Ryan Tubridy

Radio 1 host successfully uses his cultural obsessions to draw out a guest, and there’s a rare outbreak of optimism on Liveline

Sinn Féin leader says health and education are of more importance than flags and anthems

Television: It wouldn’t be the Toy Show without a tear-jerker or three. Throw in munchkins, Garda Billy and the women’s soccer team and we’ve reached a state of transcendence

Ryan Tubridy: ‘Get the treats in and prepare yourself for what I hope will be the greatest night of the year’

We join the host for a sneak peek behind the scenes at the biggest TV show of the year

Hugh Linehan: The Late Late Toy Show is a ratings winner for RTÉ so this much-hyped brand extension is not a surprise

RTÉ’s annual extravaganza is catnip for family-friendly brands – last year 88% of TV watching households with children tuned in

Radio review: Byrne manages to find some light relief in a week of unimaginable darkness

Radio review: Tubridy favours portentousness, Duffy a more personal angle. One works better than the other for their Michael Collins commemorations

Roseanna Ruane said she wondered why God ‘let all of this sadness happen to someone so young’

Radio 1 Morning Ireland stretches lead as most-listened-to programme on Irish radio

Higgins steps up criticism of billionaires seeking to control public discourse

Housemartins singer funds 60 pubs across Ireland and the UK on his 60th birthday

It is a serious charge that should be reserved for when it really fits, as in the Rayner story

TV review: Nor is it as funny as last week, but even in cruise control this show is a hoot

Nature holds its breath as Charlie’s message of hope booms across the skies

Broadcaster’s campaign raises funds for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta

Future Food Stars sees the chef and his immaculate quiff grilling would-be entrepreneurs

An Italian journalist falsely reported the death of the author on Twitter

Radio: Rising fuel costs receive extensive coverage on Kieran Cuddihy’s show

Mum taxi and chief run-arounder found herself housebound for seven days

‘Painfully single since Christ was a child’, a Cork woman found love in Mallorca

Journalist with motor neurone disease plans to lead fundraising climb of Croagh Patrick

The last 12 months were a rough ride for the sport but much can be done about it

What do I mean? Well ... mumble, mumble, mumble. Plus nine other TV trends of 2021

An attic clear-out in the family home unearths the games and toys from simpler times

Radio: He can sound corny, but his dislike of bad manners has a genuine ring

With no professional fights in Ireland and a base in the USA, boxer stays out of the spotlight

Retired broadcaster discusses motor neuron disease diagnosis on the Late Late Show

1.8 million people watchedthe programme from across 150 countries

The former footballer on sport and drinking, abuse and therapy, consent and reinvention

It isn’t about the toys or Broadway routines, but it’s the most watched programme in Ireland

Don your jingliest, jangliest elf hat. It’s going to be a jungly Late Late Toy Show 2021

The Lion King is the theme as host Ryan Tubridy hopes to make it 13th time lucky

Far from disappearing from households, TVs are, if anything, getting bigger

App’s customers can use its donations feature to contribute this year

After capturing the hearts of the nation, Adam is now the inspiration for a new book

Radio: His naturally upbeat manner plays a crucial role in a poignant conversation

The Aisling authors’ relationship grew stronger after McLysaght entered psychiatric care

Radio: Only a vindictive soul would wish D’Arcy silenced in so cruel a way