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The Newspaper Panel
Joining Dearbhail McDonald to discuss the stories in this Sunday's newspapers are: Prof Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick; Harry McG…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to discuss the stories in this Sunday's newspapers are; Professor of Politics at DCU, Gary Murphy; Barrister and former Fianna Fail Minister, Mary Hanafin; Political Correspondent at …
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
“My prawn cocktail involves ketchup and whiskey” - Rick Stein
Acclaimed chef and broadcaster Rick Stein joined Brendan to discuss all manner of Christmas cooking concerns, including how to keep turkey moist, why choosing the right starter is key for a successfu…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Watchlist
Michael Doherty, Entertainment Editor at the RTE Guide and arts journalist Zara Hedderman pick out their highlights from a bumper week of Christmas TV specials and major movies. Spanning the big and …
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Big Quiz of 2025
Two teams made up of Ireland's greatest minds battle it out to be crowned the champions of Brendan O'Connor's inaugural Big Quiz of the Year 2025. Pat Shortt, Emer McLysaght, Fionnuala Jones and Bria…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
"I'm going to travel through my life and have very significant moments with Paul" Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley
Actors Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley talks to Brendan about their raw and emotional performances in 'Hamnet' - which have received glowing reviews, multiple Golden Globe nominations, and sparked hop…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Christmas Hacks you need
Christmas Hacks expert Denise O'Donoghue talks us through some top tips this festive season, on packing the car, making the most of 'the big shop', and keeping your turkey moist
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
"If Jesus turned up at most Christmas parties, he'd be an intruder" - Fr. Iggy O'Donovan
Father Iggy O'Donovan talks to Brendan about the meaning of Christmas, and how we understand God and meaning in a world beset by war, conflict and suffering.
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to discuss today’s newspapers are Dr Muireann Lynch, Senior Research Officer with the ESRI; Former Irish Ambassador to the United States, Dan Mulhall; Sunday Times Columnist Alison O’…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Female Sexual Empowerment - Prof Katriona O’Sullivan
Prof Katriona O’Sullivan from the Dept of Psychology in Maynooth University talks about having her own sexual empowerment epiphany in her early twenties and explains how women should think about thei…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago