RTÉ Guide Movie Editor Michael Doherty and Entertainment Journalist and Broadcaster Sarina Bellissimo join Brendan for our weekly look at the latest TV and film releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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9:55
The Newspaper Panel
Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Brenda Power, Sunday Times & Irish Daily Mail columnist; Economist David W Higgins; Louise Bayliss, Head of Justice & Social Policy, St Vincent de Paul and Larry Donnelly, Lecturer in the School of Law in the University of Galway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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52:01
Prof Katriona O’Sullivan - “Barry Keoghan wants to play my husband, Dave! He’s thrilled!”
Professor Katriona O’Sullivan reflects on the last two years since her award-winning memoir, ‘Poor’ came out, charting her life growing up in addiction and poverty. She also reveals details of the new play adaptation of ‘Poor’ in The Gate Theatre and her DNA journey to uncover her late father’s true backstory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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30:48
Is Pope Leo XIV the ‘Centrist Dad’ Pope?
Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) was chosen a month ago as the new leader of the Catholic Church. Brendan is joined by former editor of the Irish Catholic and director of public affairs for Aid to the Church in Need, Michael Kelly. His book details the life and beliefs of the new Pope and what direction he could bring the Church in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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7:50
“I never would’ve left Ireland if it had been the creative country it is today!”
Award-winning actress Fiona Shaw talks about her Cork upbringing, her career in theatre, opera, film and TV and meeting her wife, Sonali, who lost her husband and children in a tsunami. She also picks five songs that have meant something special to her throughout her life from Bob Marley to Tracy Chapman to Leonard Cohen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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