News - RTE
Nationwide appeal tonight for information on Liam Farrell's suspicious death
The 87-year-old farmer's case will feature on CrimeCall on RTE One at 9.35.
Mar 30, 2026 08:46
Leitrim third worst in Ireland for ghost estates
Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin, from Drumshanbo, says it's a disappointing statistic.
Mar 9, 2026 09:53
Documentary on former minister Mary O'Rourke to air on RTÉ tonight
One of Mary's sons Aengus is a councillor in Athlone.
Dec 28, 2025 09:35
Local Eurovision winner says Ireland's own song contest would be a 'good idea'
Charlie McGettigan has speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound following the announcement the state broadcaster will boycott this year's competition over Israel's participation.
Dec 6, 2025 12:09
Ryan Tubridy makes re-payment of €150,000 to RTÉ
RTE has thanked Mr. Tubridy for the re-payment, which was made without conditions.
Aug 8, 2025 16:58
Carrick on Shannon's Carole Coleman to leave RTE next month
She's best known for her challenging interview with George W Bush in 2004, as Washington correspondent.
Jul 24, 2025 17:09
Local Senator calls for TV licence model to be reformed
Micheál Carrigy says that prosecution of those who don't pay the licence is the last thing the Government want.
Jul 24, 2024 13:15
Longford senator calls for more funding to be provided to local media
It was confirmed by RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst that the national broadcaster received €20m in Government funding to make up a shortfall in TV licence revenue.
Jul 3, 2024 18:03
Local TD weighs in on new RTÉ strategy announced this week
The broadcaster will cut 400 jobs over the next five years as part of a plan to secure a €20 million bailout from the government.
Jun 28, 2024 17:17
Star actor to feature in Boyle Arts Festival next month
The conversation with the bestselling author and fashion enthusiast will take place in the Church of Ireland.
Jun 12, 2024 13:10
RTE European election debate was a shambles - Peter Casey
There was speculation Peter Casey had asked to leave the debate during the ad break but this is something he denies.
May 22, 2024 13:25
Funeral details announced for late broadcaster Charlie Bird
The former RTÉ journalist died on Monday at the age of 74.
Mar 13, 2024 08:08
Veteran Broadcaster and Journalist Charlie Bird dies age 74
He had been living with motor neuron disease since 2021
Mar 12, 2024 10:12
New chair of the RTÉ board set to be named today
The former KPMG managing director is the current ESB chairman, and previously served on the board of the Irish Times.
Mar 5, 2024 08:29Shannonside Newsletter
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