Marty in the Morning - RTÉ

Mary Coughlan joins Marty for a chat about her upcoming Big Top concert for Galway Arts Festival.

This is a firm favourite in the Maguire household. It's a great dish for a sudden influx of hungry people – so fast and easy to prepare. Everybody can help and you'll have it on the table in no time at all.

Always enjoy having 4 in a Bar in studio, ahead of some upcoming concerts. Wonder do they need a drummer? 5 in a Bar has a ring to it.

Leo Sayer chats about lots of Irish memories including the day of this picture with Marty, ahead of his concerts later in the year.

General Manager of the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Stephen Faloon, chats about their exciting upcoming productions of Little Shops of Horrors and Moulin Rouge

Marty is joined by Feis Ceoil CEO Laura Gilsenan to chat about this year's festival from it's exciting new location at the DCU All Hallows campus

Traditionally liver has a bad rep in this country. However, this dish has its origins in Italy, where spring lamb is highly anticipated and well worth the wait. Try it – you may be surprised.

George Hamilton and Celine Byrne pop into Marty en route to rehearsals for 'The Hamilton Scores - live with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra'

Putting chicken in buttermilk is a wonderful way to quickly tenderise it and make the flesh much more succulent. If you had the time you could leave it in the buttermilk overnight, but 15 minutes at room temperature really does make a difference.

The wonderful Paul Brady came in for some very fine music and chat today, and the wonderful new compilation of music and memories #PaulBradysongs @RTElyricfm

Piper, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Tara Howley chats about working with Riverdance, dancing with the Kilfenora Ceile Band and starring in a new production of Dockers with songs by Damien Dempsey

Vlad makes an early-morning weekday appearance to tell Marty about celebrating JS Bach's birthday with Early Music Day, Week and Month!

I never tire of a bowl of steaming hot stew. It's the attention todetail that makes this dish one of the world's great classics.

Marty visits Studio 1 to meet the very gifted Ai Lin Sun, winner of the 2024 Frank Maher Classical Bursary, who spoke about what's next and performed must by Liszt and Beethoven

Chicken satay with pickled cucumber salad and a buttered Chicken suggestion. Delicious.

Conductor extraordinaire Stephen Bell joins Marty to talk about upcoming concerts with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and make a special announcement regarding Marty in the Evening

Greta to have Rumer joining us this morning in studio!

Soprano Giselle Allen and Irish National Opera Artistic Director Fergus Sheil visit the Marty studio with details of the upcoming production of Wagner's The Flying Dutchman in the Bord Gais this March

Some delicious suggestions for the special day and all that goes with it including chocolate mouse!

BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Armando Iannucci joins Marty in studio to talk about Dr Strangelove now showing in the Bord Gais Energy theatre!

Two delicious suggestions including spiced pork belly ribs and a sweet and sour suggestion!

Two delicious suggestions from Neven for the colder days of January.

Ukrainian conductor Margaryta Grynyvetska joins Marty in studio, ahead of her Irish debut with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at the NCH.

A Beef Ragu and a one pot fish pie! Delicious

This is a great way to roast potatoes, because you can parboil and crush them well ahead of time. Douse them in the flavoured olive oil and leave them to cook longer than you'd think they need – they come out exquisitely crisp and golden.

The name of this simple dessert comes from the Italian tirami su, meaning ‘pick me up' (or ‘cheer me up'). Tiramisu has been subjected to many variations over the years, but this is the original recipe and – in my opinion – the best!

I cannot overstate how good this is – and I speak as someone who has spent a lifetime experimenting with glazes for ham. If I have large numbers to cater for, it is a go-to in our house. Initially I'd serve it hot, and then use any leftovers the following day, either as part of breakfast with some poached eggs or for sandwiches.

Rustle up these little French sponges for a bake sale or special treat. They're best eaten warm from the oven, served with coffee or tea.

Patrick Rafter called in to chat about his fab new album with Pianist Fiachra Garvey and the upcoming Marble City Music Festival.

Michael Harding called in to chat abouthis latest book, ‘I Loved Him from the Day He Died'. Beautiful.

Katherine chats about an upcoming projects including a Handel biopic with Anthony Hopkins, she remembers singing to a shark on a Doctor Who Christmas special, and tells Marty why she's looking forward to visiting Dublin for a Viennese Christmas concert with Vladimir Jablokov. 

Marty is joined by the wonderful actor, dancer and singer Joe Conlan, chatting about this years Gaiety Theatre panto, Peter Pan.

What a gorgeous new album from Eimear Quinn  - Songs of Winter Dreaming. Looking forward to hearing more of it in the coming weeks.

Pianist and founder of the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival, Fiachra Garvey, chats to Marty about their upcoming Winter Weekend programme. This year's festival includes guest artists Anna Devin, Patrick Rafter, Eimear Noone and violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen. 

Plaice Florentine with Butter Beans and Mushrooms. Butter beans are large, creamy-coloured beans that have a soft, floury texture that makes them extremely versatile.

We begin the show in the lovely gardens of Newbridge Silverware!

CEO of Newbridge Silverware gives Marty an insight to the History of the company!

William Doyle give us a quick intro to the factory and some of the people that create the beautiful products.

A great insight to the workings of the factory and the historically unique machinery.

Ronan gives Marty the background to the success Newbridge Silverware is having in the national and international tourism business.

The members of the Newbridge Gospel Choir joined Marty in the showrooms of Newbridge Silverware during the broadcast.

The Great Noel Cunningham joins Marty with some tips for the perfect Christmas dinner.

In his home county the great Jack L hasn't too far to travel for this mornings show.

One of the talented designers at Newbridge Silverware, Nóra Ulrich chats to Marty about her work.

The Museum of style icons, part of the Newbridge visitor experience, 'where style is everything!'  No better man in no better place!

Marty was joined by violinist Vladimir Jablokov this morning, chatting about his upcoming Viennese Christmas Gala Concert, with special guests this year including Katherine Jenkins and Ava Dodd.

You can also serve this soup chilled, garnished with crumbled Roquefort cheese for a special treat. However, it's worth remembering that cold food needs to be highly seasoned to bring out the best flavours.

Marty is joined by Ruth Mc Gill and Aoife Mulholland to chat about the Gate Theatre production of the Borrowers.

After last nights book launch, Neven came in to chat to Marty about 'Eat Out At Home' his latest fantastic book and of course to share some delicious recipes! 

Actor and singer/songwriter Don Baker visits Marty to chat about his new album 'Don Baker and Special Guests', who include Sinéad O'Connor, Finbar Furey and Christy Dignam.

Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, Caitríona McLoughlin, pops into studio to chat with Marty about some of the exciting productions including Grania, and a Bridgerton-inspired adaptation of Emma.