Episodes
| Series | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | Barry Douglas | 20230430 | 20240102 (RU) | Internationally renowned Irish pianist, Barry Douglas joins John Toal to reflect on his life, influence and legacy. His finger-busting virtuosity and extraordinary abilities as a musician have led him to perform in some of the finest music venues around the globe. A definitive interview with one of our great artists, a true Music Icon. Presenter: John Toal Internationally renowned Irish pianist Barry Douglas joins John Toal to reflect on his life, influence and legacy. A definitive interview with one of our great artists. |
| 01 | Cara Dillon | 20250101 | 20241218 (RU) 20260101 (RU) | 
From her self-titled debut released in 2001, and a successful back catalogue including the albums Sweet Liberty, After The Morning and Hill of Thieves, to this year's album and accompanying poetry collection, Coming Home, Cara explores her inspirations and motivations. Recorded at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace in Bellaghy in front of a live audience. Cara Dillon in conversation with Eve Blair at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace. Cara Dillon looks back on her long career, from her self-titled debut in 2001 to this year's album, Coming Home. Presented by Eve Blair at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace. |
| 01 | Daniel O'donnell | 20240826 | 20241227 (RU) |  An intimate conversation with Hugo Duncan and Daniel O'Donnell. An intimate conversation with Hugo Duncan and Daniel O'Donnell. Enjoy 30 minutes of music, followed by Daniel O'Donnell's Irish Music Icons episode. |
| 01 | Eric Bell | 20241112 | 20250102 (RU) |  Guitarist and Thin Lizzy founder Eric Bell chats to Ralph McLean about his life and career |
| 01 | Foy Vance | 20260309 | The Bangor singer-songwriter opens up to Ralph McLean about his incredible musical journey, starting out on the road with his preacher father in the USA, to his early days singing with soul bands through his discography, culminating in his brand new record, ‘The Wake'. Foy also discusses his creative life and collaborations with stars such as Ed Sheeran, Rag 'n' Bone Man and Sir Elton John. The Bangor singer-songwriter opens up to Ralph McLean about his life, work and inspiration Ireland's most popular music icons discuss their lives and legacy. The Bangor singer-songwriter opens up to Ralph McLean about his musical journey, life and working with global stars from Ed Sheeran to Elton John. | |
| 01 | Gary Lightbody | 20231229 | 20241230 (RU) | Ralph McLean talks with Snow Patrol main man Gary Lightbody about his life in music
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| 01 | Horslips | 20240103 | Ralph presents a special show celebrating the history of Horslips. | |
| 01 | Irish Music Ions - Foy Vance | 20260309 | The full interview with the legendary Foy Vance, who reflects on his life in music. Ireland's most popular music icons discuss their lives and legacy. | |
| 01 | Mary Black | 20240302 | 20240330 (RU) | Mary Black chats to John Toal about 40 years in music. |
| 01 | Moya Brennan | 20231227 | 20240402 (RU) 20240427 (RU) 20240703 (RU) | Internationally renowned artist Moya Brennan joins Lynette Fay to reflect on her life in music. From the early days at Leo's Tavern in Donegal to global success with her band Clannad and later recognition as a solo artist. Moya has sent tremors through the world of traditional music, taking the Irish language to places it had never been before. A definitive interview with one of our great artists who continues to redefine Irish music today. |
| 01 | Never Apologise, Never Explain, A Celebration Of Therapy? - Part 2: Irish Music Icons | 20240712 | In the latest of our Irish Music Icons series, Stephen McCauley interviews Andy Cairns and Michael McKeegan from legendary Northern Irish alternative rock band Therapy?, recorded in front a live audience in The Limelight in Belfast. The interview explores the origins of the band, their meteoric rise to success in the mid-90s, line-up changes and a remarkable career that spans over three decades. Irish Music Icons interview with Therapy? Irish Music Icons series interview with Therapy? | |
| 01 | Paul Brady | 20221021 | 20240104 (RU) 20240704 (RU) | Paul Brady joins Lynette Fay to reflect on his life, influence and legacy. From Strabane to Dublin and the global stage, his career spans over 40 years, and his music ranges from Blues to Folk and Rock. He has collaborated with the likes of Tina Turner and Carole King and has recently released his highly anticipated autobiography, Crazy Dreams. A definitive interview with one of our most loved artists, a true Music Icon. Paul Brady joins Lynette Fay on Irish Music Icons to reflect on his life, influence and legacy. A definitive interview with one of our most loved artists. |
| 01 | Philomena Begley | 20230102 | 20231228 (RU) 20260101 (RU) |  Philomena Begley joins Brian D'Arcy to reflect on her life, influence and legacy. An unrivalled interpreter of country music, she is one of Ireland's most respected entertainers. Philomena has delighted audiences on stages all over the world and collaborated with country greats like Porter Wagoner and Billie Jo Spears. This year she celebrates her 80th Birthday and 60 years in showbusiness. A definitive interview with one of our most loved artists, a true Music Icon. Presenter: Father Brian D'Arcy Philomena Begley joins Brian D'Arcy to reflect on her life, influence and legacy. A definitive interview with one of our most-loved artists. |
| 01 | Therapy? | 20240712 | In the latest of our Irish Music Icons series, Stephen McCauley interviews Andy Cairns and Michael McKeegan from legendary Northern Irish alternative rock band Therapy?, recorded in front a live audience in The Limelight in Belfast. The interview explores the origins of the band, their meteoric rise to success in the mid-90s, line-up changes and a remarkable career that spans over 3 decades. Never Apologise, Never Explain - A Celebration of Therapy? |
Ralph McLean talks with Snow Patrol main man Gary Lightbody about his life in music