The Boy That Never Was

The Boy That Never Was 2024

6.10

When Dillon’s father Harry races back to their tiny apartment to rescue his child, the apartment is in rubble and there is no sign of his son. Three years later, thousands of miles away in Dublin, Harry spots a six-year-old boy in a crowd and is convinced he is Dillon. Desperate to find his son, Harry’s obsession tears apart his marriage to Robin, exposing shameful secrets that lead to the truth of what happened to their son on the night he went missing.

2024

The Walshes

The Walshes 2014

8.30

The show follows the Walshes, a tight-knit family living in the fictional West Dublin suburb of Strollinstown.

2014

These Sacred Vows

These Sacred Vows 2026

4.70

At an Irish wedding in Tenerife, guests juggle personal crises and sun-soaked good times, each of them hiding a secret and a vow to keep.

2026

Kat & Alfie: Redwater

Kat & Alfie: Redwater 2017

6.00

Kathleen and Alfie Moon arrive in the sleepy Irish village of Redwater on a quest to find Kathleen's long-lost son Luke, who was given up for adoption to an Irish family 32 years ago. EastEnders spin-off series.

2017

Fallout

Fallout 2006

1

A powerful fictional drama, made in the style of a documentary, which explores some of the possible scenarios in the event of an accident occurring in the nuclear reprocessing plant, Sellafield.

2006

Trivia

Trivia 2011

7.00

The story of the captain of a pub quiz team – a man who knows it all but hasn’t learned a thing. A funny and charming comedy about a belated male coming-of-age and his thirty-something friends coping with modern life in a small town.

2011

North Sea Connection

North Sea Connection 2022

7.20

The stunning scenery of Ireland's west coast conceals a dark secret in 'North Sea Connection', in which Ciara must confront the dramatic consequences of her brother Aidan's decision to transport drugs at sea. Threatened by a cartel and with a Swedish police officer closing in, Ciara's plans lead her family into a new series of unpredictable and dangerous events.

2022

Popstars: Ireland

Popstars: Ireland 2001

1

Popstars is an Irish reality television series, broadcast and produced by RTÉ One, which ran from 2001 to 2002.

2001

1916

1916 2016

4.20

The documentary - featuring a combination of rarely seen archival footage, new segments filmed on location worldwide, and interviews with leading international experts - also uncovers the untold story of the central role Irish Americans played in the lead-up to the rebellion. Although defeated militarily, the men and women of the Easter Rising would wring a moral victory from the jaws of defeat and inspire countless freedom struggles throughout the world - from Ireland to India.

2016

Amongst Women

Amongst Women 1998

6.00

Based on the novel by John McGahern and set in Ireland in the 1950s, the series tells the story of Moran and his children. Especially the girls find it difficult to get away from the influence of their despotic father and start living their own lives.

1998

Crimes and Confessions

Crimes and Confessions 2022

1

For over forty years the existence of a Garda heavy Gang has been denied. This ground-breaking three-part true-crime series looks at three of the most notorious miscarriages of justice cases from the 1970s and 1980 and draws links between them.

2022

The South Westerlies

The South Westerlies 2020

4.70

Environmental consultant Kate Ryan goes undercover in a small town to quell objections to a wind farm. But Kate has a complicated history with Carrigeen. Soon after arriving with her son, she runs into an ex-friend and an old flame and realizes her task won't be a breeze.

2020

Tall Tales & Murder

Tall Tales & Murder 1970

1

Based on the eight book Dublin Trilogy series by Caimh McDonnell. Follows the interconnected lives and adventures of Paul Mulchrone, Brigit Conroy, and Bunny McGarry in Dublin, in a darkly funny crime caper with elements of treasure hunt and magical realism.

1970

The Agreement

The Agreement 2023

1

A landmark documentary examining the intense negotiations which led to the Good Friday Agreement and the critical referendum campaign that followed six weeks later. Drawing on a wealth of contemporary archive and weaving contributions from all the major political figures, including President Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Tony Blair, Senator George Mitchell and Bertie Ahern, the documentary tells the story of the comprehensive political settlement between all the parties presided over by Senator George Mitchell.

2023

Reeling in the Years

Reeling in the Years 1999

9.30

Each episode looks back at the news and events of a particular year, using news archive footage, along with subtitles as the means of narration, to recount notable Irish and international events of the time.

1999

Ireland's Coast

Ireland's Coast 2024

8.00

A three-part documentary series that journeys to the heart of Ireland's coast, revealing its fascinating origins, rich biodiversity and magnetic charm.

2024

Back to Barrytown

Back to Barrytown 2021

1

Colm Meaney presents a celebration of Roddy Doyle's trilogy about Dublin family the Rabbittes and the film adaptations of the books, The Commitments, The Snapper and The Van.

2021

Invasion: The Normans

Invasion: The Normans 2024

1

Exploring the 12th-century Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland. The invasion also affected Europe, as Irish resources fueled conflict between England and France.

2024

Who Do You Think You Are?

Who Do You Think You Are? 2008

1

Popular Irish personalities trace their roots, and this journey through generations of ordinary lives reveals extraordinary stories.

2008

Eco Eye

Eco Eye 1970

8.00

Eco Eye is an Irish television series broadcast on RTÉ One. It is presented by Duncan Stewart and focuses on environmental issues. Stewart's daughter Tania also features on the show; she reports from across Ireland, asking people their views on Ireland's environmental future. Eco Eye airs every Wednesday at 19:30, with the 2009 series being the sixth of its kind overall. The 2009 series also entered Northern Ireland for the very first time when it examined important cross border issues such as shared waters, transboundary waste problems and tourism in Northern Ireland. The series is available to watch online at RTÉ.ie.

1970