The amazing 90-year old from Derry, the oldest Open University graduate in Ireland this year. She explains why her husband’s death and having to stop driving prompted her return to the world of academia, with great support from her family (pic credit: Paul Moane)

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Before she returns to panto (in Cindarella with Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick), chat with the multi-talented entertainer Twink about her life in Irish showbiz, being a night owl, her love for animals and having an energy that never flags

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Chat and live music with brothers - and Carlow natives - Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn about folk music, harmonies and the importance of 'community' to their sound. Official website: https://yevagabonds.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed in this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

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Hoteliers John and Francis Brennan join Miriam in studio to reflect on life after selling the iconic Park Hotel in Kenmare two years ago. In this candid conversation, the brothers share how they've adjusted to life beyond the hotel, and the new passions and projects that have shaped their next chapter.

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Journalist Matt Cooper joined Miriam in studio this morning to discuss the powerful family behind Dunnes Stores — charting their rise in Irish retail, their wealth, their resilience, and the controversies that shaped them. His new book Dynasty is published by Eriu and goes on sale October 16th.

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For the new season of Living With Lucy, Lucy Kennedy travels to Malibu to spend several days with Caitlyn Jenner. Lucy revealed what it was like to spend time with Caitlyn.

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Chat with brothers Ferdia and Oisín Walsh Peelo about combining acting with their band and their love of harmonies. Their debut album has just launched, and touring nationwide Official website: www.thefynches.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)

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Chat with the founder of Project Children, Denis Mulcahy about what inspired him to bring children from Troubles-divided Northern Ireland to America for a summer break; also, Bernadette McDonnell (who benefitted from the initiative) and Colin Caughey (a former intern on the project) Official website: https://projectchildren.org/

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The Green Party councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin talks about her journey through breast cancer – from initial diagnosis to ongoing treatment, helped with the amazing support of her husband and daughter

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Chat and live music with the artist (formerly of Saint Sister) who is now forging a solo career Official website: https://morgana.ie/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

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