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Sunday Miscellany

RTÉ Radio 1
Ireland
Dublin
Christmas
Hurling
Music
Irish Culture
Tofino
Electric Vehicles
Range Anxiety
Literature
Family
Irish Language
Bog
Nostalgia
Croke Park
James Joyce
Poetry
Gaelic Athletic Association
World War II
Kaliningrad

Radio essays, poems and complementary music, broadcast from Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday mornings since 1968.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes102Founded20 years ago
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Considering the fickleness of memory, and why seemingly insignificant moments can remain with us for a lifetime

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On life in a lodging house called Kilkenny House in Dublin – an All-Ireland mecca

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A childhood summer on the family farm, and a scene perceived from a hiding place in the long grass

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The closure of the Grafton Gallery evokes memories of the artists, writers and characters of Dublin’s bohemian life

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Jessica Traynor
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Joanna Keane O'Flynn
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Zaffar Kunial
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Elaine Garvey
Poet, author of Dandelions
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Bernard O'Donoghue
Poet, contributing Three Poems
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Colum McCann
Writer, associated with Other Echoes in the Garden
Writer
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Colm McCann
writer and guest
Irish literary scene
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Enda Wiley
writer/poet
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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • RTE Radio’s flag ship.

    A must for radiophiles all over the world. The only thing that could make it even better is more Sam McAughtry from the archives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States2 months ago
  • It’s an Irish Sunday morning

    A gentle start to a Sunday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MooreKM
    Ireland4 months ago
  • A little trip home

    Sunday Miscellany is rather like a walk down Grafton Street.

    As an exile of more than 50 years a visit “home” always includes Grafton Street. It is not the Grafton Street of my childhood despite the inevitable changes over time there is a comforting familiarity. the program is a unique and totally Irish - just random chat - Well done !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skerries17
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • A welcome and beautiful alternative to the constant boom boom boom

    The first clip was an essay about a royal train in Ireland that could have fit nicely into a program like RTÉ's "the history show." But as the program progressed, I sank gently into a meadow of words, both essay and poetry, and emerged at the end rested and renewed.

    What a relief to the often interesting but eventually overwhelming boom boom boom of energy and words that mark the urgent fight for audiences our money-driven world demands.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C. J. Wolf
    Canadaa year ago
  • RTE Radio’s flag ship.

    A must for radiophiles all over the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the program's unique, Irish cultural focus and atmospheric storytelling.
The prose and poetry are frequently described as beautifully crafted and moving.
Listeners describe it as a comforting Sunday tradition with intimate, high-quality writing.
Fans note the weekly mix of essays, poetry, and music as a refreshing alternative to louder formats.

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#202
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Apple Podcasts
#201
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Apple Podcasts
#4
Ireland/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#113
United Arab Emirates/Arts

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A refined collection of essays, poetry, and literary narratives anchored in Irish life, memory, and culture. Episodes frequently blend travel, city life, family histories, and archival readings with music interludes, offering a warm, contemplative listening experience that rewards attentive listening and a sense of place. Notable traits include long-form memoir pieces, cross-disciplinary collaborations with poets and writers, and a strong, local storytelling voice that appeals to listeners seeking thoughtful, artful narration and a connection to Irish culture.

This show stands out for its intimate, human-scale storytelling, the integration of poetry and prose with live or archival music, and its consistent focus on memory, place, and every... more

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5. Elaine Garvey
6. Bernard O'Donoghue
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