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<p>Andrew Gearns, aged 29, made an attempt on his life in Cork Prison in September 2020 and later died in hospital.</p>

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Family of Cork man who died in prison to feature in documentary on psychiatric care

Andrew Gearns was suffering distressing delusions about being stabbed and had some six risk factors for suicide

<p>Dr Dearbhaile Collins, CUH.</p>

health and wellbeing

Cork consultant: 'It’s an incredible moment when you can tell a patient they’re cancer-free'

<p> Julian Benson, pictured at the Julian Benson Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Winter Wonderland Gala Ball 2022, was honoured during Sunday night's show. Picture: Brian McEvoy</p>

culture

Dancing with the Stars recap: Julian Benson among those honoured on special night

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Sarah Harte: Every generation seems to have its Cuban missile crisis — Is this ours?

Dancing with the Stars recap: Vogue Williams' wish comes true as sister Amber voted out

culture

Dancing with the Stars recap: Vogue Williams' wish comes true as sister Amber voted out

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SGareth O'Callaghan: The Ryan Tubridy scandal was never really about Ryan Tubridy

RTÉ finance chief to take up new role as CFO of State's largest private landlord

RTÉ finance chief to take up new role as CFO of State's largest private landlord

RTÉ confirms CFO Mari Hurley’s resignation as Ires Reit announces her appointment as finance chief later this year

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

RTÉ dealt fresh blow with resignation of chief financial officer

RTÉ dealt fresh blow with resignation of chief financial officer

RTÉ’s chief financial officer has resigned from her post, it has been confirmed. Mari Hurley became the State broadcaster’s chief financial officer after Richard Collins left the post following the payment scandal.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

24/8/2009 RTE Headquarters

Public service media in a united Ireland: RTÉ, BBC and beyond?

A new model of public media with regional hubs in Cork, Limerick and other cities could become a positive facilitator rather than a problem to be solved, write Dawn Wheatley and Roddy Flynn

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Bloom 2015

New public service broadcaster should be set up in event of united Ireland, researchers say

New model would involve hubs in 10 areas across the island and draw on the assets, infrastructure and people of RTÉ and BBC Northern Ireland, report said

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

No second bailout for RTÉ as minister rules out renewed State funding after 2027

No second bailout for RTÉ as minister rules out renewed State funding after 2027

Media minister Patrick O’Donovan says RTÉ must grow commercial revenue and modernise as ring-fenced funding ends in 2027

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

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Happy 100th birthday to Irish public broadcasting. A century on, we're still talking to each other

On New Year's Day 1926, an experiment in nationhood began with the birth of 2RN. And public service radio remains a vital place where Ireland goes for argument and debate

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

'The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy': Presenter to host new YouTube series in 2026

'The Late Show with Ryan Tubridy': Presenter to host new YouTube series in 2026

2026 will also see Ryan Tubridy develop a new show for talkSPORT and host a new weekend show for a number of Onic-owned Irish radio stations

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025

Eurovision 2025

Iceland joins Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Slovenia in boycotting Eurovision 2026

The 2026 contest will be held in Vienna in May

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

'Marty Morrissey says I'm not allowed': RTÉ's Kevin Bakhurst has not applied for BBC job

'Marty Morrissey says I'm not allowed': RTÉ's Kevin Bakhurst has not applied for BBC job

The position of director-general at the BBC is currently vacant, after Tim Davie resigned in November

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

RTÉ headcount down by about 95 while lottery programming could be outsourced

RTÉ headcount down by about 95 while lottery programming could be outsourced

RTÉ director general Kevin Bakhurst told the Oireachtas Media Committee on Wednesday that there had been 308 applications for voluntary redundancy and 107 offers had been made

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Irish culture needs public service broadcasting to survive

Irish culture needs public service broadcasting to survive

A functioning public media institution is not a luxury is part of the basic infrastructure that supports a democratic society, writes Eileen Culloty

Wed, 10 Dec, 2025

Late Late Toy Show

Toy Show Appeal raises €4.6m as public donates in huge numbers

RTÉ’s annual Toy Show Appeal has raised more than €4.6m this year, adding to over €30m donated since 2020

Mon, 08 Dec, 2025

RTÉ at critical turning point but TG4 has 'adapted effectively' minister to tell Cabinet

Coimisiún na Meán has recommended increases in funding to help both organisations meet their public service obligations

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Terry Prone: David Hanly was 'Mr Morning Ireland', ready to take on anyone

Terry Prone: David Hanly was 'Mr Morning Ireland', ready to take on anyone

RTÉ Morning Ireland's David Hanly argued that the most fundamental human need is to be listened to. He did that, and much more, writes Terry Prone

Fri, 21 Nov, 2025

RTE Staff Rally

RTÉ to commemorate Irish public service broadcasting's 100th anniversary with €130k campaign

RTÉ’s radio service broadcast for the first time in 1926, with its television service following some 35 years later in 1961

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

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S Gareth O'Callaghan: The enduring magic of radio as RTÉ unveils new presenters and a new era

RTÉ’s new schedule prompts veteran broadcaster Gareth O'Callaghan to reflect on why radio remains a timeless, intimate companion woven into Irish daily life

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Could this be a sexual revolution? No, it's RTÉ Radio 1's new schedule

S Could this be a sexual revolution? No, it's RTÉ Radio 1's new schedule

Launching a schedule of such magnitude on Ireland’s most-listened-to station is a huge gamble, but the early signs are encouraging, writes Gareth O'Callaghan.

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Bloom 2015

RTÉ denies outsourcing will replace its own 'Late Late Show' and documentary units

It is expected that both 'The Late Late Show' and 'Fair City' will cease to be produced in-house

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

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RTÉ Radio 1 the most listened to station, JNLR figures reveal

Claire Byrne signed off on RTÉ with the same number of listeners, compared to the previous quarter, according to the latest JNLR figures

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Disputed painting in RTÉ not worth €100K, says director general

Kevin Bakhurst says the painting would be handed back if there was proof it was loaned to the national broadcaster from an art gallery

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Oireachtas committee

No presenter in RTÉ will earn over €250k a year by January 1, director general vows

Kevin Bakhurst argued salaries of over €500k have already been brought 'down to under the level of what the director general earns'

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Cash-strapped RTÉ paid €475k in severance to former board member despite State bailout

Cash-strapped RTÉ paid €475k in severance to former board member despite State bailout

Media minister Patrick O’Donovan has said the severance payment was very high

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Major BusConnects expansion to deliver 53% more Cork bus services and two 24-hour routes

Major BusConnects expansion to deliver 53% more Cork bus services and two 24-hour routes

Cabinet will today consider the €1bn BusConnects Cork plan, including 24-hour routes, 90km of new bus lanes, and expanded cycling infrastructure

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Race to the Áras: Humphreys and Connolly decry Citywest violence during final debate

Race to the Áras: Humphreys and Connolly decry Citywest violence during final debate

The final televised debate, hosted on RTÉ’s Prime Time, saw the two candidates face off ahead of polling day on Friday

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Bloom 2015

RTÉ spent €800,000 on travel costs for staff and guests over six months, records show

Broadcaster spend went on taxis, mileage costs and car hire in first six months of the year

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

Book extract: Jack Lynch's TV broadcast that broke the mould

In an extract from ‘I’m Glad You Asked Me That: The Political Years’, Terry Prone recalls her husband Tom Savage helping Jack Lynch pull off a media masterstroke in 1977

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

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Gareth O'Callaghan: Fifteen years on, Irish radio is still trying to replace Gerry Ryan — and failing

Fifteen years after his death, Gerry Ryan’s raw honesty, empathy, and irreverence still define what great Irish radio should sound like

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

RTE Radio One new schedule

RTÉ pulls Kieran Cuddihy from Late Late Show as he is still under Newstalk contract

Major shakeup of RTÉ Radio One's weekday schedule comes amid shock departure of Ray D'Arcy and planned exit of Claire Byrne

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Ray D’Arcy's departure raises question of 'what', not 'who', should replace him

Ray D’Arcy's departure raises question of 'what', not 'who', should replace him

Despite predictions of its demise, radio can still play a role in this period of the world's rapid and radical transformation, writes Roddy Flynn

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Studio Shoot at Virgin Media Presidential Election Coverage

Newstalk presenter Kieran Cuddihy set to join RTÉ Radio

Kieran Cuddihy’s switch to RTÉ has fuelled speculation that he could be in line to replace Joe Duffy as host of Liveline

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ Radio 1 will soon be unrecognisable after Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure

Gareth O'Callaghan: RTÉ Radio 1 will soon be unrecognisable after Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure

Whatever transpired during that meeting with RTÉ bosses earlier this week clearly led to Ray D'Arcy's sudden departure – so sudden, he wasn’t given the chance to say goodbye, writes Gareth O'Callaghan

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Ray D’Arcy 'hugely disappointed' with RTÉ management's handling of his departure

Ray D’Arcy 'hugely disappointed' with RTÉ management's handling of his departure

Mr D’Arcy presented the final editionThe Ray D’Arcy Show on Wednesday. He had hosted the programme for the past 11 years.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Colin Sheridan: Patrick Kielty's nod to Jimmy Kimmel rings hollow, thanks to RTÉ's hypocrisy

S Colin Sheridan: Patrick Kielty's nod to Jimmy Kimmel rings hollow, thanks to RTÉ's hypocrisy

Anecdotally, some RTÉ employees feel quietly coerced not to post pro-Palestine content on their own social media. It is, in effect, self-censorship by osmosis, writes Colin Sheridan

Sat, 27 Sep, 2025

The Traitors finale: Gloves — and cloaks — come off for final five in epic ending

The Traitors finale: Gloves — and cloaks — come off for final five in epic ending

More masks, a bit of fire, a crap Viking boat, and lots of muttering about crystals and symbols

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

24/8/2009 RTE Headquarters

RTÉ to spend €7.5m on cybersecurity services 'to protect digital infrastructure'

Products and services to include firewalls for computer networks, threat vulnerability assessments, network monitoring, email filtering, and information security management systems

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode 11 review: Can Ben and Nick count on each other after all?

'The Traitors' episode 11 review: Can Ben and Nick count on each other after all?

Just like our host with the most Siobhán McSweeney says: 'Strap in, it's about to get feisty'

Tue, 23 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode eight: Paudie converts power player just in the Nick of time

'The Traitors' episode eight: Paudie converts power player just in the Nick of time

For those of us who have watched other Traitors series, it’s a shudder when we realise it’s the babydoll game

Mon, 15 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' episode 7: Limerick father-and-son team's reign is over before it begins

'The Traitors' episode 7: Limerick father-and-son team's reign is over before it begins

Yeah, Irish dads think they know what's best for their offspring... Let's see how that works out

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Gareth O'Callaghan: Claire Byrne's move from RTÉ to Newstalk means radio battle is finally on

S Gareth O'Callaghan: Claire Byrne's move from RTÉ to Newstalk means radio battle is finally on

Two decades after Newstalk’s launch, Irish radio is witnessing a real contest as RTÉ Radio 1 faces a challenger worth tuning into

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

'The Traitors' review: CMAT will be writing songs about this in 10 years, mark my words

'The Traitors' review: CMAT will be writing songs about this in 10 years, mark my words

One of the contestants looked like an actual Bond villain. Another seemed to be wearing Tweety Bird's baby. I’m shouting at the telly and we’re only minutes in. I LOVE this show

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Brendan Courtney tells of his lucky escape after car ploughs into his home

Brendan Courtney tells of his lucky escape after car ploughs into his home

'Keys to My Life' presenter feels lucky as he had been standing at the front of his house not long before the crash. And he says both he and the motorist are OK

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

General Election Ireland 2020

Claire Byrne to leave RTÉ for Newstalk in major radio shake-up

Claire Byrne will take over Pat Kenny’s mid-morning slot on Newstalk in 2026 as David McCullagh replaces her on RTÉ

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

Business ideology has no place in care services and social work

Business ideology has no place in care services and social work

The exodus of staff from caring professions may be driven by a realisation that the profits of private firms are triumphing over person-centred care, writes Diarmaid Twomey

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Former 'bogus self-employed' RTÉ worker loses claim to retrospective pay at WRC

Workplace Relations Commission rules the claim was submitted outside the statutory timeframe

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025