Insights with Sean O'Rourke RTÉ
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- Society & Culture
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One-to-one conversations between Sean O'Rourke and well-known individuals. Featured guests are prominent in public service, culture, sport and business and these long-form conversations explore their motivations, achievements and regrets; in short, what made them the people they are.
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Bill Browder
Bill Browder is an international campaigner against corruption and human rights abuses in Russia. Bill was an investor in Russia prior to his expulsion from the country in 2005. The death of his lawyer Sergei Magnitsky prompted him to turn his firm Hermitage Capital Management into a campaigning organisation promoting the Magnitsky Act.
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Jack Kavanagh
In 2012 Jack Kavanagh suffered a life changing spinal cord injury leaving him with 15% muscle function. Now, Jack delivers speeches on wellbeing, resilience and diversity at schools and corporate events. Jack tells Sean about the impact his accident had on his family and how he wants to progress equity and inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Aileen Hickie
Aileen Hickie, former barrister and journalist shares memories and stories with Sean about her time in Drishane Convent, Millstreet, her various career paths, how she met her husband broadcaster Matt Cooper, marathon running and her current role as CEO of Parentline.
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Rob Kearney
Rob Kearney is one of Ireland’s most decorated rugby players. He retired from professional rugby in 2021 with 95 caps as well as 3 British and Irish Lions test caps under his belt. He reflects on the highs and lows of his rugby career, the various coaches he’s worked with, how the game has changed over the years, retirement, and family life.
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Jarlath Burns
Following his appointment as new president of the GAA Jarlath Burns tells Sean what he hopes to achieve during his three-year term. He also reflects on his life growing up in South Armagh during the troubles, his role as principal of one of the largest secondary schools in the country and his long career in Gaelic games.
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Annalise Murphy
Annalise Murphy received a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first Irish woman to win an Olympic sailing medal. She reflects on the highs and lows of preparation and competing, how it felt to win a medal, moving on from her career in sailing and her current pursuit in competitive cycling.
Customer Reviews
Aileen Hickie
What a fascinating Lady. So interesting. A wonderful sense of humour and a terrific personality. Full of energy and enthusiasm and life experience. Thank you Sean for bringing her to the forefront in this interview. I think we would all like to hear more from her.
Sean ORourke podcast
It is very obvious that Sean Orourke researches comprehensively for his listeners- I continue to be delighted with the manner Sean can change direction in his interviews
His recent podcast with both Richard Bruton and sky Journalist Enda are two examples time to update your guest list Sean
Thomas Morris Gormally
Excellent
Fantastic interviews - great insights