Highlights and special guest interviews and performances from Marty Whelan's breakfast show on RTÉ Lyric FM. Also includes recipes from the wonderful kitchen of Neven Maguire. Listen weekdays 7-10am on RTÉ Lyric FM.

Soul singer-songwriter and music curator China Moses joins Marty this morning, to chat about visiting Ireland for the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival

Ahoy maties, today Marty is joined by presenter, percussionist and occasional pirate, Alasdiar Molloy, ahead of his National Concert Hall performance with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra of 'Pirates Ahoy'

Pianist John O'Conor joins Marty ahead of his performance with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland performing Beethoven

Mary has just released 'Anthology', a triple album spanning her career in music and a new single "Light of Day".

Marty with Valjean himself, Killian Donnelly ahead of Les Miserables at the 3 Arena Dublin mstarting May 29th.

Mushroom Risotto The Brie in this recipe is not a must; however, adding it – or Camembert, or any other soft ripened cheese – makes this risotto extra creamy and so delicious. The Brie should not melt entirely but rather soften from the heat, which is what I adore most about this dish.

Michael Bublé called in ahead of his concerts at Malahide Castle, Dublin on Saturday 27 June, Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick on 28 June and Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 July 2026 .

Including a delicious Bacon egg and tomato tart

Marty pops across to Studio 1 to meet the very talented young men and women of Cór Linn with their conductor Ciarán Kelly, ahead of their performance in the NCH Festival of Voice

Artistic Director of Wexford Festival Rosetta Cucchi visits the studio today, with all the details of the exciting 75th anniversary festival this October

Marty chats with the incredible singer/songwriter Gabrielle about recording a hit album in Dublin, having many millions of streams for songs including Rise and Out of Reach, and being Michael Bublé's special guest in Ireland next month

The supremely talented Celine Byrne joins Marty to chat about her new album 'Songs of Inspiration and Hope', which she's performing in venues around Ireland

The wonderful singer-songwriter Rachel Grace joins Marty to chat about her stunning new album, 'Never Grows Old'.

The gentleman that is Jack Lukeman joins Marty for some live music ahead of some Irish dates

Talking all things Oklahoma this morning with producer Stephen Faloon and director Claire Tighe, ahead of their production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical at BGETheatre - running 19 June- 05 July

Rhubarb and ginger crumble cake & a Bakewell slice.Be generous with the raspberries, it makes all the difference to this teatime treat.

George dropped in for a chat about many things including his upcoming concert at the NCH with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for a special live event celebrating the best classical scores.

Maestro David Brophy joined Marty ahead of concerts in Galway and Wexford, performing music by Shaun Davey and Dvorak with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

Marty Whelan is joined in studio by singer-songwriter Foy Vance about the release of his long-anticipated new album 'The Wake'

Vocalist Linda Kenny and narrator Evelyn Grant in studio ahead of their singalong Vera Lynn celebration at the National Concert Hall

Musician Charlie McGettigan joins the food and fun from Neven's!!

Including Roasted red pepper and sweetcorn!

We had sublime music and live performance from Niall McCabe and his wonderful band today on the show!

Marty is joined in studio by violinist extraordinaire, Maestro Maxim Vengerov, ahead of his concert and masterclass at the National Concert Hall with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

Including Crêpes with fresh berries and yogurt. Make sure your frying pan is properly heated before you start cooking!

With the great Mel Mmercier today, chatting about his wonderful soundtrack for the RTE Podcast 'First Conviction'.

Steak with Peppercorn Sauce and Rustic Potato Slices. also a delicious choc desert!This recipe is a delicious recipes for Valentines. Using delicious Irish beef striploin but you can use rib-eye or fillet steak.

Marty is joined by Principal Conductor Designate of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, Alexander Shelley, as he prepares to conduct two very personal concerts of works by Schumann, Stravinsky and Rachmaninov

John Blek is with Marty in studio ahead of his upcoming Irish dates.

With our very own dancin' man Joe Conlan our Gaiety Dame - looking forward to his documentary this Bank Holiday Monday at 7pm on RTE One.

Marc's show features a multimedia backdrop, storytelling about John Denver's life, and hits including "Leaving On A Jet Plane," "Calypso," and "Thank God I'm A Country Boy".

Marty get the chance to chat to Josh Groban who is set to return to Dublin in March this year.

Also a delicious sweet potato curry.

Marty is joined by Joe Csibi, Head of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland and Chorus, ahead of some exciting concerts in the NCH during the Spring 2026 series.

Loved having Lorna - one third of The Henry Girls chatting about this years Tradfest!

Lovely to have the very talented guitarist Sean Shibe with us today, before his appearance Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Fun with Brian this morning ahead of Trad Fest 2025 and Dancing with the Stars onRTE this January.

Tenor Russell Watson joins Marty to chat about his upcoming Irish dates, his animal sanctuary and why he's sounding better than ever

Music from one of our finest who came into studio and performed live!

Singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan joined Marty to celebrate the launch of the 2026 Waltons RTÉ lyric fm Music for Schools Competition, inviting primary and post-primary school music groups to compete for the chance to perform in the National Concert Hall, Dublin.

Michael came in to studio to chat about his new book titled; Midwinter: A Journey Through a Season

Paul Harrington in studio with news of a new album and dates inthe Cork Opera House and the NCH.

This sticky honey, soy and sesame cocktail sausages recipe from Neven Maguire's Complete Family Cookbook is a real crowd pleaser!

The wonderful Rebecca Storm came into studio to talk about her upcoming one-woman show at the National Opera House and returning to BGET heatre with Blood Brothers.

Nanny Joe Conlan with a tale as old as time, talking all things Beauty and the Beast at the Gaiety Theatre for this panto season.

The best way to arrange the apples in the tin is to start at the perimeter, in a pinwheel fashion, filling the middle after a full circle of slices is in place. This would also be delicious made with pears, depending on what you fancy.

Vladimir was in this morning ahead of his ‘Family Christmas' concert at the 3Arena - Sat 6th and Sun 7th Dec with special guests Alex Jones & our own Claudia Boyle - Tickets going fast! ?

Portraits of Irish writers is the title of his fantastic book!

A delicious option for the weekend or indeed any day of the week!

The wonderful Celine Byrne pops in to studio ahead of her Madama Butterfly at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre with the Irish National Opera.