News!
2026 begins with two re-broadcasts of Lyric Features: Among the Heather Rocks, presented by Annemarie Ní Churreáin, re-broadcast on 11th January 2026; The Shaky Bridge, presented by Louis de Paor, re-broadcast on 18th January 2026.
Rockfinch also has five new Lyric Features in the pipeline. Coming up first will be programmes on the neglected Victorian writers Rosa Mulholland (15th February 2026 at 6 pm on RTÉ lyric fm) and Frances Browne (date to be confirmed).
News also coming soon on an exciting project with fiddle-player Martin Hayes and presenter Olivia O’Leary for BBC Radio 3.
Our Half-lost Cousins
Poet Theo Dorgan explores poetic, mythological, historical, linguistic and cultural links between Ireland and Galicia.
FIRST BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 30th November 2025
A Corner of the Burren
Award-winning poet Moya Cannon explores a corner of the Burren that has inspired her poetry for more than 30 years, meeting experts in the local landscape, archaeology and history.
FIRST BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 5th October 2025.
Wanted, an Irish Novelist
The life and work of the writer Rosa Mulholland (1841-1921), poet, novelist and, above all, writer of spine-chilling ghost stories. Presented by Sara Lodge.
FORTHCOMING: Sunday 15th February 2026 at 6 pm on RTÉ lyric fm.
The Blind Poetess of Ulster
The life and work of Frances Browne (1816-1879), poet, journalist, novelist, short-story writer and best-selling children’s author. Presented by Shirley-Anne Godfrey.
FORTHCOMING: RTÉ lyric fm.
Me Dog is Buried in Thomond Park (working title)
Brothers and fellow poets Ron and Greg Carey go back to the Limerick of their childhood.
FORTHCOMING: RTÉ lyric fm.
1001 Gems
Composer Seán Doherty explores the story and dance tunes of Francis O’Neill.
FIRST BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 4th May 2025; re-broadcast 16th November 2025.
The Shaky Bridge
Irish poet Louis de Paor goes back to Cork, recalling family, friends, places, and the Cork writers he grew to know and who would influence his work.
FIRST BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 16th March 2025; re-broadcast 17th January 2026 at 6 pm on RTÉ lyric fm.
Where the River Rises
Poet Jane Clarke explores the Avonmore River in County Wicklow through poetry and conversation.
FIRST BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 2nd February 2025.