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"Everybody who comes to Ireland leaves something of themselves behind." Irish Placenames on Today with Claire Byrne

"Everybody who comes to Ireland leaves something of themselves behind." Irish Placenames on …

Joe O'Connor: "The Liffey is our connection to the world."

Joe O'Connor: "The Liffey is our connection to the world."

Angela Scanlon on Brendan O'Connor

Angela Scanlon on Brendan O'Connor

Cheap Fillers: "There have been over 200 cases of blindness reported in the world with fillers"

Cheap Fillers: "There have been over 200 cases of blindness reported in the …

"I think nostalgia helps us find meaning." The Importance of Nostalgia on Today with Claire Byrne

"I think nostalgia helps us find meaning." The Importance of Nostalgia on Today …

Nasty, Brutish & Short: Philosophy with Kids - Scott Hershovitz on Brendan O'Connor

Nasty, Brutish & Short: Philosophy with Kids - Scott Hershovitz on Brendan O'Connor

"Because Rachel has special needs, it was like she was just left there." A Mother's Plea for Help on Liveline

"Because Rachel has special needs, it was like she was just left there." …

Nursey - Aoife Martyn on The Ryan Tubridy Show

Nursey - Aoife Martyn on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"The hens are more difficult!" The Return of Stag and Hen Nights on Today with Claire Byrne

"The hens are more difficult!" The Return of Stag and Hen Nights on …

"I don't think he was perfect." Alexandra Shackleton on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"I don't think he was perfect." Alexandra Shackleton on The Ryan Tubridy Show

Síona Uí Bhraonáin and Fiachna Ó Braonáin joined Brendan to talk publicly for the first time about their son's Autism journey.

Síona Uí Bhraonáin and Fiachna Ó Braonáin joined Brendan to talk publicly for …

"It's easier to sing about it than to talk about it." The Unquiet: Songs for my Mother

"It's easier to sing about it than to talk about it." The Unquiet: …

"People find comfort in music." Jamie Duffy on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"People find comfort in music." Jamie Duffy on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"It's a family affair." Ed Sheeran on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"It's a family affair." Ed Sheeran on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"A regular Irish guy in the audience changed my world forever." Comedian Trevor Noah on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"A regular Irish guy in the audience changed my world forever." Comedian Trevor …

Thatcher Marike Leen "From the minute I was up on the roof I was fascinated by it."

Thatcher Marike Leen "From the minute I was up on the roof I …

Duffy and Son Author Damien Owens on Today with Claire Byrne

Duffy and Son Author Damien Owens on Today with Claire Byrne

Cystic Fibrosis Campaigner Jillian McNulty on Sunday with Miriam

Cystic Fibrosis Campaigner Jillian McNulty on Sunday with Miriam

Disaster Planner Lucy Easthope on The Ryan Tubridy Show

Disaster Planner Lucy Easthope on The Ryan Tubridy Show

"Loads of vinegar!" What Makes a Good Chipper? on Today with Claire Byrne

"Loads of vinegar!" What Makes a Good Chipper? on Today with Claire Byrne

The 2022 Winners of Dancing With The Stars joined Ryan this morning... looks like everyone's a winner!

The 2022 Winners of Dancing With The Stars joined Ryan this morning... looks …

Closing Deceased's Gmail Account on Liveline

Closing Deceased's Gmail Account on Liveline

A Rescue Mission for the Bear Man of Buncrana on Today with Claire Byrne

A Rescue Mission for the Bear Man of Buncrana on Today with Claire …

Filming Moby Dick (1956) in Youghal on the Ryan Tubridy Show

Filming Moby Dick (1956) in Youghal on the Ryan Tubridy Show

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Drive It with The 2 Johnnies

Jennifer Zamparelli

Jennifer Zamparelli

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2FM Breakfast with Doireann, Donncha and Carl

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Tara Kumar on 2FM

Tara Kumar on 2FM

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The Greene Room

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Laura Fox at the Weekend

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Dan Hegarty - The Alternative

Weekend Breakfast with Beta Da Silva

Weekend Breakfast with Beta Da Silva

The Request Show with Emma Power

The Request Show with Emma Power

The Electric Disco with Jenny Greene

The Electric Disco with Jenny Greene

Weekends on 2FM with DJ Wax

Weekends on 2FM with DJ Wax

The National Chart Show with Bláthnaid Treacy

The National Chart Show with Bláthnaid Treacy

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RTÉ Choice Music Prize

Europe's Biggest Dance Show

Europe's Biggest Dance Show

The Spring Session

The Spring Session

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Dave Treacy Selects

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JJ Hartigan on 2FM

JJ Hartigan on 2FM

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Jennifer Zamparelli & The Two Johnnies

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Marty in the Morning

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Niall Carroll's Classical Daytime

The Full Score with Liz Nolan

The Full Score with Liz Nolan

Lorcan Murray's Classic Drive

Lorcan Murray's Classic Drive

Mystery Train with John Kelly

Mystery Train with John Kelly

The Blue of the Night with Bernard Clarke

The Blue of the Night with Bernard Clarke

Lyric Through The Night

Lyric Through The Night

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RTÉ lyric Live: National Symphony Orchestra

Vespertine with Ellen Cranitch

Vespertine with Ellen Cranitch

Daybreak with Evonne Ferguson

Daybreak with Evonne Ferguson

The Hamilton Scores

The Hamilton Scores

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Movies and Musicals with Aedín Gormley

Evelyn Grant’s Weekend Drive

Evelyn Grant’s Weekend Drive

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Culture File Weekly

Opera Night with Paul Herriott

Opera Night with Paul Herriott

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Vox Nostra with Vlad Smishkewych

Aedín Gormley's Sunday Matinée

Aedín Gormley's Sunday Matinée

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The Lyric Feature

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The Singers Upfront

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Lyrical Bird Song

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The Great American Songbook

The Singers Upfront

The Singers Upfront

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