RTÉ - RTE Radio 1 Music Specials

25 years ago today, the modern Irish rock festival was born. This is the story of one of Irish music's greatest achievements as told by those who were there.

John Mc Kenna explores the music of his hero Leonard Cohen

Paddy Cullivan sings his humorous ode to positivity

Weekend on One presenter Cathal Murray in conversation with Irish music legend Neil Hannon from the Divine Comedy.

Listen to Oliver Callans live set from the Westport Festival of Music and Food.

Luke Kelly was a unique and irreplaceable figure, as much loved today as when he died thirty years ago. Maxi goes in search of the man behind the myth. Luke Kelly on The Street Where He Lived.

Kathryn Thomas takes a look back at Big Music Week 2013 then a 3 carriage train travelled around Ireland filled with musicians Producer: Elizabeth Laragy

Marking 40 Years since his departure from Irelands greatest known rock ban Thin Lizzy, Founding member Eric Bell speaks candidly to Danny Carroll about his life Producer: Danny Carroll

Kathryn Thomas explores the importance of music within the travelling community. The early days of Johnny Doran and Margaret Barry; Pecker Dunne; Finbar Furey; Shayne Ward, contestant on "The X-Factor" television talent show; Kelly Mongan, contestant on "The Voice" television talent show. Producer: Elizabeth Laragy

Acclaimed Irish writer Michael Harding brings us right into the depths of winter in his native Leitrim for this special programme where he reflects on the music and sounds of the darkness. With his unique style, Harding urges us all to step into the season that most of us try to avoid. Producer: Elizabeth Laragy

On the 20th anniversary of our Eurovision win with Rock n Roll kids, we take a look at the man behind the song, Brendan Graham. His music has been performed and recorded across the world. Without doubt he is one of Ireland's greatest songwriters, and celebrated here on RTE Radio 1, in Fumbling for the Light

Music Passport: Journey Through Genocide in Rwanda - On the 20th anniversary of the horrific Rwandan Genocide, Kathryn Thomas takes a look at the unexpected role played by music.

Forty Years ago this year Whiskey In The Jar by Thin Lizzy broke into the charts in the UK. This launched the career for lead singer Phil Lynott. Visiting his home, relive his colourful life with this family and friends