Dunne Talking

Donncha O'Callaghan is Bernard Dunne's guest for a conversation about family, resilience, sport and the experiences that shaped his life on and off the pitch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode, Bernard is joined by James McCarthy, one of Gaelic football’s most decorated players. James reflects on moments that shaped him, the standards required to sustain success, and the lessons learned through more than a decade of competition, teamwork and leadership within a record-breaking Dublin side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonia O’Sullivan is one of Ireland’s greatest athletes. Moving from Cobh to the world stage, she achieved remarkable triumphs and faced bitter defeats – each followed closely by fans and the media. Bernard revisits Sonia’s career, asking about the preparation, decisions and mindset that drove her to compete, win and endure at the highest level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is success? How is it achieved? What does it cost? Those questions are raised in a new eight-part series: Dunne Talking. Presented by Bernard Dunne, the series explores the mindset of elite athletes and competitors. Bernard’s guests will share stories of resilience and achievement, as well as describing the philosophies behind their choices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen Keane is one of Ireland's most accomplished Paralympians. From her first Paralympics, aged 13, to her gold medal in Tokyo, she has seen success intertwined with setbacks and experienced the pressures of growing up in the public eye. Here, Ellen talks to Bernard about navigating those challenges and the often unforgiving world of elite sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.