Keith Barry
The entertainer, mentalist and keynote speaker explains why recently he posted a some very personal videos on Instagram, relating to his grief over the death of his father
Feb 16, 2025•14 min
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Miriam O'Callaghan presents an all-talking, all-singing, all-human-life-is-here show. Listen live every Sunday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Dermod and Denis Dwyer
The businessman Dermod Dwyer and his son Denis (a producer and documentary-maker) discuss their visit last year to the five countries that make up The Levant – Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel and Palestine. They explain why they went there, and what they saw and learned is featured in their book ‘Desert Bonds: A Father and Son’s Middle East Odyssey’
Feb 16, 2025•17 min
Conleth Hill
Chat with the Irish actor about his varied career on tv screens and on stage but how Ballycastle in Antrim will always be home; he is currently preparing to play the lead role as King Lear at the Gate Theatre Further details: www.gatetheatre.ie
Feb 16, 2025•19 min
Clinton Liberty
The young actor from Laytown, Meath (with family roots in Nigeria), who has starred in HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’, is one of the nominees for this year’s IFTA Rising Star Award. He also explains what led him to a career in acting, natural positivity, his strong faith and future ambitions
Feb 09, 2025•15 min
Dani Larkin
The singer/songwriter performs live and chats about growing up on the Armagh/Monaghan border and taking her music to audiences at home and abroad Official website: www.danilarkin.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)
Feb 09, 2025•10 min
JoJo Moyes
The author chats about her new book ‘We All Live Here’ - a chaotic tale of a family home in London, with multi-generational drama, bad plumbing, and a dog (published by Michael Joseph)
Feb 09, 2025•19 min
Marianne Faithfull RIP
Cáit O’Riordan remembers the woman and extraordinary artist she knew, beyond the microphone/cameras
Feb 02, 2025•6 min
Martin Hayes
The Clare fiddler chats about his musical relationship with the late Dennis Cahill, pushing the boundaries of traditional music and performing soon with the National Symphony Orchestra for ‘Peggy’s Dream’, in tribute to his mother Peggy and Dennis Cahill (accompanied by Kate Ellis on cello) Concert details: www.nch.ie
Feb 02, 2025•22 min
Tracy Holmes
In in her book ‘Raising Resilience the wife, mother and businesswoman explains the challenge her family faced when their twins were delivered prematurely in 2021. One son – Freddie - had Downs Syndrome and spent the first year of his life in hospital which she found very difficult to cope with mentally.
Feb 02, 2025•19 min
Sinéad O'Shea
The documentary-maker discusses getting to know Edna O’Brien in her last years and her agreement to participate in a film about her life. As well as her two sons Carlo and Sasha, she also granted extraordinary access to her diaries. ‘Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story’ is in cinemas from Friday
Jan 26, 2025•16 min
Tríona Keane
Chat with the Cork woman who was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome when she was just 4 months old. She shares some of her experience of growing up with Turner’s and how it has impacted her life – career choices, fertility and other health issues. Support: Turner Contact Group Ireland https://tcgi.ie/
Jan 26, 2025•11 min
Ronan Keating
Chat with the singer/presenter about a new 3-part Sky tv documentary - ‘Boyzone: No Matter What’, which features candid interviews with all the surviving band members, Louis Walsh, the highs and lows from the early days, tensions over lead singers, tabloid stories, the band break-up and the death of Stephen Gately
Jan 26, 2025•21 min
Julian Benson
The former professional dancer, producer and choreographer explains why he stepped away from being a judge on 'Dancing With The Stars', and his latest project (which also involved Dermot Bannon) - Tranquility House, a charity foundation to help people with Cystic Fibrosis and their families Further details: jbcff.com
Jan 19, 2025•16 min
Frankie Gavin
Chat with the great fiddler about the new-look De Danann who are performing this month at Tradfest, his other projects like the Princess Grace Symphonic Suite and the Roaring 20s Irish Orchestra and being happy to stay away from social media Tradfest: https://tradfest.com/
Jan 19, 2025•14 min
Barry McGuigan
Chat with the former champion boxer about his recent time in the jungle on 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here', his faith being tested after the death of his daughter Nika and staying involved in the world of boxing
Jan 19, 2025•18 min
Chris Kent
The Cork comedian is currently on tour with his show‘Offline’, where he shares the wisdom he gained when he gave up using theInternet completely for 2 months Official site: https://chriskentcomedy.com/
Jan 12, 2025•17 min
Karan Casey
Live music and chat with the folk singer about a career on the road, women in folk and women in history, and where those two meet in her latest show 'The Women, We Will Rise' Official site: https://www.karancasey.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)
Jan 12, 2025•12 min
Roisín O’Donnell
The award-winning short story writer chats about her roots in Sheffield and Derry, deciding to write full-time and her first novel ‘Nesting’, about a mother caught in a coercive control marriage (published by Scribner)
Jan 12, 2025•17 min
Highlights of 2024
Some highlights from 2024, including conversations with Saoirse Ronan, Tommy Tiernan, Sharon Corr, Melanie Finn, Rod Stewart, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Clare Bird, Geraldine Finucane, Davy Russell, Marina Carr and Neil Delamere and music from Amble
Jan 05, 2025•48 min
Musical highlights of 2024
Some of the musical guests who performed live during 2024, including Kingfishr, Aimée, NOTIFY with Séamus and Caoimhe Uí Flatharta, Lisa McHugh, Gemma Hayes, Shobsy, The Devlins and Conor O'Brien/Villagers (pic: Miriam and Aimée) (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this programme cannot be made available in the podcast)
Dec 29, 2024•19 min
Shannon Murray
An end-of-year catch-up with the actor and writer and daughter of the late Frank Murray, manager of The Pogues, about the emotions stirred up by hearing ‘Fairytale of New York’ and remembering friends and family that have died at this time of year
Dec 22, 2024•12 min
John Crowley
Chat with the Cork native, and acclaimed film director (including ‘Intermission’ and ‘Brooklyn’) about his latest film ‘We Live In Time’ starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh
Dec 22, 2024•14 min
Cathy Kelly
An end-of-year catch-up with the author, who talked to us in February about her treatment for breast cancer; she chats about her other major life events this year (including selling her home and divorce)
Dec 22, 2024•17 min
Jessie Grimes
Chat with the Dublin-born, UK-based clarinet-player, about her route into a career in classical music, the challenges of the nomadic life and being the first Learning and Participation artist-in-residence at the National Concert Hall Official website: www.jessiegrimes.com National Concert Hall: www.nch.ie
Dec 15, 2024•15 min
Eimear Quinn
Chat with the singer about her latest album ‘Songs of Winter Dreaming’, her current touring schedule and Christmas traditions in her own home Official website: www.eimearquinn.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)
Dec 15, 2024•9 min
Hermitage Green
Chat and live music with the Limerick band Hermitage Green, whose new album 'Connection' has just been released Official website: www.hermitagegreen.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)
Dec 08, 2024•9 min
Tommy Tiernan
In a wide-ranging interview the comedian and presenter discusses his work ethic, pursuing his varying interests, family dynamics and his own personal philosophies.
Dec 08, 2024•34 min
Tor Cotton
Chat with Chairperson of Ionad Phoenix CLG (set up to try to save the local Dingle cinema) about their delight that actor Cillian Murphy and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness have decided to buy The Phoenix Cinema and redevelop it.
Nov 24, 2024•8 min
Brianna Parkins
A catch-up with the journalist about how she has adjusted to life back home to Sydney, Australia after leaving Ireland last year. She continues to write for The Irish Times and remains very interested in Irish life and is convinced that the Irish diaspora should have the right to vote in Irish elections.
Nov 24, 2024•20 min
Neil Delamere
The comedian chats about being on tv shows like The Chase and Countdown, his Offaly roots, the early days playing Edinburgh and The Late Late Show and topical comedy in Northern Ireland. His upcoming tour is ‘Achilles Neil’ and his podcast series ‘Why Would You Tell Me That?’ with Today FM’s Dave Moore. https://www.neildelamere.com/gigs
Nov 24, 2024•21 min
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