The life and origins of Thomas McKean, who was the last man to sign the American Declaration of Independence ✍️🇺🇸
David McKean, his direct descendent, undertakes a journey of discovery to better understand his ancestors and family history - retracing Thomas’s footsteps in Ireland 🇮🇪
📺 #FreedomFounder – Thomas McKean and the American Revolution | Monday at 9.35pm
A HUGE thank you for your kindness and generosity 🫶
More than one million children and their families will benefit from the latest €4.7 million in grants from the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal, announced today.
Since its launch six years ago, the #RTEToyShowAppeal has raised more than €31 million for Irish charities. This incredible impact is only possible because of YOU 🫵💙
Full list of grants: https://t.co/jbYwfBUOJw
The moment that made Teresa Mannion a viral sensation ☔🤣
A throw🔙 to her iconic Storm Desmond weather report in 2015 as she gets set to retire from RTÉ 🫶
"It's truly a soul destroying idea that a person has been lying here in rubbish all these years without their family and loved ones knowing where they are" ❤️🩹
Human remains found during the construction of the Midleton–Youghal Greenway in 2021 are believed to belong to a woman aged over 70 who died between 1985 and 1987.
Gardaí have released images and are appealing for information that could help identify her | #Crimecall, tonight at 9.35pm 👮♂️
"I think when a person dies, the differences that they had with the people left behind tend to go with them."
Mary McEvoy reflects on her relationship with her late father, as she brings his pen knife to her #MuseumOfMe | Sunday at 8.30pm
"It sounds like you came from a long line of strong, intelligent women" 💪
Dermot Whelan invites Mary McEvoy to share her life story through personal objects she has kept over the years.
📺 #MuseumOfMe | Sunday at 8.30pm
The life of Andy "Guck" Rowen would inspire some of U2's most powerful music. Bono reveals how he approached writing the band's iconic anthem 'Bad' for his childhood friend.
Bad: The Song That Saved My Life | Streaming now on @rteplayer | #BadTheSongThatSavedMyLife
The extraordinary story of Andy “Guck” Rowen, a Dublin man whose life was shaped by violence, trauma, addiction, but also by incredible resilience. His journey would inspire three U2 songs, including the classic anthem 'Bad'.
Bad: The Song That Saved My Life, tonight at 9.35pm | @rteplayer | #badthesongthatsavedmylife
Through a collection of personal objects, Steve Garrigan revisits early musical influences, family life and the key experiences that shaped his career 🎶
📺 #MuseumOfMe | Sunday at 8.30pm
"We gave it our all, but we're making the right decision."
Ray Goggins makes the difficult decision to abandon the summit attempt due to dangerous conditions 🏔️
#RTEUncharted
"It's always funny to hear people put your success down to being the offspring of someone famous."
Jay Duffy on growing up with a famous father & making his mark on the acting world.
📺 #RTEUncharted | Tonight at 9.35pm on RTÉ One & RTÉ Player