Tune out... Why we all need a little Suaimhneas in our lives Suaimhneas is the Irish word for peace, calm, rest... It's also the title of the popular RTÉ lyric fm show, a weekly half-hour 'soundworld' where music offers a balm for the mind. Rté Lyric Fm • 28 May
Tune out... Why we all need a little Suaimhneas in our lives Suaimhneas is the Irish word for peace, calm, rest... It's also the title of the popular RTÉ lyric fm show, a weekly half-hour 'soundworld' where music offers a balm for the mind. Rté Lyric Fm • 28 May
Power up - Paul Rudd and John Carney talk to Aedín Gormley Irish film director, producer, screenwriter, composer, and musician John Carney's films are known to have a strong music theme, most notably Once, Begin Again and Sing Street. Film • 26 May
Power up - Paul Rudd and John Carney talk to Aedín Gormley Irish film director, producer, screenwriter, composer, and musician John Carney's films are known to have a strong music theme, most notably Once, Begin Again and Sing Street. Film • 26 May
Me Dog is Buried in Thomond Park - The Lyric Feature When Thomond Park was redeveloped in the mid 2000s, most people remember that, thanks to the new stands, the roar of Munster rugby was stronger than ever. The Lyric Feature • 05 May
Me Dog is Buried in Thomond Park - The Lyric Feature When Thomond Park was redeveloped in the mid 2000s, most people remember that, thanks to the new stands, the roar of Munster rugby was stronger than ever. The Lyric Feature • 05 May
RTÉ lyric Live: Jane O'Leary's Fanfare for RTÉ's 100th birthday Join RTÉ lyric fm's Paul Herriott and Artistic Director of New Music Dublin, John Harris as they co-present a landmark concert from the National Concert Hall... New Music Dublin • 23 Apr
RTÉ lyric Live: Jane O'Leary's Fanfare for RTÉ's 100th birthday Join RTÉ lyric fm's Paul Herriott and Artistic Director of New Music Dublin, John Harris as they co-present a landmark concert from the National Concert Hall... New Music Dublin • 23 Apr
RTÉ lyric Live: Gerald Barry's Salome, live from New Music Dublin Join RTÉ lyric fm's Paul Herriott and Artistic Director of New Music Dublin, John Harris as they co-present a highlight from the 2026 edition of New Music Dublin, New Music Dublin • 20 Apr
RTÉ lyric Live: Gerald Barry's Salome, live from New Music Dublin Join RTÉ lyric fm's Paul Herriott and Artistic Director of New Music Dublin, John Harris as they co-present a highlight from the 2026 edition of New Music Dublin, New Music Dublin • 20 Apr
Is Foy Vance the best-kept secret in Irish music? Marty thinks so Marty Whelan is joined in studio by singer-songwriter Foy Vance for a chat about the release of his long-anticipated new album The Wake Rté Lyric Fm • 20 Mar
Is Foy Vance the best-kept secret in Irish music? Marty thinks so Marty Whelan is joined in studio by singer-songwriter Foy Vance for a chat about the release of his long-anticipated new album The Wake Rté Lyric Fm • 20 Mar
Lyric Feature: Meet Frances Browne, the Blind Poetess of Ulster The Lyric Feature on Sunday 22nd March at 6 pm on RTÉ lyric fm is The Blind Poetess of Ulster, telling the story of the writer Frances Browne (1816-1879). Rté Lyric Fm • 23 Mar
Lyric Feature: Meet Frances Browne, the Blind Poetess of Ulster The Lyric Feature on Sunday 22nd March at 6 pm on RTÉ lyric fm is The Blind Poetess of Ulster, telling the story of the writer Frances Browne (1816-1879). Rté Lyric Fm • 23 Mar
Oscar-winning musical legend Alan Menken talks to Aedín Gormley Movies and Musicals presenter Aedín Gormley talks to Alan Menken, the multi-talented composer behind the much-loved Disney soundtracks for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, Tangled, Enchanted and many more. Rté Lyric Fm • 03 Feb
Oscar-winning musical legend Alan Menken talks to Aedín Gormley Movies and Musicals presenter Aedín Gormley talks to Alan Menken, the multi-talented composer behind the much-loved Disney soundtracks for The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin, Tangled, Enchanted and many more. Rté Lyric Fm • 03 Feb
A forgotten Irish migration to Canada - The Lyric Feature 2025 was the bicentennial of The Peter Robinson Migration, which saw over two thousand Irish migrants move to Ontario as part of a British Empire settlement initiative. The Lyric Feature • 29 Jan
A forgotten Irish migration to Canada - The Lyric Feature 2025 was the bicentennial of The Peter Robinson Migration, which saw over two thousand Irish migrants move to Ontario as part of a British Empire settlement initiative. The Lyric Feature • 29 Jan
Listen: Ireland Portrayed - a nation's story in art For The Lyric Feature on RTÉ lyric fm, art critic Cristín Leach explores how ideas of Ireland and Irish identity have been visually represented over three hundred years visual arts • 19 Jan
Listen: Ireland Portrayed - a nation's story in art For The Lyric Feature on RTÉ lyric fm, art critic Cristín Leach explores how ideas of Ireland and Irish identity have been visually represented over three hundred years visual arts • 19 Jan
A Place in the Choir - The Lyric Feature joins the chorus In the new Lyric Feature documentary A Place in the Choir, chorus member and documentary maker Róisín Power opens the door into the world of the National Symphony Chorus of Ireland... The Lyric Feature • 15 Dec 25
A Place in the Choir - The Lyric Feature joins the chorus In the new Lyric Feature documentary A Place in the Choir, chorus member and documentary maker Róisín Power opens the door into the world of the National Symphony Chorus of Ireland... The Lyric Feature • 15 Dec 25
lyric fm's Paul Herriott on the magic of Wexford Festival Opera Paul Herriott, the host of Opera Night on RTÉ lyric fm, writes about his love for Wexford Festival Opera Rté Lyric Fm • 16 Oct 25
lyric fm's Paul Herriott on the magic of Wexford Festival Opera Paul Herriott, the host of Opera Night on RTÉ lyric fm, writes about his love for Wexford Festival Opera Rté Lyric Fm • 16 Oct 25
Connie Gets a Rewrite – The Lyric Feature on a forgotten star Constance "Connie" Smith was born in 1929 on Limerick's Wolfe Tone Street and would later become a star who burned brightly, but all too briefly, during the golden age of Hollywood cinema. The Lyric Feature • 12 Oct 25
Connie Gets a Rewrite – The Lyric Feature on a forgotten star Constance "Connie" Smith was born in 1929 on Limerick's Wolfe Tone Street and would later become a star who burned brightly, but all too briefly, during the golden age of Hollywood cinema. The Lyric Feature • 12 Oct 25
Ambient Orbit returns - enter RTÉ lyric fm's chill out zone The show occupies a unique space in Irish radio... Rté Lyric Fm • 06 Oct 25
Ambient Orbit returns - enter RTÉ lyric fm's chill out zone The show occupies a unique space in Irish radio... Rté Lyric Fm • 06 Oct 25
Listen: RTÉ lyric live for Culture Night from the NCH As we celebrate Culture Night across the nation this evening. Paul Herriott brings us music bursting with colour and spirit from three continents from the National Concert Hall Culture Night 2025 • 22 Sep 25
Listen: RTÉ lyric live for Culture Night from the NCH As we celebrate Culture Night across the nation this evening. Paul Herriott brings us music bursting with colour and spirit from three continents from the National Concert Hall Culture Night 2025 • 22 Sep 25
Listen: Ambient Orbit Live from Sounds From A Safe Harbour A special live Ambient Orbit broadcast from St. Anne's Church as part of the 2025 Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival featuring musicians Shahzad Ismaily, Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh and RÓIS. Rté Lyric Fm • 12 Sep 25
Listen: Ambient Orbit Live from Sounds From A Safe Harbour A special live Ambient Orbit broadcast from St. Anne's Church as part of the 2025 Sounds From A Safe Harbour Festival featuring musicians Shahzad Ismaily, Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh and RÓIS. Rté Lyric Fm • 12 Sep 25
Happy 80th birthday Van Morrison: Marty talks to Van The Man On the occasion of Van Morrison's 75th birthday, Marty In The Morning on RTÉ lyric fm revisited the exclusive and award-winning interview Marty did with Van in Belfast in November 2016. Rté Lyric Fm • 31 Aug 25
Happy 80th birthday Van Morrison: Marty talks to Van The Man On the occasion of Van Morrison's 75th birthday, Marty In The Morning on RTÉ lyric fm revisited the exclusive and award-winning interview Marty did with Van in Belfast in November 2016. Rté Lyric Fm • 31 Aug 25
Keeping it Euro-Country - the mighty CMAT talks to Marty On the day of the release of her acclaimed new album, Euro Country, the mighty CMAT choose RTÉ lyric fm and Marty in the Morning for her first interview! Listen to their mutual love fest above! Rté Lyric Fm • 29 Aug 25
Keeping it Euro-Country - the mighty CMAT talks to Marty On the day of the release of her acclaimed new album, Euro Country, the mighty CMAT choose RTÉ lyric fm and Marty in the Morning for her first interview! Listen to their mutual love fest above! Rté Lyric Fm • 29 Aug 25
Ambient Orbit: exploring ambient sound in Irish sacred spaces Peter Curtin, the producer of Ambient Orbit, gives an overview and insight into their upcoming events in Kilkenny and Cork. Rté Lyric Fm • 18 Aug 25
Ambient Orbit: exploring ambient sound in Irish sacred spaces Peter Curtin, the producer of Ambient Orbit, gives an overview and insight into their upcoming events in Kilkenny and Cork. Rté Lyric Fm • 18 Aug 25
In tune - Evening Song with Shirley Keane comes to RTÉ lyric fm Evening Song with Shirley Keane is an hour of beautiful song from the greatest singers, airing each Sunday evening on RTÉ Lyric FM from the end of July to the end of September. Rté Lyric Fm • 28 Jul 25
In tune - Evening Song with Shirley Keane comes to RTÉ lyric fm Evening Song with Shirley Keane is an hour of beautiful song from the greatest singers, airing each Sunday evening on RTÉ Lyric FM from the end of July to the end of September. Rté Lyric Fm • 28 Jul 25
Listen: Ambient Orbit goes live for the summer solstice RTÉ lyric fm's Ambient Orbit will broadcast live from Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula for a special programme to mark the summer solstice on Saturday June 21st. Rté Lyric Fm • 22 Jun 25
Listen: Ambient Orbit goes live for the summer solstice RTÉ lyric fm's Ambient Orbit will broadcast live from Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula for a special programme to mark the summer solstice on Saturday June 21st. Rté Lyric Fm • 22 Jun 25
Listen: The Culture File Debate, live from Borris The Culture File Debate on RTÉ lyric fm took a trio to Carlow, for a special edition recorded live at this year's Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas 2025... Rté Lyric Fm • 10 Jun 25
Listen: The Culture File Debate, live from Borris The Culture File Debate on RTÉ lyric fm took a trio to Carlow, for a special edition recorded live at this year's Borris Festival of Writing & Ideas 2025... Rté Lyric Fm • 10 Jun 25
Listen: Aedín Gormley's Movies & Musicals live with the RTÉ CO Aedín Gormley's beloved RTÉ lyric fm show Movies & Musicals returns to the stage in this very special concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Rté Lyric Fm • 09 Jun 25
Listen: Aedín Gormley's Movies & Musicals live with the RTÉ CO Aedín Gormley's beloved RTÉ lyric fm show Movies & Musicals returns to the stage in this very special concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. Rté Lyric Fm • 09 Jun 25
RTÉ Live at Bord Bia Bloom 2025: Live shows, live music and chat RTÉ returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin for Bloom by Bord Bia this June Bank Holiday Weekend... Rté Lyric Fm • 22 May 25
RTÉ Live at Bord Bia Bloom 2025: Live shows, live music and chat RTÉ returns to the Phoenix Park, Dublin for Bloom by Bord Bia this June Bank Holiday Weekend... Rté Lyric Fm • 22 May 25
