Originally coordinated by RTÉ, the choir has been overseen by the National Concert Hall (NCH) since early 2022.

[2][3] The choir was founded in 1985 by RTÉ choral director Colin Mawby.

[citation needed] During 2007, the group had 9 public performances, including one in Dublin Castle for an EBU Radio Assembly [7] and Gustav Mahler's Symphony of a Thousand at the National Basketball Arena.

[citation needed] On 5 January 2024, Cór na nÓg, Cór Linn and the National Symphony Chorus performed Faure's Requiem along with the National Symphony Orchestra.

[8] Recordings have included Gerard Victory's Ultima Rerum, the 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.