Monthly Archives: March 2017

TRACKS AND TRAILS ***NEW SERIES*** Musical Director and Conductor, David Brophy does a walk from Chapelizod down to the Point taking The War Memorial Gardens, Imma, Customs House Quay and The Point. Published: Friday 31st March, 8.30pm
THE LYRIC FEATURE – Bones of Contention Brian O’Nolan is one of Ireland’s greatest writers but perhaps the most enigmatic. Who was he really? Was he the brilliant Flann O’Brien, an internationally acclaimed experimental novelist, was he Myles na gCopaleen, the beloved satirical daily columnist, or was he a frustrated, hard drinking, civil servant in the department of ‘yokel’ government? This hybrid […] Published: Friday 31st March, 7.00pm
RTÉ Statement on the death of Tom Savage RTÉ RTÉ Statement on the death of Tom Savage Former Chairman of the RTE Authority, Tom Savage passed away this morning after a short illness. Tom served in a number of significant roles at RTÉ over many years: he was the founder-producer of Morning Ireland and a familiar voice on the programme’s popular, ‘It Says in […] Published: Friday 31st March, 1.13pm
OTHER VOICES ***FINAL*** The final programme in the series is an Electric Picnic special featuring Le Galaxie, Holly Macve, Heathers, Word Up Collective, Karl Blau, Dr. Dog and My Sweet Beloved Published: Thursday 30th March, 11.25pm
THIS IS US As Jack, Rebecca and the three kids make their way to Rebecca's parents' house for their traditional Thanksgiving holiday, an unforeseen detour occurs. Kate makes two drastic life-changing decisions. Kevin brings Olivia to Randall's house for Thanksgiving. Randall's heart is broken when he learns about a lifelong secret his mother has kept from him. Published: Thursday 30th March, 10.30pm
THE LEAP OF FAITH From Priest to Stand Up Comedian – all in the name of love On 6 July 2013, having just turned 27 years old, Englishman Dan Murtah thought he had the rest of his life planned out. That’s because on that hot summer morning, in a cathedral in Newcastle, he was ordained as a Catholic priest. […] Published: Thursday 30th March, 10.00pm
FIRST DATES IRELAND Will accountant Ross impress part time waitress Sorcha with his personal assets? Will Dublin filmmaker Katie cast nurse Brianna as her leading lady? Published: Thursday 30th March, 9.30pm
HOME OF THE YEAR In the fifth programme of the series, the judges travel to West Cork to visit an architecturally extended coastal home, then to County Wicklow where they take a look at a reimagined bungalow and a 19th century railway goods shed turned home. Published: Thursday 30th March, 8.30pm
SCANNAL Caught in A Rat Trap Scannal looks back at events leading up to the Boomtown Rats concert in Leixlip Castle in 1980. Why was the original gig really cancelled and what did the whole episode say about Ireland in 1980. Published: Thursday 30th March, 7.00pm
Dan Hegarty – The Alternative: ONUKA live at the Eurosonic festival Dan Hegarty – The Alternative: ONUKA live at the Eurosonic festival –  Onuka features two of Ukraine’s most culturally relevant performers; Onuka Eugene Filatov and Nata Zhizhchenko. Formed in 2013, they created a sound that connected with people; combining brass and wind instruments, and blending them with cutting-edge technology. Their live group features seven musicians, […] Published: Thursday 30th March, 12.00pm