Varo - Irish traditional music with a Franco-Italian flavour Varo are Lucie Azconaga and Consuelo Nerea Breschi, a fiddle and vocal duo who perform traditional Irish songs and tunes with arrangement influences from the … Music • 17 Feb 20
Simply Folk in New Orleans - Ruth Smith's ultimate NOLA playlist Last weekend, New Orleans was taken over by thousands of folk musicians, and RTÉ Radio 1's Simply Folk was there to be part of it … Simply Folk • 01 Feb 20
Exclusive: The Wren, The Wren - watch Lisa O'Neill's new video A special treat for Christmas - the gorgeous video by Tadhg O'Sullivan for the title track from Lisa O'Neill's new EP - her own unique … Music • 24 Dec 19
Watch: Martin Hayes & Cormac Begley at the Irish Folk Awards Enjoy an incredible performance from this year's RTÉ Radio 1 Irish Folk Awards ceremony, as masters of folk Martin Hayes and Cormac Begley perform An … RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 01 Nov 19
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 … Culture • 02 Oct 19
The ties that bind - celebrating Sruth na Maoile @ 25 Audiences in the mid-west will have the rare pleasure of a live performance from outstanding Scottish songstress Karen Matheson, lead singer with Capercaillie, as part … RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. • 04 Oct 19
Extra tickets released for RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards show The shortlist has been announced for the 2019 RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, taking place in Vicar Street on October 24th. RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 22 Oct 19
RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards announce Vicar St. line-up After a memorable event in 2018, the second-ever RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards will make its return to Dublin's Vicar St this October 24th, celebrating … RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 12 Sep 19
Wallis Bird performs Both Sides Now live on Strings Attached In the second edition of Bank Holiday Monday's Strings Attached, Wallis Bird performed a breathtaking accompanied by The RTE Concert Orchestra. Strings Attached • 04 Jun 19
Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - Pauline Scanlon tunes up IMRO joined the lovely Pauline Scanlon at her kitchen table in Galway, to get her thoughts on folk music on behalf of RTÉ's search for … Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 14 May 19
Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - watch the latest episode The two songs which feature in episode 3 are The Town I Loved So Well written by Phil Coulter and Óró Sé Do Bheatha Bhaile … Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 13 May 19
Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - catch up with the latest episode Footballer Niall Quinn champions a song celebrating London's Irish community, while comedian Eilish O'Carroll and artist Mark O'Dea discuss a song associated with the Easter … Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 08 May 19
Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - watch the first episode Ireland's Favourite Folk Song - watch the first episode Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 29 Apr 19
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 … Irelands Favourite Folk Song • 07 May 19
Buntús Rince - the hidden history of Irish Jazz, Fusion & Folk Broadcaster and DJ Peter Curtin writes for Culture about his new compilation showcasing some of the unsung heroes of the Irish music scene. Music • 18 Apr 19
Winners of the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards revealed Lankum, We Banjo 3 and Declan O'Rourke were among the big winners at the inaugural RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, with Tom Munnelly and John … RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 27 Oct 18
Simply Folk Recommends: De Danann's Anthem Every week, Simply Folk host Ruth Smith selects a classic record from the folk music archives. This week, she's chosen Anthem by De Danann. Music • 19 Oct 18
RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards - Best Original Folk Track Have a listen to the nominees for Best Original Folk Track at this year's inaugural RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards. RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 12 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 … RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 25 Oct 18
Simply Folk Recommends: Clannad 2 and the Donegal tradition Every week, Simply Folk host Ruth Smith selects a classic record from the folk archives. This week, she's chosen the second album by Irish folk … Music • 07 Sep 18
Vote for the Best Folk Album of the Year RTÉ Radio 1 has issued an open call for nominations from listeners for their favourite folk album of the last year. RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 05 Sep 18
Simply Folk Recommends: A Woman's Heart beats stronger than ever Every week, Simply Folk host Ruth Smith selects a classic record from the folk archives. This week, she's chosen the classic compilation album A Woman's … Music • 31 Aug 18
Simply Folk Recommends: Bilingua by Eithne Ní Uallacháin Every week, Simply Folk host Ruth Smith selects a record from the folk music archives.This week, she's chosen Bilingua by Eithne Ní Uallacháin. Music • 24 Aug 18
Simply Folk Recommends: Stockton's Wing shine a light Every week, Simply Folk host Ruth Smith selects a record from the folk music archives. This week, she's chosen Light in the Western Sky by … Music • 16 Aug 18
