RTÉ News facts for kids

RTÉ News and Current Affairs is the main news service for Ireland. It belongs to Raidió Teilifís Éireann, which is Ireland's public broadcaster. A public broadcaster is like a TV and radio station that serves everyone in the country. RTÉ News is the biggest and most popular news source in Ireland. About 77% of people in Ireland get their news about Ireland and the world from RTÉ.

RTÉ News shares stories in three languages: English, Irish, and Irish Sign Language. They also talk about important topics happening right now, which is called "current affairs." The main office for RTÉ News is in the RTÉ Television Centre in Donnybrook, Dublin. They also have smaller offices in different parts of Ireland and around the world.

What is RTÉ News and Current Affairs?

RTÉ News and Current Affairs is the part of RTÉ that gathers and shares news. They tell people what is happening in Ireland and across the globe. They cover daily events, important decisions, and stories that affect people's lives.

What Does "Current Affairs" Mean?

"Current affairs" means discussing important topics that are happening right now. This includes things like politics, social issues, and big events. RTÉ News doesn't just report facts; they also have shows where people talk about these topics in more detail. They help explain why things are happening and what they might mean.

Where is RTÉ News Based?

The main home for RTÉ News is in Donnybrook, a part of Dublin, Ireland. This is where their big television studios are. From here, they produce many of their news programs.

How Does RTÉ News Work Across Ireland and the World?

Even though their main base is in Dublin, RTÉ News has smaller offices. These are called "bureaus." They have bureaus in different parts of Ireland. This helps them report on local news from all over the country. They also have bureaus in other countries. This allows them to report on international news directly from where it is happening.

What Languages Does RTÉ News Use?

RTÉ News broadcasts in three different languages to reach everyone in Ireland.

• English: Most of their news programs are in English.
• Irish: They also have news programs in the Irish language, called Nuacht RTÉ. This helps keep the Irish language alive and used.
• Irish Sign Language: RTÉ News also provides news in Irish Sign Language. This makes sure that people who are deaf or hard of hearing can also get the news.

Images for kids

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  Various presenters of Morning Ireland

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  The RTÉ News Studio in 2009

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  An interview for Nuacht RTÉ taking place

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  RTÉ News and Current Affairs team that have spent time on Morning Ireland