Chat with the writer whose second novel ‘The Good Mistress’ has just been published. She chats about growing up in Navan in the talented Tiernan household, coping after the tragic death of her mother and life now in New ZealandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Fr Paul Murphy
The Defence Forces’ chaplain Father Paul Murphy, who was at the centre of an incredible case recently when a teenage boy attempted to murder him. He explains why, after the sentence was handed down, he hugged the boy and told him he forgave himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wanda Sykes
Chat with the multi-talented award-winning stand-up comedian/actress/producer/writer. She explains why she doesn’t hold back on her views on life or politics, the importance of comedy and bringing her tour ‘Please & Thank You’ to Dublin in June. Further details: mcd.ie/artists/wanda-sykesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sharon Shannon
Chat with the accordion-player about the 1991 release of her best-selling trad album ‘Sharon Shannon’ (which has been remastered and re-released) and preparing for upcoming live gigs. Official website: https://sharonshannon.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Patrick Freyne and Chris Maddaloni
The Irish Times journalist Patrick Freyne and photojournalist Chris Maddaloni talk about their recent trip to war-and-famine-stricken Chad, the many displaced people they met and empathy fatigue in the west Further reading: www.irishtimes.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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