The stories and headlines that grabbed Oliver's attention.

The new book of C.J. MacCarthy, The Devil Wears Farah, is a humorous look back at Ireland in the 1970s. C.J. sets the story in his native Limerick, and reflects on growing up, his parents' heroic generation, and how non-geographic Irish childhood was.

Comedian Emma Doran hits the road again with her tour Mad, isn’t it?, Sinéad Kennedy turned her life around after a life-changing moment, Joe Falvey knew Sinéad O'Connor before she became an international superstar, he joined us after the sad news of her passing made world headlines and Cork institution Crowley's Music centre reopens.

Crowley's Music Centre is a Cork institution. Sheena Crowley re-launched her late grandfather's beloved shop yesterday a century on from first opening its doors.

The stories and headlines that grabbed Oliver's attention.

The sad news yesterday evening that Sinéad O'Connor has passed away. Her former teacher, Joe Falvey and musician Paddy Cullivan share fond memories of the singer.

Joe Falvey knew Sinéad O'Connor before she became an international star. She credited her former teacher with making a difference in her life. He organized her first demo recording.

Musician Paddy Cullivan fondly remembers working with Sinéad O'Connor many times.

The stories and headlines that grabbed Oliver's attention.

Sinéad Kennedy had a life changing moment in her early thirties. "Life is a Cycle" focuses on turning her life around and finding adventures along the way.