Tag: RTÉ


  • Presidential Candidates canvass nationwide as debate looms and election nears

    Presidential Candidates canvass nationwide as debate looms and election nears

    Campaigning across the country With the presidential election just days away, the top contenders are crisscrossing the country, meeting voters and local stakeholders as the countdown to polling day intensifies. Independent candidate Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael hopeful Heather Humphreys were both in action on an energetic campaigning day, touching multiple towns and engaging with…

  • Crumbling TV Schedules: Kieran Cuddihy’s Late Late Show Appearance Cancelled After Newstalk Contract Warning

    Crumbling TV Schedules: Kieran Cuddihy’s Late Late Show Appearance Cancelled After Newstalk Contract Warning

    Overview: A Last-Minute Change on RTÉ’s Late Late Show The Late Late Show’s Friday broadcast took an abrupt turn when Kieran Cuddihy’s guest appearance was pulled following a legal warning from Newstalk. RTÉ confirmed that the presenter remained under contract with the radio station, which effectively prevented him from appearing on the iconic Friday night…

  • RTÉ Scrambles as Newstalk Contractual Warnings Redirect Late Late Show Guest

    RTÉ Scrambles as Newstalk Contractual Warnings Redirect Late Late Show Guest

    Overview: A Last‑Minute Schedule Shift friday night’s Late Late Show appearance by Kieran Cuddihy was cancelled at the last moment after Newstalk flagged ongoing contractual obligations. RTÉ confirmed that the radio presenter remained under contract with Newstalk, preventing him from appearing on the primetime talk show. The sudden change was announced by an RTÉ spokeswoman,…

  • Kieran Cuddihy Late Late Show appearance cancelled amid contract row

    Kieran Cuddihy Late Late Show appearance cancelled amid contract row

    Cancellation of Kieran Cuddihy’s Late Late Show appearance The planned appearance of Kieran Cuddihy on Friday night’s Late Late Show has been cancelled after RTÉ received a legal warning from Newstalk. The message indicated that the presenter remains under contract with Newstalk and cannot participate in the show as scheduled. An RTÉ spokesperson confirmed that…

  • Marian Keyes on Addiction, Recovery, and Rachel’s Holiday

    Marian Keyes on Addiction, Recovery, and Rachel’s Holiday

    Marian Keyes: A Journey Through Addiction and Recovery Marian Keyes has long been celebrated for her sharp wit and sharp-eyed storytelling, but her personal journey through alcohol addiction in 1990s Dublin reveals a different, equally powerful side of the author. Treated at the Rutland Centre, Keyes didn’t just seek sobriety; she sought validation from those…

  • Marian Keyes on Addiction, Healing, and the Drive to Be Liked

    Marian Keyes on Addiction, Healing, and the Drive to Be Liked

    Introduction: A Personal Battle with Addiction and Fame Irish author Marian Keyes has long captivated readers with sharp wit and intimate portrayals of family life. But behind the bestselling novels lies a harrowing personal journey through alcohol addiction in the 1990s. Treated at Dublin’s Rutland Centre, Keyes’s confinement to rehab was not just about sobriety;…

  • Marian Keyes on Addiction, Recovery, and a Love-Me Disease

    Marian Keyes on Addiction, Recovery, and a Love-Me Disease

    Introduction: A Author’s Harsh Lesson in Recovery Marian Keyes has long been celebrated for her sharp wit, relatable characters, and frank explorations of family, love, and hardship. In the 1990s, her own struggle with alcohol addiction brought her into Dublin’s Rutland Centre. There, Keyes didn’t only focus on getting sober; she wrestled with a deeper,…

  • Concerns Over Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

    Concerns Over Israel’s Participation in Eurovision 2026

    Introduction to Eurovision 2026 The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the most anticipated music events in Europe, drawing a diverse array of participants each year. As the 2026 contest approaches, important discussions are unfolding regarding the rules and participants of this vibrant event. Concerns Raised at the EBU General Assembly At the recent General…

  • RTÉ Announces Official Statement on Eurovision 2026 Participation

    RTÉ Announces Official Statement on Eurovision 2026 Participation

    RTÉ’s Position on Eurovision 2026 RTÉ, Ireland’s national broadcaster, has issued a significant statement regarding the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in 2026. This announcement follows the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) held in July, where various member nations voiced their concerns about the involvement of Israel in the competition. Addressing Member Concerns…

  • Ireland to Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation

    Ireland to Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation

    Introduction In a significant move, Ireland has declared its intention to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel is permitted to participate. This decision stems from ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza and the treatment of journalists amid the ongoing conflict. RTÉ, Ireland’s national broadcaster, has stated that the participation of Israel in the competition…