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3 days ago

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the top stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: Director of Public Affairs at Consello and former Fianna Fáil TD, Lisa Chambers; political editor of the Irish Times, Pat Leahy; Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP, Louise Bayliss; security analyst, Declan Power and University of Galway law lecturer, Larry Donnelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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54 min
3 days ago

“Choose Life” - The Trainspotting Soundtrack turns 30

Musician and broadcaster, Tom Dunne, joins Brendan to celebrate the iconic soundtrack from Danny Boyle’s 1996 hit film Trainspotting. The album included songs by Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Pulp and Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 days ago

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24 min
4 days ago

Playback July 4th

This week on Playback. The hare coursing debate gets heated. Ann Lane on stoicism and surviving the Hantavirus. And warts, sticks and a bishop's skull - we go looking for the cure. All on Playback presented by Sinéad Mooney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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44 min
29 Jun

Pirate Predator: Bonus - Tips and Full Statements

Throughout the making of this series, nearly 100 people came forward - by phone, by email, or under the cover of anonymity - all with something to say about Eamon Cooke. This bonus episode features the contacts we just couldn't fit into our initial seven episodes, alongside late-breaking tips that arrived after publication. We also hear full statements sent into us, including deeply personal accounts from some of Cooke’s own children. If you've been affected by any issues raised in this episode, please visit rte.ie/helplines and if you’ve any information on Eamon Cooke, please email documentaries@rte.ie or drop an anonymous tip via rte.ie/piratepredatorCredits: Pirate Predator is hosted by Peter Mulryan. The series is written, recorded and produced by Peter Mulryan, Nicoline Greer, Shauna McGreevy and Liam O'Brien. Original music soundtrack is composed and performed by Alma Kelliher with Ste Carolan on guitars. Sound design is by Damian Chennells. Audio Product Support is by Nigel Wheatley and Áine McManus. Design and creatives by Sorcha Kelly and Mark Hennessy. Legal advice from Trish Whelan and Deirdre Kelly. Marketing by Christopher Hayes, Maria Buckley and Hilary O'Callaghan. Promos by Liz Ivory. Publicity by Kate Smyth. Additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jun

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34 min
3 days ago

How to Pack the Perfect Holiday Suitcase

Fashion stylist and personal shopper, Cathy O’Connor, joins Brendan with some top tips on holiday packing. She has strategies for organising your clothes, embracing ‘the slow pack’, and not filling your suitcase with things you won’t actually wear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10 min
28 Jun

Conversations To Have With Your Parents Before They Die

Writer Ann Ingle and Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin, talk about the important conversations to have with your parents, especially if they’re older. They discuss how to suss out your parents’ receptiveness, how to have the chats, what to talk about and whether it’s okay if some family secrets go to the grave.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jun

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34 min
4 days ago

Cape Verde’s World Cup Heroics: “It’s been a fairytale, but not an overnight success”

Judie Lopes, mother of Crumlin-born Cape Verde defender – and Shamrock Rovers’ captain – Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes tells Brendan about the biggest game in her son’s career, against reigning World Cup champions, Argentina. RTE Sports reporter Tony O’Donoghue puts Cape Verde’s achievement in context.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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13 min
5 days ago

"I would have thought that in 2026 we'd be just a bit more sophisticated."

Listeners discuss their stance on hare coursing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 days ago

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1hr 4min
28 Jun

Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the big stories in Sunday’s newspapers are: Liz Carolan, publisher of TheBriefing.ie; Economist, David W. Higgins; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; and Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jun

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54 min
4 days ago

"I'd ban all motorbikes, mopeds, scramblers from the roads"

Listeners discuss rising incidents of injuries, offences and other accidents by rogue users of scrambler bikes, e-scooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 days ago

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1hr 4min

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