Brendan O'Connor

Anna Carey's new novel 'Our Song', explores a will-they-won't-they relationship between Tadgh and Laura - ex-bandmates from their college days. Anna chatted with Dearbhail about her life in bands, delving into her teenage diaries, and coming to terms with infertility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of chef Anthony Bourdain's explosive memoir 'Kitchen Confidential'. Dave Hanratty explores the aspects of Bourdain's life and work, which made him a cultural touchstone for many.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entertainment journalist Brian Lloyd, and writer Henrietta McKervey, give their recommendations on what to watch for the week ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Dearbhail to dissect the Sunday papers are Dr Graham Finlay, Assistant Prof. of Politics and International Relations, UCD; Dr Keire Murphy, Senior Policy Advisor at the ESRI, Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with The Sunday Times, and Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Brendan Kelly joins Dearbhail on the science behind how the heat affects our moods and what you can do to keep calm on those hot summer days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 BushSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vera Keohane, a professional organiser and owner of Enjoy Your Home, shares her expertise on managing clutter as summer approaches. She offers practical tips for decluttering both indoor and outdoor spaces, emphasizing seasonal maintenance to enhance your home. Vera discusses effective strategies for large life transitions, such as moving, and provides advice on tackling emotional ties to belongings. She also highlights mindful decluttering habits, aiming to transform chaos into a more organized and enjoyable living environment.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You just have to abide by a few simple rules..." Ann Marie Dunne from TU Dublin School of Bakery gives a masterclass on the traditional summer sponge cakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Washington DC prepares for a massive military parade later today, marking the 250th birthday of the US Army, and coinciding with President Trump's 79th birthday, broadcaster and writer, Bonnie Greer, spoke with Dearbhail about current events in the US, and about Juneteenth - the holiday sometimes considered 'Black America's Independence Day'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.