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Watch: Glen Hansard & Imelda May perform Fairytale of New York

On a memorable Christmas edition of the Late Late Show, two Irish music superstars, Glen Hansard and Imelda May treated the audience to their take on Shane McGowan's classic

Music • 17 Dec 22

Poet Patrick Kavanagh celebrated - classics from the RTÉ Archives

On the 50th anniversary of his passing, we celebrate Patrick Kavanagh's life and legacy with a choice selection of audio and video from the RTÉ Archives.

Patrick Kavanagh • 25 Aug 22

Watch: The Busk with Bono, Glen Hansard, Lisa O'Neill & more

Music • 05 Jan 22

Jeff Buckley's Irish Odyssey - Documentary On One

Documentary On One • 18 Nov 21

Something For The Weekend: Myles O'Reilly's Cultural Picks

Of late Dublin-based musician, filmmaker, and director Myles O'Reilly (AKA Arbitus Yarns) has been creating a series of ambient music works under the moniker Indistinct Chatter...

Something For The Weekend • 31 Mar 21

2008: Reeling in the Years

Reeling in the Years recalls the hits and headlines of 2008, when Bertie Ahern stepped down as Taoiseach and was replaced by Brian Cowen.

Reeling in the Years • 13 Apr 21

Other Voices: Courage - watch Glen Hansard live in concert

Other Voices presents a new series that will beam musical performances directly into homes across the nation, from a number of iconic cultural locations during the COVID-19 crisis.

Other Voices courage • 22 May 20

Glen Hansard at 50 - classics from the RTÉ Archives

Since he first made a splash onscreen as a member of The Commitments in 1990, Glen Hansard has become one of the most significant Irish musical forces of a generation...

Music • 21 Apr 20

#ShineYourLight: Glen Hansard on the Late Late

Glen Hansard & Colm Mac Con Iomaire performed 'Leave A Light' on Friday night's Late Late Show as part of RTÉ #ShineYourLight.

#ShineYourLight • 11 Apr 20

Watch the stunning South Wind Blows Christmas Special

Recorded live in RTÉ's Studio 8, join Philip King for a very special festive edition of The Sound Wind Blows, featuring some of Ireland's finest musical talent...

Culture • 23 Dec 19

Paul Muldoon is bringing his 'omnium-gatherum' of poetry, prose and music to venues across Ireland

Muldoon's Picnic - all-star poetry, prose and music on tour

After ten sold-out seasons at the Irish Arts Center in New York and a highly successful Irish tour in 2017, Muldoon's Picnic returns for six dates nationwide this August.

Poetry • 20 Jul 19

Glen Hansard boards the Mystery Train

Glen Hansard is a man who loves his music. Put him in a room - or on a train- with John Kelly and you'll get a music show of beautiful and surprising tunes.

Culture • 29 Aug 19

L to R (from bow): Danny Sheehy, Breanndán Ó Beaglaoich, Glen Hansard and Liam Holden in The Camino Voyage

The Camino Voyage - how we made the acclaimed documentary

Director Dónal Ó Céilleachair writes for Culture about The Camino Voyage, one of the most remarkable Irish documentaries of the year, in cinemas now.

Film • 26 Nov 18

South Wind Blows host Philip King with Glen Hansard

South Wind Blows: Glen Hansard comes to Kerry

On this week's South Wind Blows on RTÉ Radio 1, presenter Philip King is joined by Glen Hansard.

RTÉ Radio 1 • 29 Oct 18

Watch: Glen Hansard's emotional new video for Wreckless Heart

Glen Hansard enlisted the help of fans around the globe to create the video for his latest single, Wreckless Heart, taken from his album Between Two Shores.

Music • 15 May 18

Watch: Glen Hansard's new video for One of Us Must Lose

Watch the new video by Glen Hansard, for the standout track from his most recent album, Between Two Shores, shot by prolific filmmaker (and seasoned Hansard collaborator) Myles O'Reilly.

Music • 27 Apr 18

Hozier features in The Best of Other Voices collection, now on RTÉ Player

Watch The Best of Other Voices Live

Sixteen years on and the small, sleepy fishing village of Dingle is still welcoming hoards of music fans on their annual pilgrimage to see some of the worlds' most talented musicians perform in the intimate surroundings of St. James Church.

Music • 12 Feb 18

RTÉ Radio 1 Album Of The Week - Glen Hansard's Between Two Shores

This week's RTÉ Radio 1 Album Of The Week is the new album from the Oscar winner and former frontman of The Frames - listen to it here.

Music • 01 Feb 18

Glen Hansard talks to Iarla Ó Lionáird - striking a chord

"I was a messer, I was beginning to do things I'm not proud of," Glen tells fellow singer Iarla Ó Lionáird in Vocal Chords, a new music special for RTÉ Lyric fm, "and then music came and music just pulled me into a whole other place."

Music • 27 Oct 17

Glen Hansard remembers Mic Cristopher - still Skylarkin'

In the latest edition of his essential Born Optimistic Podcast, host Donal Scannell remembers the late, great singer-songwriter Mic Cristopher in the company of his good friend Glen Hansard.

Music • 02 Oct 17

The late, great Jeff Buckley, subject of this week's Documentary On One

Jeff Buckley’s story through Irish eyes – Documentary on One

On the eve of what would have been his 50th birthday, this week's Documentary On One tells the story of Jeff Buckley’s connections with Ireland, unearthing a never-before-heard recording of Jeff’s first-ever Irish performance at the 1992 Trinity Ball.

Culture • 28 Dec 16

RTÉ Player Recommends: Glen Hansard Uncovered

Each week, the RTÉ Player team suggest a 'must-watch' from the Culture collection. This week the focus is on The Works Presents: Glen Hansard.

Culture • 16 Nov 16

The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Irish painter Colin Davidson, unveiled in London last night.

Irish artist unveils portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on RTÉ

Viewers see unveiling of portrait at the same time as Queen Elizabeth sees it herself - for the first time.

visual arts • 07 Sep 17

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