Poetry Programme Preview - shining a light on mental health In the Poetry Programme on 1st April, psychiatrist Jim Lucey and poet Jean O'Brien join presenter Olivia O'Leary for a discussion of poetry and mental health. Poetry • 30 Mar 18
Poetry Programme Preview - shining a light on mental health In the Poetry Programme on 1st April, psychiatrist Jim Lucey and poet Jean O'Brien join presenter Olivia O'Leary for a discussion of poetry and mental health. Poetry • 30 Mar 18
The Christmas Poetry Programme - listen to a preview At 5 pm on Christmas Day the Christmas Poetry Programme offers an hour of poetry, conversation and music, with guests including Rita Ann Higgins, Tom French and Marie Heaney. Poetry • 22 Dec 17
The Christmas Poetry Programme - listen to a preview At 5 pm on Christmas Day the Christmas Poetry Programme offers an hour of poetry, conversation and music, with guests including Rita Ann Higgins, Tom French and Marie Heaney. Poetry • 22 Dec 17
Your Christmas Cultural Highlights on RTÉ This Christmas you can enjoy a feast of culture, courtesy of RTÉ, with an eclectic array of choice cultural programming across TV and radio. Here are ten must-see (and must-hear) highlights to watch out for. RTÉ • 19 Dec 17
Your Christmas Cultural Highlights on RTÉ This Christmas you can enjoy a feast of culture, courtesy of RTÉ, with an eclectic array of choice cultural programming across TV and radio. Here are ten must-see (and must-hear) highlights to watch out for. RTÉ • 19 Dec 17
RTÉ Poetry Programme preview - Happy Birthday, Jonathan Swift In the Poetry Programme on Saturday 7th October at 7:30 pm on RTÉ Radio 1 Jessica Traynor marks the 350th anniversary of the birth of Jonathan Swift and Mark Roper reads from his new collection. Poetry • 06 Oct 17
RTÉ Poetry Programme preview - Happy Birthday, Jonathan Swift In the Poetry Programme on Saturday 7th October at 7:30 pm on RTÉ Radio 1 Jessica Traynor marks the 350th anniversary of the birth of Jonathan Swift and Mark Roper reads from his new collection. Poetry • 06 Oct 17
Poetry Programme preview: Liz Lochhead & Richard Murphy at 90 Listen to an exclusive preview of this weekend's Poetry Programme, with Olivia O'Leary... Poetry • 18 Sep 17
Poetry Programme preview: Liz Lochhead & Richard Murphy at 90 Listen to an exclusive preview of this weekend's Poetry Programme, with Olivia O'Leary... Poetry • 18 Sep 17
The Poetry Programme with Olivia O'Leary - listen to a preview Olivia O'Leary takes over the helm for a new season of the Poetry Programme, which kicks off on Saturday 9th September at 7:30 pm. Poetry • 09 Sep 17
The Poetry Programme with Olivia O'Leary - listen to a preview Olivia O'Leary takes over the helm for a new season of the Poetry Programme, which kicks off on Saturday 9th September at 7:30 pm. Poetry • 09 Sep 17
Olivia O'Leary: "Sometimes we forget the power of poetry." On Saturday, September 9th, Olivia O'Leary takes over the reins of The Poetry Programme on RTÉ Radio One. Poetry • 11 Sep 17
Olivia O'Leary: "Sometimes we forget the power of poetry." On Saturday, September 9th, Olivia O'Leary takes over the reins of The Poetry Programme on RTÉ Radio One. Poetry • 11 Sep 17
Poem of the Week: Begin by Brendan Kennelly As chosen by the RTÉ Poetry Programme, our Poem of the Week is Begin by Brendan Kennelly, as read on Sunday with Miriam - listen to Brendan read it here. Poetry • 27 Apr 17
Poem of the Week: Begin by Brendan Kennelly As chosen by the RTÉ Poetry Programme, our Poem of the Week is Begin by Brendan Kennelly, as read on Sunday with Miriam - listen to Brendan read it here. Poetry • 27 Apr 17
Life going 'herky jerky' - Poet Susan Miller DuMars Poet Susan Miller DuMars talks to The Poetry Programme with Rick O'Shea about her new collection, Bone Fire. Culture • 06 Dec 16
Life going 'herky jerky' - Poet Susan Miller DuMars Poet Susan Miller DuMars talks to The Poetry Programme with Rick O'Shea about her new collection, Bone Fire. Culture • 06 Dec 16
Rick O'Shea's very short book reviews Short, sharp book reviews from the host of The Poetry Programme. Culture • 11 Oct 16
Rick O'Shea's very short book reviews Short, sharp book reviews from the host of The Poetry Programme. Culture • 11 Oct 16
Poem Of The Week: Inherent, by Kerrie O' Brien Listen to a poem from the acclaimed young poet's new collection. Culture • 04 Oct 16
Poem Of The Week: Inherent, by Kerrie O' Brien Listen to a poem from the acclaimed young poet's new collection. Culture • 04 Oct 16
Poem Of The Week: Digging, by Seamus Heaney Celebrating the launch of the Seamus Heaney Homeplace with a Heaney classic, read by the man himself. Culture • 27 Apr 17
Poem Of The Week: Digging, by Seamus Heaney Celebrating the launch of the Seamus Heaney Homeplace with a Heaney classic, read by the man himself. Culture • 27 Apr 17
