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- Watch live: RTÉ One News Channel
- RTÉ 100: The slow evolution of news broadcasting
- RTÉ 100: From shortwave radio to instant phone updates
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RTÉ 100: The slow evolution of news broadcasting
This year, RTÉ is marking 100 years of public broadcasting in Ireland, with a year-long series of special broadcasts, projects and performances.
RTÉ 100: From shortwave radio to instant phone updates
From shortwave in the GPO to instant updates on the RTÉ News app, RTÉ News has told quite the story over 100 years, writes Evelyn O'Rourke.
RTÉ to broadcast highlights of 2027 Ryder Cup
RTÉ also announced a new multi-year agreement for the Irish Open across its video, audio and online platforms.
RTÉ set to limit coverage of Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
While the State broadcaster will show the fixtures, it’s understood they are unlikely to have any studio coverage and will not use commentators.
Minister warns RTÉ that ‘status quo’ funding is ‘not tenable’ as government departments told to cut costs ahead of Budge...
The government promised RTE funding to the tune of €725m over three years –€225m in 2025, €240m in 2026 and €260m in 2027
RTÉ rejects minister’s claim reforms have been slow as €20m funding cut confirmed
Kevin Bakhurst said RTÉ had made commitments based on its multi-annual agreement and warned the funding reduction would affect its strategy
RTÉ set to limit coverage of Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
While the State broadcaster will show the fixtures, it’s understood they are unlikely to have any studio coverage and will not use commentators.
RTÉ will broadcast Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
The broadcaster said there will be no studio presentation or punditry for the matches.
'Head on collision' with RTÉ and government looming as row erupts over €20 million budget cut
RTÉ has threatened that without this funding RTÉ’s five-year strategy transformation will be impacted
RTÉ Radio 1 among winners at IMRO Radio Awards
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.
RTÉ to strip back coverage of Ireland v Israel fixtures
RTÉ has confirmed it will provide stripped back coverage that will meet its contractual obligations to broadcast the two UEFA Nations League fixtures between the Republic of Irelan...
RTÉ will broadcast Ireland's Nations League games with Israel
The broadcaster said there will be no studio presentation or studio punditry for the matches.
Dáil spending watchdog demands to see written agreement between Government and RTÉ on funding
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision again due to "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza"
Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ will not participate in or broadcast the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest.
RTÉ will not participate in or broadcast Eurovision 2027
RTÉ has confirmed that Ireland will not take part in the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest and that it will not broadcast the competition.
No ads and no analysis: RTÉ reveals plans for Ireland-Israel match coverage amid staff disquiet
Coverage of the upcoming Nations League fixtures will feature no studio presentation
RTÉ to spend nearly €1m on four and five-star hotels for celebrities
Celebrities and contributors staying at the plush hotels will have to pay for their own alcoholic drinks.
RTÉ Cork staff fear €20m funding cut could jeopardise move to One Albert Quay
Staff fear the broadcaster’s funding reduction could threaten plans to leave its ageing Fr Mathew Street studios for new premises
Kerry’s Patrick O’Keeffe festival selected for RTÉ centenary celebrations
Castleisland to host special RTÉ Radio 1 exhibition and live traditional music recordings as part of RTÉ 100
Independent TV producers concerned over RTÉ funding cut
The CEO of Screen Producers Ireland has warned that the Government's decision to withhold €20 million in funding from RTÉ could have serious consequences for independent television...
Eurovision: RTÉ won't compete in or broadcast next year's contest in Bulgaria
The broadcaster said Ireland’s participation could not be justified given the ongoing loss of life and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
RTÉ admits it was a 'mistake' to edit out Palestinian flag necklace from Cheap Irish Homes
The Irish Times reported that Claire Molloy, who appeared in an episode of the show, lodged a complaint with RTÉ and Coimisiún na Meán over the edit.
O'Donovan and Bakhurst at odds over RTÉ's funding, so why was the broadcaster left €20m short?
The broadcaster says the government has broken a three-year funding agreement, while ministers insist RTÉ has not made enough progress on reform.
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