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Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Joining Áine to discuss what's making the Sunday headlines this week - Pat Leahy, Political Editor Irish Times, Ciarán Cuffe, Outgoing Green Party MEP for Dublin, Alison O’Connor, Columnist for The Sunday Times and Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.
Writer John MacKenna joins Áine to talk about his memoir Father, Son and Brother Ghost which focuses on his complex relationship with his father, grief, brotherhood and how we should never shy away from those uncomfortable discussions.
Author and Arts Journalist Aoife Barry talks to Áine about the mystique of Joni Mitchell as a new book about the star, Travelling by Ann Powers attempts to unravel her impact and her artistry
Michael Doherty, Movie Editor for the RTÉ Guide and writer Henrietta McKervey give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.
Writer Roslyn Dee, Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Alexandra Ryan, CEO and Founder of Goss.ie chat to Áine about what summer means to them and those special memories that are made in the sunshine months
1Pediatrician Dr. Niamh Lynch and Law Lecturer Dr. Francis Rees join Áine to discuss child influencers on social media and how children can be protected
Comedian, journalist, presenter and playwright Martin ‘Beanz’ Warde talks about identity, acceptance, anxiety and storytelling as he takes Áine on a musical journey through some of his favourite songs
Eco-Builder and Presenter of RTE’s Build Your Own Home, Harrison Gardner talks to Áine about his Common Cabin Project a programme that teaches people practical skills and building basics
Chef and Food Writer Domini Kemp gives Áine some time-saving recipes and ideas for feeding the family during those long summer days
Today’s panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner; Ilona Duffy, Monaghan-based GP; Noel Rock, Director of Public Affairs at Red Flag and former Fine Gael TD; and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie.
Film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords, David Puttnam is a man who has lived many lives. He is the subject of a new documentary 'David Puttnam: The Long Way Home' which airs on RTÉ One on Thursday June 20th.
Stars of WWE wrestling have just announced that they're on their way to Dublin this November, so Dave Hanratty, host of the ‘No ENCORE’ podcast and pro wrestling enthusiast, joins Áine for a bluffer's guide to wrestling.
Rory Cashin, entertainment and culture journalist, and culture journalist Zara Hederman give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.
Ahead of his return to Ireland for the Indoor Garden Party gig, award-winning actor and musician Russell Crowe talks to Áine about the music that shaped his lifefrom The Boomtown Rats to Etta James. Reflecting on his work with Ridley Scott on Gladiator, he extends warm wishes to Paul Mescal who steps into the iconic role of Maximus Decimus Meridius
Featuring poetry, photos, paintings, short stories and tonnes of Hollywood A-Listers, Amnesiac is the new memoir by Oscar winning director and writer Neil Jordan.
Runners Chris O'Donnell and Sophie Becker talk to Áine about their historic medal wins at the European Championships, and the joyful celebrations and reactions from home.
Residents of Menorca and Majorca have been protesting this week against over-tourism on their islands. So Lisa Regan, joined Áine with some tips on how to be a better tourist.
A musical has just opened in Dublin: Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland in the wake of the 911 attacks. Over 300 of those people were passengers on an Aer Lingus flight, and Áine is joined this morning by two of the cabin crew from that flight, Angela Broderick and Adele Campbell.
Chef Lily Ramirez-Foran, owner of the Picado Mexican Pantry and Cookery School in Dublin and author of the ‘Tacos’ cookbook gives us a primer on the ubiquitous folded Mexican snack, including the lesser-spotted ‘mashed potato taco’.
Joining Áine to discuss what's making the Sunday headlines this week were; Iar Thaoiseach Bertie Ahern, Jennifer Bray, Political Reporter for the Irish Times, Gary Murphy Professor of Politics at DCU and Louise Bayliss, Founder of single parent organisation SPARK and Campaign Co-Ordinator for Focus Ireland.
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No programme on Bloody Sunday from this prick...
This is excellent. Heard it yesterday on the show and just had another listen. Some great stuff in here.
Plenty of rational, younger people see through Meghan as well as the older generations.