RTÉ Radio 2 FM (Ireland)

RTÉ 2fm, often called simply 2FM, is a radio station in Ireland run by RTÉ. It focuses on playing the latest popular music and chart-topping hits, making it the second national radio station in the country.

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How I've learned to stay cool in hot weather as a travel blogger

1 day ago | rte.ie | Tara Povey

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Drogheda defeat Cork City with stoppage-time penalty

4 days ago | rte.ie | Barry Landy

Ryan Brennan's 96th-minute penalty ensured Drogheda United returned to winning ways in the most dramatic fashion as Cork City were beaten in a five-goal thriller at Sullivan & Lambe Park. Cork City’s Djenairo Daniels struck a brace – the second of which arrived in the 85th minute – that looked to have denied Drogheda until Brennan’s late intervention. Thomas Oluwa was the player fouled by Cork goalkeeper Tein Troost.
Galway hold nerve to seal Connacht four-in-a-row

5 days ago | rte.ie | Mike Finnerty

Galway hold nerve against Mayo to seal Connacht four-in-a-row Updated / Sunday, 4 May 2025 18:20 Cillian McDaid celebrates a score against Mayo in Castlebar Galway withstood a second-half rally from Mayo to claim a fourth Connacht SFC title in a row.
Thousands attend Dublin's annual Sikh Parade

5 days ago | rte.ie | Barry Gallagher

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Plans for gaming arcade in Finglas met with opposition

5 days ago | rte.ie | Samantha Libreri

Plans to locate a gaming arcade in the village of Finglas in north Dublin have been met with widespread opposition. Locals say they are concerned it could cause harm to the already disadvantaged area and have appealed Dublin City Council's decision to grant planning permission for the development to An Bord Pleanála. Finglas has a history dating back to the 10th century and has been a suburb of Dublin since the 1700s. Like many areas in recent times, Finglas village has experienced much decline.
Satchwell trial heard timeline of disappearance

6 days ago | rte.ie | Orla O'Donnell

Richard Satchwell went on trial this week, accused of the murder of his wife Tina who went missing in March 2017. Her body was found more than six years later in a grave dug in the sitting room of the couple's home in Youghal in Co Cork. Mr Satchwell has pleaded not guilty to murder. Our Legal Affairs Correspondent Órla O'Donnell looks back at the first week of evidence. Much of the evidence in the first week of the trial of Richard Satchwell, came straight from the accused man himself.
Keane seeks to add sweet post-script to Kerry reign

6 days ago | rte.ie | Conor Neville

28 August 2021. We're into late-stage Covid, a time of modest crowd restrictions at matches and gradually loosening pandemic protocols. Peter Keane trudges into the Croke Park media room to face the press after what would be his final game as Kerry manager. Kerry have just blown a glorious chance of reaching an All-Ireland final after conceding three goals against a Tyrone side who were supposed to be ravaged by the after-effects of a Covid outbreak.
Munster SHC: Waterford v Limerick updates

6 days ago | rte.ie | Eoin Ryan

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Largest drum in Ireland to be unveiled in Co Cavan

6 days ago | rte.ie | Marc O'Driscoll

The largest drum in Ireland is to be officially unveiled in Co Cavan tomorrow. An Ruaille Buaille Druma is 13 foot round and can be played by up to 30 people at the same time. The craftspeople involved in its creation have said the idea behind the drum is one of connection, to bring people together for a unique experience. The drum was created by Gearoid Teevan of Drummany Spirit Organic Farm in Milltown, Co Cavan alongside master carpenter Micheal O'Rahill and artist and painter Claire Falcone.
Two arrested as heroin worth almost €3m seized in Dublin

6 days ago | rte.ie | Paul Reynolds

Two men are being questioned after gardaí seized almost €3m worth of heroin in Dublin city. More than 21kg of the drug was discovered in Coolock last night as part of an investigation by the Garda Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau. The heroin was in 1kg blocks. A 34-year-old Spanish man and a 44-year-old man from the UK were arrested and are being questioned in Dublin garda stations. They are being detained under anti-gang legislation and can be held for up to a week.