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Country music star Nathan Carter has become the latest inductee to The Late Late Show Country Music Hall of Fame.

In the lead-up to Samhain, Áine Kenny looks into the history of Irish superstitions.

RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly assesses how the EU is dealing with the energy price shock and what choices governments face in trying to alleviate the pressure on households.

Six One News first went on air on 3 October 1988, with newsreaders Seán Duignan and Eileen Dunne at the helm.

After an emotional whirlwind against Austria on Thursday night, Heimir Hallgrimsson feels time will be of the essence for his Republic of Ireland squad to be physically and mentally tuned in for the second of the controversial UEFA Nations League fixtures against Israel.

Fresh protests over housing are due to take place in Madrid and other Spanish cities, a day after parliament rejected two government measures to strengthen protection for tenants.

Today FM, Shannonside Northern Sound and SPIN 1038 picked up station of the year awards at the IMRO Radio Awards 2026, with RTÉ Radio 1 securing the most awards on the night.

A major public safety operation will continue in Portadown over the weekend, the PSNI has said, as the stand-off between the Orange Order and Garvaghy Road residents over a contentious parade continues.

Irish-founded financial technology company Stripe has announced plans to create a further 200 new jobs at its Dublin headquarters.

It seemed inevitable that there would be change at the top of Munster Rugby after the Roger Randle saga in April. The only surprise is that it took close to six months for it to happen, writes Neil Treacy.

Cuirfidh RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta agus Ceolfhoireann Coirme RTÉ ceolchoirm speisialta ar stáitse i dTeach Pobail Chríost Rí i nGort an Choirce, Dún na nGall ar an 7 Deireadh Fómhair ag 7.30i.n.

The Late Late Show has unveiled its line-up for this week's Country Music Special.

The woman who died in hospital on Wednesday following a fall from a balcony in north Dublin has been named as Kathleen Carey.

Second-level teachers, who are members of the ASTI, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking industrial action over delays in agreeing a new public sector pay deal.

Instead of dreading the onset of winter and everything that comes with it, here are some fantastic ways to embrace this crisp, cosy and festive time of year.

A record number of 17,885 people were in emergency accommodation last month, according to the Department of Housing.

Ceol le Chéile is a four-part music series exploring collaboration, identity and Irish culture as it evolves. Labhair muid le duine de na ceoltóirí traidisiúnta, Caoimhe Ní Mhaolagáin, faoina ról ann.

Oscar winner Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York as they moved in to break up a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Cáit Ní Riain is a traditional Irish and folk singer and multi-instrumentalist from Co Tipperary...

There are few things as comforting as a bowl of pasta.

Everything you need to know ahead of the opening round of the new BKT United Rugby Championship season.

The top junior surfers from 20 countries across Europe are set to compete at the EuroSurf Junior Championships in Bundoran, County Donegal over the next week.

The awards ceremony will take place at Vicar Street in Dublin on Tuesday 10 November, with the event broadcast live on RTÉ Radio 1...

Some students told RTÉ they are spending up to four hours a day travelling to and from college, with long commutes affecting their sleep, studies and social lives

From a kitchen in Artane to some of the biggest stages in the world, U2 have spent five decades making music together. As the Dublin band mark their 50th anniversary, here are 50 facts from their remarkable story.

A duet between Bono and Dolly Parton is one of the tracks on U2's new album, Carnaval de Luz, which will be released on Friday, 13 November.

Scríobhann Anne Heffernan, léiritheoir An Grá Ciúin, faoin bhfís a bhí ann don scannán a bheidh le taispeáint don chéad uair ar TG4 ar an Satharn, 26 Meán Fómhair ag 9.30pm

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said his side were below-par in their 1-0 defeat away to Kosovo and admitted they must show a marked improvement to get their Nations League campaign back on track.

The Taoiseach has said that when the true horrors of Gaza "are finally and fully revealed, it will shame the world".

The Faithfuls turned on each other as a €2,000 temptation, a powerful dagger and a fiery Round Table played straight into the Traitors' hands.

President Catherine Connolly has said war and genocide are being "normalised" by world powers.

In her new collection of essays, Roisin Kiberd explores the many ways we change ourselves in pursuit of perfection – or simply normality – and the toll it takes on our inner lives.

RTÉ have confirmed they will provide stripped back coverage that will meet its contractual obligations to broadcast the two UEFA Nations League fixtures between the Republic of Ireland and Israel.

Ed Sheeran's week from hell just keeps getting worse - and he is largely to blame, says Alan Corr

The Irish Prison Service has said it is working with the HSE after "a number of overdose presentations in custody at Midlands Prison" yesterday.

It was a starry night in Dublin last night, as the stars of the new adaptation of Sense & Sensibility took to the red carpet for the film's Irish premiere.

Tá leithscéal gafa ag Príomhfheidhmeannach Ryanair Michael O'Leary maidir le ráiteas a rinne sé nuair a chuir sé iomaitheoirí na haerlíne i gcomparáid le héigneoirí

Two 18-year-old podcasters from Dublin bagged an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey before her sold-out 3Arena event.

Ireland open their 2026 WXV Global Series account against the USA in Tallaght Stadium on Sunday, as Scott Bemand's squad look to keep their rising going.

The US and Denmark have entered into an agreement that will give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security, US President Donald Trump has said.

Ireland Fashion Week returns from 7–12 October 2026 with eight shows and more than 90 designers.

Australia will detain tourists who overstay visas to send a message of deterrence under new rules aimed at reducing levels of migration, a government minister has said.

A man is due in court this morning charged in connection with the assault on Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae.

It has been a challenging year for tour and travel operators, and it's not over yet.

Autumn brings uninvited guests.

Scríobhann An Dr Shubhangi Karmakar BL faoin scrúdú Gaeilge a luadh an tseachtain seo maidir le saorántacht na hÉireann.

The latest season of The Traitors has taken the country by storm, but what is the story behind the franchise's success?

The US President Donald Trump and the Taoiseach Micheál Martin are to be reunited later today at the Irish Open Golf Tournament in Co Clare after President Trump prompted a diplomatic row yesterday when he backed a united Ireland.

The third and final series of the hit RTÉ KIDS podcast Nero's Class is here - we are off to Mrunglody one last time for a uniquely Irish audio adventure blending folklore, comedy and an imaginative world unlike anything else in kids' podcasting.