RT IN FULL BLOOM AT BORD BIA BLOOM 2026 WITH LIVE BROADCASTS, MUSIC, CHAT AND MUCH MORE

RT IN FULL BLOOM AT BORD BIA BLOOM 2026 WITH LIVE BROADCASTS, MUSIC, CHAT AND MUCH MORE

RT lyric fm favourites Marty Whelan, Lorcan Murray, Simon Delaney, Liz Nolan and George Hamilton bring programmes to Phoenix Park

Live musical performances from Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet and many more

Marty Morrissey and ine Lawlor are back with Bloom Live on RT One and RT Player

RT returns to the Phoenix Park for the 20th year of Bord Bia Bloom this June Bank Holiday Weekend. From Thursday 28th Monday 1st June, RT will bring a feast of chat, music and broadcasts live from Dublin's Phoenix Park. Featuring live RT lyric fm shows, expert panel discussions hosted by Audrey McGrath, regular RT Weather updates and much more, RT has something for everyone for this milestone year of Bord Bia Bloom.

Thursday: Sowing the seeds for a great start to RT at Bord Bia Bloom

RT Radio 1's Morning Ireland will kick off RT 's five-day schedule on Thursday 28th May with a live broadcast from Phoenix Park from 7:00am-9:00am.

Following this, Marty Whelan will keep things blooming with a special Marty in the Morning featuring live music and chat with special guests from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Join Marty and his signature warmth and wit as he catches up with some of this year's garden designers and landscape experts with plenty of jokes along the way.

Stemming on from that, Liz Nolan will bring her popular RT lyric fm programme, The Full Score, to Bloom from 2:00pm-4:00pm, with special guests and a showcase of musical masterworks.

Friday: Classic sounds take root

On Friday, join Niall Carroll's Classical Daytime from 10:00am-12:00pm for the perfect accompaniment to your morning. Featuring two hours of great music from the heart of the classical repertoire, tune in and soak up the spirit of Bord Bia Bloom.

Following Thursday's exciting Super Garden final on RT One and RT Player, this year's judges, Carol Marks, Brian Burke, Monica Alvarez and Kerrie Gardener will come together on the RT stage to discuss the talented finalists and what it takes to make a garden super.

From 2:00pm-4:00pm, Lorcan Murray's Classic Drive will pair a blossoming, bright playlist with expert gardening chat ahead of the weekend.

Saturday sounds, science and stories

Fans of Sunday Afternoon with Simon Delaney can enjoy the same easy chat, good humour and great jazz on Saturday, May 30th with Simon Delaney live from Bloom on RT lyric fm from 12:00pm-2:00pm.

Mark the Science Guy will bring the hit RT KIDSJr show, Let's Find Out, to life at Bord Bia Bloom with fun, interactive experiments for curious minds, exploring the science behind the natural world from plants to protecting the environment around us.

Soprano Claudia Boyle sets the mood for a relaxing weekend with Weekend Classics with Claudia Boyle live from Bloom on RT lyric fm from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

In full Bloom on Sunday and Monday

George Hamilton presents the Hamilton Scores live from Phoenix Park on lyric fm from 11:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, 31st May, complete with some of the most iconic musical pieces and George's insightful commentary.

While Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet provide the perfect musical soundtrack to see out the June Bank Holiday Weekend on Monday, 1st June from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

See the full RT live at Bord Bia Bloom schedule below and stay tuned to RT lyric fm and RT 's social media accounts for more updates on what you can enjoy with RT at Bord Bia Bloom 2026.

***RT HIGHLIGHTS at Bord Bia Bloom

THURSDAY 28th MAY

07:00 09:00 Morning Ireland live from Bloom on RT Radio 1

10:00 - 12:00 Marty Whelan live from Bloom on RT lyric fm

14:00 - 16:00 The Full Score with Liz Nolan live on RT lyric fm

19:00 - 19:30 Super Garden Final on RT One and RT Player

19:30 - 20:30 Bloom Live with Marty Morrissey and ine Lawlor on RT One and RT Player

RT Weather will broadcast on RT One and RT Player at various times throughout the day.

FRIDAY 29th MAY

10:00 12:00 Niall Carroll Classical Daytime live on RT lyric fm

12:30 - 13:00 Super Garden panel with Carol Marks, Brian Burke, Monica Alvarez and Kerrie Gardener

14:00 16:00 Lorcan Murray's Classic Drive live on RT lyric fm

RT Weather will broadcast on RT One and RT Player at various times throughout the day.

SATURDAY 30th MAY

Time TBC In Conversation with Audrey McGrath

12:00 - 14:00 Simon Delaney live from Bloom on RT lyric fm

14:00 14:40 Let's Find Out with Mark the Science Guy

15:00 - 17:00 Weekend Classics with Claudia Boyle live on RT lyric fm

RT Weather will broadcast on RT One and RT Player at various times throughout the day

SUNDAY 31st May

11:00 - 13:00 Hamilton Scores with George Hamilton live on RT lyric fm

14:00 - 15:00 Let's Find Out with Mark the Science Guy

15:30 - 16:30 Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet

RT Weather will broadcast on RT One and RT Player at various times throughout the day.

MONDAY 1st JUNE

13:00 - 14:00 Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Quartet

Time TBC In Conversation with Audrey McGrath

RT Weather will broadcast on RT One and RT Player at various times throughout the day.

*Full schedule subject to change

ENDS

For information:

Neil O'Gorman | neil.ogorman@rte.ie

Emily Burns | emily.burns@rte.ie

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