The Augusta Masters is in full swing at this stage, and Rory McIlroy has spoken about meditation as part of his preparation. Dr Kate Kirby is a sport psychology consultant who spoke about the benefits of meditation.
Today’s newspaper panel included Dr.Jennifer Cassidy International Relations Lecturer at Oxford University, Daniel McConnell Political Editor of the Irish Examiner, Stuart Gilhooley Former President of the Law Society & solicitor for the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland, John Fitzgerald Adjunct Professor TCD, & Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council, Dearbhail McDonald Journalist and author and Broadcaster James Patrice.
Dermot Bannon joins Marian in studio to talk about The ‘Simon Open Door initiative’ in partnership with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland.
The Monty Python film The Life of Brian is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. TV and Radio Producer Eoin Sweeney, lookS back at the fuss it caused, and to reflect on its enduring popularity.
Serial entrepreneur Norman Crowley's first business was SO successful that he could have retired as a millionaire at the age of 28. Instead of putting the feet up, he kept going and is now driven by the desire to combat climate change.
Some of our biggest musicians earned their stripes playing on our city’s streets and Marian is joined in studio by three of them, Fiachna O’Braonain of Hot House Flowers, cellist Vyvienne Long and Paddy Casey.
Long, long before the blending of words brought us Brexit or Brangelina…..we had Brunch! The perfect meal…….a bridge between breakfast and lunch. Neven Maguire Joins Marian in studio to give us his best Brunch ideas.
John Hendrick from Big Bang Comics joined Marian to talk about Batman as the super-hero turns 80.
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