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27 Jun

“Having a son with special needs introduces you to so many everyday heroes” - writer, Ian Rankin

Novelist, Ian Rankin talks to Brendan about the story of his life through the prism of five songs that have a special meaning for him. He talks about his son who lives with Angelman's Syndrome, why he’s glad he wasn’t an overnight success story and the complex life of a writer being so absorbed in another fictional world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jun

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31 min
6 days ago

Will the Nations Championship prove to be a success? Philip Doyle RIP

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Gareth Steenson as we preview the start of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign against Australia in Sydney. We discuss whether or not the new Nations Championship format will be a success, and discuss some of the travel challenges facing teams in 2026. The panel break down a couple of the key selection calls Andy Farrell will be dealing with this week ahead of meeting the Wallabies. And we also pay tribute to former Ireland women's head coach Philip Doyle, who died last week, while also discussing the new tweaks to the Champions Cup for next season. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Will the Nations Championship improve the game? 07:45 - Too much travel for teams? 11:10 - Can Ireland win the Nations Championship? 20:40 - Who starts at out-half against the Wallabies? 33:50 - What will the back row look like with Caelan Doris out? 39:35 - How will the new maul refereeing interpretations affect Ireland? 44:55 - Philip Doyle RIP 48:40 - Tweaks to the Champions Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58 min
20 Jun

Daniel Wiffen: “I’ll never replicate the joy of a really tough training session”

Ireland’s most successful male swimmer ever, Daniel Wiffen joins Brendan to discuss his path to Olympic victory, his training regime and the music that gets him through it all - including one Christmas song!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jun

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29 min
21 Jun

Fathers, Friends and Shakespeare in the Arctic

The father-daughter bond over books, football and furniture, Solstice meditations and remembering the great Tommie Gorman, with Christian O'Reilly, Ann Breslin, Paul Johnston, Nollaig Rowan, Grace Wells, Kevin McDermott and Durgham MushtahaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jun

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38 min
5 days ago

Antoni O'Breskey 50 Years of Music

Composer and pianist Antoni O'Breskey and his daughter, singer and fiddle player Consuelo Nerea Bresch chat to Rick and play live in studio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17 min
7 Jun

Live from Listowel Writers' Week (part 1)

Dandelions, foxgloves and bohemian trailblazers, life over John B Keane's pub and a friendship forged in literature and music — first of two programmes recorded in St John's Theatre, Listowel, with Joanna Keane O'Flynn, Zaffar Kunial, Elaine Garvey, Bernard O'Donoghue, Colum McCann, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, West Coast Sounds and Lorrraine NashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jun

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39 min
22 Jun

Pirate Predator: 07 - Endgame

After decades of abusing children with apparent impunity, the law was finally catching up with Eamon Cooke. Determined to stop him, Siobháin took her case to Gardaí—sparking what would become the case of Detective Inspector Gerry Kelly’s career. What followed was a grueling eight-year battle that pushed everyone involved to their absolute limits in the fight to finally put Cooke behind bars. 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/piratepredator Credits: 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.

22 Jun

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40 min
26 May

John of John - Douglas Stuart

Booker prize winning author Douglas Stuart discusses his new novel John of John.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 May

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15 min
6 days ago

Consolata Boyle

Oscar-nominated costume designer Consolata Boyle discusses her latest work for Enola Holmes 3 on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18 min
24 Jun

Will drug decriminalisation actually happen?

The Joint Committee on Drugs Use has recommended the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs for personal use - Fran and Paul discuss exactly what is in the report and whether it will even come to pass. Later, Lisbon-based journalist Alison Roberts joins the pod to outline the experience from Portugal - which became the first country to adopt the measure in 2001. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Jun

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26 min

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