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An ode to Lyric FM: Letters from the public ask RTÉ to protect their 'oasis of calm'

“In our troubled world of Boris, Brexit, Trump and other forms of madness, Lyric is an oasis of culture, calm and beauty.”

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Dec 28th 2019, 7:00 AM

RTÉ has deferred its decision to relocate Lyric FM from Limerick

It means a reprieve for now for the jobs located at the Limerick studios.

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Dec 11th 2019, 5:20 PM

RTÉ shelved plan to move Lyric FM to UL after discovering it would 'cost more' than staying in Limerick studios

RTÉ announced plans to close the Lyric studios and split the station’s output from between Cork and Dublin.

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Nov 13th 2019, 5:15 PM

Fears for Lyric FM's future as RTÉ deals with unprecedented financial situation

Presenters and fans have been calling for support in the wake of a Prime Time episode last night.

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Sep 13th 2019, 5:12 PM

Novelist Lee Child and Ryan Tubridy offer support as Gay Byrne prepares to fight cancer

RTÉ staff have rallied around the veteran broadcaster, who made the announcement on his Lyric FM show.

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Nov 21st 2016, 12:23 PM

# from Phibsborough to berlin

The fascinating story of an Irish jazz sensation who witnessed the Nazis come to power

Josephine Alexandra Mitchell, or Zandra, was the country’s first female saxophonist.

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Dec 25th 2015, 8:30 AM

RTÉ makes better radio than the BBC and NPR*

*According to a prestigious New York festival.

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Jun 23rd 2015, 6:15 AM

"I have no intention of taking a break" - Gay Byrne refutes suggestion he's retiring

There had been some speculation that today’s show on Lyric FM would be his last – but the veteran broadcaster says he will be back in the autumn.

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Mar 30th 2014, 4:32 PM

RTÉ Radio 1, Today FM lead winners at national PPI radio awards

Radio 1 wins the top prize of Full Service Station of the Year, but Today FM matches its total of six awards.

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Oct 13th 2012, 2:06 PM

This is exactly how your TV licence fee is used

RTÉ broke down the figures in its annual report this week.

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Aug 3rd 2012, 7:15 AM

Six golden gongs for Ireland at 'World's Best Radio' awards

RTÉ Radio was named Broadcaster of the Year, while there were five Gold Radio awards for Irish productions.

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Jun 19th 2012, 11:47 AM