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RTÉ will deliver comprehensive coverage of Budget 2023 on Tuesday 27^th September with extensive reporting and analysis across online, television and radio.

From early morning RTE.ie/news and the RTÉ News App will carry comprehensive coverage of Budget 2023 with a live blog keeping track of all the latest information to help the audience make sense of what this crucial cost of living budget means for them. Followers of RTÉ’s social media platforms can also submit budget questions to be answered in a live Q&A blog by financial experts, while RTÉ’s shareable explainer video will tell the story of the budget in just 90 seconds.

Television coverage of Budget 2023 begins on RTÉ One at 12.40pm as David McCullagh and Vivienne Traynor present live coverage and analysis of the Budget speech right through the afternoon. There will be reaction from politicians, representative bodies and organisations across the country via RTÉ’s network of regional studios.  Eileen Whelan will be getting the latest reaction from various interest groups and members of the public in Waterford and Portarlington will share their views. Live coverage of Dáil Éireann proceedings across the day including responses from the opposition will be broadcast on the RTÉ News channel from 1.00pm.

RTÉ Radio 1 coverage of the budget speeches will be broadcast live on a special extended News at One with Bryan Dobson, beginning at 12.45pm until 3.30pm. The programme will carry the speeches of both Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath. The programme will also hear from the opposition and will feature immediate reaction and analysis.

Join Cormac Ó hEadhra for a Drivetime Budget Special from 4.30pm, which will include interviews with Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, and Sinn Féin’s Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty. There will be more debate and analysis on Late Debate with Katie Hannon live from Buswells Hotel near Leinster House to get reaction from the political parties from 10pm.

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta programme Lá na Cáinaisnéise will feature budget coverage from 1.30 pm live from Leinster House. Panellists will include tax consultant Ciarán Ó Feinneadha, finance expert Conall Ó Móráin, journalist Áine Ní Chiaráin, and RTÉ RnaG Political Reporter Eoin Ó Catháin. They will analyse the implications and likely political fallout of the decisions announced, and we’ll hear reaction from public representatives from across the political spectrum as well. The analysis will continue on Tús Áite from 5pm, presented by Fachtna Ó Drisceoil live from Leinster House. Panellists will include Ciarán Mac an Bhaird, Head of Fiontar and Scoil na Gaeilge in DCU, and Frank Allen, Infrastructure Advisor and Chairman of the Housing Finance Agency, and they will also be joined by government and opposition representatives for lively debate around the day’s announcements.

Live streams from all of RTÉ’s television and radio coverage will be available worldwide to users via RTÉ Player and RTÉ Radio Player.

Nuacht will produce two special hour-long programmes for TG4 on budget day. Buiséad 2023 begins on TG4 at 2pm with a panel of studio and remote guests sifting through and analysing the measures as they are announced. The second programme at 7pm will do a deeper dive into the implications of the budget for a whole range of different groups. The two programmes will be presented by Eimear Ní Chonaola and Beirní Ní Chuinn.

Nuacht RTÉ le TG4 will also have a full Budget round-up in its bulletin at 5.40pm on RTÉ One.

An extended Six One News will provide a comprehensive look at the Budget, live interviews, and analysis from RTÉ correspondents along with reaction from politicians. Later in the evening there will be further coverage of budget measures and reaction on the Nine O’Clock News with Sharon  Ní Bheoláin followed by an hour-long Prime Time  Budget Special at 9.40pm presented by Miriam O’Callaghan and Sarah McInerney will feature the first head-to-head debate with the Minister for Finance and Sinn Fein Finance Spokesperson in front of a live studio audience. The impact of Budget 2023 on Ireland’s workers,  families, business and the vulnerable will be analysed explained using real life cases. 

On the morning after the budget, Claire Byrne will be joined in studio by Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath for the annual budget phone in special. As always, Today with Claire Byrne invites listeners to phone in to speak with the Ministers directly and put their own questions to them about their concerns as a result of Budget 2023.

Ireland’s most successful and longest running afternoon show, Today, returns to RTÉ One for its 11th season on Monday 26th September. Maura Derrane, Dáithí Ó’ Sé and Sinead Kennedy are back to kickstart afternoons as the Autumn evenings draw in. Dáithí and Sinead will be in studio every Monday and Tuesday and Maura will join Dáithí each Wednesday to Friday.

Now into its second decade, the show will continue to bring its usual eclectic mix of food, fashion and entertainment. The best expert advice will be available, be it from dreams to DIY, with delicious recipes from some of the top chefs in the country. The biggest and brightest stars will be in studio and the news panel will keep viewers up to date with the latest headlines and some of the weird and wonderful happenings from home and abroad.

Irish people are very house proud and this season in ‘Our House,’ home interiors will be a new focus. Maura, Dáithí and Sinead want to hear from those who have recently completed an interiors project or brought a new unusual object home. What were the ups and downs, the inspiration and the heartbreak? Was there one precious piece that brought the whole place together?

The ever-popular makeovers will also return to studio. Pam Morrissey and Mark Rogers head up a crack team of stylists, designers and make-up artists who are on standby to give our deserving Today viewers the pampering of a lifetime! If you know of someone who deserves the ultimate pampering experience – get it touch.

Speaking ahead of Monday’s return, Maura Derrane said: “I am so excited for season 11 of Today. It’s such an achievement for the show and for the whole team working on it. We’re looking forward to another great year with loads of audience interaction and great fun as always.”

The much-loved 50/50 quiz is back, but with surprises in store. There will be brand new competitions and great cash giveaways galore.

Also returning to the show is James Patrice who will be roaming the nation and beyond, bringing stories from the four corners of the country. Bláthnaid Treacy will keep viewers up to date with the latest fashion trends.

Sinead Kennedy said: “I’m delighted to be back in the studio in RTÉ Cork. We’re all really looking forward to the season ahead and hearing from all our viewers. It will be great to meet new studio guests and lots of familiar faces too.”

The Today Book Club is up and running. With over 10K followers, it must be one of the biggest book clubs in the county. The latest new releases can be discussed as well as the classics that readers return to, time and time again.

Dáithí O’ Sé added: “I’m really looking forward to getting back into studio this year and having it feel a bit more normal. We want to bring the fun back into afternoons and Today is a great part of that.”

The Today team want to know what is going on in people’s lives. Get in touch! Share stories of your interiors project. Hard work and passion projects can be featured on the show. Do you have hidden talents or precious heirlooms in the attic? Email the show at today@rte.ie

Season 11 of Today returns to RTÉ One on Monday 26th September. Tune in each weekday afternoon at 3.30 pm.

Today, RTÉ 2FM presenter, Tara Kumar announced she is leaving the station after six years to pursue her career in London.

Tara is well known for presenting her new music show at night on 2FM where she helped establish and promote exciting new Irish artists each week, Sunday to Thursday from 7pm.

Tara Kumar said: “This show has been my constant for the last few years, and I am so grateful for all of the incredible artists I’ve had the honour of playing, interviewing and discovering. Ireland is so full of so much talent and I’m so proud of how thriving the music industry is today. Music has always and will continue to forever be my first love. Thank you to every single person who has trusted me. So now, it’s time for a new adventure in London. Slán go fóill a chairde.”

Head of RTÉ 2FM, Dan Healy said: “We are very sad Tara is leaving 2FM and yet very excited for her as she makes her way in London. Tara’s show on 2FM was a must-listen for anyone curious about new and good music. Tara is a taste-maker and will fly wherever she is.”

Tara will present her final show on Wednesday 28th September. 2FM will announce Tara’s replacement in the coming weeks.

The first programme in a new music series Cuan an Cheoil, presented by Liam Ó Maonlaí, will be broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on Thursday 22 September at 7 pm as part of the station’s new autumn schedule.

Each week, Liam will be joined by a musical guest or guests for a chat and an informal music session, over an hour and a half. The guestlist for the series includes some of the top names in traditional music, including Aoife Ní Bhriain; Cormac Begley & Eoin Ó Beaglaoich; Nollaig & Mairéad Casey; Charlie & Éilís Lennon; Nell Ní Chróinín; Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin & Saileog Ní Cheannabháin; Edel Fox & Caoimhín Ó Fearghail; Muitir Uí Chasaide – Odhrán, Seathrún & Sibéal Ní Chasaide; Caitlín Nic Gabhann & Antóin Mac Gabhann; and Paddy Glackin & Dónal Lunny.

The series was recorded in Stiúideo Cuan, a new creative arts and music centre looking out over the sea in An Spidéal, Co. Galway. The location, far from the madding crowds, imbues the series with an informal and unhurried atmosphere, allowing for spontaneity, improvisation and unexpected turns of conversation, and resulting in a disarming openness at times from the musicians as they chat with Liam Ó Maolaí.

Talented fiddler and violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain is the guest for the first programme on Thursday 22 September at 7 pm. Born in Dublin to a family of musicians, Aoife has collaborated and performed with musicians such as pianist Eliso Virsaladze, fiddle player Martin Hayes, Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, jazz guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel and Oscar winning actor Tim Robbins. She is a member of the avant garde string quintet Wooden Elephant as well as the Goodman Trio.

Liam Ó Maonlaí said: “I was really inspired by the company of the musicians who joined me in this series, and every single programme brought us down a slightly different path because of the people involved. I know a lot of these musicians, and we might meet each other in airports or at gigs and say that we must sit down together some time and Cuan an Cheoil gave us that opportunity… to sit down and talk and play music, with no pressure and I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

Series Producer Darach Mac Con Iomaire said: “My vision for this series was to create a new platform for artists in this country to connect with the public. It was brilliant to be working with such phenomenal musicians for the series, and of course the maestro himself Liam Ó Maonlaí, as together, they deep dived into the world of music.”

“Augmented by beautifully-shot footage of the entire recording process, this series gives audiences a unique opportunity to hear the best of traditional music on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, or to watch it live online, which is made possible by BAI Digital First funding.”

Cuan an Cheoil will be broadcast every Thursday from 7 pm – 8.30 pm on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. A visual stream of the programme will be available on the station’s Youtube and Facebook accounts, as well as on rte.ie/gaeilge and rte.ie/culture.

Cuan an Cheoil is a Stiúideo Cuan production, funded by the BAI with the Television Licence Fee.

Presenters David McCullagh, Louise Byrne, Mark Coughlan and Sharon Tobin 

RTÉ One will be home to a brand new eight-part current affairs panel series, Monday Night Live, beginning on 3rd October at 10.35pm.

The new panel discussion show will see each hour-long programme dedicated to a major issue impacting people’s lives right across the country. Each week four panellists will join a presenter in studio with additional live contributions from invited guests.

Journalists David McCullagh, Sharon Tobin, Louise Byrne and Mark Coughlan will host the series, with each presenting two programmes.

The autumn eight-part series will deal with the major issues affecting people, including the housing shortage, childcare, and climate change.

The first programme, presented by David McCullagh will examine the impact the cost-of-living crisis is having on people across the country and the challenges people face every day as many of them struggle to survive. From rampant food inflation to spiralling energy prices, we hear how this autumn many are faced with having to decide between food or heat.  David will hear from both Government and opposition politicians, and will speak to business owners, economists, industry figures and those most affected by the crisis about how it could impact as the winter months approach.

Paul Maguire, Interim Managing Editor, RTÉ TV Current Affairs said: “Our Monday Night Live series will provide an opportunity to really delve into the issues impacting people’s everyday lives this autumn and winter. Each hour-long programme will provide the time and space to bring together those in power and those directly impacted by the issue under discussion. As well as examining the cause and effect, we will hear from experts and explore potential solutions.”  

Ahead of presenting the first episode of Monday Night Live, broadcaster David McCullagh said: “I know so many people are feeling the impact of the spiralling cost of living every day, it’s one of the first things people are talking about. We are going to take an in-depth look at an issue on our new programme, hear from some of those affected, and see what solutions might help them.” 

Watch Monday Night Live, starting Monday 3rd October at 10.35pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player.

NOTE:

Monday Night Live is an eight-part series broadcasting on RTÉ One and RTE Player from 3rd October to 30th November 2022.

A brand new on-going TV current affairs series with live studio audience will be launched in January 2023 taking over from Claire Byrne Live. Further details will be announced in due course.

To Whom it Concerns, on this Friday night’s Late Late Show…

Iconic Spice Girl Melanie C will talk to Ryan about her new memoir Who I Am and what it was like to be part of one of the biggest music groups in history. She will also discuss the downsides of achieving that level of fame and how she’s found peace in her life after all these years.

The man behind Succession’s patriarch Logan Roy, Brian Cox will be live in studio to chat about everything from the popular HBO series to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and how he wants independence for Scotland.

Ryan will chat to the much-loved singer-songwriter Paul Brady about pursuing his Crazy Dreams over his long and eclectic career, taking in everything from the inspiration behind The Island, finding success again after winding up penniless in America, performing his own song alongside Tina Turner in front of an Irish audience, to teaching Bob Dylan how to play The Lakes of Ponchartrain. We will also have a special musical performance from Paul and will sing The Island.

Retired RTÉ Northern Editor Tommie Gorman joins Ryan on the couch to reflect on a broadcasting career of over 40 years, including early life in Sligo, politics North and South of the border and his love of sport.

It’s been a stunning season for Ireland’s Ciara Mageean, a silver medal at this summer’s European Athletics Championships was followed by a record-breaking 1500 metres of three minutes 56.63 seconds run, that saw her shatter Sonia O’Sullivan’s 27-year national record by two seconds. Ciara will discuss a whirlwind few months.

And… he launched Boyzone on The Late Late Show, queue the drumroll for the TV debut of Louis Walsh’s new boyband Next in Line.

Text DaciaDuster to 50300 to donate €4 to Childline

RTÉ 2FM in association with Kearys Motor Group is giving a car away to one lucky listener in aid of Childline. Starting on 2FM Breakfast with Doireann, Donnacha and Carl this morning, the text lines opened, and listeners are in with a chance to win a car while donating to help children all over Ireland. The text lines will remain open for two weeks and the competition will run across the 2FM schedule until the lucky winner is announced on Drive It With The 2 Johnnies on Friday 30^th September. Listeners can enter the competition by texting DaciaDuster to 50300.
 
2FM has teamed up with Kearys Motor Group to raise much-needed funds for Childline. By the end of September, Childline will have responded to 115,000 children all over Ireland. On average, Childline responds to 2,200 contacts a week or over 300 every day. Anxiety, depression and low mood are key areas that children speak about with their counsellors every day. This is a key concern it is a growing problem for children with very little resources available outside of Childline services, which is a key reason why Childline is so important. Childline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of a year. To contact Childline, phone 1800 666 666 or text 50101.

Caroline Downey President of Childline said: “We would like to thank Kearys Motors for their very generous donation of the Dacia Duster to raffle to generate funds for Childline and also thank 2FM for their fantastic support. Childline needs €12,000 funding per day to keep the phone/ text/ chat service open 24 hours a day.”
 
Head of RTÉ 2FM and Radio Strategy, Dan Healy, said: “2FM is delighted to continue its ongoing association with Childline, which needs all the help it can get throughout the year. Kearys Motors have provided an incredible prize. All the shows will give this fundraiser their very best.”

RTÉ will air live coverage on television and online of the funeral of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II which takes place on Monday 19th September 2022.

Beginning at 10.30am on RTÉ One and RTE Player, Ray Kennedy will present a special programme featuring coverage of the state funeral from Westminster Abbey, London. Kate Egan will provide commentary of the ceremony.

The funeral is due to be attended by heads of state and international leaders including President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

The RTÉ News channel will broadcast wider coverage of events across the day.

Autumn arrives with a bang live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player this weekend with URC rugby, GAA Club Championships and the Extra.ie FAI Cup.

The action kicks-off tomorrow (12.30pm) with a URC Live double-header as Leinster travel to Italy to take on Zebre Parma at the Stadio Lanfranchi (KO 1.00pm) followed by Cardiff v Munster from Cardiff Arms Park (KO 3.05pm). 

Tomorrow evening sees Damian Lawlor alongside Noelle Healy and Philly McMahon for live coverage of the Dublin Senior Football Championship quarter-finals from Parnell Park with Na Fianna v Whitehall Colmcilles (Throw-in 5.15pm) and Kilmacud Crokes v Cuala (Throw-in 7.00pm) live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

On Sunday (4.30pm) Peter Collins will be joined on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player by John McDonnell and Alan Cawley for live coverage from the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium of the Extra.ie FAI Cup quarter-final between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers (KO 5.00pm).

Saturday Sport and Sunday Sport on RTÉ Radio 1 will keep listeners up to date with live commentaries while RTÉ.ie/Sport will also have updates, reports and features.

We have introduced a new update to the RTÉ Radio Player mobile app which is now available to download via the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

The updated app allows you to live stream and listen back to all shows across RTÉ radio’s stations, alongside a wide range of original podcasts, popular clips and highlights from our radio shows and a range of playing and recently played music tracks, and much more.

You can download the updated app via these links, or by searching ‘RTÉ Radio Player’ in app on your mobile:

Apple App Store 
Google Play Store

What’s New

• Re-designed interface with brand new station pages allowing rails of series and articles
• Full access to RTÉ’s podcast catalogue, allowing collections and curated rails
• Now Playing and Recently Played song info brings music programming to life.
• Better visual user experience with more artwork and imagery
• Links directly into station’s social accounts, station whatsapp/email/text 51551
• New features include Offline downloads, Sleep Timer, RTÉ News Briefing (bulletins)
• Integrations with Siri, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Feedback or public queries can be sent to radio.player@rte.ie, and a support FAQ is available here.

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The RTÉ Radio 1, 2FM and Doc on One apps are integrated into the updated RTÉ Radio Player app and are no longer available for new users on app stores, but will continue to work. They will no longer be supported from next month, so users are encouraged to move across to RTÉ Radio Player.

Visit www.rte.ie/keeplistening to see all the ways you can listen to RTÉ Radio.