Ireland's Favourite Folk Song:

On Raglan Road is Ireland's Favourite Folk Song

On Raglan Road was revealed as Ireland's Favourite Folk Song on Friday's Late Late Show, with the iconic track performed by Luka Bloom on the night.

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 01 Jun 19

Luke Kelly with The Dubliners in 1979: "there are as many reasons to sing folk songs as there are songs and people who sing them"

Ireland's Favourite Folk Song: why folk songs endure

Folk songs are handed down from generation to generation because they remain relevant to each one

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 15 May 19

Musician and Simply Folk presenter Ruth Smith is one of the judges of Ireland's Favourite Folk Song

Ruth Smith on the new generation of Irish folk talent

The popularity of folk music has been on a steady incline over the past few years, and with it a stream of events, festivals and shows with folk at the very core.

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 07 May 19

Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - watch the first episode

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 29 Apr 19

Vote for Ireland's Favourite Folk Song

Pick your favourite from the shortlist of 10 Irish folk classics

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 27 May 19

Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - listen to the shortlist

Folk Song • 15 May 19

Choosing The Nation's Favourite Folk Song

Earlier this year, RTÉ asked audiences at home and across the world, to tell us what your favourite folk song is, and why...

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 22 May 19

Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - how we picked the shortlist

Ethnomusicologist and musician Dr. Aileen Dillane is one of the judges for Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - below, she offers her own unique insights into the judging process, and the selection of the 10 shortlisted songs...

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 22 May 19

Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - Meet The Jury

Ireland's Favourite Folk Song: Meet The Jury

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 13 Feb 19

Lankum: 'When you listen to their albums, what is striking is how all the frustration that was evident in English folk music for years is now bubbling up in Irish folk too.'

Why We Should Be Listening to Folk Music

Nobody spotted the rise of populism, say the media and the politicians, but that's not entirely true when it comes to folk music, writes Toner Quinn, editor of The Journal Of Music.

Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 22 May 19