Presenter Kieran Hanrahan will retire this weekend after 30 years as host of RTÉ Radio 1's Céilí House.
The celebrated musician and award-winning broadcaster's final programme, a live show from the Gig Rig at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford, will air on RTÉ Radio 1 on Saturday 9 August from 9:02pm.
He first joined RTÉ in 1992, initially presenting Fleadh Club and Both Sides Now before taking over as the host of Céilí House in 1995.
Céilí House has been on air on RTÉ Radio since the 1950s, but RTÉ said Kieran Hanrahan had "made the show his own" over the past 30 years.
"His warmth, knowledge, and passion for music and real interest in the stories being told have firmly established the show as a stronghold for weekend listeners on RTÉ Radio 1," it added.
Kieran Hanrahan said it had been "an honour and a joy" to present Céilí House.
"For me, every night was a highlight whether we were in someone's home, the local pub, the parish hall, or the National Concert Hall," he continued.
"I am deeply grateful to our loyal listeners, and to the countless musicians, singers, and dancers, whose talent and generosity brought the music to life.
"Thank you for making this phase of my life so rich, rewarding, memorable, and truly special."
Tara Campbell, Head of RTÉ Radio 1, said: "Céilí House under the masterful stewardship of Kieran Hanrahan for the last 30 years has represented public service broadcasting at its best.
"It's such a privilege for Radio 1 to be so warmly welcomed by musicians and performers in the heart of their communities and to be able to share their amazing talents with our loyal listeners.
"We wish Kieran the very best in whatever comes next and thank him most sincerely for his significant contribution to Radio 1 over more than three decades."
