RTÉ Player
RTÉ Player

RTÉ Player

Play on PC with BlueStacks or from our cloud

  • Overview
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Page Modified On: July 20, 2026

Run RTÉ Player on PC or Mac

Upgrade your experience. Try RTÉ Player, the fantastic Video Players & Editors app from RTÉ, from the comfort of your laptop, PC, or Mac, only on BlueStacks.

About the App

RTÉ Player is your place for Irish TV, both live and on your own time. Stream full series, news, sport, soaps, and the shows everyone’s chatting about without fuss. Want a bigger screen? You can even run RTÉ Player on your PC or Mac with BlueStacks for a comfy, couch-friendly setup.

App Features

  • Live and on-demand: Watch in real time or catch up later with full series and specials whenever it suits you.
  • All the RTÉ channels: Jump between RTÉ One, RTÉ2, RTÉ News, and RTÉ Kids with quick, simple browsing.
  • Kid-friendly mode: Keep little viewers happy with RTÉ Player Kids, featuring the best RTÉjr shows live and on-demand in a family-friendly space.
  • Personalized picks: Sign in to get recommendations tuned to your tastes, so finding your next watch feels effortless.
  • Continue watching: Start on your phone, finish on your tablet or another device—your place is saved when you’re signed in.
  • Watchlist made easy: Tap Favorite to build a list of shows to come back to when you’ve got time.
  • Accessibility built in: Choose programs with in-vision Irish Sign Language (ISL) and Audio Description (AD) where available.
  • Trending now: Browse what’s buzzing today and jump straight into the most talked-about episodes.
  • Share with friends: Found a great episode? Pass it along with simple social sharing.

Eager to take your app experience to the next level? Start right away by downloading BlueStacks on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run RTÉ Player on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for RTÉ Player in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install RTÉ Player from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install RTÉ Player

  • Click the RTÉ Player icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

RTÉ Player - FAQs

  • How to Run RTÉ Player on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run RTÉ Player on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download RTÉ Player on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are RTÉ Player PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run RTÉ Player on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.