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Insights with Sean O'Rourke

RTÉ

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 64

One-to-one conversations between Sean O'Rourke and well-known individuals. Featured guests are prominent in public service, culture, sport and business and these long-form conversations explore their motivations, achievements and regrets; in short, what made them the people they are.

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Jennifer Rock

jeudi 19 juin 2025 • Duration 44:36

In the final episode of the series, skincare expert Jennifer Rock joins Seán to share how she built a successful business while facing life’s toughest challenges and most uplifting moments. She opens up about motherhood, illness, loss, resilience, and finding joy through it all.

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Jody Plauche

Episode 1

jeudi 12 juin 2025 • Duration 27:32

Author and advocate Jody Plauché speaks to Seán about surviving child abuse, the aftermath of his abuser’s killing by his father, and his journey toward healing. Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and trauma. Support resources are available at https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/

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Éamon Ó Cuiv

Episode 1

jeudi 10 avril 2025 • Duration 49:54

Éamon Ó Cuív is not only a former Government Minister and TD but as he explains to Sean O’Rourke, he is also a dedicated campaigner and prison negotiator. Éamon also opens up about his grandfather, Fianna Fáil founder, Taoiseach and former President of Ireland Éamon de Valera plus he shares his own aspirations for the party his Grandfather began.

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Sinéad Burke

jeudi 3 avril 2025 • Duration 48:54

Sinéad Burke is a writer, primary school teacher, and disability campaigner. From starting a blog in her bedroom to becoming one of 15 trailblazing women featured on the cover of British Vogue, Sinéad Burke demonstrates that style and inclusivity go hand in hand.

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Colm O'Rourke

Episode 1

jeudi 27 mars 2025 • Duration 44:22

Colm O’Rourke is a Gaelic football manager, retired secondary school principal, sports broadcaster, and columnist. He also has two All-Irelands medals and was Player of the Year in 1991. He discusses his passion for education, his biggest achievements away from the medals and glory, plus he reflects on the changes and challenges facing the GAA.

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Dr Thomas McCann

jeudi 20 mars 2025 • Duration 38:15

Psychotherapist and Counsellor Dr Thomas McCann speaks to Sean about his love for the travelling community he is part of, as well as the issues and challenges they face, including that of mental health. Note: This discussion includes a reference to suicide. Help and Advice are available at https://about.rte.ie/ie/helplines/

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Georgie Crawford

Episode 1

jeudi 13 mars 2025 • Duration 47:34

Social media star, podcaster and breast cancer survivor Georgie Crawford opens up about the night her life changed utterly in 2017 when she discovered a lump in her breast. Georgie speaks about the lengthy journey she and her husband had to take in order to expand their family, the costs involved, and she recruits a new follower in Sean O’Rourke.

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Ollie Jennings

Episode 1

jeudi 6 mars 2025 • Duration 39:27

Ollie Jennings is the Manager of ‘The Saw Doctors’, a founding member of The Galway Arts Festival, and the award-winning spectacle theatre company Macnas.

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Diarmuid Gavin

Episode 1

jeudi 27 février 2025 • Duration 47:31

Irish garden designer and presenter Diarmuid Gavin opens up to Sean about why he passionately wanted to change gardening forever, he speaks about his friendship with Charlie Haughey, mingling with the Royal family, and what the unwavering support of Journalist Terry Keane and her family did for his career.

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Catherine Connolly

Episode 1

jeudi 20 février 2025 • Duration 49:15

Deputy Catherine Connolly discusses her unexpected path into politics. She speaks about her surprise election as the first woman to hold the position of Leas-Cheann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. And reveals if she really is open to running for President.

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