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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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Today's panel includes David Quinn, Columnist for the Sunday Independent, Grainne Ní Aodha - News Reporter, Press Association, Kate O’Connell - Pharmacist and Former Fine Gael TD and Ciaran Mac an Bhaird – Head of the School of Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU
Entrepreneur Bryan Meehan talks new beginnings as the owner of The Park Hotel, Kenmare and his role as steward of Dromgarriff Rainforest
Actor and founder of the Glass Mask Theatre, Rex Ryan talks to Brendan about what films we should be watching with our kids and what lessons we can all learn from them
Acting Editor of the Irish Times Magazine and Music Journalist Nadine O’ Regan and John Maguire Film Critic with the Business Post chat to Brendan about the must watch television and films coming up this week
1Brendan talks to Director Alan Gilsenan and producer Tomás Hardiman about their powerful documentary The Days of Trees which deals with Tomás’ personal experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse
Writer Maggie Armstrong joins Brendan to talk about her debut collection of short stories 'Old Romantics' that explores the darker side of relationships, navigating the terrain of heartbreak, motherhood and modern life
Broadcasting legend Marty Whelan takes Brendan through the music of his life, choosing some of his favourite songs that have soundtracked special memories and career highlights
Whatever your line of work, making time for movement can benefit your health enormously. Physical trainer and wellness coach, Karl Henry explains how 'movement snacks' and tech-free lunches could help us to get healthier at work.
What makes the perfect baked potato? Catriona Redmond, Irish Examiner food columnist shares her favorite toppings and tells Brendan why in her house the baked spud is the ultimate convenience food.
Michael Doherty, RTÉ Guide Movie Editor and Aoife Barry, Freelance Journalist
Today's panel includes John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University, Aisling Maloney, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Fergus Finlay, Columnist with the Irish & Board member of HSE and Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor
Anne Walsh Donnelly spoke to Philip about her marriage separation and depression which led to her realising she was a writer and coming out as gay at 50.
It's fifty years since Steven King published his ground-breaking horror novel, Carrie. Award-winning Irish author, John Connolly, came into studio to pay tribute to King, and explain his cult status to non-believers.
Actor Dominic West on playing Prince Charles in The Crown, Jimmy McNulty in The Wire and his experience of digging an organic pond which he'll also be talking about at the upcoming Festival of Gardens and Nature in April in Ballintubbert House, Co Laois
Professor of Geriatric Medicine, Suzanne Timmons and Frank Mullen, who was diagnosed with Parkinsons last year at age 60, talk about Parkinsons which is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.
Joanna Donnelly from Met Éireann gave us an update on the various weather warnings in effect this morning, due to Storm Kathleen.
Actor and singer, Phelim Drew, talked us through the music that has soundtracked his life. His choices included tracks by UB40, Joe Jackson, David Lindley, Lisa Hannigan, and by The Dubliners, featuring Phelim's father, Ronnie Drew.
It's the time of year when people think about revamping their homes, but are there ways the do that with minimal impact on the environment? There are! As sustainability journalist, Joe Linehan, told Philip.
If you've overnight guests to impress, or just fancy treating yourself, maybe it's time to try baking at sunrise? Caryna Camarino, owner of Camerino Bakery, has some tips and recipes.
Today's panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Louise Bayliss, founder of SPARK and Campaign Co-ordinator for Focus Ireland, Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs Lorna Fitzpatrick, Public Affairs Accounts Manager at Instinctif Partners & Member of the Labour Party
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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.