Brendan O'Connor

Brendan O'Connor

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Brendan O'Connor episodes

  • Brian Kennedy "I used to harmonise with ambulances on the Falls Road"
    Singer songwriter Brian Kennedy choses five songs that tell the story of his life. He talked to Dearbhail about growing up in Belfast during the troubles, busking on the streets of London before playing with Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell. His music includes ABBA, U2, and Kate Bush

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    29 min
  • Life after Opus Dei: I lived with shame...but I had to speak out
    Anne Marie Allen speaks to Dearbhail about her experiences with Opus Dei as a young woman in the late 1970s. Her biography 'Serve', tells the story of her path from initially joining a training course, to becoming an 'Assistant Numerary'. Anne Marie describes how immersing herself in education allowed her to thrive in her life after Opus Dei.

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    30 min
  • "Ask for help!" - How to declutter for the summer
    The arrival of summer brings different routines in our lives... and can cause a bit of chaos around the home. Professional organiser, Vera Keohane, gave Dearbhail some tips to help tackle clutter, and streamline our homes.

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    11 min
  • Celebrity Auctions - Owning a piece of an icon
    With mundane items, from a collection of seashells kept by writer Joan Didion and several coffee machines owned by director David Lynch fetching extreme interest and top dollar from fans, what is it that attracts buyers to certain celebrity auctions? Co-founder of Julien’s Auctions, Martin Nolan talks to Dearbhail.

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    10 min
  • The Watchlist
    Chief Film Correspondent for the Irish Times, Donald Clarke and Freelance Culture Journalist Zara Hedderman join Dearbhail to assess the latest film and T.V. releases.

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    9 min
  • Newspaper Panel
    Joining Dearbhail to dissect the Sunday papers are Sarah Carey, Irish Independent Columnist, Prof. Rónán Collins, Consultant Geriatrician, Sam Tranum, Editor of the Dublin Inquirer and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror.

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    55 min

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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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