Brendan O'Connor

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  The Newspaper Panel 13.09.2026 54мин

  Joining Dearbhail to discuss the main stories in Sunday's newspapers are Irish Examiner political correspondent, Louise Burne; Executive Director of TASC, Dr Shana Coen; commentator and CEO of the Iona Institute, David Quinn; Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College, Prof Niamh Hourigan. They're joined from Doonbeg by RTE reporter, Brian O’Connell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Watchlist 13.09.2026 11мин

  Joining Dearbhail to pick out the week's best offerings on the big and small screen are arts journalist, Zara Hedderman and RTE Guide movies editor, Michael Doherty. They discuss season 6 of 'Slow Horses', new reality show 'Apocalypse' and 'The Random Driving Test' - in which PJ Gallagher challenges people to re-sit their driving test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How to warm up like a pro 13.09.2026 9мин

  Chartered physiotherapist, Aisling Frawley discusses the true value of warming up before sustained exercise. She talks Dearbhail through some key warm-ups for anyone going for a run, playing a match, or heading to the gym. She also provides tips on warming up as we age. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Caitlin Moran - "We wouldn’t eat ‘doom-cake’, why do we ‘doom-scroll’??" 13.09.2026 25мин

  Best-selling writer Caitlin Moran talks ditching doomscrolling, finding hope in a heartfelt, practical way and how her "furry Fitbit" dog Luna reminds her to play; all explored in her new book 'How to be Hopeful: A Year of Living Joyfully'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  President Trump - "A united Ireland would be a very cool thing" 12.09.2026 1ч 6мин

  As US President Donald Trump visits Ireland, Dearbhail is joined for live analysis by CEO of ActionAid Ireland, Karol Balfe; Professor of Politics at UCC, Theresa Reidy; Aontú leader, Peadar Tóibín; US political strategist, Lindy Li and Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, Larry Donnelly. We also hear part of President Trump's speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Patrick Kielty - "It never gets dark in Kielty Park" 12.09.2026 33мин

  Broadcaster and comedian Patrick Kielty talks about stand-up during dark times and family life with his boys, as he takes us through his life in five songs, with stories about Roy Orbison playing the Parochial Hall in Dundrum Co. Down and The Stone Roses at the Hacienda and Old Trafford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Watchlist 06.09.2026 13мин

  Joining Dearbhail to preview some of the best films and TV shows available this week are: Grainne Humphreys, director of the Dublin International Film Festival and Eoin Sweeney, producer. Some of the productions discussed are season two of ‘The Paper’, ‘Untold Mr T: I Pity the Fool’, the movie version of ‘Call My Agent!’, ‘At Your Service’, ‘Late Fame’ and ‘Hungry’, a horror movie about a rampaging hippo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "When a new Grand Theft Auto comes out many people take a day off work to play it" 06.09.2026 9мин

  Ciara O'Brien, Irish Times business and technology journalist and Grand Theft Auto fan talks Dearbhail through the history of what’s been called the most controversial video game of all time. November sees the eagerly anticipated sixth incarnation of the game which its fans have been waiting over a decade for.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "‘Mar-a-Lago Face’ is now being requested from cosmetic doctors" 06.09.2026 28мин

  Author Róisín Kiberd talks botox, beauty standards, steroids and wellness with Dearbhail - topics she considers in her new book ‘The Most Normal Woman: Essays on Appearances’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Newspaper Panel 06.09.2026 54мин

  Joining Dearbhail to discuss the top stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: Colm O'Gorman, commentator and former executive director of Amnesty International Ireland; Dr Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, doctor and Irish Independent columnist; Declan Power, security and defence analyst and Elaine Loughlin, political editor with the Irish Examiner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "There won't be a dry eye in Croke Park tonight when 'Grace' is sung before Katie's fight" 05.09.2026 13мин

  RTE Sport’s Jacqui Hurley is presenting tonight’s coverage of Katie Taylor’s final-ever boxing fight in Croke Park. She reflects on Katie’s career, on interviewing her this week and she tells us everything we need to know about tonight’s fight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bronagh Gallagher - "I met Aretha and told her she was our queen" 05.09.2026 36мин

  Derry woman Bronagh Gallagher tells Dearbhail about growing up in the Troubles and her amazing acting life, including roles in The Commitments, Pulp Fiction, and Star Wars. She also discusses her soul-singing career and political activism through the prism of five songs, ranging from Aretha Franklin to Bob Marley to Van Morrison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  'Dan Jukes was often described as "like a son" to Nigel Farage' 05.09.2026 7мин

  Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor of the Financial Times, updates Dearbhail on the latest scandal involving Nigel Farage, as he addresses Reform UK's party conference. Undercover filming broadcast by Channel 4 News showed Dan Jukes, one of Farage's closest advisers, and Reform's head of policy James Orr, meeting a man posing as the British-based son of a rich American, and Jukes appears to suggest a way to evade electoral law. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Yotam Ottolenghi - "I crush crisps onto my salads for fun!" 05.09.2026 24мин

  Celebrity Chef Yotam Ottolenghi tells Dearbhail about how he’s trying to simplify good cooking with amazing hacks in his brand new cookbook, 'Simple Too'. He also talks about growing up in Jerusalem with a lot of Palestinian food influences, the sadness he feels looking at the current conflict and what he cooks to keep his children happy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Off-Peak Travel - "A €30 flight jumps up to €250 during midterm break" 05.09.2026 12мин

  As students go back to school, holiday prices plummet. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor of the Irish Independent, brings Dearbhail through some of the value to be had in Irish and foreign holidays in the off-peak period and tips for bringing prices down even further. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Newspaper Panel 30.08.2026 54мин

  Joining Brendan to discuss the top stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: publisher of The Briefing.ie, Liz Carolan; independent economist, David W Higgins; political columnist with the Sunday Times, Alison O’Connor; and UCD assistant professor of politics and international relations, Dr Graham Finlay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "How did I go from playing for Ireland to a prison cell?" 30.08.2026 35мин

  Former Irish and Ulster rugby player, Ryan Caldwell, tells Brendan about his descent, from playing professional rugby into drug addiction and prison. Ryan’s autobiography ‘White Lines’ details this journey and how he rebuilt his life using shamanic wisdom, meditation and plant-based medicine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A rare clip of Dolly Parton singing with her family 30.08.2026 5мин

  Following the death of Dolly Parton, we reflect on her Appalachian roots and musical heritage, heavily influenced by songs brought to the region by Irish migrants. In an archive recording from Dolly’s TV show, we hear her singing a traditional Appalachian song, alongside her parents Robert Lee and Avie Lee Parton, and some of her 12 siblings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Watchlist 30.08.2026 9мин

  Joining Brendan to preview some of the best films and TV shows available this week are author, Henrietta McKervey and host of the “Here and Back Again” podcast, Dave O’Callaghan. Their choices include the second season of ‘The Traitors: Ireland’, film ‘The Dog Stars’ and property show ‘Cheap Irish Homes’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Garron Noone - “I couldn’t leave the house, so they sent me to the priest!” 29.08.2026 31мин

  Comedian and musician Garron Noone joins Brendan to discuss his debut album, his talent for reviewing ‘delicious’ cups of tea, and the crippling agoraphobia that kept him housebound for years. He also tells Brendan about his musical influences and the songs that have shaped his life, including tracks by Eva Cassidy, Alice in Chains and Mick Flannery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.