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- How not to be broke in the summer break with John LoweSummer can be an expensive time for people with holidays, back to school costs, and entertainment costs such as festivals and day trips, not to mention the increase in grocery and hospitality costs across the country. The Money Doctor John Lowe gives Brendan some tips on how to manage summer finances and how not to get overwhelmed by rising costs.
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10 min - Dr Richard Hogan – LonelinessPsychotherapist Richard Hogan on why there is a loneliness epidemic in a world that has never been more connected; why the World Health Organisation has said teenage girls are the loneliest group in the world; how loneliness can harm and what we can do to combat it.
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31 min - The WatchlistRTÉ Guide Movie Editor Michael Doherty and Culture Commentator Senita Appiakorang give Brendan their recommendations for the best T.V. and films to watch for the week ahead.
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11 min - “Even Theo Von loves Road Bowling!”
Brendan gets a crash course in the competitive sport of road bowling from the secretary of Ból Chumann na hÉireann, Séamus Ó Tuama and enthusiast Michelle Smith who is the founder of the popular Road Bowls in Ireland Facebook and TikTok accounts.
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8 min - The Newspaper PanelJoining Brendan to digest the Sunday papers are; Political Correspondent, Louise Burne, Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, Brenda Power, Columnist with the Sunday Times & The Irish Daily Mail and Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Primary School Teacher and Former Green Party TD for Waterford.
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56 min - Tom Vaughan- Lawlor - “I think actors are natural anarchists”Actor Tom Vaughan-Lawlor talks to Brendan about five songs that shaped his world, from the golden age of ‘80s blockbusters like the Goonies with Cyndi Lauper to how he relieves homesickness with The Tulla Ceili Band. He chats about how he coped with the whirlwind of fame with Love/Hate and the buzz he gets from being on stage again.
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32 min - “My open marriage gave my husband a transformative experience”Writer Deepa Paul joins Brendan to discuss her memoir Ask Me How It Works which charts her experiences after she made the decision to have an open marriage. She talks about the effects it had on her relationship with her husband, navigating jealousy, the freedom she found in other partners and how it has altered her ideas around commitment.
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28 min - Michael Flatley: “I’m seriously considering running for President”Rugby fan, Michael Flatley, joined Brendan to give live analysis of the first Lions v. Australia rugby test match in Brisbane. Happily, the matched finished Lions 27 - Australia 19. But when conversation turned to the imminent Irish Presidential race, Michael confessed he has been approached by many serious people asking him to consider a run.
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11 min - The Sweet Sandwich SensationOne of the big viral food trends this summer is sweet sandwiches. Caryna Camerino of Camerino Bakery joins Brendan.
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8 min - Avoiding the Holiday HotspotsSarah Slattery of The Travel Expert.ie offers alternative holiday locations for last minute bookers who want to escape the crowds of the popular destination spots and where to find the best deals to bag that special trip.
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About Brendan O'Connor
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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…
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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