Réalta agus Gaolta - Episode Guide

The search for Ireland's most talented family begins. Hosted by Síomha Ní Ruairc, the best singing, dancing and musical families the nation has to offer will compete against each other, all vying to be crowned the most talented family in Ireland! Judging the families are sean-nós singer Irial Ó Ceallaigh and broadcaster Sinéad Ní Uallacháin. Each week they'll be joined by a guest judge, tonight it's singer and musician Brian Ó Domhnaill.

Episode 2

Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2025

The search for Ireland's most talented family continues. The best singing, dancing and musical families the nation has to offer will compete against each other on stage, all vying to be crowned Ireland's top performing family!

Episode 3

Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2025

The search for Ireland's most talented family continues. The most musically gifted families the nation has to offer will compete against each other on stage, all vying to be crowned Ireland's top performing family! Tonight's guest judge is violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain. Presented by Síomha Ní Ruairc.

Episode 4

Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2025

The search for Ireland's most talented family continues. This week's guest judge is country queen Jo Ní Chéide. Hosted by Síomha Ní Ruairc.

Episode 5

Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2025

Episode 6

Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2025

Episode 7

Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2025

Episode 8

Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2025

Season 8

Episode 1

Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2026

Síomha Ní Ruairc launches the search for Ireland's most talented family begins as the best singing, dancing and musical families the nation has to offer compete against each other. Judging the families are sean-nós singer Irial Ó Ceallaigh and broadcaster Sinéad Ní Uallacháin, joined this week by guest judge, sean-nós singer Étáin Ní Churraoin. She and her sister Máire won Realta agus Gaolta in 2019 and have since risen to fame with their band An Chéad Ghlúin Eile.

Episode 2

Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2026

Síomha Ní Ruairc hosts the latest search for Ireland's most talented family, as the best singing, dancing and musical families the nation has to offer compete against each other. Judging the families are sean-nós singer Irial Ó Ceallaigh and broadcaster Sinéad Ní Uallacháin, joined this week by guest judge Séamus Ó Flatharta. The Conamara native is a champion harp and whistle player, dancer and singer and comes from a family steeped in Irish traditional music.