Christmas Eve with the RTÉ Concert Orchesrta – Christmas in Kildare

Christmas Eve on RTÉ One and RTÉ lyric fm

A musical delight this December, RTÉ invited audiences to join in a celebration of the season on Christmas Eve with a spectacular concert, Christmas in Kildare, hosted by soprano Celine Byrne and presenter Marty Whelan at 8:40pm on RTÉ One and RTÉ lyric fm, and RTÉ Player.

Featuring the RTÉ Concert Orchestra alongside an extraordinary lineup of artists, set against the stunning backdrop of the historic St. Brigid’s Cathedral in the heart of Kildare, this a concert not to be missed. This year’s performers include May Kay, Paul Noonan of Bell X1, Lisa Hannigan, Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, and Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Also joining the celebrations are the 25-strong all-female choir Dulciana, rising stars Kingfishr, the Theodora Byrne ensemble, Grammy Award-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens and the afore mentioned world renowned soprano and another Kildare native, Celine Byrne.

Watch Christmas in Kildare back here.