President Higgins celebrates 25 years of RTÉ lyric fm

admin admin | 05-01 16:15

In a message of congratulations to the station on reaching its milestone birthday President Michael D. Higgins said: "Over the past quarter-century, lyric fm has truly enhanced the cultural landscape of Ireland, showcasing the beauty and diversity of not just classical music but also such a wide range of music that includes traditional, jazz, world music, musicals and film scores.

"It has drawn on such an incredibly diverse range which is one of the station's greatest strengths. In embracing contemporary compositions and bringing innovative, insightful programming to audiences nationwide, the station has become an integral part of our artistic tapestry. It represents public service broadcasting at its best."

"Central to our service is the experience of live music and we are dedicated to bringing the wonderful music-making that takes place throughout the country in Cork, Wexford, Dublin, Limerick, Galway and elsewhere directly into our listeners' homes."

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