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Ireland's Classical Music & Arts Station.🎙 #wherelifesoundsbetter 🎶☘️

Cornmarket Square, Limerick
Joined January 2010
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
1 year
Our thoughts are with bass clarinettist Ralph Yarl who was shot by the occupant of a home in Kansas City, Missouri when he accidently knocked on the wrong front door - intending to collect his younger siblings from the address.
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Happy Birthday to our Marty💜 #MartyintheMorning
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RTÉ lyric fm
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Head into the weekend with the attitude of this dog! Thanks to @lyriclorcan for finding this gem of a video 🤣
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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A big thank you to everyone who continues to listen to RTÉ lyric fm on a daily basis and a big welcome to all our new listeners #jnlr #wherelifesoundsbetter #rtelyricfm
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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That Friday Feeling🤩🤩🤩 #Friyay @martylyricfm
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RTÉ lyric fm
1 year
Closing this year's Met Gala (the star-studded annual fundraising ball annually marking the first Monday in May), pop star Lizzo duetted with esteemed Irish flautist Sir James Galway performing a rendition of Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee". We love this duo!💜☘️ #MetGala
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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We're delighted to announce the appointment of Sinéad Wylde as Head of RTÉ lyric fm. We wish her the very best in her new role.
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Thank you to our loyal listeners for tuning in - all 282,000 of you! We hope you continue to enjoy the music. #WhereLifeSoundsBetter #JNLR
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RTÉ lyric fm
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☘️Lá Fhéile Pádraig No Marty Whelans were harmed in the making of this video. @martylyricfm Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of our lyric listeners, wherever you are celebrating.💜 #RT Élyricfm #WhereLifeSoundsBetter
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RTÉ lyric fm
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Marty In The Morning, Weekdays 7-10am. Coming to you live since 68 A.D. Marty is timeless, and so are we.
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RTÉ lyric fm
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GOLD for @lyricmoviemusic for the Movies and Musicals: Sondheim Special at tonight’s @IMRORadioAwards 🎉🏆
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RTÉ lyric fm
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A gorgeous message from @SJP wishing us a happy birthday! 🥰💜🎶 @rte
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RTÉ lyric fm
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We are very saddened to hear of the passing of the Internationally renowned Veronica Dunne. Her musical legacy will live on through her memorable performances, recordings and through those that she taught. . Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
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RTÉ lyric fm
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Congratulations to @martylyricfm and the team on winning bronze for Music Special @IMRORadioAwards #IMRO19
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RTÉ lyric fm
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24 years of RTÉ lyric fm.💜 On 1 May 1999, the country’s newest national radio station Lyric FM went on air from its modern state of the art studios in Limerick. Presenter Michael Comyn made the opening broadcast for the station. Recognise anyone?🤔 📸RTÉ Archive
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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We are thrilled with today's news that our listenership figures have been rising significantly and we are so grateful to you all for tuning in. A big welcome to our most recent listeners and we look forward to continuing to play great music to accompany these strange times. #jnlr
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Look. Who's. Back.👀💜| #MartyintheMorning
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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RTÉ lyric fm first went on-air 22 years ago today! We're so grateful to all our listeners, collaborators, contributors, colleagues and friends who have been on this musical journey with us over the years. Now, altogether -"Happy birthday to you..."
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RTÉ lyric fm
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A quick Look backstage with our @martylyricfm 👀 #RT Élyric25 #WhereLifeSoundsBetter
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RTÉ lyric fm
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#Welcome to our 23,000 new listeners! #JLNR “a haven for beautiful music where listeners come to unwind ... a dynamic and diverse space where listeners also come to be stimulated and brought on exciting musical adventures.” Sinéad Wylde, Head of @RTElyricfm #WhereLifeSoundsBetter
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RTÉ lyric fm
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Yarl is currently recovering at home from his injuries. The talented sixteen-year-old holds a second chair position in the Missouri All-State Band memeber of the Northland Symphony Youth Orchestra.
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
1 year
We are proud as punch of our Marty.💜 The #Eurovision king👑. #MartyintheMorning @martylyricfm
@RTEOne
RTÉ One
1 year
Marty taking in all the action #Eurovision2023
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RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
Never a dull day at the office…
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RTÉ lyric fm
3 years
Happy birthday to @martylyricfm and @MichaelBuble 🥳 #tbt when Michael Bublé sang Happy Birthday to Marty live in concert! 🎶🎂
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RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Congratulations to the RTÉ lyric fm team, and a huge thanks to all our listeners, old and new, for these wonderful JNLR listenership figures for 2019. Where life sounds better, indeed! 🎉 #lovelyric @LyricLorcan @martylyricfm @lizlyricfm @theNiallCarroll @johnkellytweets
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RTÉ lyric fm
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Guess who's back from the opera!🎭 #MartyintheMorning @martylyricfm
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
5 years
Yesterday, today and tomorrow, we remember our beloved friend and colleague at @rtelyricfm . Thanks for the many great memories. We are heartbroken. Déanamíd comhbhrón le Kathleen, Susie agus Crona. RIP Gay.
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RTÉ lyric fm
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Sure we have to decorate our studios for the occasion! Thank you to all those who sent us birthday cards and greetings! #lyric20
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RTÉ lyric fm
3 years
Heartbreaking news as we learn of the passing of Irish soprano Cara O'Sullivan, May she rest in peace.
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
5 years
Classical music is good for you - really good for you!
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
7 years
We’re honoured to have been the recipient of Music Station of the Year at this years @IMRORadioAwards #imro17
@IMRORadioAwards
IMRO Radio Awards
7 years
Award 36 #IMRO17 goes to @RTElyricfm for Music Station of the Year
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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We are delighted to celebrate 25 years of Movies & Musicals!🎉📽️🎶 Aedín looks back at the big 1999 releases & also shares clips from some of her favourite guests over the years @JulieAndrews #AngelaLansbury #JohnBarry @MarkHamill @Lin_Manuel Join @lyricmoviemusic at 1pm today!
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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💜 @SJP , the feeling is mutual X 🎧📻📱🌎RTÉ Radio Player App 🇺🇸 New York ↔️ Donegal & Limerick 🇮🇪
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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RTÉ lyric fm is delighted to see yet another increase in the number of people tuning in to the station. We welcome 22,000 new listeners & a huge thank you to our dedicated listeners who continue to enjoy the wide range of programmes on RTÉ lyric fm. #JNLR
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Tonight at 7pm join @Paullyricfm and friends for 'Cara Remembered' looking back at some of Cara O'Sullivan's performances with the @RTE_NSO & @rte_co including her last concert with @noahsofficial in 2018 @martylyricfm @theNiallCarroll @lizlyricfm @lyricmoviemusic @HamiltonRTE
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
How beautiful does Limerick look when it’s bathed in sunlight with clear, blue skies? #lyricbalcony #limerickedgeembrace @milk_market @stmaryslimerick @Limerick_ie
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
6 years
It was 19 years ago today when lyric fm made it's first broadcast... 🎈🎂🎈🎵🎈🎆
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RTÉ lyric fm
3 months
Happy #WorldRadioDay from some of the RTÉ lyric fm presenters 📻🌍 We welcome 22,000 new listeners, according to #JNLR figures, & a big thank you to our dedicated listeners who continue to enjoy the wide range of programmes on RTÉ lyric fm
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RTÉ lyric fm
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A huge welcome to all our new listeners and a big thank you to the 300,000 weekly listeners who come to the station to hear beautiful music and experience a collective joy #wherelifesoundsbetter #JNLR #radio
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RTÉ lyric fm
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🎭 WIN X2 tickets to the opening night of @IrishNatOpera production of Strauss' 'Der Rosenkavalier' in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre @BGETheatre @RTEculture TO ENTER: - FOLLOW @RTElyricfm - ❤️ THIS tweet! #RT Élyricfm #WhereLifeSoundsBetter
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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A huge thank you to all who joined us @UCHLimerick last night #RT Élyric25🎉💜 Fantastic concert w/ @rte_co conductor David Brophy & leader Mia Cooper @CelineSoprano #EmmetCahill @Bergique @juliettec49 @ZoeConwayfiddle @EdwinaGuckian & Our Lady Queen of Peace Choir 📸 @AndresPoveda
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RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
Happy Thursday from the guys at #MartyintheMorning ! Who's listening?🤗
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RTÉ lyric fm
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. @martylyricfm experiences the sights and sounds of the vibrant city of Naples 🇮🇹 Join him live from 7-10am on Friday morning, in association with @TravelDept #martyinthemorning
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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To all the lovers out there, Happy Valentine's Day💜 📷Marty Whelan for The Rose of Tralee - 2000 (RTÉ Archives) #MartyInTheMorning #RT Élyricfm #WhereLifeSoundsBetter
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Look who's back!🎙️ #Martyinthemorning
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Today, we wish our colleague Eoin Brady the very best as he embarks on a brand new adventure. Eoin has been a producer at lyric since we began - he will be very much missed by us all. Go n-éirí an bóthar leat!
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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We’re absolutely thrilled to have received the Outstanding Achievement Award! #IMRO17
@IMRORadioAwards
IMRO Radio Awards
7 years
This years Outstanding Achievement Award goes to @RTElyricfm for Composing Ireland #imro17
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Our presenters will still be in studio to make sure you hear the best music so do tune in daily...where life sounds better 🎼🙂
@lizlyricfm
Liz Nolan lyric
4 years
Just to confirm- you won't be alone! #FullScore will continue to broadcast exceptional live concert recordings & complete masterworks daily @RTElyricfm , throughout #COVID19ireland . Join us 1-4pm, for the very best that music can offer, Lx @RTE_Culture @EBU_HQ #publicserviceradio
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
Look who’s landed in Lucca @martylyricfm @TravelDept ⁩ stay tuned for updates and do tune in on Friday morning for a great show. 🌞
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Happy Friday from the #MartyintheMorning team🥳🎙️ Are you listening?🤔
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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We're on our way! Actor, director and writer Simon Delaney is in the hot seat for Marty.🎙️ #MartyintheMorning Tune in...
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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This October, RTÉ lyric fm celebrates Black History Month. 🙌🏽🙌🏾🙌🏿 Everyday you will hear prominent musical figures honouring these Black musicians on-air. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #blackexcellence #rt élyricfm #wherelifesoundsbetter @rte
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RTÉ lyric fm
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RTÉ lyric fm
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Marty’s Hearty Christmas Party…📻🎄🎅✨. @martylyricfm Tune in everyday this December for festive merriment and giveaways galore.✨🎁🎙 #MartyintheMorning #rt élyricfm #wherelifesoundsbetter
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RTÉ lyric fm
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That Friday feeling… #MartyInTheMorning #rt élyricfm @martylyricfm
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RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Struggling to maintain your hair until the hairdresser reopens? So did many of the world's famous composers - here's our guide to composers' hairstyles through history. Which look are you sporting? 😆
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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A sincere thank you to all #ClassicDrive listeners @LyricLorcan
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
10 months
Sinéad. A revelation. 💜 On this morning’s show, Marty Whelan @martylyricfm paid tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor in both music and in the words of listeners, remembering “A woman of substance gone too soon, whose passing has broken so many hearts.”
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
3 years
All of us at RTÉ lyric fm are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of composer, John Kinsella. John was a former Head of Music at @rte and his orchestral works have been performed by the @RTE_NSO and major orchestras throughout the world. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Wishing all our listeners, followers and friends a very Happy New Year 🎼🎉
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
Happy Wednesday from the #MartyintheMorning team!🫶 Who's listening?🤨
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RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
An icon immortalised… @martylyricfm
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
5 years
Tuning up and ready to go at 3pm for another instalment of Music and the Mind - today we’re talking about Music and the Workplace! With @lizlyricfm @rte_co and guest speakers Dr Hilary Moss and Dr Sarah Sinnamon
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
Happy Thursday from all the #MartyintheMorning team☔️🤗We are live until 10am. Are you tuned in?
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Our wonderful RTÉ lyric fm presenters in the @irishdailymail on Saturday Celebrating 25 years of RTÉ lyric fm this Wednesday, 1st May!🎉 #RT Élyric25 @lizlyricfm @lyricmoviemusic @LyricLorcan @martylyricfm @HamiltonRTE #SimonDelaney
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
5 years
Ladies and gentlemen...welcome to the RTÉ lyric fm #musicstandchallenge 🎼 Players: An engineer, presenter and producer. Challenge: Unfold and refold a music stand in the fastest time. Who will win? 😲 @VladSmishkewych @Kincorasurf
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Join @martylyricfm for a Christmas morning special of music, stories and enough 'dad' jokes to rival any Christmas cracker. With songs from Frank and Ella, music from The Snowman and Clara in Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, it's a cool Yule with Marty on this magical morning🎄
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Congratulations to our programme teams who have just been announced as finalists in this year’s @NYFestivals 🎉👏👏 Roll on October for the medals round!
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
A brand new programme…Aedín in the Afternoon!😍 Tune in now!📻 @RTE_Culture @rte
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Hear, hear! The unseen and unheard trojan staff at lyric towers - thank you to those who keep it all going!
@pvespertine
Ellen Cranitch
4 years
Massive shout out to the @RTElyricfm tech heads who are doing unbelievable work keeping the nations ears soothed, Colin, @petercurtin , Don, Niall, . Thank you sooo much, ledgebags. Xx
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
Tara Erraught is in with Marty for a chat this morning 🙂⁦ @martylyricfm ⁩ Tune in Now!
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Well there's #StormEllen and then there's our own Ellen Cranitch @pvespertine sitting in for @johnkellytweets on tonight's Mystery Train at 7pm. We know which Ellen we'd prefer to listen to!
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
We're delighted to be nominated for Radio Station of the Year in this year's Celtic Media Festival! @CelticMediaFest
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RTÉ lyric fm
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Ireland is on the verge of losing its population of breeding curlew, but could our songs, stories and art help us to save it? Calling the Curlew Home is the @LyricFeature this Sunday at 6 pm @lennyantonelli
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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Another 25th anniversary for @martylyricfm 💜
@martylyricfm
Marty Whelan
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25 years in the commentary box. #Eurovision #Eurovision2024
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
6 years
To all our followers and loyal listeners... #MerryChristmas2017
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RTÉ lyric fm
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🏉 @LyricLorcan representing @Munsterrugby this evening! @martylyricfm isn’t that impressed 👀😂 #RT Élyric25 #WhereLifeSoundsBetter
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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We are delighted to receive 3 awards at #IMRO23 tonight!🤩 Bronze for Ambient Orbit - Specialist Music Silver for @LyricFeature The Dawning of the Day - Music Documentary Bronze for @lyricmoviemusic Specialist Music Broadcaster
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RTÉ lyric fm
3 years
Cara O’Sullivan - Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
@TheGailHenry
Gail Henry
3 years
RIP Cara O'Sullivan - A brave woman who in her all too short life, shared much joy and love through her glorious singing, vivaciousness and love of life. Ireland has lost a leading lady @rte_co @RTElyricfm
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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A silver award for Irish Music Programme or Event for #ComposerLab on #BlueoftheNight @IMRORadioAwards Congratulations to all the team! @bernardlyricfm @CMCIreland Watch back here/
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
5 years
It's the final countdown to our 20th Birthday concert on 1st May! Hope to see you there! #Lyric20 @RTE_Culture @rte @lyricmoviemusic @lyricconcert @LyricLorcan @CultureFilePod @RTE_NSO @NCH_Music
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Very sad news today as we learn of the passing of Irish dramatic soprano Miriam Murphy. Our condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
@IrishNatOpera
Irish National Opera
4 years
'I am shocked and heartbroken to hear of the death of Miriam Murphy. We have lost a singer with a unique talent, a singular voice and an irreplaceable personality.' @fergussheil , INO Artistic Director. Full statement here
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RTÉ lyric fm
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RTÉ lyric fm
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🏉 @LyricLorcan representing @Munsterrugby this evening! @martylyricfm isn’t that impressed 👀😂 #RT Élyric25 #WhereLifeSoundsBetter
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Listen back: @martylyricfm and his last interview with Maestro Ennio Morricone
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
7 years
Thank you to our 305,000 lyric listeners tuning in every week and a warm welcome to our 16,000 new listeners! #JNLR
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
Why is ⁦⁦ @lizlyricfm ⁩ under a duvet? It’s all to do with today’s #FullScore 1-4pm 🤣🤣
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
3 years
Tonight,Opera Night @RTElyricfm 7pm,a fantastic broadcast of Puccini’s La Rondine from @MetOpera starring @angelagheorghiu @roberto_alagna @Lisette_Oropesa & some v exciting new Irish opera @IrishNatOpera @irene_buckley @enabrennan #AlexDowling #RobertColeman #peterfahey
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
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. @martylyricfm is joined in studio by the incredible jazz vocalist @GregoryPorter , celebrating the release of his first-ever Christmas album, Christmas Wish 🎶🎄 Tune in now to #MartyintheMorning from 7-10am
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
4 years
It will be amazing to hear a live full orchestra again ❤️
@rte_co
RTÉConcertOrchestra
4 years
And now to try Hall 1 in @TheRDS , the full @rte_co trying out recording possibilities today.
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@RTElyricfm
RTÉ lyric fm
2 years
Conductor David Brophy sits in for Niall on #ClassicalDaytime 10am‒1pm 📻 from today until Friday, presenting an eclectic range of his own musical choices each morning @theNiallCarroll @rte_co
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