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Brendan O'Connor

RTÉ Radio 1

News

Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 113

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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Jacinda Ardern - “The easiest trick in politics is blame”

samedi 21 juin 2025 • Duration 26:56

Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand joins Dearbhail to talk about her new memoir ‘A Different Kind of Power’. She reflects on growing up in the Mormon faith, her time in politics, knowing when to call it quits, motherhood in the public eye and imposter syndrome.

“Top tip – break-in your cowboy boots before the Zach Bryan gig!”

samedi 21 juin 2025 • Duration 06:48

Country singer and radio host Clodagh Lawlor gives Dearbhail her verdict on the first of the three Zach Bryan shows at the Pheonix Park in Dublin this weekend.

Brian Kennedy "I used to harmonise with ambulances on the Falls Road"

samedi 14 juin 2025 • Duration 28:24

Singer songwriter Brian Kennedy choses five songs that tell the story of his life. He talked to Dearbhail about growing up in Belfast during the troubles, busking on the streets of London before playing with Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell. His music includes ABBA, U2, and Kate Bush

"This is Trump's little birthday to himself" - Bonnie Greer

samedi 14 juin 2025 • Duration 10:36

As Washington DC prepares for a massive military parade later today, marking the 250th birthday of the US Army, and coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday, broadcaster and writer, Bonnie Greer, spoke with Dearbhail about current events in the US, and about Juneteenth - the holiday sometimes considered 'Black America's Independence Day'.

Why we get angry in hot weather, and what to do about it!

samedi 14 juin 2025 • Duration 11:07

Professor Brendan Kelly joins Dearbhail on the science behind how the heat affects our moods and what you can do to keep calm on those hot summer days.

Life after Opus Dei: I lived with shame...but I had to speak out

samedi 14 juin 2025 • Duration 29:23

Anne Marie Allen speaks to Dearbhail about her experiences with Opus Dei as a young woman in the late 1970s. Her biography 'Serve', tells the story of her path from initially joining a training course, to becoming an 'Assistant Numerary'. Anne Marie describes how immersing herself in education allowed her to thrive in her life after Opus Dei.

"Ask for help!" - How to declutter for the summer

samedi 14 juin 2025 • Duration 10:17

The arrival of summer brings different routines in our lives... and can cause a bit of chaos around the home. Professional organiser, Vera Keohane, gave Dearbhail some tips to help tackle clutter, and streamline our homes.

Classic Sponge Cake Masterclass "You just have to abide by a few simple rules..."

samedi 14 juin 2025 • Duration 09:40

Ann Marie Dunne from TU Dublin School of Bakery gives a masterclass on the traditional summer sponge cake

Newspaper Panel

dimanche 8 juin 2025 • Duration 54:21

Joining Dearbhail to dissect the Sunday papers are Sarah Carey, Irish Independent Columnist, Prof. Rónán Collins, Consultant Geriatrician, Sam Tranum, Editor of the Dublin Inquirer and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror.

Camille O’Sullivan “The worse my relationships go, the better my singing gets!”

dimanche 8 juin 2025 • Duration 27:20

Singer, musician, and actor, Camille O’Sullivan talks Dearbhail through five songs that have shaped her life. From Bob Dylan soundtracking a second chance at life, to the Lloyd Cole song that symbolises her relationship with actor Aidan Gillen.

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