Athlete and Broadcaster David Gillick and RTE Sport's Des Cahill pay tribute to the Irish Olympian and European Champion Ciara Mageean whose death was announced this morning after a battle with cancer.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Athlete and Broadcaster David Gillick and RTE Sport's Des Cahill pay tribute to the Irish Olympian and European Champion Ciara Mageean whose death was announced this morning after a battle with cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Athlete and Broadcaster David Gillick and RTE Sport's Des Cahill pay tribute to the Irish Olympian and European Champion Ciara Mageean whose death was announced this morning after a battle with cancer.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Death of Ciara Mageean - "The Irish athletic community are mourning a beautiful person today"

Joining Brendan to discuss the main stories in Sunday's newspapers are:  Oisín Coghlan, public policy advisor, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner, Peter Brown, Managing Director The Irish Institute of Financial Trading, Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to discuss the main stories in Sunday's newspapers are: Oisín Coghlan, public policy advisor, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner, Peter Brown, Managing Director The Irish Institute of Financial Trading, Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Brendan to discuss the main stories in Sunday's newspapers are:&nbsp; Oisín Coghlan, public policy advisor, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner, Peter Brown, Managing Director The Irish Institute of Financial Trading, Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Newspaper Panel

Author, Tech Entrepreneur and former RTÉ Washington Correspondent, Mark Little, previews Tuesday's US midterm elections, explains why he thinks they're more consequential than a US Presidential election would be and outlines how the various final scenarios would affect America and the wider world.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Author, Tech Entrepreneur and former RTÉ Washington Correspondent, Mark Little, previews Tuesday's US midterm elections, explains why he thinks they're more consequential than a US Presidential election would be and outlines how the various final scenarios would affect America and the wider world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, Tech Entrepreneur and former RTÉ Washington Correspondent, Mark Little, previews Tuesday's US midterm elections, explains why he thinks they're more consequential than a US Presidential election would be and outlines how the various final scenarios would affect America and the wider world.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

"Trump has squandered all his good opportunities in these midterms"

Food guru Rick Stein joins Brendan to share some of what he's learned since starting out in the business. His new book 'Rick Stein’s Cookery Course' draws on 60 years of cooking, with everything anyone could need to know, including how to joint a rabbit and why he likes his beef from a castrated male!  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Food guru Rick Stein joins Brendan to share some of what he's learned since starting out in the business. His new book 'Rick Stein’s Cookery Course' draws on 60 years of cooking, with everything anyone could need to know, including how to joint a rabbit and why he likes his beef from a castrated male! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Food guru Rick Stein joins Brendan to share some of what he's learned since starting out in the business. His new book 'Rick Stein’s Cookery Course' draws on 60 years of cooking, with everything anyone could need to know, including how to joint a rabbit and why he likes his beef from a castrated male!&nbsp;&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

"I had no intention of being a chef, I just opened a restaurant to pay the bills"

The newspaper panel with Brendan O'connor, Grainia Long, Mary Whelan, Stephen Kinsella, Prof Gary Murphy, Conor Brophy

Newspaper Panel

Conor Pope, Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent, discusses the arrival of Center Parcs forest resort to Longford.

Longford Centre Parcs

Mark Cullen, Assistant CEO at the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), talks to Mary about the remit of the HSA.

Health and Safetly

Talks between the political parties to re-establish power sharing in North Ireland are to resume on May 7th.  Author and journalist Eamonn Mallie, joined the Sunday panel to discuss.

Talks between the political parties to re-establish power sharing in North Ireland are to resume on May 7th. Author and journalist Eamonn Mallie, joined the Sunday panel to discuss.

Talks between the political parties to re-establish power sharing in North Ireland are to resume on May 7th. &nbsp;Author and journalist Eamonn Mallie, joined the Sunday panel to discuss.

Northern Ireland Power Sharing

The next Bond film was officially launched this week – some details were confirmed with Rami Malek revealed as the new villain, but no sign of a title yet! Broadcaster Dave Fanning  spoke about this new James Bond.

The next Bond film was officially launched this week – some details were confirmed with Rami Malek revealed as the new villain, but no sign of a title yet! Broadcaster Dave Fanning spoke about this new James Bond.

The next Bond film was officially launched this week – some details were confirmed with Rami Malek revealed as the new villain, but no sign of a title yet! Broadcaster Dave Fanning &nbsp;spoke about this new James Bond.

New Bond Movie

Today's panel included Pádraig Ó Céidigh, Senator and Entrepreneur; Susan McKay, Journalist; Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor in International Relations DCU; Irene Sands, Barrister and Kevin Doyle, Group Political Editor INM.

Sunday Newspaper panel

Hervé Amoric, France 24, discusses the Notre Dame Fire and the rebuild of the cathedral.

Notre Dame

Eoghan Corry joins the Sunday Panel to discuss the bombings in Sri Lanka, the Notre Dame fire and Easter travel.

Travel

Eoin Sweeney, Producer, and Aifric O'Connell, 2fm presenter, join the Sunday panel to talk about famous teen movies.

Movies

Today's panel included Kieran Mulvey, Chairman of Sport Ireland; Alice Leahy, Director of Services of the Alice Leahy Trust; Nicholas Kearns, Former President of the High Court; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with the Journal.ie; Grainne Healy, Public Affairs Consultant. Aoife Grace Moore, PA journalist, discusses shooting of Lyra McKee.

Sunday Newspaper Panel

Finian McGrath, Minister of State for Disability Issues, speaks to Brendan about his political career, disability issues in Ireland, and his recent comments on the new drink driving laws.

Finian McGrath

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.

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