Is RTÉ News Special coming back?

RTÉ News Special's return is unconfirmed. The show last aired on December 4, 2025, and is currently between seasons as of May 12, 2026.

RTÉ News Special is a news program that provides special broadcasts from the RTÉ News team. It first premiered on December 18, 2024, and continued through 2025, offering in-depth coverage of current events and significant stories.

The show features presenters David McCullagh, Aine Lawlor, and Sharon Ní Bheoláin. It has a runtime of approximately 127 minutes per episode.