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Coming up on Sunday 25th May at 6 pm on RTÉ lyric fm Scottish poet Kenneth Steven explores the legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows in Scotland and Ireland. rockfinch.ie/deirdre-of-t...

The radio programme '1001 Gems', presented by composer Seán Doherty and exploring the life and music of Chicago Police Chief and Irish music collector Francis O’Neill, is now available to listen back to as a Lyric Feature podcast or on the RTÉ player. www.rte.ie/radio/lyricf...

On Poetry Day Ireland why not listen back to the late Michael Longley's interview with Olivia O'Leary, first broadcast in 2024 to mark the poet's 85th birthday. 5 gorgeous 13-minute episodes. @poetryireland.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Coming up Sunday 4 May 6 pm on RTÉ lyric fm composer Seán Doherty presents '1001 Gems', telling the story of music collector Francis O'Neill. Listen live at: www.rte.ie/radio/lyricf... Available after broadcast as a Lyric Feature podcast. @cmcireland.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social

It was fabulous to see the live premiere of Irene Buckley's opera Lament for Art O'Leary, with lyrics by Vona Groarke, on Sunday 6th April 2025 at the National Concert Hall. You can listen back online to an introduction and studio recording of the opera on the RTÉ website. www.rte.ie/radio/lyricf...

History, Language & Memory - Louis de Paor's Cork through poetry & interviews - lovely programme from @rte.ie Lyric Feature @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social www.rte.ie/radio/lyricf...

Very enjoyable listening on St. Patrick's Day - Louis de Paor meeting contemporary poets writing in Irish. If you're interested in languages & their survival... @bloodaxebooks.bsky.social @poetryireland.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Another terrific programme in the @rte.ie Lyric Feature - A Poet's Place. Annemarie Ní Churreáin goes back to West Donegal. www.rte.ie/radio/lyricf...