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It's all folk - John Kelly on opening your musical mind

When Elvis Costello appeared onstage at Live Aid and introduced The Beatles' All You Need is Love as "a north of England folk song," I felt a definite shift in my tiny musical mind.
Music • 19 Jun 23

Andy Irvine at 80 - a classic performance from the RTÉ archives

Lifetime Achievement Award winner Andy Irvine brought this year's RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards to a memorable finish with a memorable performance of My Heart's Tonight In Ireland.
Music • 14 Jun 22

Andy Irvine celebrates Woody Guthrie

Music • 14 Jun 22

Simply Folk Recommends: Andy Irvine & Paul Brady's masterpiece

Every week, Simply Folk host Ruth Smith selects a record from the folk music archives. This week, she's chosen the eponymous duo album from Andy Irvine and Paul Brady.
Music • 09 Oct 18

RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards nominations announced

The nominations for the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards have been announced, along with the recipient of this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.
RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 20 Sep 18

Listen to all-star RTÉ Folk Awards live on RTÉ Radio 1

This October 25th, RTÉ Radio 1 will host the inaugural RTÉ Folk Awards at Dublin's Vicar St, celebrating the first dedicated folk awards held in Ireland - the night will see the stars of folk come together under one roof.
RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 25 Oct 18

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