Dancing to a different Drum - The Lyric Feature

An exploration of the work of the drummer Éamonn Cagney who has created new pathways for percussion in contemporary Irish Music.  Presented and Produced by JJ O' Shea.

Flashes from the Dark | The Lyric Feature

Emma Dabiri tells the story of Ferdinand Levy, author of what is believed to be the first collection of poetry by a black poet published in Ireland.  A Rockfinch production for RTÉ Lyric fm supported by Coimisiún na Meán and RTÉ IRP from the television license fee. 

Vocals Chords - Glen Hansard | The Lyric Feature

After the tragic and untimely death of singer Glen Hansard this Summer, the Lyric Feature opens its Autumn series by revisiting a programme from 'Vocal Chords' a series of programmes in which presenter and sean nós singer Iarla Ó Lionáird asks singers what happens when they sing. in which Glen was …

A Place in the Choir

Chorus member and documentary maker Róisín Power opens the door into the world of the National Symphony Chorus of Ireland to ask why singers continue to give their time, their voices, and their hearts to this extraordinary ensemble as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Where the river rises | The Lyric Feature

Poet Jane Clarke explores the Avonmore River in County Wicklow through poetry and conversation. 'A Rockfinch production for RTÉ lyric fm. Supported by Coimisiún na Meán and RTÉ from the television licence fee.'

Our half lost cousins - Lyric Feature

Theo Dorgan explores poetic, mythical, historical and cultural links between Ireland and Galicia in north west Spain.

Politics, Pleasure and Empire - Part 2 | The Lyric Feature

Mary Brophy explores the influences, characters and obsessions that brought Ireland's historic gardens into being. Part 2.

Politics, Pleasure & Empire: Making Ireland's Grand Gardens - Part 1 | The Lyric Feature

Mary Brophy explores the influences, characters and obsessions that brought Ireland's historic gardens into being. Part 1

A Corner of the Burren | The Lyric Feature

The poet Moya Cannon takes us to A Corner of the Burren to a place she discovered through her reading of Tim Robinson's maps, the triangle formed by Corcomroe Abbey, St. Colman's Well, Ought-mama and the 'Seven Churches’. A Rockfinch production for RTÉ lyric fm. Supported by Coimisiún na Meán an…

The Forgotten Migration | The Lyric Feature

Chris Nikkel follows the story of a forgotten Irish migration to Canada through folk music passed down orally, and a special bicentennial commemoration.