To give us some insight into Boris the man Marian is joined by Sam Smyth, columnist, Mail on Sunday and on the line from the UK Annabel Eyres, Artist & friend of Boris since his college days.
The Government in Zimbabwe is selling off the country’s public parks, and there’s concern about what will happen to the animals and the land. Marian is joined this morning by BBC Presenter and zoologist, Ferne Corrigan to tell us more on this story
The 2026 Ryder Cup has been confirmed for Adare, Co. Limerick. Kieran Donaghy All-Ireland winner with Kerry and champion jockey Ruby Walshe joined Marian on the line.
President of the Medical Council Dr Rita Doyle joins Marian in studio to talk about the crisis in health care, the growing lack of doctors and the treatment of interns.
Marian is joined in studio by Carl Wright of Caher Bridge Garden in The Burren and Catherine McCann, of Shekina Sculpture Garden in Wicklow who have both bought houses with some land and accidently became the creators of gardens that you can visit.
Marian is joined by Saorla Kavanagh Irish honey expert, botanist and farmland pollinator officer with the National Biodiversity Data Centre to tell us about the different types of honey and their benefits.
The newpaper panel this morning, Dr Jennifer Cassidy,Lecturer of Global governance & Diplomacy at Oxford Uni,Dr Fergal Hickey Consultant for Irish Ass of Emergency Medicine, Sligo Uni. Hospital, Donal Donovan former deputy director at the IMF, Brid O'Connell, CEO, Guaranteed Irish, Hugh O'Connell political correspondent, Independent news & media.
Roisin Dwyer, Commissioning Editor at Hot Press and TV and radio presenter Eoin Sweeney join Marian to talk about the number one songs that never were.
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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…
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