TV – RTÉ Press Centre

January 21, 2025January 7, 2025

High Road Low Road

High Road, Low Road is a fun, travel show which pairs top celebrities and sends them off to popular holiday destinations, city break favourites and far flung places for an unforgettable adventure of discovery, culture and fun!

However…both are headed to the same location, but they’ll have very different experiences.

For one holidaymaker, it’s first class travel, luxury hotels and the finest cuisine. Five-star all the way. For their companion, it’s economy travel, budget digs and local street food.

So as one is driven off in a limo to their luxurious five-star hotel, the other sets off to find the shuttle bus to their hostel. They will meet up several times on the trip to compare notes, and gloat.

But at the end it’s interesting to hear them talk and decide who has had the better time…

Episode 3

Taking the subtropical island of Madeira by storm are Dancing with the Star’s judge Arthur Gourounlian and ever-popular professional chef Donal Skehan. Together they tear downhill in a wicker toboggan and go canyoning within spectacular nature. There is a hop on, hop off bus tour and a banana museum for one celeb while the other gets to enjoy golf, fine dining and a jeep tour. But who is going high and who is going low, in the birth-place of Cristiano Ronaldo?

High Road Low Road
Donal Skehan and Arthur Gourounlian
EP 3, 21 January 2024
RTÉ ONE

High Road Low Road Donal Skehan EP 3, 21 January 2024 RTÉ ONE

January 20, 2025January 7, 2025

Scéalta na Lochanna

A new documentary series celebrates the unique beauty, history, culture and wildlife of Ireland’s two great lakes, Lough Neagh and Lough Corrib, and reflects on the impact humans are having on their ecology.

Sraith faisnéise nua a bhfuil áilleacht, stair, cultúr agus fiadhúla an dá loch is mó in Éirinn faoi chaibidil – Loch nEathach agus Loch Coirib – agus a fhiosraíonn tionchar daonna ar a n-éiceolaíochtaí.

Ep 2 – Iascaireacht agus Feirmeoireacht

From fly fishing and eel harvesting to farming on the loughshores – Lough Corrib and Lough Neagh have been vital sources of food for the generations of people that live there.

Ón fhlaidireacht agus iascaireacht eascann go feirmeoireacht cois locha – tá Loch Coirib agus Loch nEathach ag soláthar bia do na glúnta daoine ar a mbruacha.

Scealta Na lochanna – Ep 2 -Gary McEklain& Ann-Marie McStocker – Lough Neagh

Scealta Na Lochanna – Ep2 – Inland Fisheries- John Kenny – Lough Corrib

Scealta Na Lochanna -Ep 2 – Treasa Uí Dhálaigh – Lough Neagh

January 20, 2025January 7, 2025

Vótáil

Episode 3

In 1997 Ireland was a country on the up. The economy was booming, unemployment was tumbling and the Rainbow Coalition was a popular government. Perfect time, surely, for a summer election or would that play into the hands of seasoned campaigner, Bertie Ahern?

Series Overview

2024 was the international year of the election and, with the ink still drying on ballot papers throughout Ireland, this series takes a look back at some of the general elections that shaped Irish society in past fifty years. Vótáil features interviews with journalists and commentators who have lived and loved Irish politics for years. Presented by Cormac Ó hEadhra, the series is a reminder that, for many of us, politics is at its most entertaining at election time.

Vótáil – Monday 20th January, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

Cormac Ó hEadhra, presenter of Vótáil – Monday 6th January, 8pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player

January 20, 2025January 9, 2025

NATIONWIDE

MONDAY 20TH JANUARY

PRESENTER ANNE CASSIN

PROGRAMME ON THE FRANK AND WALTERS BAND

Ahead of Cork Person of the Year awards which will be presented this Friday, Nationwide meets the winners of the 2023 Award, the Cork based band, The Frank and Walters. In a musical ode to Cork, the band takes presenter Anne Cassin on a personal tour of the city and reflects on their career over the years and on how the city by the Lee influenced them and their music.

WEDNESDAY 22ND JANUARY

PRESENTER BLÁTHNAID NÍ CHOFAIGH

SHOWCASE IRELAND 2025

On this evening’s programme the Nationwide team are at Showcase Ireland at the RDS which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. What started as a small event, a half a century ago, has since grown into a major selling opportunity for Irish makers and designers. Presenter Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh meets some of the many talented Irish producers who are exhibiting their produce at this annual event and she meets some of the buyers from around the globe to discover what they are looking for.

Among the talented exhibitors at Showcase Ireland this year is artist Brid Fanning, from the heart of County Meath. Her captivating work explores the essence of Irish history, identity and our native landscape and through her vibrant paintings she connects aspects of the past and brings them to a modern-day audience. Zainab visited her to find out how events, such as Showcase, are important to her business.

FRIDAY 24TH JANUARY

PRESENTER BLÁTHNAID NÍ CHOFAIGH

HOLIDAY IDEAS IRELAND 2025

This evening’s Nationwide programme looks at potential holiday ideas in Ireland for 2025. The team hear about new projects, and they visit a Castle which has been completely refurbished and opened as a hotel in County Armagh and Houses for Hobbits, how a Mayo farm is booked out all year to young guests accompanied by their parents.

While the Wild Atlantic Way provides a brilliant route for visitors, it’s only a guide, you can go off route and explore some of the inland attractions. Recently reporter Niall Martin headed to Mayo glamping near Castlebar to see what the imagination can create.

The tourism industry has ensured that a number of Ireland’s great houses have been maintained, this is as a result of many being utilised as hotels. There are some lovely restoration projects being carried out around the country that breathe life back into formerly derelict buildings. One such project is Killeavy Castle in Armagh which has been utterly transformed by a family with a real love for the area.

January 19, 2025January 7, 2025

The Meaning of Life

Kilkenny-born Paralympic Champion, medical doctor and world-renowned tenor Ronan Tynan speaks openly about the death of his twin brother Edmund in infancy, his deep love for both his parents and their influence on him, as he grew up with a physical disability that resulted in the amputation of both his legs. As a member of the World Famous singing trio The Irish Tenors Ronan speaks candidly about singing at Ground Zero and firefighter funerals following 9/11, the close relationships he developed with former American President George W Bush, and how a flippant comment he made about two Jewish women had him cancelled and almost destroyed his career.

The Meaning of Life. Joe Duffy speaks with Ronan Tynan – Season 18, Episode 9, Sunday 19th January at 22:30 on RTÉ One.

January 19, 2025January 14, 2025

Room to Improve

Room to Improve 2025 – Episode 3 – Sligo

Sunday January 19th 9:30pm

Sometimes, a property presents itself to Dermot Bannon and very early on, he realises this is much, much more than about a house. It’s about memory, it’s about sanctuary, it’s about life itself.

Orla McDermott grew up in Aughris Co. Sligo. She went to Sligo IT to study business and it was there she met Dominic, her husband to be. She adored everything about Dominic. They got married, had their son Lachlan and purchased their dream home in Aughris. They had plans to do up the house and were determined to make this a reality.

During their first Christmas in 2022, Dom noticed a pain in his side and was referred for tests. At the same time, Orla found out they were pregnant with their second child. What happened over the following months can only be described as catastrophic, a progression of an aggressive cancer in Dominic.

On the 18th July, Dom sadly passed away surrounded by his loving family. His baby girl Eden Dominique Keenehan arrived on the 6th of October.

One year later, with plans in hand, steely determination and a resilience like no other, Orla meets Dermot Bannon and so begins their journey together.

This 1970s sea side bungalow that Orla owns has many problems. It’s cold, and the heat is on constantly on in the winter. There is damp and mould throughout and Orla is determined to get the house to a standard for herself and the kids that will last forever.

Room to Improve
Episode 3
Dermot Bannon
RTÉ One Sunday January 19th 9:30pm

Room to Improve Episode 3 Sunday January 19th RTÉ One Architect Dermot Bannon and homeowner Orla in Sligo

January 19, 2025January 7, 2025

Fair City – Week 3

Fair City Series 35 Episode 158 TX date: Sunday 19^th January 2025

A duplicitous Paul goes over Pete’s head to secure a lucrative deal. James, desperate to regain his informant position, reveals a long-held secret to the Guards. Babs refuses to let setbacks deter her from wining the bet against Victor.

Fair City Series 35 Episode 159 TX date: Tuesday 21^st January 2025

James convinces Fidelma to give him another chance to act as an informant. When Fergal backs out of asking Gar for a job, a determined Babs resorts to underhand measures. Sash, Gwen and James close ranks as Nina continues digging for information. Pete is annoyed when he discovers Paul has gazumped him, but when Paul invites him to come on board with the car scam, will temptation prove too much?

Fair City Series 35 Episode 160 TX date: Thursday 23^rd January 2025

Fergal complicates Bab’s scheme to get Gar back as her personal trainer. Paul oversteps, making Pete question going ahead with the deal. Gwen enlists Georgie to help her blackmail Nina. James finds himself further entangled in Garda Taylor’s investigation.

Fair City Series 35 Episode 161 TX date: Friday 24^th January 2025

When Paul lands a business opportunity with J.J, a jealous Pete makes a play for it. Gwen’s attempt to blackmail Nina backfires. Kira makes headway with auction sponsor Maxine but is desperate for paying clients. Ignoring the Boyle family’s objections to their new friendship, Dearbhla and Gar agree to attend an event together

FAIR CITY ORLA SPIES DOUG POSTING ON THE CC BOARD LOOKING FOR EXTRA WORK SEASON 35, EPISODE 158 RTÉ ONE

FAIR CITY GWEN AND JAMES’ TENSE INTERACTION SEES NINA’S CURIOSITY PIQUED SEASON 35, EPISODE 159 RTÉ ONE

FAIR CITY PETE’S SUSPICIONS ABOUT PAUL ARE CONFIRMED BY JJ SEASON 35, EPISODE 160 RTÉ ONE

FAIR CITY FERGAL IS ANNOYED WHEN HE LEARNS GAR AND DEARBHLA WILL ATTEND THE WEDDING TOGETHER SEASON 35, EPISODE 161 RTÉ ONE

January 19, 2025January 7, 2025

Dancing with the Stars 2025

Series 8, Episode Three

In episode three of the new series, get ready to cha-cha, tango, and waltz your way as the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars continues on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. Week 3 will see the first elimination as the first celebrity dancer is voted off.

Filling your Sunday evenings with glitz and glamour from January, the RTÉ One series sees 11 well-known figures team up with a professional dancer to perform a live routine every week. Each pairing will have a different dancing genre to master every week, from the Charleston to Hip Hop, and they’ll have just seven days to perfect their routine before performing live to the nation.

Each celebrity couple will be scored by an expert panel of judges and the viewing public at home, with the winning couple claiming the much-coveted glitter ball trophy at the end of the series.

The 11 celebrities taking on the challenge this year are: Pommel horse Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan, Ireland AM presenter Elaine Crowley, celebrity chef Kevin Dundon, actress Yasmin Seky, social media star Kayleigh Trappe, Meteorologist Joanna Donnelly, Eurovision singer Mickey Joe Harte, Irish taekwondo Olympian Jack Woolley, comedian Gearóid Farrelly, Mrs. Brown’s Boys actor Danny O’Carroll and former Miss Universe Ireland, Aishah Akorede.

Joining the 11 professional dancers this year are new dancers Maciej Zieba, Rebecca Scott, Daniela Roze and Alex Vladimirov who join returning dancers Robert Rowiński, Simone Arena, Ervinas Merfeldas, Laura Nolan, Stephen Vincent, Denys Samson and Salome Chachua.

Host Jennifer Zamparelli and Doireann Garrihy are back presenting this year. The two-time Dancing with the Stars winner and professional dancer Karen Byrne will join the judging panel in 2025 alongside longstanding judges Loraine Barry, Brian Redmond and Arthur Gourounlian.

Social reporter James Patrice is back for the new season with his access-all-areas backstage pass to bring fans all the latest news and updates from the training room and the dancefloor on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

Dancing with the Stars is produced by ShinAwiL for RTÉ.

Presenters Doireann Garrihy and Jennifer Zamparelli

L-R DWTS Judges Brian Redmond, Karen Byrne, Loraine Barry and Arthur Gourounlian.

January 18, 2025January 7, 2025

THE TOMMY TIERNAN SHOW

Series 9

Tommy Tiernan is back with a brand-new series of the chat-show that’s full of surprises for him, and his viewers! A master of improvisation, Tommy thrives on the adrenaline of no preparation. The result is conversations full of adventure and surprise, with people from all walks of life, some well-known personalities, some lesser so.

With this inquisitive host, every conversation has the potential for great honesty and insight, humour and sometimes freewheeling wildness.

Comedian Fred Cooke will compere the episodes.

The Tommy Tiernan Show is now in its ninth season. Everyone, including Tommy, wants to know who the next guest is!

January 18, 2025January 7, 2025

The Young Offenders

Series 4, episode 3

Conor is becoming an increasing nuisance in Healy and Mairéad’s house, and when Healy shares that he’s going on a fishing trip to where he grew up, Mairead insists he bring Conor.