Classics with Colette is a beautifully curated classical music show on Dundalk FM 97.7, presented by Colette McGahon. Airing at Sunday midday, the show offers listeners a dedicated space for the timeless world of classical music — a genre that demands attention, rewards patience, and has the power to move people in ways that few other art forms can match.
Classical music has a long and honoured tradition on Dundalk FM. From the earliest days of the station, shows dedicated to orchestral and classical repertoire have held a special place in the Sunday schedule, serving listeners who wanted something thoughtful and substantial alongside the station’s broader music programming. Classics with Colette continues and builds on that tradition, bringing the genre to a new generation of listeners while remaining deeply connected to the community that has always valued it.
Colette McGahon is one of the most respected and well-regarded presenters at the station. Her standing within Dundalk FM was underlined when she was chosen to serve as Master of Ceremonies at the station’s Social Benefit Conference on World Radio Day in February 2025 — a gathering that brought together community radio presenters, contributors, and stakeholders to celebrate the social impact of community broadcasting. It was a role that spoke to the trust and esteem in which she is held by her colleagues and the wider station community.
On air, Colette brings warmth, knowledge, and a genuine love of the music to every episode of Classics with Colette. Classical music can sometimes feel distant or intimidating to those who did not grow up with it, but Colette’s approach makes it welcoming and accessible without ever dumbing it down. Whether she is exploring the sweeping grandeur of a symphony, the intimacy of a string quartet, the drama of an opera aria, or the meditative beauty of a solo piano piece, she presents each piece with care and context, helping listeners understand not just what they are hearing, but why it matters.
The world of classical music spans centuries and continents, from the Baroque masters Bach and Handel to the Romantic giants Beethoven, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky, from the twentieth century innovators to the contemporary composers continuing the tradition today. Classics with Colette draws on this vast and varied catalogue, offering something different each week while maintaining the consistent standard of quality and thoughtfulness that listeners have come to expect.
For those who already love classical music, the show is a reliable and enriching weekly companion. For those who are curious but have never known where to start, it is the perfect introduction — a friendly, knowledgeable guide into one of the most rewarding musical worlds there is.
Classics with Colette airs each Sunday at noon on
Dundalk FM 97.7.
