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Design the RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards trophy

Via RTÉ Radio 1's Arena, presenter Kay Sheehy put a call out for designers and craftspeople to design and produce the awards for the winners at the inaugural RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards, to be held in Vicar St. on Thursday, October 25th, 2018.
RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 15 Aug 18

Simply Folk Recommends: The Dubliners by The Dubliners

Every week, Simply Folk host Ruth Smith selects a record from the folk music archives. This week, she's chosen the eponymous debut album by The Dubliners.
Music • 02 Aug 18

Introducing... Simply Folk Recommends

In a new series of articles for RTÉ Culture, presenter and folk music fan Ruth brings us a weekly column presenting the influential albums that have shaped the course of folk music at home and abroad, with some personal favourites thrown in too.
Music • 17 Jul 18

Gallery: RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards launch

In the end, it's only right and proper that the launch of the inaugural RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards should be all about the tunes - especially when one of the living legends of the form takes to the stage.
RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards • 02 May 18

Creedon & Smith to host RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards

RTÉ Radio 1 has today announced that it will host the inaugural RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards at Vicar Street on October 25th this year, with John Creedon and Simply Folk presenter Ruth Smith set to host.
RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards • 01 May 18

The Canadian fiddle sensation inspired by the Irish trad masters

Trad Matters: Legendary Irish fiddlers like Tommy Peoples, Martin Hayes, John Carty and Matt Cranitch continue to inspire emerging artists at home and abroad, and multi-award winning Canadian fiddler Kiérah Raymond is no exception.
Music • 19 Sep 17

RTÉ Radio 1 Album of the Week: Henry Girls' Far Beyond The Stars

This week's RTÉ Radio 1 Album of the Week is Far Beyond The Stars by The Henry Girls
Culture • 06 Apr 17

Exclusive - watch Finbar Furey's first ever music video

Finbar Furey is celebrated around the world as one of the great folk icons of his time. Now, at the age of 70, he's made his first ever music video. And we're delighted to bring you the premiere on RTÉ Culture.
Music • 03 Apr 17

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