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A TRAVELLER CHRISTMAS In February 2020, Martin Beanz Warde's beloved grandmother, Maggie Mongan, died at the age of 89. A recording of Maggie's Christmas blessing to her family at Christmas lies at the heart of this special feature, in which the Tuam-born writer and comedian shares his own seasonal memories and speaks to Travellers young and old about family, Santa and preserving traditions.
THE LYRIC FEATURE Reflections on the experience of growing up as the child of Irish immigrants in London told through a collage of music, poetry and commentary
Órchiste Nollag Poetry, reflections and music for the festive season.
CHRISTMAS AROUND EUROPE WITH PAUL HERRIOTT Paul Herriott brings us a playlist of seasonal music from around Europe.
SÉAMUS AR MAIDIN Séamus the Dog, visiting from RTÉjr, takes over Marty Whelan's studio to become a classical music presenter for the day!
LEGACIES Legacies with Joe Duffy remembers some of the notable people who have passed away during the year.
Súil Siar 2022 ar RnaG Highlights of RnaG’s broadcasting from their fiftieth year on the air.
An Chéad Lá craolta ar Raidió na Gaeltachta Highlights from the first day of broadcasting on RnaG on 2 April 1972.
THE COUNTY MEASURE This popular new series on RTÉ Radio 1 is presented by writer and broadcaster Vincent Woods who travels to Armagh for Christmas exploring county identity under the themes of culture, music, sport, geography and politics. These programmes will trace the history of county boundaries from the 16th century, right up to the present day, with a strong emphasis on the last 100 years since independence in celebration of the Decade of Commemorations.
Ceolchoirm Éigse Dhiarmuidín The gala concert from the very first Éigse Dhiarmuidín, established in memory of singer and broadcaster Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin in 1992.