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.

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.

Phil Coulter is in with Marty this morning, ahead of his incredible tour this Autumn.

A delicious choice for the cooler days!

James is in talking about in studio today chatting about his new solo career.

RTÉ lyric fm 'Naturefile' broadcaster, ecologist and writer Anja Murray chats to Marty about her beautiful new book, 'Frog Routes, Polka Dot Routes'

Pot-Roasted Sausages with Butter Beans & Sausage ‘Nduja Pasta...

Pianist Órán Halligan pops into studio to chat about the importance of his previous win at the Irish Freemasons Young Musician of the Year competition, and shares some beekeeping tips

Pianist and composer Jamie Duffy chats to Marty about his incredible streaming success, collaborating with Colm Mac Con Iomaire and his beautiful self-titled new album.

This salad is packed full of delicious veggies and high-fibre quinoa. I like to top it with pomegranate seeds for a great burst of flavour.

Jazz legend Claire Martin joins Marty ahead of her upcoming concert The Art of Swing with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Always a pleasure to chat to Sean who was telling us about the wonderful work of Safe home ireland

Delicious fun thing to eat, at anytime really. Yum.

Marty welcomes the newly announced Principal Conductor of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, Alexander Shelley

Leslie Dowdall chats about her incredible career, and her upcoming celebration of Carole King and Linda Ronstadt with pal, Flo McSweeney

Pianist Finghin Collins joins Marty to chat about the New Ross Piano Festival and his latest album 'Hommage a Playel'

Burgeoning opera stars Maria Matthews and Rory Lynch chat about their roles in the Wexford Factory production of Rossini's Il Viaggio a Reims, ahead of Wexford Festival Opera 2025

Composer and musician Colm Mac Con Iomaire chats to Marty about upcoming projects, including writing new music for The Ark theatre production of 'Leaves', for Dublin Theatre Festival

Recipes including a falafel tray bake.

Matteo Bocelli chats about his upcoming album 'Falling in Love', returning to Ireland for a solo concert, and how his music differs from that of his father, Andrea.

A long time listener and our own 'James Bond', as Marty likes to call him, was in Dublin for a visit and kindly called in to say hello! Our man in the Dolomites!

Beloved star of stage and screen Lesley Garrett chats to Marty about making her debut with Northern Ireland Opera at the age of 70, in a new production of Stephen Sondheim's musical, Follies, plus working with Bradford City football fans with the support of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

On the day of the release of her new album, EURO-COUNTRY CMAT chooses lyric fm & Marty in the Morning for her first interview!

On the occasion of the great mans 80th birthday on 31st of August we have a remix of an interview with Van Morrison from 2016

This is a great salad to make with a cooked chicken. The salad is full of fresh, spicy flavours that should perk up those taste buds.

Dana and Cormac join Marty in studio ahead of their concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Big Band on Friday 1st August.

Including a cauliflower curry, delicious.

Let the show begin as we broadcast live from Verona with our sponsors Institute for Culture Travel - Irelands leading specialist in opera and music travel.

Marty chatting with Caroline Quigley Institute for Culture Travel at the amazing Masi vineyard and visitor experience near Verona.

Marty takes a walk and a refreshing drink on Via Mazzini one of the many beautiful shopping streets in Verona.

Marty chats to Soprano Sicilia Mariangela who played Micaela in this amazing production of Carmen.

Our IFI guide takes us underground to beneath a famous restaurant in Verona and we step back in time!

Rare access to behind the scenes at the world famous Arena. The biggest open air stage for opera in the world, 3000 costumes, up to 500 pairs of shoes for a performance and a look at Anna Netrebko's dress for Aida with it's 7000 Swarovski diamonds.

We call into the amazing Farmacia Internazionale We find out what the opera singers use to maintain a clear and healthy voice!!

We get the chance to meet and chat to 'Mr Amarone' a legend in Italian wines!

Delighted to get the chance again to meet Stefano Trespidi, Vice Artistic director of the Verona Opera Festival,

Carlotta's is a prestigious selective perfumery, characterized by cozy and refined ambience, and offers exclusive products, elegant fragrances and rare essences.

Cecilia Gasdia, superintendent of Fondazione Arena di Verona, talks to Marty about her career and her work with the Opera and her plans for the future.

A great trip for Marty in the Morning with Institute for Culture Travel and a big thank you to all that made a great programme!!

Delighted to talk with Tommy Hayes today about his new film, The Garden Where the Praties Grow. The story of the potatoes told through music, song and dance.

This is a truly beautiful salad with bright green hues. Use the best and freshest ingredients you can lay your hands on, and think of it as a wonderful pick-me-up before a more indulgent meal.

Pianist and conductor Niall Kinsella chats about the legacy of the great Judy Garland, and his upcoming tribute concert with vocalist Joan Ellison

Two seafood starters including a delicious Crab Gratin.

Film-music composer Brian Byrne joins Marty ahead of his upcoming concert with the National Symphony Orchestra and talks about working with the great Glenn Close and Alan Bergman

Pianist Therese Fahy joins Marty to chat about her love of French piano repertoire, and her upcoming concerts in the Hugh Lane

Mike Scott joined Marty to chat about The Waterboys' upcoming concert in The Marquee, Cork, and their acclaimed new album - Life, Death and Dennis Hopper

Including a delicious bruschetta, perfect for summer evenings!