Marty in the Morning

Soon at the BGET - The Last laugh is a ‘brilliant’ West End play which imagines three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse, in a dressing room.

Irish vocal quartet 4 IN A BAR are in studio with Marty, they combine their Classical music backgrounds with a love for modern, close-harmony singing.

Chief Executive of the National Concert Hall, Nigel Flegg, joins Marty to make the launch of their exciting classical season

Soul singer-songwriter and music curator China Moses joins Marty this morning, to chat about visiting Ireland for the West Wicklow Chamber Music Festival 

Ahoy maties, today Marty is joined by presenter, percussionist and occasional pirate, Alasdiar Molloy, ahead of his National Concert Hall performance with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra of 'Pirates Ahoy'

Pianist John O’Conor joins Marty ahead of his performance with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland performing Beethoven

Marty with Valjean himself, Killian Donnelly ahead of Les Miserables at the 3 Arena Dublin mstarting May 29th.

Mushroom Risotto The Brie in this recipe is not a must; however, adding it – or Camembert, or any other soft ripened cheese – makes this risotto extra creamy and so delicious. The Brie should not melt entirely but rather soften from the heat, which is what I adore most about this dish.

Michael Bublé called in ahead of his concerts at Malahide Castle, Dublin on Saturday 27 June, Thomond Park Stadium, Limerick on 28 June and Belsonic, Ormeau Park, Belfast on 1 July 2026 .

Including a delicious Bacon egg and tomato tart

Marty pops across to Studio 1 to meet the very talented young men and women of Cór Linn with their conductor Ciarán Kelly, ahead of their performance in the NCH Festival of Voice 

Artistic Director of Wexford Festival Rosetta Cucchi visits the studio today, with all the details of the exciting 75th anniversary festival this October

Marty chats with the incredible singer/songwriter Gabrielle about recording a hit album in Dublin, having many millions of streams for songs including Rise and Out of Reach, and being Michael Bublé's special guest in Ireland next month

Delicious at any time of the day!

The supremely talented Celine Byrne  joins Marty to chat about her new album 'Songs of Inspiration and Hope', which she's performing in venues around Ireland 

The wonderful singer-songwriter Rachel Grace joins Marty to chat about her stunning new album, 'Never Grows Old'.

The gentleman that is Jack Lukeman joins Marty for some live music ahead of some Irish dates

Talking all things Oklahoma this morning with producer Stephen Faloon and director Claire Tighe, ahead of their production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic musical at BGETheatre - running 19 June- 05 July

Rhubarb and ginger crumble cake & a Bakewell slice.Be generous with the raspberries, it makes all the difference to this teatime treat.

George dropped in for a chat about many things including his upcoming concert at the NCH with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra for a special live event celebrating the best classical scores.

Maestro David Brophy joined Marty ahead of concerts in Galway and Wexford, performing music by Shaun Davey and Dvorak with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland  

Marty Whelan is joined in studio by singer-songwriter Foy Vance about the release of his long-anticipated new album 'The Wake'

Vocalist Linda Kenny and narrator Evelyn Grant in studio ahead of their singalong Vera Lynn celebration at the National Concert Hall

Musician Charlie McGettigan joins the food and fun from Neven's!!

Including Roasted red pepper and sweetcorn!

We had sublime music and live performance from Niall McCabe and his wonderful band today on the show!

Marty is joined in studio by violinist extraordinaire, Maestro Maxim Vengerov, ahead of his concert and masterclass at the National Concert Hall with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

Including Crêpes with fresh berries and yogurt. Make sure your frying pan is properly heated before you start cooking!

With the great Mel Mmercier today, chatting about his wonderful soundtrack for the RTE Podcast 'First Conviction'.

Steak with Peppercorn Sauce and Rustic Potato Slices.  also a delicious choc desert!This recipe is a delicious recipes for Valentines. Using delicious Irish beef striploin but you can use rib-eye or fillet steak. 

Marty is joined by Principal Conductor Designate of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, Alexander Shelley, as he prepares to conduct two very personal concerts of works by Schumann, Stravinsky and Rachmaninov

John Blek is with Marty in studio ahead of his upcoming Irish dates.

With our very own dancin’ man Joe Conlan our Gaiety Dame - looking forward to his documentary this Bank Holiday Monday at 7pm on RTE One.

Marc's show features a multimedia backdrop, storytelling about John Denver's life, and hits including "Leaving On A Jet Plane," "Calypso," and "Thank God I'm A Country Boy".

Marty get the chance to chat to Josh Groban who is set to return to Dublin in March this year.

Also a delicious sweet potato curry.

Marty is joined by Joe Csibi, Head of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland and Chorus, ahead of some exciting concerts in the NCH during the Spring 2026 series.

Loved having Lorna - one third of The Henry Girls chatting about this years Tradfest!

Lovely to have the very talented guitarist Sean Shibe with us today, before his appearance Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Fun with Brian this morning ahead of Trad Fest 2025 and Dancing with the Stars onRTE this January.

Tenor Russell Watson joins Marty to chat about his upcoming Irish dates, his animal sanctuary and why he's sounding better than ever

Music from one of our finest who came into studio and performed live!