There is something very comforting about a whole roast chicken brought to the table – it reminds me of family Sunday lunches from childhood. The flavours here are fantastic and really penetrate the flesh of the chicken. Try to buy a free-range or organic chicken, as the flavour is always so much better.

New music from Garadice Vocalist Eleanor Shanley, flute player Dave Sheridan and guitarist John McCartin of Garadice join Marty for chat about their new album, tour dates and to perform wonderful live music this morning 

Mushroom soup made from wild mushrooms has the most extraordinary, intense flavour. I find they actually make the best soup when they are a few days old and have darkened a bit, so snatch up any that are just past their best in the supermarket. If you want a gluten-free soup, omit the bread and reduce the stock. Serves 6

Marty is joined in studio by legendary singer/songwriter Janis Ian, ahead of her appearance at Tradfest 2024. The artist behind evergreen songs including Stars and At Seventeen, they chat about her life and work and asks what it means to be celebrated by Irish artists including Mary Black, Wallis Bird and Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh.

The iconic folk singer and songwriter Ralph McTell chats to Marty about his iconic hits Streets of London and From Clare to Here, and being celebrated as part of Tradfest 2024

The very talented and very busy mezzo-soprano Niamh O’Sullivan joins Marty to chat about her busy schedule performing with the National Symphony Orchestra, becoming a BBC BBC New Generation Artist and singing Bizet's La Tragedie de Carmen at Cork Opera House

New years foodie resolutions including comfort food, yes comfort food!

Stephen Rea talks to Marty about tonight's opening of 'Krapp's Last Tape' at The Project Arts Centre.

We have covered the main event now for the delicious sides.

Marty is joined in studio by the incredible jazz vocalist Gregory Porter, celebrating the release of his first ever Christmas album, Christmas Wish. Gregory chats to Marty about his personal Christmas traditions, who inspired him in interpreting some of the great Christmas classics and writing his own festive songs.

The turkey and the ham. Make sure it's Irish! Delicious & no stress!

Laoise O’Brien came into Marty for a recorder lesson this morning - Hear more on The Lyric Feature this Sunday at 6pm.

Crispy Goats’ Cheese with Roasted Beetroot, Cranberries, Watercress & Caramelised Walnuts

Big friend of the show Jack Lukeman calls in with details of his upcoming live shows.

Karen Ní Bhroin, whose career on both sides of the Atlantic is attracting attention wherever she conducts, is one of Ireland’s leading young.

MacNean Chocolate & Coole Swan Truffles Grape Chutney and Cranberry Sauce.

Thrilled to have CMAT with us in studio, currently playing four sold-out nights at the Olympia Theatre!!

A great chat with Peter Whelan of Irish Baroque who came in today to chat about their upcoming Messiah performances in the national Opera house  and St. Patrick’s Carhedral

Composer Stefan French is the person responsible for the gorgeous music at Peter Pan, the Christmas show at The Gate theatre Dublin. He joins me in the Marty studio this morning.

3 Delicious suggestions for soon to be seasonal party food!

Conductor Kensho Watanabe joins Marty for a chat about his concert with the RTE Concert Orchestra this Saturday night.

Mike Hanrahan came in to play live for us today. What a pleasure.

The RTÉ Concert Orchestra, with conductor David Brophy, makes a most welcome return to Cork a selection of sublime arias by Mozart, Rossini and Gounod with soprano Majella Cullagh, one of Ireland’s foremost international opera singers, as soloist.

There is something very comforting about a whole roast chicken brought to the table – it reminds me of family Sunday lunches from childhood.

Orpha Phelan chats to Marty about the production of La Boheme with Irish National Opera soon to be showing at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Zoë Conway and John McIntyre join Marty for a chat about the upcoming concert with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, 'From a Forest to a Fiddle'

Chatting with the lovely Brian Kennedy this morning ahead of his new album of Joni Mitchell favs… it’s brilliant

Vladimir and his Viennese Christmas concert will be on Sunday December 17th. With orchestra, choir and guests including Tara Eraught and Gavin Ring 

If you don’t have a mini blender or liquidiser to make the rocket pesto, just finely chop the rocket using a large sharp knife and stir in the Parmesan and olive oil until combined.

Singer-songwriter and author Declan O'Rourke joined Marty to chat about his new novel, Whisper from Oblivion, tour dates and for an exclusive world premiere live performance.

Marty Whelan is chatting here with the General Manager of the RTECO Joe Csibi

West Cork singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Polly Barrett joins Marty to chat about her new album Sapling Be

Composer and song-writing legend Phil Coulter joins Marty to chat about collaborating with Sinéad O'Connor, singing his songs in Ukrainian and his nationwide tour

Artistic director of Cork City Ballet, Alan Foley chats about their upcoming 30th anniversary production of Sean Lake

These filled croissants are always a winner at breakfast and are an excellent way of using up day-old croissants. However, they also freeze very well and I often keep some tucked away for those unplanned mornings when we’ve been out late and something substantial is in order…

Celine Byrne came into studio for a chat about many things including the RIAM alumni 'Homecoming concert' on Sat 21 Oct

Martin Hayes joins Marty to chat about his musical roots, the formation of The Gloaming and his upcoming dates with the Common Ground Ensemble

Hansel (mezzo) Sarah Richmond and Gretel (soprano Eimear Harper) follow a trail of breadcrumbs to Marty's studio this morning. Joined by director Vivian J. Coates, they chat about Lyric Opera's upcoming production of Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel at the National Concert Hall

Sweet potato soup with chickpeas and a red lentil and chilli bean with yogurt.

Tenor Gavan Ring and violinist Patrick Rafter chat to Marty about their upcoming tribute to John McCormack and Fritz Kreisler with the RTÊ Concert Orchestra, and why classical music is like hurling.

The very talented Mr Ultan Conlon came in to chat about his new album 'The Starlight Ballroom'.

Neven is in with Marty again today and every Friday with more deliciousness! This time some variations on the Pork Chop!

Ahead of his final season as Chief Conductor with the National Symphony Orchestra, maestro Jaime Martin joins Marty to chat about some of the exciting concerts ahead 

In an interview from 2017, Marty In The Morning meets the legendary Michael Gambon. Their warm chat that takes in everything from Harry Potter to Gambon's love for vintage pistols to Marty's big-screen debut alongside Gambon in Conor McPherson's The Actors.

Happy 70th Birthday Dolores today and back in the charts too, a great day. Congratulations.

Listen back here to Martys chat this morning with James Morrissey about Garech Browne, @CladdaghRecords and his beautiful new book and vinyl collection - 'Real to Reel: Garech Browne & Claddagh Records'

Marty celebrates Culture Night with a look ahead to the exciting 2023 Wexford Festival Opera chatting to director Rosetta Cucchi, this year on a theme of ‘Women and War.’

This is based on a recipe given to me by my good friends at Bord Bia. The breadcrumbs make the meatballs incredibly light and the combination of minced pork and turkey ensures they stay tender and full of flavour.

Marty chats to stars of Bord Gáis Energy Theatre's, The Lion King - Thandazile Soni (Rakifi) and Brian Gilligan (Scar).

In Naples, he would find a team, city and public that endured the same problems as he did growing up. It was a dysfunctional, downtrodden, yet hugely passionate city – particularly when it came to football.

Next to Plebiscito Square, one of the symbols of Naples, stands the shrine to Italian opera, whose foundation precedes the Scala theatre in Milan by 41 years and the Fenice theatre in Venice by 55 years.

Our Travel Department guide Giulio, took us to see the newly opened La Enrico Caruso House Museum in Naples, the place where the tenor was born on February 25, 1873.

Our Travel Department Guide Giulio took us through the latin quarter to the shrine that has developed to the footballer Diego Maradona!

A traditional instrument of Neapolitan music, as is the Neapolitan tambourine,

The Napoli Sotterranea is an official route through the underground tunnels of Naples.

Continuing our travels with Giulio and Travel department in Naples!

Herculaneum, together with Pompeii and Oplontis, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and perfect testimony of life in a typical Roman city.

Marty takes a quick snack while on his tour of Naples with Travel Department! It can only be one thing really!

Before we begin our first full day of discovery we need a strong coffee!

Marty catches up with pal Don Mescall to chat about his upcoming musical projects.

In a special interview at the Studio 8 Steinway piano, Marty is joined by arranger and composer Fiachra Trench. Fiachra recalls working with artists including Paul McCartney and Kate Bush, creating arrangements for iconic songs including 'I Don't Like Mondays' and 'Fairytale of New York', and his many collaborations with Van Morrison.

The multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist Steph Geremia joins Marty to chat about her new album and an upcoming tour with friend of the show, Eddie Reader.

Mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty joined Marty this morning to chat about her new role as Irish Chamber Orchestra Artist in Association and what that entails. Plus details of their upcoming concerts with soprano Anna Devin in Limerick, Clifden and Birr.

These look super cute and bake perfectly in good-quality muffin tins. If you’re worried that they might stick, give the tin a light spray of rapeseed oil and/or line with non-stick baking paper. 

In today's Throwback Thursday interview, Marty is joined by an old friend of the show, writer Michael Harding. Michael chats about his beautiful book, All the Things Left Unsaid, a series of letters to loved ones of unexpressed thoughts and musings.

Marty catches up with a legend of Irish musical theatre, Rebecca Storm. The pair reminisce on Storm's career highlights and chat about Rebecca's upcoming tour - Goin' Back a Lifetime of Songs.

Marty is joined by one of Ireland's most celebrated classical musicians - pianist John O'Connor, to chat about all manner of things including his Beethoven concerts with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

Marty is joined by author and founder of The Little Museum of Dublin, Trevor White who tells us some hidden histories of our beloved capital city.

A Chicken noodle soup and a Mediterranean pasta soup!

Singer-songwriter Éabha McMahon (Ava) joins Marty in-studio to chat about the inaugral Celtic World Forum and teases the possibility of some new music.

Award-winning musician Curtis Stigers chats to Marty ahead of his upcoming concert - 'For The Love of the Song' with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and performs some of his greatest hits in-studio.

Chicken winglets are the wings that have been sliced through the joint so that you have two meaty pieces and the wing tips are discarded. Most supermarkets sell them like this or just ask your friendly

Marty caught up with Imelda May to chat about the fascinating character that was Kathleen Behan ahead of Imelda's upcoming role in a new production of 'Mother of all the Behans'.

Marty catches up with Belfast composer Neil Martin ahead of the Seamus Heaney 'Sweeney' song-cycle debut performance with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra at Kilkenny Arts Festival.

Marty chats with internationally renowned Irish pianist and conductor Barry Douglas ahead of his performance at the Kilkenny Arts Festival.

A great favourite for many!

Some suggestions from Bord Bia. Pork burgers and a sticky pork chop.

Marty Whelan pays tribute to the late Sinéad O'Connor in music and in the words of Marty in the Morning listeners, remembering a 'woman of substance gone too soon, whose passing has broken so many hearts.'

Both playing the role of Alison Bechdel in distinct chapters of her lifetime, Frances McNamee and Orla Scully join Marty to discuss The Gate's reimagined production of Bechdel's graphic memoir 'Fun Home'.

Cinnamon French toast delicious!

Actor Eileen Walsh joins Marty to chat about her role in The Abbey's acclaimed production of Marina Carr's 'Girl on an Altar', and upcoming film with co-star and dear friend Cillian Murphy.

Composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laoise Fitzgerland joins Marty in Studio 8 to perform three tracks from her debut album 'How To Swallow Spiders'.

Marty speaks to Eddi Lundon - guitarist of 80s synth-pop band China Crisis, about the legacy of their music and bringing reliving their greatest hits at the upcoming Forever Young Festival.

Marty is joined by director Joan Sheehy, actor Mark O’Regan and accordionist Dermot Dunne, to chat about the reimagined dramatic production of Mary Lavin’s short story, 'In The Middle of The Fields'.

Harpist and historian Dr Siobhán Armstrong joins Marty in Studio 8 to chat about the history of our official state emblem and to perform some Old Irish Harp melodies.

Marty chats with singer-songwriter Victoria Johnston about her Grammy shortlisting and her wonderful new album ‘Where the Lights Glow’.

Two delicious recipes this week from Neven including Grilled Salmon.

Marty gets to know Anneleen Beechy and Darren Lee - the stars of Bord Gáis Energy Theatre's 'The King and I'.

Marty is joined by father-daughter duo Colm and Brenda Meaney to talk about their latest collaborative project - Landmark Production's revival of Enda Walsh's 'Bedbound'.

Daniel Stewart shows Marty around the magnificent Rizzardi Winery and beautiful gardens! Simply stunning. Part one of two!

Forever associated with Verona was the Amazing Soprano Maria Callas. Our guide on our visit to Verona with Travel Department was Monica Bjerke

Time to taste! Daniel gives us a great insight to some magnificent wines!

Our wonderful Travel Department guide Monica Bjerke showed Marty some of the special locations associated with Romeo and Juliet around Verona.

On the very stage of the Arena di Verona, Marty chats to Aida Conductor Marco Armiliato and Director Stefano Poda.

The artistic director of the Verona festival meets Marty in the Arena Di Verona ahead of the big night

Writer and Performer Aideen Wylde and Director Julie Kelleher join Marty to chat about their new surreal and heartfelt comedy Found, described as 'Bridget Jones meets Indiana Jones'...

Artistic director of the Dublin International Chamber Music Festival, Ciara Higgins joins Marty to chat about upcoming concerts with Ruth McGinley, Abel Selaocoe, Finghin Collins and many more sublime international.

BAFTA-winning actress Siobhán McSweeney joins Marty to chat about saying goodbye to Derry Girls' Sr. Michael, and her upcoming role in Samuel Beckett's Happy Days in Dublin and Cork. Did we mention she's won a BAFTA?

Seán Keane - musician and ambassoder to Irish emigrant support service Safe Home Ireland, joins Marty to chat about upcoming Fundraising Walk, The Long Road Home.

Paul Kane of the OhYeah music centre in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter shows Marty around.

Creative Learning Manager of The Grand Opera House Áine Dolan tells Marty about the history of the building while John Linehan reflects on his career, frequently interrupted by the wonderful May McFettridge.

Belfast tourguide Peter McCabe shows Marty around the preserved childhood home of the late Northern Irish football icon George Best.

Our guide to East Belfast brings us to a very special location!

Fiona Cunningham ROI Market Manager for Tourism NI called into us for a chat!

Hotel owner Melanie, joins Marty for a chat about The Harrison Chambers of Distinction - landmark Victorian merchants’ residences dating from 1879, and it's historic connection with the city of Belfast

Something delicious for the early summer evenings.

Marty catches up with pianist Michael McHale about his upcoming concert in the National Concert Hall with the Wigmore Soloists.

Marty chats to old friend Julian Vignoles about his new novel, Tides Go Out.

Marty is joined in studio by vocalist Tommy Blaize. Best known from BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing, Blaize chats to Marty about his career thus far ahead of his 'History of Soul' gig with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

This makes a nice change from your average bowl of pasta and is perfect when you want something special but don’t have a lot of time on your hands.

Author John MacKenna joins Marty to discuss his new book 'Absent Friend' - an insight into his 30-year friendship with the legendary Leonard Cohen.

Artistic Director of Wexford Festival Opera Rosetta Cucchi shares details of upcoming projects including the Wexford Factory - a development programme nuturing the operatic stars of the future.

Actor, presenter and comedian Simon Delaney joins Marty to chat about his role in The Gate's production of Arthur Miller's 'The Price'.

This is a fantastic recipe that keeps the pork cutlets lovely and moist. It would also work with skinless, boneless chicken breasts. If you don’t fancy using pear, try a nice dessert apple instead.

Pianists Fiachra Garvey and Soo-Jung Ann chat about the upcoming West Wicklow Festival and treat Marty to some beautiful piano

Brian Hogan and Seanan Brennan of Kíla join Marty to chat about their tour 'A Call to You'

Marty is joined by musicians Aoife Mulholland and Jerry Fish to discuss the upcoming Marty in the Evening gigs with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra.

I always make my own pesto, which literally takes minutes, with basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil, or buy a good-quality one. 

Marty chats to director of New Music Dublin John Harris about the upcoming festival.