National Symphony Orchestra (Ireland)

National Symphony Orchestra
Radio orchestra
Former name
  • Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra (RESO)
  • RTÉ Symphony Orchestra
  • RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
Founded1948 (1948)
LocationDublin, Ireland
Principal conductorAlexander Shelley (designate, effective 2026)
WebsiteNational Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

The National Symphony Orchestra Ireland (NSO Ireland; Irish: Ceolfhoireann Shiansach Náisiúnta Éireann) is the largest professional orchestra in Ireland, housed at the National Concert Hall, Dublin, since January 2022. Previously known as the Radio Éireann Symphony Orchestra, RTÉ Symphony Orchestra and the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra, the orchestra was formerly the concert and radio orchestra of Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ), Ireland's public radio station.