The story of Ulster song collector Sam Henry, presented by Grainne Milner-McLoone. FORTHCOMING autumn 2026 (date to be confirmed) on […]

The story of Jamaican poet Ferdinand Levy, who brought to the grey streets of 1940s Ireland the rhythms and language […]

In conversation with presenter Olivia O’Leary, internationally-acclaimed Irish musician Martin Hayes brings us on a deep dive into the world […]

Brothers Ron and Greg Carey go back to Limerick, the city of their childhood, which holds memories that have inspired […]

Theo Dorgan explores poetic, mythical, historical and cultural links between Ireland and Galicia in north west Spain. FIRST BROADCAST: 30th […]

Moya Cannon explores a corner of the Burren that has inspired her poetry, meeting experts in the local landscape, archaeology […]

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 […]

The life and work of the writer Rosa Mulholland (1841-1921), poet, novelist and writer of spine-chilling ghost stories. Presented by […]

Scottish poet Kenneth Steven explores the legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows. First broadcast: 11 December 2022 on RTÉ lyric […]

Seán Doherty explores the life and music of Chicago Police Chief and Irish music collector Francis O’Neill. FIRST BROADCAST: 4th […]