As Gaeilge

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta is set to deliver thorough coverage of General Election 2024 results as Gaeilge across this weekend. Coverage kicks off at 10am on Saturday with Lá an Chomhairimh and continues non-stop until midnight, resuming Sunday at 9am and running late into the night anchored by presenters Gormfhlaith Ní Thuairisg and Máirín Ní Ghadhra. With reporters stationed at count centres nationwide and a powerhouse panel of experts dissecting every development, listeners can expect insightful analysis from voices including RTÉ RnaG Political Correspondent Cuan Ó Seireadáin, former MEP Seán Ó Neachtain, journalist Áine Ní Chiaráin, statistics expert Donncha Ó hÉallaithe, former County Councillor Connie Ní Fhátharta, barrister Cecelia Ní Choileáin, historian Cormac Ó Comhraí, and former Government Press Secretary Eoin Ó Neachtain.

Nuacht RTÉ will have a strong presence on-air, and online with Nuacht journalists across constituencies feeding updates and analysis live into the hub in Baile na hAbhann in Galway, producing up to the minute results and analysis. RTÉ will also co-produce Vóta 2024 programmes with TG4 providing 15 hours of dedicated coverage.

RTÉ is also continuing its commitment in supporting the future development of Irish media and journalism with a returning initiative that sees 50 third level journalism students from UL, DCU, University of Galway and Ballyfermot College of Further Education employed to work with RTÉ teams in count centres throughout the country across the weekend, gaining first-hand experience and helping contribute to multi-platform coverage of the general election.

Live from RTÉ’s dedicated Election Centre in Donnybrook, and 32 count centre locations around Ireland, RTÉ will provide rolling coverage of the Election 24 count as the shape of the 34th Dáil and political landscape will be revealed.

Follow Election 24 on the RTÉ News app | rte.ie/election24/

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Date: Thursday 28th November 2024.

For more information please contact:

Laura Fitzgerald, Communications Manager, RTÉ News & Current Affairs, Laura.Fitzgerald@rte.ie

Sharon Sorohan, RTÉ Communications, sharon.sorohan@rte.ie

Awards on Wednesday 26th February 2025 in Vicar Street, Dublin

#rtefolkawards | Tickets via Ticketmaster (link below)

Tickets for the 7th RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, which will take place in Vicar Street, Dublin on Wednesday 26^th February 2025 are now on sale (from 10.00am, Wednesday 27th November).

The Awards will be hosted by RTÉ’s John Creedon and will be broadcast live on RTÉ Radio 1 and on the RTÉ Radio App, while a highlights programme will be broadcast on RTÉ television (later the same week). The RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards are a celebration of the very best in folk music in Ireland from the past year.

Tickets for the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards are available at

https://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/5264602?venueId=198259 and are priced at €33.50 plus €1.50 venue facility fee.

The shortlist of nominees in each category will be announced in late January 2025.

>>>THE CATEGORIES (JURY)

Seven awards are made each year as a result of voting by the Folk Awards Jury.  These are:

Best Original Folk Track 
A new song or instrumental track which has been recorded during the qualifying period since the last awards.

Winner in 2024: Anáil na hOíche – Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

Best Traditional Folk Track 
A recording of a traditional track (song or instrumental) from the Irish folk tradition which was recorded during the qualifying period.

Winner in 2024: Seán Gabha – Piaras Ó Lorcáin and Bláth na hÓige

Best Folk Singer 

An award for an Irish folk singer in recognition of a great recording or performance which took place during the qualifying period.

Winner in 2024: Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin

Best Emerging Folk Artist 
An award recognizing a new act (solo or group/vocal or instrumental) who made an impact on the Irish folk scene during the qualifying period.

Winner in 2024: Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta

Best Folk Instrumentalist 

An award for an instrumental solo artist or a band member, recognizing great musicianship either in a recording or a performance during the qualifying period.

Winner in 2024: Aoife Ní Bhriain

Best Folk Group 

The Irish folk group which made the biggest impact during the qualifying period.

Winner in 2024: Lankum

Best Folk Album 

The best folk album released during the qualifying period. This excludes re-issues or compilations.

Winner in 2024: False Lankum – Lankum

>>>TWO COMMITTEE VOTE CATEGORIES

Two awards are made each year as a result of deliberations by the Folk Awards Steering Committee. Those are:

Hall of Fame Award 

An award given to a person no longer living who made a significant contribution to Irish folk music during their lifetime.

Recipient in 2024: Séamus Ennis

Lifetime Achievement Award 

An award given to a living artist who has made a significant contribution to Irish folk music over a period of many years.

Recipient in 2024: Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill

For full details on last year’s winners, see https://about.rte.ie/2024/02/27/rte-radio-1-folk-awards-winners-announced-3/

For more on the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, see RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards – RTÉ Radio 1

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For information:

Neil O’Gorman, Corporate Communications Manager, RTÉ | E: neil.ogorman@rte.ie

–  Debate will be available with live Irish Sign Language (ISL) interpretation on RTÉ News Channel and RTÉ Player

RTÉ’s Prime Time is set to host the final General Election 2024 Leaders’ Debate this Tuesday night, November 26, offering voters further opportunity to hear directly from Ireland’s leading political figures.

Presented by Miriam O’Callaghan and Sarah McInerney, the live broadcast will feature Fine Gael’s Simon Harris, Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin, and Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald. The debate promises in-depth discussion and rigorous questioning on the key issues shaping Ireland’s future, providing a platform for the prospective Taoiseach to share their vision with the electorate.

As part of RTÉ’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity, the Prime Time Leaders’ Debate will feature live Irish Sign Language interpretation to ensure accessibility for our viewers from the Deaf and ISL community.

Ahead of the Leaders’ Debate Miriam O’Callaghan said, “’I am really looking forward to this leaders’ debate – they’re always intense for everyone involved especially the leaders – but they’re also always fascinating and engaging and a chance for viewers to see all three leaders up close and personal.” 

Speaking on the debate Sarah McInerney said, “The Prime Time leaders debate takes place three days out from polling, when many people will be deciding who they want to lead the next government. It’ll be the first and only debate between the three people contending for the office of Taoiseach. People want to know who is going to fix the housing crisis, who can address the cost of living in Ireland and who will tackle hospital waiting lists. Miriam and I will be working together to get answers for people on these key issues, and much more.”  

Tune in live to RTÉ One, RTÉ News Channel and RTÉ Player this Tuesday, November 26 at 9:35pm for this pivotal event in the 2024 election cycle.

RTÉ Communications: Sharon Sorohan and Laura Fitzgearld

Let’s Make Toy Show Day Official
The Late Late Toy Show | Friday December 6^th | 9:35PM
Watch Below

The Late Late Toy Show is fast approaching and kids all around the country are getting ready for the most toy filled, fun filled night of their year. But this year, the children of Ireland have been working hard to make December 6^th an official holiday!

The Late Late Toy Show trailer has just landed and this year it’s all about being ready for the big night, to make Toy Show Day a real thing. Forget about bedtime, ban the broccoli and gather your tubs of sweets and jellies because on Toy Show Day the kids are in charge and they all say that The Late Late Toy Show should be about more than just the night, it should be the whole day!

The 90 second trailer will get its first TV spot tonight after the Six One News on RTÉ One. This year we see our Toy Show host Patrick Kielty at Campaign HQ surrounded by his crack team strategizing ahead of December 6th, with his team finally arriving at the Department of Christmas hoping that their petition gets into the right hands.

Watch here: Let’s make Toy Show Day official | RTÉ

Where to Watch:
Watch the Late Late Toy Show on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Friday December 6th at 9:35PM
ISL: Live on RTÉ News Channel and RTÉ Player
Live and on demand from anywhere in the world at rte.ie/player
Repeated on RTÉ One on Sunday 8th December with Audio Description, 3:05PM

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22 November 2024

Press Officer: Jilly McDonough

Notes to Editor:
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The broadcasting regulator, Coimisiún na Meán has removed the traditional broadcast
Moratorium for television and radio.

In the past, this applied from 14:00 on the day before polling until the close of polls.
It has been replaced with a “Critical Election Period” commencing at 7am on Thursday 28
November until the close of polls on Friday 29 November.

Section 10 of the Guidance issued by the Commission on 01 November last, deals with the
Critical Election Period which requires broadcasters to ensure “additional care” in this period.
The full details of Section 10 are included in the link below.

The RTÉ Election Steering Group has reviewed this guidance from the Commission.

To review the RTÉ’s arrangements following this guidance, click here.