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Stewart Kelly and Orla Kelly uncover the extraordinary stories of James Bond's cars and the people who became obsessed with them

The Irish soccer team has done us proud, and we're looking forward with anticipation to the European Championships. But what's it like to make the journey from county hurling to the international football team? Brenda Donohue has been spending some quality time with Ireland star Stephen Hunt and some of the people closest to him. Join her and meet the man who's become the fans' favourite.

Colm Tóibín & Chris Morash join Colin Murphy to talk about the politics and passions underlying the 1926 riots at The Plough and the Stars at the Abbey Theatre...with guest performances by Derbhle Crotty, Karl Shiels & Joe Taylor. Hope you can tune in. Click on the poster below for our Facebook page and links to listen back online.

“The Mary Byrne Story” is the tale of Ireland’s X-Factor sensation, as Brenda Donohue follows her progress through the ups and downs of instant TV celebrity, and discovers the warmth of community and family support for Mary at home in Dublin’s Ballyfermot. First broadcast on St Stephen’s Day, 2010. Presented by Brenda Donohue and produced by Jim Lockhart.