
Luke Clancy's culture come-all-ye, featuring bright spots in music, performance, film, tv and art from Ireland and the world. Broadcast Saturdays at 6.30pm, repeated Wednesdays at 9pm on RTÉ lyric fm.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 109 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

Culture File Presents: The Comfort Zone XXXL Edition. Composer, Fiona Merivale encourages Colm Tóibín to tune into The Art of Listening: Under Water, a recent work by the legendary Norwegian recordist and composer, Jana Winderen.
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Hamburg-born composer and pianist, Niklas Paschburg on the shortcomings of perfection and his footstamping solo piano outings.
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In this XXXL edition, Luke Clancy and panel make the case for loving some teeming critters of the invertebrate kingdom. Advocating for their favourites are: Rachel McKenna (shieldbugs); Liam Lysaght (wasps); Cassia Gaden Gilmartin (earwigs); and Ness... more
Curator, Beulah Ezeug takes a tour of some of the work she's brought into the big tent of TULCA Festival of Visual Arts 2025, including the immense quilts by artist, Jessica Zamora-Turner.
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Fantastic show on Niall DeBurca. Thanks a lot! Would you know where the sound track comes from?
A truly engaging, at times quirky, always intelligent yet accessible gate to broadening one’s horizon in culture and arts. Must surely be one of the best quality shows on Irish Radio and easily takes the crown in the field of the arts.
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Anyone interested in the arts, should subscribe to RTE's Culture File. It's a fantastic podcast that's not too hung up on all the mainstream cinema releases and book launches. While most other arts shows are interchangeable, this one has a character of it's own. The presenter (who's amazing by the way) uncovers all sorts of unusual events and happenings on the Irish arts scene. And yet, there's always an international angle so really anyone from anywhere can enjoy it. Thanks for this iTunes.... more
Perfect mix of snack sized eclectic allsorts. Usually around 6 or 7 minutes long so you'll listen to something you'd normally have skipped .. And hey, it's interesting! Recommend!
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Exploring a vibrant array of arts and culture, this show features engaging discussions surrounding music, film, television, and visual arts both from Ireland and globally. Each episode showcases unique voices and showcases events, exhibitions, and artistic endeavors, providing listeners with a succinct yet rich experience of cultural highlights. The focus is often on lesser-known works and stories that challenge mainstream narratives, celebrating creativity and artistic expression in various forms. With a blend of contemporary discussions and historical insights, it invites listeners to broaden their understanding and appreciation of the arts.
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Recent guests on Culture File include:
1. Finola Merivale
2. Beulah Ezeug
3. Christine Feldman-Barrett
4. Dr. Rosie Lavan
5. Donal Lally
6. Rónán Ó Raghallaigh
7. Cathy Smith
8. Andrew Scott
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