Best Emer McLysaght Podcasts (2024)

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94: Amy Matthews: Alex Turner & Alexa Chung 1:03:00

3d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

In this week's episode of TWTW, we are transported back to the first decade of the new millennium, when the IT girl of the era hitched her wagon to the frontman de jour, and we were gifted with Alexa Chung and Alex Turner stepping out at Glasto and gracing the gossip pages. Comedian Amy Matthews is to thank for finally allowing us a good old dissec…

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93: Justin Myers: Madonna & Sean Penn 1:04:34

10d ago1:04:34

1:04:34

This episode of The Way They Were is far from immaterial, as we take a holiday, with none other than Madonna and Sean Penn! Yes, thanks to author Justin Myers it's 1986 again, and the hottest man in movies just so happens to hook up with overnight mega star, Madonna .... and as you can imagine, everything went really well, with zero dramas... NOT! …

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92: Caroline O'Donoghue: John Mulaney & Anna Marie Tendler 1:11:15

17d ago1:11:15

1:11:15

If you've been wondering just when your hot girl summer will begin, well it starts NOW, as Grainne and Chantal are back with a brand new series of The Way They Were. Kicking things off, we have the wonderful author, Caroline O' Donoghe who allows us all to bathe in the hot mess of the mid 2010s when our couple got hitched, right the way to the Covi…

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Live Show Announcement! 2:54

27d ago2:54

2:54

We're so excited to announce that Grainne and Chantal are back with another live podcast recording on October 19th in London as part of the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival. Tickets are on sale now so get it in your diary! No excuses! Spend your Saturday afternoon with us at the beautiful Bedford Pub in Balham. Stay tuned to hear who our special gu…

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91: Emergency Episode! Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford 20:39

3M ago20:39

20:39

STOP THE PRESS! The Way They Were bring you an emergency episode following the demise of one of daytime TV's greatest love stories. Where were you on Saturday 25th May 2024, when Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford announced they are divorcing? Well, Grainne and Chantal were all over the Whatsapp group in the aftermath of this devastating news and saw…

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90: Rachel Parris, LIVE! Ken Barlow and Deirdre Rasheed 1:00:55

3M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

To mark the end of this epic season of The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal once again took to the stage to entertain the masses and bring a long lost love story back to life, helping them with this task is comedian and all round good egg, Rachel Paris! But 'who is the couple that will see out the current series?' I hear you all scream... perhaps…

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89: Chelsea Devantez: Burt Reynolds & Loni Anderson 1:12:36

4M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

This week, the team welcomes a guest from across the pond, as writer, comedian and podcaster Chelsea Devantez ignores the time difference to bring us a couple who are the epitome of late 80s glamour and glitz - plus a firm favourite of Chantal's - it's Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson! On paper this couple had everything, but behind the scenes it wa…

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88: Jen Brister: Virginia Woolf & Vita Sackville-West 1:00:05

4M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Today Grainne and Chantal show their cultured sides, as they rub shoulders with the literati, courtesy of this week's guest, the very highbrow comedian, Jen Brister! Not only do we get to imagine what a night on the town in the roaring twenties with Virgina Woolf and Vita Sackville-West might look like, but we are also treated to some excellent dra…

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87: Emer McLysaght: CBB's Chantelle & Preston 1:10:46

4M ago1:10:46

1:10:46

This week's episode is a fever dream for everyone involved, as not only is one-half of this week's couple an actual friend of the show and past guest, but it's perhaps one of the most notorious celebrity romances to have emerged from reality TV. Yes, it's true to say that this week's guest, writer Emer McLysaght played an absolute blinder when she …

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86: Scott McGlynn: Anna Farris & Chris Pratt 1:02:47

4M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

In today's episode, hosts Grainne and Chantal couldn't be more decided on which couple thrived and who survived in the power struggle that was Chris Pratt and Anna Faris! Cos if getting hench doesn't signal impending doom, joining an alt-right Christian religion sure as hell will! Huge thanks to presenter and actor Scott McGlynn for finally allowin…

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85: Olga Koch: Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Although it's very common to see May to December romances in Tinsel Town, today's showbiz couple raised eyebrows in the gossip pages, when an older woman dared to court a man below her age bracket - but the world was a different place when Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher were stepping out, and now women have no prejudice against them for age, or look…

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84: Sooz Kempner: Barbra Streisand & Elliott Gould 1:08:16

5M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In today's episode, we say 'Hello Dolly' to 'Funny Girl' Sooz Kempner, who brings us epic proportions of Hollywood heartbreak, courtesy of a couple who probably STILL lament, 'The Way We Were' even after several decades apart. Grainne and Chantal would cross 11,12 or even 13 Oceans to find out what a night was like on the town with Barbra Streisand…

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83: Yolanda Copes-Stepney: Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey 1:12:57

5M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

This week we're breaking down the fourth wall and digging into the weeds of the wild relationship between the OG Newlyweds, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey! Thanks to our incredible guest, podcaster Yolanda Copes-Stepney, we get the chance to relive truly iconic reality TV moments and remember the magic of the noughties... the cream turtle necks, s…

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TREACY'S BAR & RESTAURANT, LAOIS 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

Hello Potatoes! In this special episode supported by Laois Tourism, we loaded ourselves into Emer's Nissan Juke and headed to the gateway to Ireland's Ancient East, County Laois. Not only will you hear about our experience at Treacy's Bar and Restaurant this week but we also discuss our favourite place to spend €34 per visit, Sostrene & Grene. We a…

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82: Daniel Foxx: Bill & Melinda Gates 1:01:36

5M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

This week's ep brings us the final 'Word' on what happens when geeks fall in - and out - of love, as we find out why the king and queen of Silicon Valley's feelings towards each other ultimately went micro-soft. Yes, prepare to nerd out on the story of Bill and Melinda Gates, all thanks to this week's guest, writer and comedian, Daniel Foxx! What w…

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Our Next Live Show with... Rachel Parris! 3:53

5M ago3:53

3:53

Helloooo London! We're back with another live show at the wonderful Museum of Comedy in Holborn. We all need something to look forward to right now and this is just the ticket. Kicking off at 7pm on April 3rd, Grainne and Chantal will be dissecting a brand new couple breakup chosen by our ultra special guest, comedian Rachel Parris! We can't wait t…

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81: Michelle Brasier: Julia Fox & Kanye West 1:02:01

6M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Time to cast your minds back to the heady days of 2022 for this week's celebrity mess brought to us by live link-up all the way down under with Australian comedian and actor Michelle Brasier. Yes, this week The Way They Were straddles many time zones, as our London-based hosts speak to our antipodean guest to explore the total car crash that was th…

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80: Sunil Patel: The Notorious B.I.G & Faith Evans 1:07:48

6M ago1:07:48

1:07:48

And we're back in the room, as we kick off the series proper with the next batch of celebrity guests, bringing us their fave showbiz couples for Grainne and Chantal's take on why things just didn't work out. This week, actor and comedian Sunil Patel brings us a hot mess of 90s East / West Coast, with a story notorious in just about every way, as we…

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79: Breakie Awards 2024 59:40

6M ago59:40

59:40

It’s award season, which can only mean one thing …. Yes Grainne and Chantal are BACK! Before they get stuck in to the latest incredible series with guests such as Sunil Patel, Olga Koch, Daniel Foxx and Emer McLysaght, they are here to give out some trophies of their own, as they announce the nominees and winners of the inaugural ‘Breakie Awards', …

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Teaser: Christmas Day Special 7:09

8M ago7:09

7:09

This is a Christmas stockings worth of podcast from our festive Christmas Day episode which features no carv review but instead, a festive quiz, a gift exchange and mention of Esther’s favourite topic - the new Bus Connects network (that's not spon, she just manages to get it into most conversations lately). To listen to the full, ad free episode b…

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78: Christmas Special 2023! 45:41

8M ago45:41

45:41

Ho Ho HOOOOOOOO! It's the Yuletide season and the elves have been working around the clock to bring you a Christmas special episode of The Way They Were! Yes, Grainne and Chantal had their annual IRL meet-up to discuss iconic romances from festive films and which celebrity couples they lament the break-up of in 2023, while also looking ahead to the…

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Teaser: Ashton's Gastro Pub, Clonskeagh 6:02

8M ago6:02

6:02

This is a bitesize taste of our investigation as fully unqualified roast detectives, into Ashtons Gastro Pub in Clonskeagh. Their carvery lunch was our final carv this winter selection box season but don't worry - we also have a special Christmas Day episode still to come. To listen to the full, ad free episode become a paid subscriber in Apple Pod…

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Teaser: Hawksmoor, College Green 6:42

8M ago6:42

6:42

This is just an episode canapé of our full investigation, as carvery and roast detectives, into Hawksmoor, College Green’s Sunday roast. Formally the site of an old Ambercrombie and Fitch, it's now the home of an incredible Sunday spread...or is it!? The only way to listen to the full, ad free episode as part of our winter selection box, is to beco…

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Teaser: L Mulligan Grocer, Stoneybatter 8:34

9M ago8:34

8:34

This week we headed to L Mulligan Grocer in Stoneybatter, Dublin 7 for a sit down roast. To listen to the full, ad free episodes, subscribe on Apple Podcast, go to Patreon.com/sundayroastpodcast or just click here. Hopefully we’ll see you there! Love, Emer & Esther. Follow Emer on Instagram, Esther here and the pod here. P.S As always, if you have …

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'AND A CAR-VERY IN A PEAR TREEEEE' 28:39

9M ago28:39

28:39

Hello Potatoes! We're back and ready to 3-2-1 RO-HO-HO-HOAST for the winter season. Starting off our seasonal journey for this mini series, we pulled up our sleigh (Emer's Nissan Juke) to The Black Lion in Inchicore, Dublin. In the episode, we rated and reviewed our experience in forensic detail as you have come expect from Ireland's premiere carve…

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77: Cariad Lloyd, LIVE! Laurence Olivier & Vivien Leigh 1:08:13

9M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

The long-awaited second part of Grainne and Chantals double bill at The Museum of Comedy with the wonderful Cariad Lloyd is finally here! That's right, if you couldn't make it on the night, then you can finally find out what happened when Cariad transported the room back to the golden age of Hollywood where an extramarital affair could ruin a starl…

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76: Alexandra Haddow, LIVE! Pete Doherty & Kate Moss 59:32

9M ago59:32

59:32

This episode tells the tale of when Chantal and Grainne took to the stage at the iconic London Venue, The Museum of Comedy with a double bill of brilliant shows. Up first, is the hilarious comedian Alexandra Haddow who was bursting at the seams to unleash the early noughties emo hell that was Pete Doherty and Kate Moss on us all! You'll be pulling …

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75: Miranda Sawyer: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith 1:05:24

9M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Now, this is a story all about how Grainne and Chantal got flipped-turned upside down by this week's guest Miranda Sawyer, so take a minute and sit right there to learn how Will and Jada became Prince and Princess of Bel-Air, before seemingly abdicating by way of their stranger than soap opera style relationship... It's all here, the weird toxic po…

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74: Sikisa: Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake 1:09:40

9M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Oops they did it again, yes Grainne and Chantal have another incredible guest on the show, who really brings the A-game of celebrity couples for us to pick our way through, so let's let comedian Sikisa, 'hit us baby one more time', as we cry a river over the lost iconic love of Britany Spears and Justin Timberlake! This episode transports us back t…

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73: Steve Bugeja: Zack Morris & Kelly Kapowski 1:05:32

9M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Today's episode is a wonderful flight of fancy in which we delve into what we all thought was the teenage dream, but looking back was in fact a toxic hellscape of a relationship, and it's all thanks to brilliant guest, Steve Bugeja! Chantal was 'Saved By The Bell' when guessing who this week's couple was, as Grainne's clues 'Screeched' everything a…

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72: Mary O'Connell: Ariana Grande & Dalton Gomez 1:00:09

10M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In this week's episode of The Way They Were, we're selling sunsets galore with a couple who were PERFECT partners in lockdown, but couldn't really manage the bliss of forever. Comedian Mary O'Connell spent her lockdown well, as she studied a romance which had one ruby slipper in showbizness land and one lace-up brogue firmly planted in the nine to …

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71: Tara Flynn: Twink & David Agnew 1:06:32

10M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

This week's episode will cause hysteria for listeners who hail from the Emerald Isle, while those from other parts of the globe will have an education like NO OTHER, as we hear all about the ultimately doomed 'romance' between Ireland's biggest star and her philandering, oboist husband. It's not often you hear about a cheating oboist, but thanks to…

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70: Cally Beaton: Helena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton 1:04:13

10M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Today's episode sees Grainne and Chantal go ape at this week's showbiz couple's shenanigans, as the wonderful and hilarious comedian Cally Beaton presents the real life fantasy world of Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter! We get to live our most privileged lives vicariously through the oddball director and eccentric actor and their seperate homes,…

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Live Show Guest Announcement - Cariad Lloyd & Alexandra Haddow! 3:06

10M ago3:06

3:06

Introducing our stunning lineup for our next live show in London on October 25th... it's the incredible Cariad Lloyd and Alexandra Haddow! We absolutely cannot wait. Come join the fun and laugher from the front row! One ticket grants you access to our two amazing guests and two ICONIC couples! See you on October 25th. Grab your tickets here. Learn …

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69: Chris Hall, LIVE! Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth 1:08:48

10M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

We listened to the fans and gave the world what it wanted with a live show at the London Podcast Festival! Yes, Grainne and Chantal stepped out in front of the lights - and a baying crowd - to pick over the bones of another lost love chosen by a VERY special guest, comedian and online sensation, the fabulous Christopher Hall! Chris leapt on stage a…

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68: Monica Heisey: Minnie Driver & Matt Damon 1:03:42

11M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Are you ready to relive the most brutal showbiz break up in history? Well buckle-up people, as this week's guest is the incredible comedy writer, Monica Heisey and her couple is none other than Minnie Driver and Matt Damon. Grainne and Chantal are obviously delighted by the choice, as before things went all getting dumped on Oprah, 'Matt n' Minnie'…

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We're Hosting Another Live Show! 1:28

11M ago1:28

1:28

After the success of our first live show at London Podcast Festival, we're pleased to announce that Grainne and Chantal return to the big stage on October 25th at London's Museum of Comedy! This is a two-parter, so join us for a whole evening of derailed romances and niche Irish references from Grainne! One ticket grants you access to two amazing g…

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67: Dave The Bear: Kerry Katona & Brian McFadden 1:08:50

11M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

In today's episode of The Way They Were, Grainne and Chantal welcome some glamour to the show in the form of cabaret and burlesque star Dave the Bear! Now what kind of guest would such a character bring for us? Here's a clue, they definitely wore boot-cut jeans (according to Grannie though, so did Anthony and Cleopatra), they were the boy and girl …

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66: Russell Kane: Henry VIII & Catherine of Aragon 1:04:59

11M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Well, hey nonny NO, you did NOT just create a whole, new religion just because you didn't fancy your wife anymore and the grass was green(sleeves)er on the other side of the fence? That Henry VIII sure has a lot to answer for, including Brexit, in the opinion of this week's incredible guest, comedian and self-confessed romance king, Russell Kane. Y…

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65: Max Davis: Paul Simon & Carrie Fisher 1:05:12

12M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

The force is definitely with us for this episode, as Chantal and Grainne are the bridge over the troubled romance of Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon! Yes, this week's guest, comedy writer Max Davis takes us into the amazing world of being young, famous and short in 1970s/80s New York, and what a scene it was - especially if Debbie Reynolds happened to…

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64: Maisie Adam: Drake & Rihanna 58:31

12M ago58:31

58:31

Dry those tears, as your favourite celebrity romance podcast is BACK in your ears. Even Grainne and Chantal must stop with their hot girl summers when September strikes, as there are so many more failed showbiz romances to sift through and joining them with their own sieve is the wonderful, Maisie Adam! Even though Maisie brought us a great couple …

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Live Show Guest Announcement! 1:48

12M ago1:48

1:48

Hey lovers! We're so excited to announce our fabulous guest joining us for our upcoming live show... it's the one and only Christopher Hall! Christopher is a comedian and the KING of social media who has collaborated with likes of Gwen Stefani and the Jonas Brothers. £5 says Chantal is going to bring up Gwen and Gavin at least twice. We're having a…

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Come See Us Live! 6:18

1y ago6:18

6:18

Grainne and Chantal here with a lil update... we have two dates to add to your diary! The next series of The Way They Were will air from Friday September 1st. We have yet another stellar lineup of guests and the stories of their favourite expired romances do not disappoint. Plus come see the podcast recorded live (featuring a special guest TBA) at …

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FACKING TATERS 40:11

1y ago40:11

40:11

Alas - we have come to the end of the metaphorical gravy boat Roast Potatoes. We are taking the summer off from carvey-ing but will keep you warm in our hearts, like cabbage under a heat lamp. For this our series finale, we head to Cumiskeys on Blackhorse Avenue, just a stones throw from the Phoenix Park and wowee Susie - it was a good one. Enjoy t…

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BEYOND THE PALE FESTIVAL SPECIAL EPISODE 29:40

1y ago29:40

29:40

This week we have a special episode for you recorded at Beyond the Pale festival in Wicklow. It rained and it poured but it didn't dampen our spirits! We'll be back to normal programming next week so until then, keep carverying! See you next Sunday! Emer and Esther. Follow Emer on Instagram, Esther here and the pod here. P.S As always, if you have …

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63: Glyn Fussell: Boy George & Jon Moss 1:01:27

1y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

For our season finale, we're travelling back to the 80s to explore the once top-secret relationship between Culture Club's Boy George and Jon Moss. Thanks to George's memoirs, our eyes have been opened to this deeply complicated love story, but during this episode we discover this story majorly lacked the 'love' part. There's no one we'd rather spe…

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62: Tom Neenan: Elon Musk & Talulah Riley 1:03:34

1y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

This week our guest, the hugely talented comedy writer Tom Neenan, takes us on a journey through time and space as we open the lid on the tumultuous relationship of Elon Musk and Talulah Riley. She's a budding English actress, he's a globally known nerd sat on millions of dollars... what could go wrong? Well, whatever broke this couple up, it did t…

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PADAM, PADAM, PARUPAPUMPUM 29:37

1y ago29:37

29:37

Roll up, roll up me hearties for here we are with another incredible, non-award winning episode of E&ESRWE&E. As we speak, Emer is recovering post Harry Styles at Slane and Esther is being virtuous and going for a run after her stint in the mini marathon last week. In this episode, we hit the road and adventured to Park Ri service station in Kells,…

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61: Rebecca Humphries: Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham 1:02:09

1y ago1:02:09

1:02:09

In today's episode of The Way They Were, the fabulous, actor and writer Rebecca Humphries joins Grainne and Chantal and if the 'rumours' are to be believed, have an amazing couple for us to delve into the world of. No I won't tell you sweet little lies, because we are heading into the catastrophe that is Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham and the …

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SURFS UP 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

Holy Bank Holiday Weekend Batman! The sun has got it's hat on but bain maries all over the country are still fired up, ready to protect and serve roast pots and active joints to whoever needs them. This week we went to The Headline Bar on Clanbrassil Street and a fun time was had by all. Emer had just gotten her nails done, Esther was dressed for a…

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