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Brendan O'Connor

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Brendan O'Connor
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  • Brendan O'Connor

    The irrational optimism of driving a convertible in Ireland

    10/05/2026 | 5 mins.
    Head of Automotive Content at Donedeal, Paddy Comyn, joins Brendan to discuss the enduring appeal, and practical challenges, of driving a convertible in Ireland. “Most people look at you and think ‘who’s that tosser?’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    The Watchlist

    10/05/2026 | 11 mins.
    Joining Brendan to pick their highlights from TV, streaming and cinema this week, are entertainment journalist and broadcaster, Serina Bellissimo and host of ‘Here and Back Again’ Podcast, Dave O’Callaghan. Among their favourites: ‘Amandaland’, ‘A Traveller Family’ and ‘The Dark Wizard’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Brendan O'Connor

    Newspaper Panel

    10/05/2026 | 53 mins.
    Joining Brendan to discuss the top stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: doctor and columnist, Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh; Sunday Business Post policy editor, Daniel Murray; professor of International Relations at UCD, Ben Tonra; Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Independent columnist, Brenda Power; and London correspondent for The Irish Times, Mark Paul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Theo Dorgan: “My Dad buried himself early so that we might live”

    10/05/2026 | 34 mins.
    Poet and Writer Theo Dorgan joins Brendan to discuss the songs that have meant most to him, throughout his life and career. He talks about being one of 16 children, the happiest man he ever met, and his correspondence with Leonard Cohen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    Maria Walsh MEP: “It takes a village – that’s the image I’m leaning on, as a gay, single mum-to-be"

    09/05/2026 | 29 mins.
    MEP for Midlands-North-West and former Rose of Tralee, Maria Walsh, joins Brendan to talk about her fertility journey. She outlines her options as a single, gay woman, working in frontline politics. Maria explains her experience with the European Sperm Bank and discusses the impact of pregnancy on her body, her self-image and her wider family.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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