The concert will also feature a programme of sean-nós singing, including performances from Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Máire Ní Choilm, Micheál Ó Confhaola, Caitlín Ní Chualáin, Páidí Mhárthain Mac Gearailt, Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde, Étáin and Máire Ní Churraoin and Scottish singer Griogair Labhruidh. Performing at the event, along with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, are Iarla Ó Lionáird and Steve Cooney, Johnny Óg Connolly, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, The High Seas, Altan, Cór Chúil Aodha, Cormac Ó Beaglaoich, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Dónal O’Connor, Gerry O’Beirne and Seán Monaghan. The event will be based around the themes of courage, identity and pride of place, reflecting the station’s origins within the civil rights movement, its history as a regional and national radio service, and its role in sustaining and promoting the Irish language and culture.
RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta first aired on 2 April 1972 – the result of a campaign by the Gaeltacht Civil Rights Movement. The concert will be broadcast live on air on 2 April at 7pm, along with a livestream on the station’s website. Galway, and will feature a line-up of traditional and country artists performing alongside the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The commemorative concert titled ‘ RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta 50’ will take place at Telegael Studios in An Spidéal, Co. RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta has announced that it will host a gala concert next month to celebrate fifty years since the station was founded.
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