RTÉ Cór na nÓg

History

The choir was founded in 1987. It currently has around 65 members. Choristers range from the ages of 9-14. Regular performances are made in Dublin (such as the National Concert Hall and the National Gallery of Ireland) and in other counties. Performances are regularly made with the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The choir often appears on RTÉ Television and Radio, most radio work is done on RTÉ lyric fm. The choir have previously done many religious programmes on RTÉ One. Recordings have included Gerard Victory's Ultima Rerum, the highly praised CD/Video Faith of our Fathers, Scenes of an Irish Christmas and a CD of Christmas produced for RTÉ lyric fm and the RTÉ Guide in 2005.

Recently, the choir have performed at the Dublin International Organ Festival, various Opera Ireland productions, Opera Theatre Company's Cinderella and the Russian State Ballet's Nutcracker. In 2007, performances were made in Dublin Castle, for an EBU Radio Assembly and Gustav Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand at the National Basketball Arena.

Every year, there is a large Christmas schedule. There is often at least one television appearance, as well as many concerts. The choir host a concert in St. Ann's Church in Dawson Street annually. In 2008 they were the closing act on the Late Late Toy Show.

The choir have received positive reviews from various publications.

The choir have rehearsals in the RTÉ Radio Centre every Wednesday and Saturday.

The choir is part-funded through revenue derived from the licence fee paid by households with televisions in Ireland.