Brendan O'Connor

RTÉ Radio 1

4.1 (36)
News Commentary
Updated Daily

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.

2d ago

The Watchlist

Zara Hedderman, Arts and Music Journalist, and Brian Lloyd, Freelance entertainment journalist and host of the Screenland Podcast join Brendan to discuss the biggest new shows and films this week. Their previews include: Dr Marie Cassidy Investigates Ireland's Last Witch Trial, Slow Horses, Norm: The Tale of Norm McDonald, The Lowdown, Wildwood, The Devils. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2d ago

John Creedon - “I got a crash course in tying laces before boarding school”

John Creedon joins Brendan to discuss the five songs that have been there at turning points in his life. He shares a special recording of his late father Con singing. He remembers what Rory Gallagher meant to a generation of Cork teenagers and brings us all back to the styles and sounds of Ireland's discos in the late 70's and early 80's See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2d ago

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the main stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times. Brenda Power Columnist with The Daily Mail and the Sunday Times. Hazel Chu, Deputy Leader of the Green party and Dublin City Councillor, and Larry Donnelly law lecturer, NUIG & Legal Counsel of Democrats Abroad. Updates from Tel Aviv from Channel 4's Matt Frei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2d ago

The Newspaper Panel

Joining Brendan to discuss the main stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times. Brenda Power Columnist with The Daily Mail and the Sunday Times. Hazel Chu, Deputy Leader of the Green party and Dublin City Councillor, and Larry Donnelly law lecturer, NUIG & Legal Counsel of Democrats Abroad. Updates from Tel Aviv from Channel 4's Matt Frei. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3d ago

James McClean - "This is a conversation I've never had before"

Former Irish International James McClean joins Brendan to talk about his critically acclaimed autobiography 'The Walls'. Brendan and James have a wide-ranging chat about trauma, therapy, politics, fatherhood and his long marriage to Erin, who he has known since they were teenagers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3d ago

No fashion victims - easy ways to wear this season's trends

Stylist and personal shopper Cathy O Connor talks Brendan through the trends landing in the high street this season. From terracotta tinted sunglasses to embracing maximalism, she gives tips on how to look up to date without being a slave to fashion and above all still feeling like yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3d ago

Katriona O' Sullivan - "We all need to plan out the joy in our lives!"

Psychologist and author Professor Katriona O' Sullivan asks why aren't we having more fun?? She joins Brendan to talk about how joy and pleasure have taken a back seat in our modern world, and how we need to factor "joy planning" into our lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3d ago

Chef Maggie Roche on the perfect pie

Chef Maggie Roche from the Little Acorn Stór talks Brendan through making the perfect pie at home. She has delicious recipes for savoury, veggie and sweet pies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36 Ratings

Cooking With Brendan O’Connor

3d ago

Mac an tSionnaigh

Brendan is a Class-A interviewer. Empathetic and entertaining. Unfortunately the calibre of guest is lack-lustre for the most part. I blame the production team. The show has degenerated from staple to occasional and that has nothing to do with Brendan’s ability. Fire the producers and bring back substance instead of cooking recipes. 🙄 Five Stars for Brendan. Zero stars for producers. 😳
Podcasts for those of us abroad

01/25/2020

Seattle2020

I have listened to this show for many years from Seattle and will miss Marian Finucane’s talent and professionalism immensely. Could you please publish the tribute show that was done the Saturday after she died ? Brendan O Connor has been a revelation and would do a great job
Will this show still be podcasted ?

01/13/2020

Eamo1236

Everyone was shocked by Mrs. Finucane”s passing, but one has to ask as a listener for 20+ years abroad, is this show still going to go on ? If yes can u continue podcasting it. Since Marian”s passing the podcasts have been very sporadic... one hopes this is temporary. Ard Dheis go raidh an anam duit.
Late again.

06/02/2019

itsbrutal!

It’s 5pm on Sunday and the podcast of today’s show has not been uploaded yet. RTÉ has a habit of doing this and its very unprofessional. Last week the podcast showed up on Wednesday or sometime like that, what’s the point there lads?

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.