100 episodes

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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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.

    Newspaper Panel

    Newspaper Panel

    Joining Áine to discuss what's making the Sunday headlines this week - Pat Leahy, Political Editor Irish Times, Ciarán Cuffe, Outgoing Green Party MEP for Dublin, Alison O’Connor, Columnist for The Sunday Times and Emma Howard, Economist and Lecturer at TU Dublin.

    • 52 min
    The Myth of Joni Mitchell

    The Myth of Joni Mitchell

    Author and Arts Journalist Aoife Barry talks to Áine about the mystique of Joni Mitchell as a new book about the star, Travelling by Ann Powers attempts to unravel her impact and her artistry

    • 10 min
    The Watch List

    The Watch List

    Michael Doherty, Movie Editor for the RTÉ Guide and writer Henrietta McKervey give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.

    • 12 min
    “I’m really glad I had the difficult conversations” - John MacKenna

    “I’m really glad I had the difficult conversations” - John MacKenna

    Writer John MacKenna joins Áine to talk about his memoir Father, Son and Brother Ghost which focuses on his complex relationship with his father, grief, brotherhood and how we should never shy away from those uncomfortable discussions.

    • 24 min
    How to build your own cabin with Harrison Gardner

    How to build your own cabin with Harrison Gardner

    Eco-Builder and Presenter of RTE’s Build Your Own Home, Harrison Gardner talks to Áine about his Common Cabin Project a programme that teaches people practical skills and building basics

    • 10 min
    Summer time-saving recipes with Donini Kemp

    Summer time-saving recipes with Donini Kemp

    Chef and Food Writer Domini Kemp gives Áine some time-saving recipes and ideas for feeding the family during those long summer days

    • 8 min

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