RTÉ aired nine out of the top ten most watched programmes on Irish televisions last weekend, with the top five programmes each averaging over 300,000 viewers, figures have shown.
The busy weekend saw audiences tune into Irish television in substantial numbers, possibly due to the miserable weather across parts of the country.
Just under a million people tuned into Ireland's opening game at the Rugby World Cup getting off to a great start by defeating Scotland 27-3.
The match averaged 640,000 viewers with a 70% share while reaching an audience of 937,600.
The game had 127,426 live streams on RTÉ Player.
An average audience of 419,200 with a reach of 859,000 tuned in to watch Ryan Tubridy on The Late Late Show entertain guests including Dublin footballer Dean Rock and his father Barney, Phil Coulter, and Freya Ridings.
Phil Coulter explained his reasons for not accepting an OBE and there was even an I'm A Celebrity inspired studio game with Shane Byrne.
An average of 518,000 viewers watched Dermot Bannon transform a 1950's two-bedroom house into a dream home.
The programme reached 729,700 as Dermot clashed with the homeowners over their different visions for the house.
In the same week Fair City celebrated its 30th anniversary, over 415,200 tuned in to see all the drama unfold in Carrigstown last night.
An average of 330,000 viewers watched Mairead confronted Will and Barry had the opportunity to finally set the record straight!
