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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

Luke Kelly at 80 - classics from RTÉ Archives

We present three classic Kelly moments from RTÉ Archives...

Luke Kelly • 18 Dec 20

Dublin, Easter 2020 - watch the haunting short documentary

Director Luke McManus and cinematographer Alex Sapienza made a film on the streets of Dublin over the weekend, drawing inspiration from Luke Kelly and Seamus Heaney, and vividly capturing an Easter holiday like no other...

Irish Short Films • 15 Apr 20

Luka Bloom performed the song on the night

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 • 31 May 19

Fresh licks - Irish music celebrated with new stamps

An Post has issued a series of four new stamps celebrating a quartet of internationally recognised songs, as performed by iconic Irish artists, ranging from 17th century musical airs, to rock music, poetry and folk ballads.

Music • 08 May 19

Dubliners singer Luke Kelly has been immortalised with a pair of new statues

The Two Luke Kellys - how we made the new documentary

Adrian McCarthy, director of the new RTÉ 1 documentary The Two Lukes, writes for Culture about the new documentary about a pair of sculptures celebrating Dublin folk legend Luke Kelly.

Documentaries • 22 Apr 19

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

Luke Kelly