Podcasts by Sunday with Miriam
Miriam O'Callaghan presents an all-talking, all-singing, all-human-life-is-here show. Listen live every Sunday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Jessica Harrington from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.592427
It’s Derby Day at the Curragh and as she returns to the racecourse following her cancer diagnosis last year, Miriam chats with racing royalty Jessica Harrington
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Fr. Shaun Doherty from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.587211
From DJ to priest, after 30 years on air with his popular chat show on Highland Radio, Miriam chats with the newly ordained Fr. Shaun Doherty
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Anne Enright from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.580226
Chat with author Anne Enright about the lockdown walks that helped inspire her new novel 'The Wren, The Wren' (published by Jonathan Cape)
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Joanne Ryan from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.566222
Chat with the Limerick playwright Joanne Ryan whose play ‘In Two Minds’ is inspired by her mother who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder late in life. It is part of the Dublin Theatre Festival, pr...
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John Grant from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.563652
Chat with the singer/songwriter John Grant about loving the music of Patsy Cline, growing up in Michigan and collaborating with Sinead O’Connor Sligo Live details: https://sligolive.ie/
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Kate Garraway from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.561026
Chat with the British tv and radio host about her book ‘The Strength of Love: Embracing an Uncertain Future with Resilience and Optimism’, about how her world changed in March 2020 when her husband...
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Rían Ó Braonáin from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.558568
The very talented Dublin ballet dancer explains why he's turning his back on the Leaving Cert to go to the English Natioanl Ballet School in London Go Fund Me details: https://www.gofundme.com/f/h...
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Oscar Blue from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.555618
The singer/songwriter from Clare chats about his musical inspirations and preparing for his upcoming tour (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during the interview cannot be made availa...
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The Mount Cashell Divorce Case from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.552828
Chat with Helen Goldin Mountcashell, Patrick Bergin and Noel Howard about the 19th century divorce case that caused a sensation in Ireland - that of Lady Louisa Moore Morgan and Captain Richard Mor...
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Stephen Walker from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.549653
Chat with the journalist/author Stephen Walker about taking an honest look at one of the great Irish peace-makers of the 20th century in his biography 'John Hume: The Persuader' (published by Gill ...
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"Dirty Linen" by Martin Doyle from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.527896
Martin Doyle has written a book called ‘Dirty Linen: The Troubles In My Homeplace’, telling a personal account of The Troubles through the lens of what happened in his own home place in the rural p...
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Liz Nugent and Professor Richard Walsh from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.520768
Author Liz Nugent and neurologist Professor Richard Walsh talk about how a condition called Dystonia causes her daily pain and the deep brain stimulation treatment that may help
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Saoirse Monica Jackson from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.499581
Miriam chats with actress Saoirse Monica Jackson, best known for her role as Erin in Derry Girls but is now about to take on a more grown-up role in ‘The Doll Factory’ on Paramount Plus
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In Tua Nua from 2023-12-13T14:43:48.497194
Chat with In Tua Nua, who burst onto the Irish music scene 40 years ago and, after a few years on hiatus, they are playing together once again and gigging around the country Official website: http...
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Phyl Herbert from 2023-12-10T10:00
The actor/director/teacher/writer has written a memoir ‘The Price of Silence’ (published by Menma Books) about her life, which included getting pregnant by a married man, going to a Mother&Baby Hom...
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Brigid Delaney from 2023-12-10T10:00
Chat with the Australian writer/columnist and author of ‘Reasons Not to Worry: How to be Stoic in Chaotic Times’ (published by Piatkus)
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Reverend Richard Coles from 2023-12-10T10:00
Chat with the Reverend Richard Coles, whose wide-ranging career spans pop music, being openly gay in 1980's London, finding the Church again and living with grief after losing his beloved husband 3...
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Colm Mac Con Iomaire from 2023-12-10T10:00
Chat with musician Colm about playing at the funeral of Shane MacGowan on Friday and in particular duetting with Nick Cave on ‘A Rainy Night In Soho’
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Niall Rochford from 2023-11-26T10:00
The general manager of Ashford Castle lost his wife Stella to pancreatic cancer aged 55, and he now wants to raise awareness of the disease - how difficult it is to diagnose and to survive it
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Sorcha Richardson from 2023-11-26T10:00
The singer/songwriter talks about her career trajectory, from writing songs in school to headlining at the National Concert Hall and finding a fan in Ellie Goulding Tour details: www.sorcharichard...
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Tara Erraught from 2023-11-26T10:00
The mezzo-soprano talks about her career taking off thanks to the legendary singing teacher Veronica ‘Ronnie’ Dunne, losing her father to cancer, meeting fans and the advice she gives to opera stud...
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Designer Helen James from 2023-11-19T10:00
Miriam is joined by designer and creator Helen James. Helen's work is seen and sold in Dunnes Stores shops across Ireland. This interview was pre-recorded before the news of the death of Ben Dunne....
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Broadcaster James O'Brien from 2023-11-19T10:00
Broadcaster and podcaster James O’Brien, spoke to Miriam about the state of U.K politics and his latest book; 'How They Broke Britain'. The book is published by WH Allen.
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Sandy Kelly from 2023-11-12T10:00
Chat with the country music singer Sandy Kelly about her new memoir ‘Sandy Kelly: In My Own Words’ and her new album: ‘Leaving It All Behind'
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Stephen Jones, creator of 'Northern Lights' from 2023-11-12T10:00
Actor/writer Stephen Jones and actor Elva Trill chat about their new Dublin drama ‘Northern Lights’, which starts on TG4 this week
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Pat Jennings from 2023-11-12T10:00
The great footballer, who played in goals for Northern Ireland, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs, this week was back in his home town of Newry to unveil a statue in his honour
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John Clarke from 2023-10-29T10:00
John Clarke talks about coping since the death of his wife Marian Finucane in 2020 and why he wanted to write the memoir ‘Finucane&Me: My Life with Marian’
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Sonia O'Sullivan from 2023-10-29T10:00
Chat with Sonia O'Sullivan, one of Ireland’s greatest-ever runners. She chats about being a coach on Ireland’s Fittest Family and also, the latest generation of Irish athletes
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Roddy Doyle from 2023-10-29T10:00
Roddy Doyle chats about his contemporary Dublin take on Peter Pan, which is coming to the Gate Theatre in November Full details: www.gatetheatre.ie
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Alan McBride from 2023-10-22T10:00
30 years ago Alan McBride lost his wife Sharon when she was killed in the IRA bombing of Frizzell's fish shop on the Shankill Road. Since then he has been engaged with rearing their daughter, peace...
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Zoe Conway and John McIntyre from 2023-10-22T10:00
Chat with musicians Zoe Conway and John McIntyre. Zoe is Associate Artist with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, and they will perform ‘From a Forest to a Fiddle’ at the National Concert Hall in November....
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Steve Backshall from 2023-10-22T10:00
Chat with the adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall, who is also a documentarian/adventurer-in-residence for the National Geographic Channel and Strictly Come Dancing contestant in 2014. He wil...
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Justine McCarthy from 2023-10-15T10:00
Chat with the political journalist who has collected columns from her long newspaper career for her new book ‘An Eye on Ireland: A Journey Through Societal Change’ (published by Hachette)
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Garry Hynes from 2023-10-15T10:00
Chat with the Druid Theatre artistic director Garry Hynes, who has just been named Best Director in the UK Theatre Awards for DruidO’Casey staging of three Sean O’Casey plays in one day (The Plou...
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Deepak Chopra from 2023-09-24T10:00
Chat with Deepak Chopra, who is in Ireland this week as a guest of the Irish Film and Television Academy; he is one of the world’s best-known advocates for wellness and alternative medicine
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Stephen Brennan and Kate Stanley Brennan from 2023-09-24T10:00
Chat with actors Stephen Brennan and his daughter Kate Stanley Brennan about the family acting legacy and performing together on stage for the first time in the upcoming Abbey Theatre production ‘S...
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Fiona Whelan Prine from 2023-09-24T10:00
Fiona Whelan Prine, the wife of the late American singer-songwriter John Prine talks about keeping his musical legacy alive with his record label Oh Boy Records, which has just signed Mick Flannery
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Francis Brennan from 2023-09-17T10:00
The hotelier, tv presenter and author chats about walking the Camino and his new book ‘Age Is Just A Number: Making The Most of Every Decade’ (published by Gill Books)
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Gavan Ring and Patrick Rafter from 2023-09-17T10:00
Kerry tenor Gavan Ring and violinist Patrick Rafter chat about the songs made famous by Count John McCormack and Fritz Kreisler, which they'll perform in 'The Elements of Genius' at the National Co...
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Hannah Tyrell from 2023-09-17T10:00
Hannah Tyrell, former All-Ireland soccer and rugby player and sports pundit chats about her sporting career, her wife Sorcha, new motherhood and the importance of mental health supports in her life
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Ann Napolitano from 2023-07-16T10:00
One of the most anticipated books of 2023, Miriam is joined by New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano about her Irish heritage and her new novel Hello Beautiful
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Andrew Flynn from 2023-07-16T10:00
Ahead of the staging of Every Brilliant Thing at the Galway Arts Festival, we hear from theatre director Andrew Flynn on why he wants us all to compile a list of Every Brilliant Thing in our lives ...
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Pat Hume interivew from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.761915
On November 22nd, 2015 Pat Hume spoke for the first time with Miriam on this programme, revealing the heartbreak of her husband’s ongoing struggle with dementia. Her comments were part of a wide-r...
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Who to invite and who to not from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.758150
Who to invite and who to not - as she prepares to marry on Friday next, we hear from one bride to be on the challenges of limiting your wedding guests.
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Seán Keane from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.754759
As he celebrates his 60th birthday, the legendary Seán Keane joins Miriam for a chat and music from his soon to be released new album.
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Eileen O’Riordan from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.751534
Ahead of what would have been Dolores O’Riordan‘s 50th birthday, the woman who knew her best, her mum Eileen joins Miriam.
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Pádraig Ó Céidigh from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.683356
Shannon chief Pádraig Ó Céidigh on bouncing back and rebuilding after Covid
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Rosita Boland from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.676980
From close pals to friends she hoped might become something more... the many and varied friendships that shape our lives as explored by journalist Rosita Boland in her new book Comrades
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Geraldine Mullan from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.664946
Just over a year since she tragically lost her husband and children in a freak accident in Donegal, Geraldine speaks of her determination to carry on in honour of those she loved.
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Love in a Time of War by Lara Marlowe from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.587634
Lara Marlowe chats to Miriam about her book "Love in a Time of War", which chronicles her years with war correspondent Robert Fisk.
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Singer songwriter Ryan McMullan from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.581037
Music and chat with singer songwriter Ryan McMullan ahead of his new album release.
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The Nation Holds its Breath by George Hamilton from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.578194
Having enthralled and captivated his audiences for decades, George Hamilton recounts his life and career in his much anticipated memoir, "The Nation Holds its Breath".
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Phil Ware Fundraiser from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.550861
The heartwarming story of how the music community here have rallied to look after one of their own following a debilitating stroke. Anyone wanting to buy a ticket for A Night for Phil, should log o...
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Frances Crowley - wife of Champion jockey Pat Smullen from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.540661
Jockey Pat Smullen died aged 43 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The nine-times champion jockey had an incredible career in horse racing. His wife Frances Crowley, spoke to Miriam about his l...
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Fit Mind - Pat Divilly from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.472655
It’s that time of year when many of us resolve to get fit or eat more healthily… personal trainer Pat Divilly on how a fit mind can help us succeed in our goals, whatever they maybe
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John O'Conor at 75 from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.468195
World-renowned pianist and pivotal figure in Irish musical life joins Miriam ahead of his 75th birthda.
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Stand Up, Speak Out - Monica McWilliams from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.463145
Monica McWilliams’ memoir detailing her long battle to have women’s voices heard and respected in Northern Ireland politics and her role in forging the Good Friday Agreement.
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Painting Vicky from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.458306
Miriam is joined by artist Vincent Devine who's painting of cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan was unveiled in Vicky’s hometown of Mooncoin last week. Miriam is also joined by Vicky and Vicky’s frien...
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The High Kings from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.452033
Miriam is joined in studio by much loved band The High Kings for some music and chat.
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Priory Hall A Decade On from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.446306
Former Priory Hall resident and campaigner Stephanie Meehan talks to Miriam about the battle they fought and losing her partner Fiachra at that time 10 years on from the controversy.
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The Colony, Audrey Magee LIS from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.252479
Set an a remote island off the west coast of Ireland, author Audrey Magee on her highly anticipated new novel The Colony
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George Murphy from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.247455
A voice beyond his years … music and chat with George Murphy.
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Sean McGinley from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.242645
From living hand to mouth to his behind-the-scenes romance with Marie Mullen, the star of stage and screen chats with Miriam ahead of his taking to the stage in Beckett’s Endgame at The Gate
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Phil Coulter Special from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.159017
Phil Coulter joins Miriam for music and chats. Phil is back on the road next month and all his tour dates can be found at www.philcoulter.com
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Newly-elected Senator Tom Clonan from 2022-04-21T11:18:15.046351
Tom Clonan speaks to Miriam, following his victory in the Seanad by-election.
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The Love Story of James Joyce and Nora Barnacle from 2022-04-21T11:18:14.891608
Nuala O’Connor on the fascinating life of James Joyce‘s wife and inspiration, Nora Barnacle.
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65 Roses Day from 2022-04-21T11:18:14.886701
Having marked a major milestone in her own life, Miriam speaks with cystic fibrosis campaigner and sufferer Jillian McNulty ahead of CF Ireland’s 65 Roses Day.
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Cara McAdam and Niall Carroll from 2022-04-17T12:00
Cara McAdam and Niall Carroll join Miriam to discuss 100k in 30 days.
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Caretakers Of Great Blasket from 2022-04-17T12:00
Brock Montgomery and Claire De Haas caretakers of Great Blasket join Miriam.
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Peter Sheridan and Neili Conroy from 2022-04-10T12:00
Peter Sheridan and Neili Conroy join Miriam to discuss Peter's new play.
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Legendary chess setter Jim Walsh from 2022-04-06T08:05:43.662638
Jim Walsh, who has been setting the chess problems in The Irish Times since 1955; he is almost 90 but has no intention of retiring
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Vicky Phelan and her parents from 2022-04-03T09:19:56.799183
Vicky Phelan joins us from the US where she is undergoing lifesaving cancer treatment, whilst her parents John and Gaby Kelly are at home in Ireland
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Anamaria Crowe Serrano, author of "In The Dark from 2022-04-03T09:19:56.797052
Anamaria Crowe Serrano, whose new novel “In The Dark” is set during the Spanish Civil War and was, she says, the best way to tackle her own grandfather’s role fighting on the Franco side in the war
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Hurling For Hope from 2022-03-20T12:00
In 2017, 45-year-old Pierce Higgins was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. Miriam is joined in studio by Pierce’s wife and his brother to tell us about ‘Hurling for Hope’, an event next week w...
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Rebecca Tallon de Havilland from 2022-03-20T12:00
Miriam's next guest led the Pride section of the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin this week. The first time ever the LGBTQ parade has been part of the main parade.
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The 3 Hail Mary's from 2022-03-13T12:00
Tommy Marren and Eileen Slevin join Miriam live in studio to discuss the play The 3 Hail Mary's.
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Lynne Kelleher from 2022-03-13T12:00
Journalist Lynne Kelleher joins Miriam to discuss her new book ' The Green and White House: Ireland and the US Presidents.
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Eddi Reader from 2022-03-13T12:00
Eddi Reader is considered to be one of Scotland’s all-time greatest female voices and performers. Formerly the lead singer of Fairground Attraction, this year sees her celebrate her 40th year on st...
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Counter Attack from 2022-02-27T12:00
A new campaign to increase awareness of the signs and symptoms of hear disease. Miriam is joined by Frankie Lane, Jadzia Kaminska and Dr. Matthew Barrett.
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Jessamine Chan from 2022-02-27T12:00
Already a hit in the US, The School for Good Mothers tells the chilling story of a single lapse in judgement that lands a young mother in a government reform programme where so-called “bad mothers”...
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Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Mary Coughlan from 2022-02-27T12:00
Miriam is joined by three performers who are among Ireland’s most successful female artist. All three are now set to share the stage as they embark on a nationwide tour together. Sharon Shannon, Fr...
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Mary Stokes Band from 2022-02-21T05:25:16.084986
Chat and live music with the Mary Stokes Band
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Danielle Galligan, starring in 'Shadow and Bone' from 2022-02-21T05:25:16.084203
Irish actress Danielle Galligan chats about her role in Netflix hit 'Shadow and Bone' and challenges for women on screen and stage
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Remembering Brian Lenihan from 2022-02-21T05:25:16.083411
Rory Montgomery (a former diplomat, ambassador and political negotiator) remembers his longtime friend Brian Lenihan, the late Finance Minister who died 10 years ago
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Bill Hughes from 2022-02-20T12:00
One of Ireland‘s biggest and brightest stars Vincent Hanley’s life was cut tragically short by his death from AIDS. Miriam will be chatting with his good friend Bill Hughes ahead of an intimate doc...
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Denise Gough from 2022-02-20T12:00
Described as one of the best actresses out there Miriam will be joined by double Olivier Award winning Irish actress Denise Gough as she takes to the stage as Portia Coughlan in The Abbey.
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Tommy Fleming from 2022-02-13T12:00
Miriam chats to the voice of Ireland Tommy Fleming who is currently on this 30th anniversary tour.
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Family members of those killed tell of their continued battle for justice from 2022-01-30T12:00
Jean Hegarty, sister of 17-year-old Kevin McElhinney; Kay Duddy, sister of 17-year-old Jackie Duddy; and Mickey McKinney whose 26-year-old brother William was also shot dead on Bloody Sunday
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Musical tribute to the victims from 2022-01-30T12:00
We pay tribute to the victims through music with Derry’s own Phil Coulter
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Paul Howard, creator of Ross O'Carroll Kelly from 2022-01-30T04:15:22.779948
Confirmation from his creator that the Rossmeister returns; he's on stage in 'Postcards From The Ledge' next weekend
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Joan Burton from 2022-01-16T12:00
The former Tánaiste talks to Miriam about her own search for her birth parents and the difference the new legislation would have made to her personally.
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New Seán Ó Riada Documentary from 2021-12-19T12:00
This Stephen's Day, a new TG4 TV documentary celebrating the life and work of composer Seán Ó Riada. An iconic figure in Irish music and culture, famous for his piece Mise Éire. His daughter Sorcha...
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Paul Howard - Ross O'Carroll Kelly from 2021-12-19T12:00
Paul Howard, of Ross O'Carroll-Kelly fame joins us ahead of taking part of the Gold Mile at Christmas, chats about his plans to take Copper Face Jacks The Musical back on the road.
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Iarla Ó Lionáird and Steve Cooney from 2021-12-19T01:02:32.973680
Chat with Iarla and Steve about their roots and musical collaboration through the years
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Imelda May from 2021-12-19T01:02:32.972729
Chat with Imelda about her family, musical path and guiding principles; her new album '11 Past The Hour' has just been released
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Declan O'Rourke from 2021-12-19T01:02:32.971736
Chat and live music from Declan O'Rourke, whose latest album 'Arrivals' has just been released to great acclaim
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Meriel Schindler, author of "The Lost Café Schindler" from 2021-12-19T01:02:32.970581
Meriel Schindler explains how her father's stories about growing up Jewish in Nazi-era Austria inspired her to write "The Lost Café Schindler" (published by Hodder & Stoughton)
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Taking to the stage for the first time in over 30 years from 2021-12-12T12:00
From a family of acting royalty Niamh Cusack chats to Miriam about growing up in the Cusack household and appearing on stage in Ireland for the first time in over 30 years.
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Ordained on the same, very different life paths from 2021-12-12T12:00
Ordained on the same day though their lives subsequently took very different paths, Fr. Brian Darcy and Declan Coyle chat to Miriam about their close friendship.
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Music and chat with Dani Larkin from 2021-12-12T12:00
Hailed as one of our most promising young folk artists, music and chat with Dani Larkin.
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Charlie Haughey biography from 2021-11-28T12:00
With unfettered access to his personal archives, Gary Murphy explores the life and politics of one of the most fascinating figures in 20th century Ireland.
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The Stunning from 2021-11-28T12:00
Music and chat from the band who were the soundtrack to a generation in the 80s and 90s in Ireland.
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Bronagh Waugh from 2021-11-28T05:07:10.971802
Coleraine actress Bronagh Waugh chats about her career; she is part of Tourism Northern Ireland's audio initiative "Soothing Stories" to take listeners through the northern landscape
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John Spillane in session from 2021-11-28T05:07:10.966573
Chat and live music from John Spillane and Pauline Scanlon; latest album is 100 Snow White Horses
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Music with Tony Connelly and Prof. Luke O’Neill from 2021-11-21T12:00
Tony Connelly, RTÉ’s Europe Editor, and Prof. Luke O’Neill, immunologist, on their deep friendship and shared love of music.
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Paul McCartney biography from 2021-11-21T12:00
The Irish poet, Paul Muldoon, on his five years working with and writing what’s thought to be the closest to a autobiography we’ll ever see from Sir Paul McCartney.
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An Easter reflection from John Scally from 2021-11-15T16:42:41.226230
Writer & theologian John Scally reflects on his Easter memories, included in his latest collection "Inspiration For All Seasons"
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Caring for the smallest members of our society from 2021-11-14T12:00
Consultant neonatologist in the National Maternity Hospital and recent recipient of an award for “exceptional services on behalf of children”
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Rod Stewart - Tears of Hercules from 2021-11-14T12:00
Rod Stewart on his great love for the Irish ballad Grace and his new album Tears of Hercules, born out of lockdown.
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100 Great GAA Teams from 2021-11-14T12:00
John Scally tells us about his new book 100 Great GAA Teams.
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Christy Moore from 2021-10-31T12:00
Miriam chats to Christy Moore about the early years of his career, his influences, the tough journey that 2020 was and his hopes for the future post-Covid.
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Mary Kennedy&Deirdre Ni Chinneide from 2021-10-24T12:00
Mary Kennedy&Deirdre Ni Chinneide on the importance of Celtic roots&heritage.
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Lord David Puttnam from 2021-10-17T12:00
Lord David Puttnam on quitting the House of Lords because of the “pig ignorance” of British legislators on Ireland
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Dr. Chris Luke from 2021-10-17T12:00
From his early years in an orphanage to becoming consultant in emergency medicine, the well known physician joins Miriam on the publication of his memoir A Life in Trauma
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John Brennan from 2021-10-17T12:00
Hotelier John Brennan chats with Miriam about his struggles with dyslexia, his relationship with his brother and buying a hotel on the day of his cancer diagnosis.
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Nóirín Hegarty from 2021-10-10T12:00
The newly appointed Ireland editor of The Times and Sunday Times on the highs and lows of her career in journalism.
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Martin Hayes from 2021-10-10T12:00
Music and chat from the master fiddler on the publication of his memoir Shared Notes.
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Eileen Rushe from 2021-10-07T05:13:17.155092
35-year-old single mum Eileen, who is terminally ill with cervical cancer, chats to Miriam following the apology from a Louth hospital for their failure to properly investigate and treat her condit...
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Sophie White from 2021-10-07T05:13:17.154080
Journalist and podcaster Sophie White talks about her essay entitled 'Drunk Mother' in which she outlines with unflinching honesty her personal battle against alcoholism as a young mother.
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Louise Redknapp from 2021-10-07T05:13:17.153338
The London-born singer-songwriter and ex-wife of footballer-turned-TV pundit Jamie Redknapp, shares the lessons she's learned through life in the public eye since her early teens.
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10th anniversary of LauraLynn from 2021-09-26T12:00
On the 10th anniversary of LauraLynn, founder Jane McKenna tells Miriam of the unspeakable grief that led to the establishment of the first children’s hospice in Ireland.
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The Essential Recipes Everyone Should Know from 2021-09-26T12:00
The Essential Recipes Everyone Should Know - a call to arms from Darina Allen in her new book as she demands cooking skills be embedded in the national curriculum from primary schools upwards.
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Dating, romance and unrequited passion from 2021-09-26T12:00
Dating, romance and unrequited passion… Miriam speaks with Irish director John Carney on his successful Amazon series Modern Love
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Sligo-based charity helping people battle alcohol addiction from 2021-09-19T12:00
An alcoholic in recovery speaks with Miriam about the extraordinary help he’s had from Sligo based charity Social Ground Force
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COVID Care Concerts from 2021-09-19T12:00
Music and chat from Luka Bloom and Gerald Peregrine on the impact of the COVID Care Concerts
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Why Ireland is the worst country in the EU to raise a child with a disability from 2021-09-19T12:00
Tom Clonan on his fight this week to have his son gain access to 3rd level and why Ireland is the worst country in the EU to raise a child with a disability
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Wyvern Lingo from 2021-09-15T22:56:25.073164
Bray locals Karen Cowley and Saoirse Duane are two of the trio who make up ‘Wyvern Lingo' join the programme with two tracks and to discuss lockdown, coping with the last year and what's in store f...
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Billy Gaff from 2021-09-15T22:56:25.072453
Miriam speaks to Billy Gaff, one of the biggest names in the UK music industry who managed Rod Stewart and published artists such as The Bee Gees, Status Quo, The Clash and many more during the 60’...
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The killing of Fr. Niall Molloy from 2021-09-12T12:00
The discovery of a priest’s body in the bedroom of a wealthy couple in Offaly - 36 years on, Fr. Niall Molloy’s nephew Bill on the family’s search for answers on what happened that night and why.
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Dame Jacqueline Wilson from 2021-09-12T12:00
Much loved author Jacqueline Wilson on re-writing a children’s classic - and how her “weird” upbringing has inspired so many of her books.
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Steve Cooney from 2021-09-12T12:00
The man who revolutionised traditional Irish music - music and chat from master guitarist Steve Cooney
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Lynsey Bennett & Gillian O’Mahony from 2021-09-11T18:48:04.643094
Ahead of her trip to Mexico for treatment, Lynsey Bennett reacts to the settlement with the HSE this week and shares the key message she wants to send to young women while her solicitor Gillian O’M...
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Ivana Bacik and her mother Rina from 2021-07-25T12:00
Newly-elected TD Ivana Bacik and her mother Rina Murphy Bacik
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Dr Desmond Fennell, RIP from 2021-07-25T12:00
Remembering the writer Dr Desmond Fennell, who was Miriam's guest in 2011 when he spoke about his core beliefs and death
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Pubs re-opening from 2021-07-25T12:00
Billy Keane looks forward to re-opening the doors of John B's to customers after a very long lockdown
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Foil Arms&Hog from 2021-07-18T12:00
Chat with Sean, Conor and Sean from comedy sketch act Foil Arms&Hog
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Singer/songwriter Jack O'Rourke from 2021-07-18T12:00
Chat and live music with Jack O'Rourke, who wrote his upcoming album 'My Own Valhalla' during lockdown
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Katherine Zappone from 2021-07-18T12:00
Katherine Zappone talks about her life with Ann Louise Gilligan; she has edited the re-published version of Ann Louise's book'Reclaiming the Secret of Love: Feminism, Imagination&Sexual Difference...
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The Bereaved Dad's Breakfast Club from 2021-07-11T12:00
Tom Kennedy and John Fitzsimons talk about how the Bereaved Dad’s Breakfast Club helped them cope with the death of their wives and rearing young children alone
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Recovering from an eating disorder from 2021-07-11T12:00
Best-selling author Louise O’Neill talks about marking four years in recovery from an eating disorder she lived with for 17 years
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Anticipating the final of Euro 2020 from 2021-07-11T12:00
Kevin Moran chats about playing for Manchester United and the Republic of Ireland and looks ahead to tonight’s Euro 2020 final
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Reopenig the doors of Knock: Father Richard Gibbons from 2021-07-05T20:35:50.346594
The parish priest of Knock describes his happiness at welcoming people back to mass this week, how the church has responded to coronavirus, and his reflections on the approaching Christmas season.
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Women in Harmony: RuthAnne from 2021-07-05T20:35:50.345845
The Dublin-born singer-songwriter brings us one of her own tunes, plus the latest single from Irish Women in Harmony, and talks about her guilt at the enforced slow-down during Covid, writing for p...
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Alix O'Neill, author of "The Troubles With Us" from 2021-06-27T12:00
Alix O'Neill chats about her memoir of growing up on the Falls Road in 1990's Belfast
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Singer/songwriter Jack Savoretti from 2021-06-27T12:00
Chat with Jack Savoretti about his musical style being reflected on his new album "Europiana"
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The benefits of sea swimming from 2021-06-27T12:00
Committed sea swimmers Kathy Donaghy and Peter O'Brien explain the benefits they get from regular dips in our coastline waters
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Live music from Aoife Ní Bhriain from 2021-06-20T12:00
Violinist Aoife Ní Bhriain performs two traditional tunes collected by Canon James Goodman before the Famine
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Mandatory hotel quarantine from 2021-06-20T12:00
Professor Lokesh Joshi of NUI Galway explains why he'd like a more humane approach to mandatory hotel quarantine
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An exhibition by Christopher Robson for Pride 2021 from 2021-06-20T12:00
Bill Foley talks about his late partner Christopher Robson whose archive of photographs chronicling the gay rights movement in Ireland through the decades is now exhibiting as part of Pride 2021
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Eimear Ryan, author of 'Holding Her Breath' from 2021-06-20T12:00
Eimear Ryan explains how her own family history helped inspired her debut novel 'Holding Her Breath' (published by Sandycove)
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Being Jewish in Irleand from 2021-06-17T12:49:27.989345
Art Gallery Owner Oliver Sears and Film Director Lenny Abrahamson discuss what it means to them to be Jewish in Ireland and how the community will commemorate the anniversary of Kristallnacht next ...
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The 4 of Us from 2021-06-17T12:49:27.988757
Newry brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy of rock band 'The 4 of Us' chat to Miriam about how 2020 has seen them have to come up with new ways of staying in touch with their fans and perform their t...
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The partition of Ireland in 1921 from 2021-06-13T12:00
Former British cabinet minister Michael Portillo presents the documentary 'Partition, 1921', which will be shown on RTÉ 1 television on Monday 14th June 1921
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Perspectives on motherhood from 2021-06-13T12:00
Irish author Anna McPartlin mines her own experience of infertility in her novel 'Waiting for the Miracle'; English academic Eliane Glaser feels it's time to demolish the cult of the 'perfect' moth...
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Villagers in session from 2021-06-13T12:00
Conor O'Brien performs two tracks live for today's show, one new and one old
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Minnesota, Anaïs Mitchell and Mick Flannery from 2021-06-11T02:58:33.340612
Cork singer-songwriter Mick Flannery and Vermont artist Anaïs Mitchell collaborate on 'Minnesota’, a song written by Mick during lockdown in reaction to the state of U.S. politics.
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View from the campaign trail – Katherine Zappone from 2021-06-11T02:58:33.306121
Miriam speaks to the former Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, who has moved back to her native United States and is now a member of the Biden-Harris presidential campaign ...
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Dolly Alderton – life, love and ‘ghosting.’ from 2021-06-02T03:26:17.645480
Miriam speaks to the writer and broadcaster, Dolly Alderton, whose first novel, Ghosts, is published by Fig Tree.
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Dr. Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin from 2021-06-02T03:26:17.644373
To mark the feast of All Saints, Miriam visits Dr Martin at the Archbishop’s House in Drumcondra, to discuss the ongoing challenge of Covid-19, his reflections on a life spent in the priesthood and...
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An Post Book Awards from 2021-06-02T03:26:17.642772
Miriam’s nomination for the RTÉ Radio 1 Listeners' Choice Award 2020 is A Light That Never Goes Out: A Memoir by the late Keelin Shanley. You can vote for now online at rte.ie/culture.
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Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Clare Sands from 2021-05-30T12:00
Music and chat with musical collaborators Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Clare Sands
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'I Couldn't Love You More' by Esther Freud from 2021-05-30T12:00
Esther Freud chats about re-imagining the life of her mother (who evaded a Mother & Baby Home) in her new novel "I Couldn't Love You More"
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Marie Mullen and Brian Gleeson from 2021-05-30T12:00
Marie Mullen and Brian Gleeson chat about working together in "The Saviour", a play by Deirdre Kinahan at the Cork Midsummer Festival
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James Vincent McMorrow from 2021-05-23T12:00
James Vincent McMorrow performs live and talks about ways of dealing with anxiety and stress
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Losing a child from 2021-05-23T12:00
Sinéad and William Thavenot describe the experience of tragically losing their baby Florence to stillbirth earlier this year.
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Takashi Miyazaki, owner of Ichigo Ichie from 2021-05-23T12:00
Chef Takashi Miyazaki describes his route from an Irish pub in Hiroshima to a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cork
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'Lessons From A Bedside: Wisdom For Living' by Breda Casserly from 2021-05-16T12:00
In 'Lessons From A Bedside' Breda Casserly writes about her experiences as a lay chaplain and end-of-life care at the Galway Hospice
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"The 8th", a documentary about the Repeal the 8th campaign from 2021-05-16T12:00
Campaigners Ailbhe Smyth and Andrea Horan chat about the documentary "The 8th: How We Repealed History" (streaming on IFI@Home from 17 May)
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Remembering the Famine, with Brendan Graham from 2021-05-16T12:00
Songwriter Brendan Graham explains his participation in the National Famine Commemoration, which takes place today
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Sunday with Miriam podcast from 2021-05-05T02:49:14.001555
Former state pathologist Marie Cassidy is in studio to talk about her memoir 'Beyond the Tape'; Fergal Keane's tribute to Belfast poet Derek Mahon who died recently aged 78; the young Cork duo behi...
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Claudia Boyle from 2021-04-25T12:00
Irish soprano Claudia Boyle, who performs live and explains how you can get a bespoke private concert streamed into your home
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Mona Eltahawy, author of "The Seven Necessary Sins For Women and Girls" from 2021-04-25T12:00
Egyptian-American writer Mona Eltahawy discusses her philosophies on what women shouldn't be afraid to do, to stand up to male oppression
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Loneliness and the pandemic from 2021-04-25T12:00
The Irish Times columnist Rosita Boland writes about her experiences of severe loneliness and isolation during lockdown
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Being gay in Northern Ireland from 2021-04-25T12:00
Armagh SDLP councillor Pete Byrne discusses the recent debate on gay conversion therapy in the NI Assembly and what it was like for him to come out as gay in Northern Ireland
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Conor Moore from 2021-04-18T12:00
Impressionist Conor Moore in studio for a chat, with some of his sporting characters
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Celebrating the birthday of President Michael D Higgins from 2021-04-18T12:00
Musicians Iarla Ó Lionáird and Steve Cooney perform live to mark the 80th birthday of President Michael D Higgins
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Alan McGee, founder of Creation Records from 2021-04-18T12:00
Great stories from Alan McGee, about founding Creation Records and signing some of the biggest bands of the 20th century
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'Boland: Journey of a Poet' by Druid from 2021-04-18T12:00
Garry Hynes and Colm Tóibín explain their collaboration on a new Druid work celebrating the life and work of poet Eavan Boland
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A story of bullying, by Chris Sherlock from 2021-04-11T12:00
Chris Sherlock has written about his experiences of severe bullying as a teenager in a chapter in the book 'Mental Health for Millenials, Vol 4' (published by BookHub)
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Professor Brian Cox from 2021-04-11T12:00
Musician-turned-physicist Brian Cox talks about the latest scientific discoveries and his love for space and the cosmos. His show Horizons: A 2021 Space Odyssey comes to the 3Arena Dublin in October
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Veronica Dunne remembered from 2021-04-11T12:00
An extract from legendary opera singer and teacher Veronica Dunne's last visit to the Sunday with Miriam studio, in 2014
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Works by Carl Corcoran at MusicTown 2021 from 2021-04-11T12:00
Carl Corcoran discusses the works he has co-created, 'Reflexionem' and 'The Phoenix' which will premiere at the MusicTown 2021 festival in Dublin next weekend
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James Vincent McMorrow in session from 2021-04-11T12:00
James Vincent McMorrow introduces his forthcoming album ‘Grapefruit Season’ with a live performance of ‘Waiting’
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Defending The Mauritanian from 2021-03-28T12:00
Nancy Hollander, international human rights lawyer whose story is told in the film "The Mauritanian", in which Jodie Foster plays Nancy defending Guantanamo inmate Mohamedou Ould Slahi
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"All Shining In The Spring" by Siobhán Parkinson from 2021-03-28T12:00
Author Siobhán Parkinson and her son Matthew Parkinson Bennett talk about how the grief of losing her stillborn child Daniel inspired her to write a guide to explaining grief to young children
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Remembering family lost to cancer from 2021-03-28T12:00
In the wake of Daffodil Day, sports writer Kieran Cunningham remembers his brother Paddy who died from cancer aged 26
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Aebh Kelly and Adam McDonagh from 2021-03-21T12:00
Mezzo-Soprano Aebh Kelly tells us about herself and the Feis Ceoil, before performing an aria from Studio 8, accompanied by Adam McDonagh on piano.
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Eimir Blackmore from 2021-03-21T12:00
After a record-setting week at Cheltenham, Rachael Blackmore's mother talks to Miriam about the origins of her daughter's talents and the reaction in Killenaule, Co. Tipperary, to her astonishing r...
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Phelim Drew and Sue Collins from 2021-03-21T12:00
The husband-and-wife team join the show to discuss lockdown life as performers and projects that are keeping them going.
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Dana Gillespie from 2021-03-21T12:00
Miriam chats with the singer, who has released more than 70 albums, originated the role of Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar and dated some of the biggest names in music.
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Paddy Murray from 2021-03-14T12:00
Journalist Paddy Murray looks back on over 40 years working in the Irish press, living with Stage 4 COPD over the last year and his new memoir.
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Noelle Brown from 2021-03-14T12:00
Survivor of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, Noelle Brown joins the programme to discuss the Abbey Theatre's streaming of Home: Part One this week, which is a project that will present the voi...
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Davie Furey from 2021-03-14T12:00
Miriam chats to young singer-songwriter Davie Furey about his new album, what inspires him and what he's been up to over the past year. He also performs two tracks from his new album - Who Am I and...
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Orla Tinsley from 2021-02-28T12:00
Writer, transplant recipient and health reform advocate Orla Tinsley on the campaign to speed-up Covid-19 vaccinations for vulnerable and immuno-compromised people.
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Luke O'Neill & Tony Connelly from 2021-02-28T12:00
RTÉ's Europe Editor Tony Connelly and Ireland's most famous virologist Luke O'Neill on their long friendship and mutual love for performing live music. Pictured: Tony and Luke at Other Voices in D...
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Catherine Talbot from 2021-02-28T12:00
Dublin writer Catherine Talbot joins the programme to discuss her debut psychological suspense novel - A Good Father - which explores the phenomenon of coercive control from a male perspective.
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Pat Storey from 2021-02-21T12:00
Pat Storey, Bishop of Meath and Kildare, chats to Miriam about being Ireland's first and only woman bishop, her senior role in the Church of Ireland and the impact this has upon her life - both pos...
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Above Water: Trish Kearney from 2021-02-21T12:00
Cork-based writer Trish Kearney joins the programme to discuss her abuse at the hands of swimming coach George Gibney and her new book 'Above Water.'
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Susan O'Neill from 2021-02-21T12:00
Singer-songwriter Susan O'Neill on how the last year has treated her and how she has survived such difficult times and we also hear a specially-recorded performance of her most recent single, 'Almo...
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Charlene McKenna from 2021-02-21T12:00
Monaghan native Charlene McKenna checks in just days after revealing the news of her wedding to fellow actor Adam Rothenberg and her new series 'Bloodlands' which begins on BBC One tonight.
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Thomas Walsh from 2021-02-14T12:00
Thomas Walsh, Pugwash frontman, chats about the 15th anniversary of their album 'Jollity' as well as his sober life and health issues.
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Daisy Buchanan from 2021-02-14T12:00
Miriam chats to journalist and broadcaster Daisy Buchanan about her career to date and her debut novel 'Insatiable.'
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Lisa Lawlor from 2021-02-14T12:00
On the 40th anniversary of the Stardust disaster, Lisa Lawlor, whose parents died in the fire, joins the programme to discuss her new book 'Stardust Baby' and how she is still searching for answers...
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Dr. Susan Hopkins from 2021-02-14T12:00
Kildare native Dr. Susan Hopkins, Deputy Director of Public Health England, on her role in the UK, Ireland's Covid-19 situation and encouraging young females to study, and work in, STEM.
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Professor Adrian Hill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Miriam chats to Dublin native Professor Adrian Hill, Director of the Jenner Institute at Oxford University, in relation to his work in developing a Covid-19 vaccine.
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An Post Irish Book Awards from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Miriam has some great news from the An Post Irish Book Awards which took place during the week and Keelin Shanley's 'A Light That Never Goes Out' won the RTÉ Radio 1 Listeners’ Choice Award.
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Lucia and Maria from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Irish Music Duo Lucia and Maria join the programme to discuss how their careers as fiddle players and vocalists came about, how 2020 has treated them and perform two tracks 'The Call and the Answe...
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Elvis Costello from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Miriam hears from the world renowned singer-songwriter Elvis Costello about his career that has spanned over five decades, his fond memories of the 16 years he spent living in Ireland and his new a...
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Lockdown Projects: Gerald Peregrine & Ruth Medjber from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Cellist Gerald Peregrine and photographer Ruth Medjber describe a year of working outside windows, as they responded to the Covid experience and the phenomena of lockdowns, cocoons and quarantines.
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Inspiration for all seasons: John Scally & Peter McVerry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Author John Scally joins the programme and talks about his latest collection and we also hear from social justice campaigner Fr. Peter McVerry, who wrote a letter to his parents for the book.
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Justice for Pat: Geraldine and Michael Finucane from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The widow and son of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane on the latest hurdle to establishing the full truth behind the death of their loved one, who died in 1989 and whose killing involved state collu...
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Corrigan at Christmas: Richard Corrigan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The award-winning chef and Meath native gives his perspective on the restaurant trade from London, where he recently opened a new venture called Daffodial Mulligan.
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Paloma Faith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Singer, songwriter, and actress Paloma Faith discusses her new album ‘Infinite Things’ as well as her experience with post-natal depression and how she’s now expecting another baby.
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The Bloodied Field: Jane & Stephen Brennan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Actors and siblings Jane and Stephen Brennan outline how they are involved in The Abbey Theatre’s Centenary Commemoration of Bloody Sunday and also their family connection to the event through thei...
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Justice for Mick: Naoise Connolly Ryan’s fight for answers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Naoise Connolly Ryan speaks to Miriam about her husband Micheál or ‘Mick’ as he was known, who worked with the United Nations before being killed in a plane crash last year. Noise has been fighting...
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CNN’s King of the Magic Wall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In an Irish exclusive, Miriam speaks to CNN’s John King in his first interview since the US Presidential Election. He speaks about his very Irish upbringing in Massachusetts, the marathon of coveri...
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A Light That Never Goes Out: Remembering Keelin Shanley from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Broadcaster Keelin Shanley’s husband joins Miriam in studio to discuss his late wife’s book ‘A Light That Never Goes Out’ which Miriam is championing for the An Post Irish Book Awards.
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Reaction to Biden Presidential Victory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Former Minister Katherine Zappone is on the line live from New York City with reaction to Joe Biden’s US Presidential Victory, a campaign which she worked on.
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Mother & Baby Homes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Journalist and Author Fionn Davenport, who was born in a Mother and Baby Home shares his story in the wake of new legislation related to the records of the Commission of Investigation into Mother a...
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30 Years of the Irish Traveller Movement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Miriam speaks to Dr. Brigid Quilligan of the Irish Traveller Movement, after they celebrated their 30th anniversary this week, about what they do for members of the Travelling Community, how this g...
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The Art of Drag from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Star of RuPaul’s Drag Race and Strictly Come Dancing Michelle Visage discusses the art of drag and how it has and continues to evolve around the world and also her role of judging the Junk Kouture ...
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Being a Beauty Queen and an Astronaut from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Fionnghuala 'Fig' O’Reilly joins the programme to discuss how she manages being a NASA datanaut as well as Miss Universe Ireland as she prepares to be a key speakers at the Dublin Tech Summit next ...
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Peadar Ó Riada agus Sean Ó Sé on music & an enduring life friendship from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Peadar Ó Riada, has been broadcasting his show 'Cuireadh chun Ceoil' on RNG since the 1970s, last week he produced his 1,000th programme. Tenor Sean Ó Sé and Peadar joined Miriam to discuss this hu...
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Sunday with Miriam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Miriam O'Callaghan presents a live stimulating mix of lifestyle, music, human interest and great interviews, the perfect soundtrack to your Sunday morning.
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Bill Whelan, Moya Brennan & Dermot Bolger | Sunday with Miriam from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Bill Whelan on composing Riverdance as it celebrates 25 years, Moya Brennan talks about her enduring success, and writer Dermot Bolger discusses his new play for the Abbey Theatre.
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Sunday With Miriam - The Podcast 30 12 18 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Miriam gathers some remarkable women around the table to celebrate the year, including Vicky Phelan, Ailbhe Smyth, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen and Jessica Bowes.
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Van Morrison from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
In a rare interview, Miriam sits down with the great Van Morrison. He talks about his Belfast childhood, his early career with albums such as Astral Weeks and Moondance and why the Blues has never ...
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Brian Kennedy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Brian Kennedy joined Miriam in studio to chat about life and his new Christmas album.
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Being Gay in the 80s and living with HIV from 2021-01-31T12:00
Rory O'Neill, Ireland's most famous drag queen Panti Bliss, and producer and director Bill Hughes discuss the period featured in Russell T Davies' new TV show, It's a Sin, and talk to Miriam about ...
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Hermitage Green from 2021-01-31T12:00
Limerick brothers Dan and Barry Murphy join Miriam for a chat and a live-from-home session to perform two songs - their latest single Enough and My Love.
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Irish female musicians mark St. Brigid's Day from 2021-01-31T12:00
On the eve of St. Brigid's Day, or Imbolc, we hear a prayer to St. Brigid from Moya Brennan, Clare Friel and Aisling Jarvis, ahead of tonight's TG4 special, Ceol Ó Kylemore - Ceiliuradh na mBan.
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Remembering Cara O'Sullivan from 2021-01-31T12:00
Miriam pays tribute to the late soprano, who was a regular guest on the show, and plays a recording of Cara performing an aria from Puccini's Tosca for Miriam Meets back in 2010.
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Legacy of Mother and Baby Homes from 2021-01-24T12:00
Averil Power, CEO of the Irish Cancer Society, reacts to the recent report on Mother and Baby Homes, discusses her journey to find her birth parents and explains why adoptees need access to birth c...
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Home Music Sessions from 2021-01-24T12:00
Ahead of the virtual Trad Fest 2021, Limerick singer Emma Langford performs two tracks, her own 'The Winding Way Down to Kells Bay' and a cover of the Janis Ian classic, 'At Seventeen.'
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A Cry from the Far Middle from 2021-01-24T12:00
Miriam speaks to one of America's most famous libertarians, journalist and satirist PJ O'Rourke, about last week's inauguration and his call in his most recent book for US politics to return to the...
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My Story: Mary McAleese from 2021-01-10T12:00
An extended interview with former President of Ireland Mary McAleese on her Belfast childhood during the Troubles including a viscous attack on her brother John, working in RTÉ, becoming President ...
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The Stairlift Ascends: Helen O'Rahilly from 2020-12-13T12:00
The former BBC executive chats to Miriam about how a return from London to help care for her 91-year-old aunt led to a Twitter sensation and a brand new book, chronically the poignant and often fun...
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Jack Lukeman from 2020-11-22T12:00
Kildare native and singer songwriter Jack Lukeman joins Miriam for a chat about his new 'Lockdown Sessions' album and performs two tracks - ‘Somehere in my Heart’ and ‘Young at Heart’. He also talk...
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Billy Hutchinson: A Life in Loyalism from 2020-11-22T12:00
Leader of the Progressive Unionist Party in Northern Ireland Billy Hutchinson joins the programme to discuss his upbringing in Northern Ireland and his memories of the Troubles as well as his decis...
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With Hope in Your Heart from 2020-10-25T12:00
Seán Cox's wife Martina and daughter Emma join Miriam in studio to talk about their husband and father and how their lives changed forever one day but also how love and hope has gotten them through...
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Lessons for our Children from 2020-10-25T12:00
Northern Irish Illustrator and writer Oliver Jeffers is on the line to discuss what he feels we can learn from 2020 and teach the younger generations in light of surviving this time.
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I Am Somebody: Liam Ledwidge from 2020-10-18T12:00
Liam Ledwidge chats to Miriam about his new book 'I Am Somebody' which documents his life from opening Dublin's first ever Gay nightclub to ending up in a South African prison.
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Bobbo Supreme: Tim Robbins from 2020-10-18T12:00
Screenwriter and film director Tim Robbins joins the programme to discuss his new audio drama 'Bobbo Supreme' which was an idea he originally had for a movie prior to the coronavirus pandemic which...
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Sweet October: Aoife Scott from 2020-10-18T12:00
Irish singer-songwriter Aoife Scott is in studio to chat about how tough this year has been for all involved in the music industry and tells us about her new song 'Sweet October' which she also per...
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Junior Brother from 2020-10-11T12:00
Irish alternative folk singer-songwriter Ronan Kealy who's known as Junior Brother chats to Miriam about how he's been coping during the coronavirus pandemic, the projects he's working on and his u...
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Music from The Hothouse Flowers from 2020-01-19T13:00
Miriam was joined by Liam Ó Maonlaí and Peter O'Toole of The Hothouse Flowers this morning. The band will playing Dublin’s Olympia Theatre as part of Tradfest 2020, this Wednesday 22nd of January, ...
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Playwright Jody O'Neill on Autism from 2020-01-19T13:00
Playwright and actor Jody O'Neill spoke to Miriam this morning about her diagnosis of autism and her new play; 'What I (Don't) Know About Autism. The play is opening in The Abbey Theatre, from the ...
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