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What is success? How is it achieved? What does it cost? Those questions are raised in a new eight-part series: Dunne Talking. Presented by Bernard Dunne, the series explores the mindset of elite athletes and competitors. Bernard’s guests will share stories of resilience and achievement, as well as describing the philosophies behind their choices.

29/12/2025

Dunne Talking Christmas Special

Donncha O'Callaghan is Bernard Dunne's guest for a conversation about family, resilience, sport and the experiences that shaped his life on and off the pitch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

57 min
29/06/2025

James McCarthy

In this final episode, Bernard is joined by James McCarthy, one of Gaelic football’s most decorated players. James reflects on moments that shaped him, the standards required to sustain success, and the lessons learned through more than a decade of competition, teamwork and leadership within a record-breaking Dublin side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
22/06/2025

Sonia O'Sullivan

Sonia O’Sullivan is one of Ireland’s greatest athletes. Moving from Cobh to the world stage, she achieved remarkable triumphs and faced bitter defeats – each followed closely by fans and the media. Bernard revisits Sonia’s career, asking about the preparation, decisions and mindset that drove her to compete, win and endure at the highest level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
15/06/2025

Jack Woolley

What is success? How is it achieved? What does it cost? Those questions are raised in a new eight-part series: Dunne Talking. Presented by Bernard Dunne, the series explores the mindset of elite athletes and competitors. Bernard’s guests will share stories of resilience and achievement, as well as describing the philosophies behind their choices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
08/06/2025

Ellen Keane

Ellen Keane is one of Ireland's most accomplished Paralympians. From her first Paralympics, aged 13, to her gold medal in Tokyo, she has seen success intertwined with setbacks and experienced the pressures of growing up in the public eye. Here, Ellen talks to Bernard about navigating those challenges and the often unforgiving world of elite sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46 min
01/06/2025

Mary O'Connor

Mary O'Connor was a leading player for Cork in camogie and football, winning multiple All-Ireland titles across both codes. Mary describes how she developed and maintained such an extraordinary playing career, while also discussing her ongoing efforts to ensure that people of all backgrounds have greater sporting opportunities than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46 min
25/05/2025

Jim Bolger

For five decades Jim Bolger has been a central figure in Irish horse racing. His success has been built on innovation, clear thinking and an ability to see potential where others might not.In this episode, Jim discusses the decisions that shaped his career and the lessons they hold for anyone aiming to build something that lasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
18/05/2025

Niall Quinn

Bernard meets with Niall Quinn to discuss his remarkable sporting career, one that comprised not only soccer but also hurling, Gaelic football and Australian Rules. Quinn experienced amazing highs during his career, from Lansdowne Road to the Stadium of Light, but he also had to overcome numerous setbacks, from rejections to serious injuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
11/05/2025

Kellie Harrington

In Episode One Bernard chats with Kellie Harrington about her journey from Portland Row to the top of the Olympic podium. But Kellie’s story is about more than medals and titles, although there are plenty of those. We’ll explore the battles that shaped her, the pressure, the setbacks and the mindset required to reach the top and stay there. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
09/05/2025

Trailer

What is success? How is it achieved? What does it cost? Those questions are raised in a new eight-part series: Dunne Talking. Presented by Bernard Dunne, the series explores the mindset of elite athletes and competitors. In episode one available 7pm Sunday 11th May 2025, Bernard talks to Kellie Harrington. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What is success? How is it achieved? What does it cost? Those questions are raised in a new eight-part series: Dunne Talking. Presented by Bernard Dunne, the series explores the mindset of elite athletes and competitors. Bernard’s guests will share stories of resilience and achievement, as well as describing the philosophies behind their choices.