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Sebastian Barry talks life, books and religion to RTÉ Arena

In a frank, illuminating and far-ranging conversation, Barry made no bones of his feeling towards Ireland's relationship with the clergy

RTÉ Arena • 22 Feb 23

Drawing from the Well: Daoirí Farrell celebrates Kathleen Behan

Join Dublin singer & instrumentalist Daoirí Farrell in his Drawing from the Well journey, to explore the life and songs of Katheen Behan, presented by the Irish Traditional Music Archive...

Music • 21 Apr 21

Watch: Daoirí Farrell & Dónal Lunny on The Tommy Tiernan Show

In the latest memorable edition of The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One, Irish traditional music giants Daoirí Farrell & Dónal Lunny united for a stunning performance of The Creggan White Hare...

the tommy tiernan show • 27 Feb 21

Watch: RTÉ Arena live from Tradfest 2020

Watch RTÉ Arena live from TradFest 2020 in The Print Works at Dublin Castle.

Music • 21 Jan 20

Inni-K is one of the nominees for Best Traditional Folk Track at this year's RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards

RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards - Best Traditional Folk Track nominees

This year's nominees for Best Traditional Folk Track feature a quartet of the finest contemporary Irish folk talents in full flight - listen to them here...

RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 08 Oct 19

The Hare's Lament by Ye Vagabonds is nominated for Best Folk Album

RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards - listen to the Best Folk Album nominees

The nominations for Best Folk Album at this year's RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards offer a vivid snapshot of the rude health of the contemporary Irish folk scene, showcasing many of its finest players at the top of their game.

Culture • 02 Oct 19

Something For The Weekend: Daoirí Farrell's Cultural Picks

A former electrician, who decided to become a musician after seeing Christy Moore perform on TV, Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell has been called one of the most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years.

Something For The Weekend • 15 Feb 19

Daoirí Farrell