We are saddened to hear of the passing of Irish poet Gerald Dawe. Listen back to Home Thoughts on The Lyric Feature, as Gerald Dawe and singer Eleanor Shanley explore the idea of 'home' in poetry, prose and song.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Are you at Bloom today?🌼

Scan the QR codes on site or the link below and listen to RTÉ lyric fm, Liz Nolan lyric specially curated playlists: rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/…

Pop on your headphones and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. 🌻

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Sound check done ✅🥁😂 Marty Whelan Bloom #bordbiabloom2024

It's the first day of @bordbiabloom 🌼

Scan the QR codes on site & listen to Liz Nolan lyric's specially curated playlist🎶
Simply pop on your headphones & enjoy the blooming classical greats as you take in the beautiful surroundings🌻

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Dream team is right! Neven Maguire #martyatbloom

🌷This Friday Niall Carroll is live from Bloom, playing music from the heart of the classical repertoire with Sounds on Screen & at midday a piece from Antonio #Vivaldi to wrap up his #FiveofaKind

🌸Tune in from 10-1pm on Friday 31st May #BordBiaBloom2024

Thanks to the several people who've told me that this morning George Hamilton on Lyric FM and listeners to his programme recalled my #Seascapes days on RTE and my maritime coverage. Very much appreciated. I'm still on air.. #Podcast and Community Radio these days!

All quiet Bloom before the gates open at 9am 🌸
Join Marty Whelan at the Entertainment Stage at 10am🎶 #bordbiabloom2024

🍰 Marty Whelan in the ‘kitchen’ with Neven Maguire Bloom 🌻

Thank you George Hamilton for the the mention on The Hamilton Scores this morning on @lyricfm! We really appreciate it! Andrew Kernan

Maria, La Callas
Liz Nolan lyric explores the life & legacy of #MariaCallas , the iconic Greek soprano, widely regarded as the most significant, inspiring & provocative opera star of the modern age🎶

The Lyric Feature, Sunday 26th May, 6pm-7pm
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The complete works of the one and only Ludwig Van Beethoven was a wonderful gift to myself one Christmas many years ago. A treasure trove of very beautiful music. The 'Irish' Seventh Symphony a favourite.
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Coming up on RTÉ lyric fm from 1pm a chance to hear the Ficino Quartet ( Ficino Ensemble ) perform a programme which also features a specially commissioned piece from Ailbhe McDonagh recorded in Triskel Arts Centre

The Full Score, LyricFM, 1pm:

Thank you Marty Whelan for playing Hurts Like Heaven on Lyric FM, taken from The Starlight Ballroom 🪩 🙌

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Broke: Matt Damon with SuperValu bag
Woke: SJP listening to Lyric FM
Bespoke: Kacey Musgraves on the tear in Galway

Listen back to Monday’s Blue of the Night on RTÉ lyric fm . More tonight from 9pm! rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/…

How is our culture diminished when we lose species from our land & how can these lost connections be re-enlivened?

In 2022 my wife Michelle & I made a radio doc, 'Calling the Curlew Home', asking this. It's full of songs & stories & is re-broadcast Sunday @ 6pm on RTÉ Lyric FM

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🌸 Don't miss the RTÉ lyric fm line-up at #BordBiaBloom2024 🌸

Bringing great music, chat, live shows at the Phoenix Park (May 30 - June 1) on RTÉ lyric fm 🌼

Catch you there…
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Wednesday’s Blue of the Night with Donal Dineen. More later from 9pm rte.ie/radio/lyricfm/…