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At the 2026 New York Festivals Radio Awards the programme 1001 Gems received a Finalist Diploma in the Biography/Profiles Category. Presented by Seán Doherty, the programme tells the story of music collector Francis O’Neill. First broadcast on RTÉ lyric fm in May 2025 and funded by Coimisiún na Meán and RTÉ. Thanks to everyone involved!
A Corner of the Burren
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, 30th November 2025
RE-BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 24th May 2026.
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
RE-BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 7th June 2026 at 6 pm.
Green White Enamel
The story of linguist, medical doctor and poet Ethna MacCarthy. Presented by Claire Cunningham.
FIRST BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, 5th September 2021; re-broadcast 29th January 2023; re-broadcast 19th April 2026.
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.
FIRST BROADCAST: Sunday 15th February 2026 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.
FIRST BROADCAST: Sunday 22nd March 2026 on RTÉ lyric fm.
Me Dog is Buried in Thomond Park
Brothers and fellow poets Ron and Greg Carey go back to the Limerick of their childhood.
FIRST BROADCAST: RTÉ lyric fm, Sunday 3rd May 2026.
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.
Martin Hayes Turns The Tune
In conversation with presenter Olivia O’Leary, internationally-acclaimed Irish musician Martin Hayes brings us on a deep dive into the world of the traditional Irish fiddle.
FIRST BROADCAST: BBC Radio 3, from Monday 13th to Friday 17th April 2026. Available to listen back if you have access to BBC Sounds.