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Brendan O'Connor

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    Nóirín Ní Riain – “The modern world badly needs a spiritual transplant”

    05/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    Singer and interfaith minister Nóirín Ní Riain joins Brendan to talk about the story of the resurrection and why it has such resonance for humanity today. Nóirín also sings an Alleluia to praise the lord on this Easter Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    The Watchlist

    05/04/2026 | 12 mins.
    Grainne Humphreys, Director of the Dublin International Film Festival and Dave O’ Callaghan, host of the ‘Here and Back Again’ podcast talk Brendan through the hits and misses of the week’s movies and TV shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    The Newspaper Panel

    05/04/2026 | 55 mins.
    Joining Brendan to discuss the stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: Oisín Coghlan, Public Policy Advisor; Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times; Finian McGrath, Former Independent TD and former Minister of State for Disability Issues and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Kathryn Thomas - “I would never have admitted to Botox five years ago”

    05/04/2026 | 26 mins.
    TV and radio Presenter Kathryn Thomas talks to Brendan about her new two-part documentary series for RTE ‘Young Forever: The Death of Ageing?’. She talks about how it feels to age in the public eye, what made her decide to get Botox and the effect technology has had on how we view ageing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    European Greenway Holidays “I wouldn’t go on a holiday now that didn’t involve cycling”

    04/04/2026 | 10 mins.
    Ex-Fine Gael TD & current President of Cycling Ireland, Ciaran Cannon, gives tips on embarking on your first European Greenway Holiday. Where to go, what to bring and the sheer joys of cycling to a different destination every day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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About Brendan O'Connor

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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