Performers on week 1 are Gavin James, Kodaline, Lyra, Joseph O'Connor Gavin James & Loah, plus a special segment remembering Phil Lynott.
Imelda May, Tolü Makay, The Saw Doctors, Loah, Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi, Crash Ensemble, as well as performances remembering Dolores O'Riordan from Irish Women In Harmony make up this week's line-up.
With James Vincent McMorrow, Mick Flannery and Susan O'Neill, and Una Healy, and Louise and Michelle Mulcahy and Donal Lunny pay tribute to Liam O'Flynn.
Una Healy and Loah present a festive edition of the music programme, with performances by Mary Black, Nathan Carter, Aoife Ní Bhriain, Shiv and Ryan McMullen and the Crash Ensemble
