Hary Potter actress Miriam Margolyes on her 83 years of being cheeky, speaking up, not voting Tory and being chosen as the voice as the Cadbury's Caramel BunnyBy RTÉ Radio 1

After a hugely traumatic year, recovering from the death of best friend and bandmate, Mark Sheehan, The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue is back touring and back with a new single and album. He talks Brendan through five pieces of music that tell the story of his life so far.By RTÉ Radio 1

Irish writer, Colum McCann, who lives in New York reflects on the implications of Thursday’s extraordinary US Presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.By RTÉ Radio 1

Food writer Lilly Higgins gives Brendan all the tips for casual summer entertaining.By RTÉ Radio 1

John Lowe, The Money Doctor talks to Brendan about pocket money, how to instill a good saving habit at a young age, and teaching children the value of money.By RTÉ Radio 1

Twelve hours after Taylor Swift left the stage at the Aviva stadium, musician and broadcaster, Tom Dunne, and 2fm’s Roz Purcell, joined Brendan to review the first of Taylor Swift’s three-night residency in Dublin.By RTÉ Radio 1

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 artistryBy RTÉ Radio 1

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.By RTÉ Radio 1

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.By RTÉ Radio 1

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.By RTÉ Radio 1

Chef and Food Writer Domini Kemp gives Áine some time-saving recipes and ideas for feeding the family during those long summer daysBy RTÉ Radio 1

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 basicsBy RTÉ Radio 1

Comedian, journalist, presenter and playwright Martin ‘Beanz’ Warde talks about identity, acceptance, anxiety and storytelling as he takes Áine on a musical journey through some of his favourite songsBy RTÉ Radio 1

Pediatrician Dr. Niamh Lynch and Law Lecturer Dr. Francis Rees join Áine to discuss child influencers on social media and how children can be protectedBy RTÉ Radio 1

Writer Roslyn Dee, Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Alexandra Ryan, CEO and Founder of Goss.ie chat to Áine about what summer means to them and those special memories that are made in the sunshine monthsBy RTÉ Radio 1

Today’s panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner; Ilona Duffy, Monaghan-based GP; Noel Rock, Director of Public Affairs at Red Flag and former Fine Gael TD; and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie.By RTÉ Radio 1

Film producer, educator, environmentalist and former member of the House of Lords, David Puttnam is a man who has lived many lives. He is the subject of a new documentary 'David Puttnam: The Long Way Home' which airs on RTÉ One on Thursday June 20th.By RTÉ Radio 1

Stars of WWE wrestling have just announced that they're on their way to Dublin this November, so Dave Hanratty, host of the ‘No ENCORE’ podcast and pro wrestling enthusiast, joins Áine for a bluffer's guide to wrestling.By RTÉ Radio 1

Rory Cashin, entertainment and culture journalist, and culture journalist Zara Hederman give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.By RTÉ Radio 1

Chef Lily Ramirez-Foran, owner of the Picado Mexican Pantry and Cookery School in Dublin and author of the ‘Tacos’ cookbook gives us a primer on the ubiquitous folded Mexican snack, including the lesser-spotted ‘mashed potato taco’.By RTÉ Radio 1

A musical has just opened in Dublin: Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland in the wake of the 911 attacks. Over 300 of those people were passengers on an Aer Lingus flight, and Áine is joined this morning by two of the cabin crew from that flight, Angela Broderick and Adele Campbell.…

Residents of Menorca and Majorca have been protesting this week against over-tourism on their islands. So Lisa Regan, joined Áine with some tips on how to be a better tourist.By RTÉ Radio 1

Runners Chris O'Donnell and Sophie Becker talk to Áine about their historic medal wins at the European Championships, and the joyful celebrations and reactions from home.By RTÉ Radio 1

Featuring poetry, photos, paintings, short stories and tonnes of Hollywood A-Listers, Amnesiac is the new memoir by Oscar winning director and writer Neil Jordan.By RTÉ Radio 1

Ahead of his return to Ireland for the Indoor Garden Party gig, award-winning actor and musician Russell Crowe talks to Áine about the music that shaped his lifefrom The Boomtown Rats to Etta James. Reflecting on his work with Ridley Scott on Gladiator, he extends warm wishes to Paul Mescal who steps into the iconic role of Maximus Decimus Meridius…

Dublin International Film Director Gráinne Humphreys and Dave O’Callaghan host of the From Here and Back Again podcast give their recommendations for what to watch on the big and small screens for the week ahead.By RTÉ Radio 1

Barry Lenihan joins Áine fresh from the RTÉ election centre, bringing us the latest on the local, European, and Limerick mayoral election.By RTÉ Radio 1

Fresh from his nearly-complete, three-week motorbike tour of Ireland, comedian John Bishop, spoke to Áine about how marriage John Bishop “Back At It” Live at The 3Arena, Dublin October 5th. Tickets are €49.50 /€45 on sale Monday June 10th at 10am through www.ticketmaster.ieBy RTÉ Radio 1

Author Sarah Maria Griffin joins Áine to discuss the growing popularity of fanfiction, the good, the bad and the embarrassing - should we be embracing this amateur creative outlet?By RTÉ Radio 1

Joining Áine to discuss what's making the Sunday headlines this week were; Iar Thaoiseach Bertie Ahern, Jennifer Bray, Political Reporter for the Irish Times, Gary Murphy Professor of Politics at DCU and Louise Bayliss, Founder of single parent organisation SPARK and Campaign Co-Ordinator for Focus Ireland.…

Food writer Catriona Redmond gives Áine some tips, advice and recipes for the perfect goodies to bring on summer day trips- from sausage rolls to pizza muffins.By RTÉ Radio 1

Writer and Fashion Law consultant Elaine Maguire O’Connor chats to Áine about the popularity of affordable alternatives and what this means for consumers and the big luxury brands.By RTÉ Radio 1

Irvine Welsh is best-known for the Trainspotting series of novels, and the films they spawned. But the reason he’s returning to Ireland this month is to perform a DJ set at the Beyond the Pale Music & Arts Festival. So today he’s picking five pieces of music that remind him of big moments in his life.…

If so, you’re 15-25 TIMES more likely to be in an accident. That’s according to Dr. Pete Lunn, head of the ESRI’s Behavioural Research Unit, who came into studio to talk driver behaviour, after a really bad start to 2024, in terms of serious road collisions.By RTÉ Radio 1

Irish tennis star Conor Niland talks about his new memoir The Racket which lifts the lid on the highs and lows and the sometimes-brutal reality of life on the courtBy RTÉ Radio 1

As the tally results start to trickle in from yesterday’s local elections, Barry Lenihan brings us the latest from up and down the country.By RTÉ Radio 1

After a historic night for Ireland’s 4x400 mixed relay team at the European Athletic Championships, Áine Kerr speaks to champion runner, David Gillick, who was the post-race reporter in the stadium last night.By RTÉ Radio 1

As a viral TikTok 'joke' becomes a contender for song of the summer, Arts Journalist Louise Bruton talks to Brendan about this seasonal phenomenon.By RTÉ Radio 1

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday headlines this week were; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant & Irish Times Contributor, Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, Dr Mary McAuliffe, UCD Historian & Lecturer in Gender Studies and Larry Donnelly, columnist with thejournal.ie & lecturer in law at NUI Galway.…

With just a couple of weeks left until the summer Solstice, Fr Simon Sleeman, a Glenstal Abbey monk has been thinking about light, and its meaning in our lives.By RTÉ Radio 1

Broadcaster and entertainment journalist Sarina Bellissimo and TV and radio producer Eoin Sweeney share their tips on what to watch this week!By RTÉ Radio 1

Catherine Fulvio of Ballyknocken House shares her ‘no-bake' desserts, from the simple to the sophisticated.By RTÉ Radio 1

With the warm weather, comes talk of water and conservation. Horticultural teacher Hazel Proctor tells Brendan how harvesting domestic, and rainwater can be a small, positive step many of us can take to futureproof our resources.By RTÉ Radio 1

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan on how to ensure your holiday isn't a pressure cooker when you go away in a group with friends and family.By RTÉ Radio 1

Why can some people eat what they want, and still never put on weight? What exactly is metabolism, and what can we do to alter it? Endocrinologist, Professor Mary Ryan, gives us a lay person’s introduction.By RTÉ Radio 1

Author Kevin Barry discusses his new novel The Heart of Winter, set in Butte, Montana in the 1890s. He also picked five songs that connect him to different moments in his life including writing poetry in Limerick graveyards as a teen and what the 'Walk Of Shame' meant in Cork in the 1990sBy RTÉ Radio 1

Today's the first day of the summer season for Ireland's beach lifeguards and Brendan is joined by Caroline Casey, Water Safety Development Officer for Cork County Council with tips on staying safe in the sea and on the sand this bank holiday weekend.By RTÉ Radio 1

Film Critic with the Business Post John Maguire and writer Esther O’Moore Donohue share their tips on what to watch in cinemas and on TV this weekBy RTÉ Radio 1

Today's panel includes Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror; Oisín Coghlan, Chief Executive Friends of the Earth Ireland; Bobby McDonagh, Former Ambassador to the UK and EU and Larissa Nolan, Features editor at the Reach group of newspapers and websites.By RTÉ Radio 1

Ahead of his summer gigs in Ireland, legendary guitarist Johnny Marr talks to Brendan about growing up through music, the influence of his Irish family, and about the guitars that come with ‘songs in ‘em’, as featured in his new book, Marr’s Guitars.By RTÉ Radio 1