The Lyric Feature

A Symphonic Life is an intimate portrayal of Ireland's most prolific symphonist, John Kinsella. Presenter: Mary Brophy.

Claire Cunningham tells the stories of three poets whose work has been rediscovered: Olivia Elder, Cathleen O'Neill and Madge Herron

Singers Ian Bostridge, Natalie Perez and Sophie Daneman on Beethoven's settings of Irish folk songs. Presented & Produced by Jon Tolansky (First broadcast 1st November 2020)

An exploration of the rich diversity of flora and fauna and archaeological sites along the River Inny in South Kerry. Presented and produced by JJ O'Shea. Producer for lyric: Eoin O Kelly (First broadcast 7th March 2021)

Oskar Cox-Jensen tells the stories of five songs, from across three centuries, which have travelled into and out of Ireland, across Europe, and around the world. A Rockfinch production Producer: Claire Cunningham Sound supervision: Tinpot Productions Recording supervisor: Craig Jackson Producer for lyric: Eoin O Kelly

Ye Vagabonds Brían Mac Gloinn tells the story in word and song of the rescue of 18 Dutch sailors off Arranmore Island in December 1940. Written, presented and performed by Brían Mac Gloinn. Produced by Brían Mac Gloinn & Eoin O Kelly (First TX 24th Dec 2020)

Zoë Comyns explores the life of Ethel Voynich, the Cork born writer, revolutionary and composer who became a Soviet literary sensation. Presented and produced by Zoë Comyns. Producer for RTÉ lyric fm: Eoin O Kelly (First broadcast 15th March 2020)

A radio essay based around the poetry of Patrick Kavanagh, The Meadow is written in the voice of unnamed fictional character, whose long life has been lived in the rhythms and sounds of a place deeply known. Narrated by Eleanor Methven Producers: Tadhg O’Sullivan and The Patrick Kavanagh Centre  Written By: Tadhg O’Sullivan

Kevin Barry's Island Time and Louise Manifolds On the Ice Edge. Work from Aerial / Sparks at Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture. Produced by Eoin O Kelly and Elizabeth Laragy (First broadcast 21st March 2021)

Island Time is a multimedia monologue written and performed by Kevin Barry at Inis Oírr Lighthouse. Sound design is by Foley artist Jean McGrath and the piece was made with support from the Commissioners of the Irish Lights. Produced by Eoin O Kelly and Elizabeth Laragy (First broadcast 21st March 2021)