RTÉ announces Keelin Shanley’s replacement on the Six One News

extended break from the show to spend more time with her children, her replacement has been revealed.The mum-of-three shared earlier this week that ahead of her middle child JJ’s big transition into junior infants come September, she wants to have some precious family time.‘Taking annual leave followed by a chunk of parental leave,’ Karen explained before enjoying her first day off, spending it playing with her kids in a park.  A post shared by Laura Woods (@laurawoodstv) on Jul 23, 2020 at

Taylor Swift will released her new album 'Folklore' at midnight New York time (5am Irish time).

The Victim is the intense new crime drama beginning on RTÉ One and judging by the first look we’re getting at it, we think it will live up to the hype.The four-part series debuted on the BBC last April and now Irish viewers will get to watch the drama of the Glasgow-based story unfold.‘In law, there is the accused and the victim.

Beyond Representation, an organisation set up to make sure the next generation doesn’t go without visible black role models.Jess Majekodunmi and Zainab’s fellow RTÉ colleague Wuraola Majekodunmi set up the organisation which champions women of colour who are breaking new ground in the Irish media, arts and business.

Tommy Martin’s time on Ireland AM was up, having been ‘redeployed’ onto the morning show for four months after sporting events were postponed during the pandemic, his announcement has been revealed.The Ireland AM team stuck with the theme of opting for sports-oriented presenters announcing a rugby star as their new crew member.Former Irish and Ulster Rugby player Tommy Bowe is trying his hand at presenting the breakfast show and enjoying it if his first early day in the office is anything to go

Some of Ireland's biggest names and rising stars will come together later this month for a special one-off televised concert.

The Cranberries are set to re-release their second album ‘No Need to Argue’ as a deluxe reissue packed with unreleased songs, B-sides, remixes and more.The expanded edition of the Irish band’s 1994 album, which lands on September 18, will also include demos and live recordings from the era. All of the album’s original 13 tracks are remastered.Three B-sides are included in the release (‘Away’, ‘I Don’t Need’ and ‘So Cold In Ireland’).

Harry Potter actor Devon Murray, 31, has announced that he’s expecting his first child with girlfriend Shannon McCaffrey Quinn.The star, best known for playing Seamus Finnigan in the film series, took to social media to share the happy news alongside a photograph of a babygro and scan snap. He wrote alongside the Instagram post: "Baby Murray - 14th of January 2021." Fans of the Irish actor rushed to congratulate him on the news, with one writing: “Such happy news.

Comcast-owned Sky and Sony Pictures Television have struck a new long-term content partnership across the U.K. and Ireland, Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentEuropean pay-TV operator Sky and Sony Pictures Television have agreed a new long-term partnership across the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland.The deal includes a multi-year extension across all markets to the exclusive first pay window, and access to Sony’s film library, and extends to all of Sky’s transactional services across its markets.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorSky and Sony Pictures Television have signed a new “long-term” partnership that will give the Comcast-owned pay-TV operator access to Sony’s movies across the UK and Ireland, Germany, Italy, Austria and Switzerland.The deal builds on an agreement signed in 2016 and means new Sony Pictures Entertainment releases, including Jumanji: The Next Level, Little Women and Bad Boys For Life, will be carried by Sky Cinema.

The UK’s first dedicated socially distanced arena has announced its first wave of huge acts this summer.

Georgia has announced that she will be heading out on the road next year for a UK and Ireland tour – see a fill list of dates below.Following the release of her new album ‘Seeking Thrills’, the synth-pop maven will kick off her ‘Re-Seeking Thrills Tour’ on April 14, 2021 in Cardiff, with stops in Brighton, London, Dublin, Leeds, and Manchester.Sharing the news on Instagram, Georgia said: “Can’t believe I’m saying this but… Back on the road for 2021. It’s gonna be FUN.

Scots can book into this incredible holiday home in Boyle, Co. Roscommon in Ireland.

, said Eamonn, clearly gearing up for his time off.As Ruth said her goodbyes Twitter was already lighting up with comments: ‘Hang on @EamonnHolmes & Ruth off for a few weeks?? Nooooooo don’t leave us #ThisMorning’A second person remarked, ‘gutted we’ll miss you?’ while a third person wanted to know where they were off to?Currently, Ruth and Eamonn present This Morning every Friday and fill in for Holly and Phil when they are on holiday.

Well, here’s a thing I’ve got out of the habit of writing about. Someone’s announced some tour dates.

Ellie Goulding will perform an ‘intimate’ Glasgow show as part of her new tour next year. The Starry Eyed singer will take to the stage of the city’s O2 Academy on May 10, 2021 during her six-date UK and Ireland ‘Brightest Blue’ tour.