The actor and director chat about this year being the 10th anniversary of their play 'Dublin Oldschool', from it's small beginnings to the London stage. They also talk about changing nightlife and the arts scene in Dublin. 'Dublin Oldschool' returns to the 3Olympia in SeptemberOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat and live music with the singer/ songwriter about taking a career break, dealing with anxiety and moving to west Cork. Her upcoming album is called ‘Blind Faith’ Official website: http://gemmahayes.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

The tv sports presenter chats about her early life as a teenage gymnast, a Leeds Rose of Tralee in 1991, realising her ambition to be a tv presenter, now also a podcaster and author with her new book ‘The Midpoint Plan’Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The three guests explain how their song ‘We Will Tell Everyone’ (by the Memory Lane Heroes) grew out of a songwriting workshop in the University of Limerick, with three people with a diagnosis of dementia and their spouses or carers Further details: https://alzheimer.ie/Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The author chats about her new book ‘A Good Enough Mother’, being one of former teachers at Greendale Community School who went on to be writers and how it was losing a child over 30 years ago which spurred her on to be a writerOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Newly-nominated to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon Harris, the new Senator Nikki Bradley talks about her own story - losing a leg to cancer, taking on major physical challenges and her dedication to being a disability advocateOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Marion McKeone reports from the US on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania yesterday eveningOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the actor who had great success in tv, film and stage for years before suddenly quitting acting after crippling stage fright. He used this experience to return to the stage with his play ‘What Are You Afraid Of?’, produced by Rough Magic for the Kilkenny Arts Festival Full details: https://www.kilkennyarts.ie/…

Chat with the cutting-edge Surgical Oncologist at the Royal Marsden hospital in London, who is from Galway and who recently featured in the reality documentary series ‘Super Surgeons: A Chance At Life’ on Channel 4Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The experience of being forced to flee Kurdistan as refugees, being relocated to Ireland, playing inter-county hurling for Leitrim, settling in Tallaght and returning to his homeland for the documentary ‘Home: The Story of Zak Moradi’ (which will be screened at the Galway Film Fleadh) Details: https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/…

Billy Keane explains what the iconic sports commentator (and fellow Kerry native) meant to himOleh RTÉ Radio 1

An interview with wife of the late Robert Fisk, the award-winning journalist and long-time Dalkey resident, who covered the Middle East for more than four decades before his death in 2020. His final book was ‘Night of Power’, in which he considers the events, people and thinking that have shaped the Middle East (published by Fourth Estate)…

Chat and live music from the Dublin pop singer who has a new EP out this week called ‘Daisy Chains’ Website: https://aimeemusicofficial.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

From the 2010 archives, a Miriam interview with Mícheál just before he retired about how he prepared for match day and his attitude to lifeOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the Australian journalist (and former Sydney Rose of Tralee) about her Irish parentage and why health issues, the cost of living in Dublin and a new job offer means she is moving back to Sydney (with her Irish boyfriend)Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat and live music from Susan O'Neill, who is preparing to tour the country in the next few months. She chats about finding musical inspiration, life on the road and her love of Co Clare Official website: https://susanoneill.ie/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

Chat with Lisa Hogan, from her home on Diddly Squat farm (which she shares with her partner Jeremy Clarkson). She talks about her own background in modelling and acting, her first marriage, her 3 children and life in the glare of the tv series ‘Clarkson’s Farm’Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Sherri Crichton (widow of the Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton) and best-selling author James Patterson explain why they have collaborated on publishing Michael’s last, unfinished novel ‘Eruption’Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat and live music with Robbie Cunnigham, Ross McNerney and Oisín McCaffrey of Irish folk trio Amble, who've given up the day jobs as they play sell-out gigs around the country Website: https://www.ambleofficial.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

The leader of the Social Democrats reflects on the results the recent local and European elections, discusses her plans for the party and shares some lovely personal newsOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the tv legend, who last week was honoured by her home place of Armagh with the Freedom of the Borough. She talks about growing up in Portadown, still loving working on tv and the breast cancer charity she set up in memory of her daughter KarenOleh RTÉ Radio 1

The newly-crowned Miss Northern Ireland Hannah Johns and her father, former Ireland rugby captain Paddy JohnsOleh RTÉ Radio 1

The two Wexford natives, and long-time friends, chat about how significant it was for other aspiring writers when Billy proved that somebody from a small town like Wexford could become a success. This year is the 35th anniversary of the first production of Billy’s play ‘A Handful of Stars (the first in his Wexford Trilogy)…

Live music and chat with the singer based on Inis Mór, about the influence of the west of Ireland on his music and performing in Irish and English Website: https://www.padraigjack.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the woman who has many strings to her bow – she is an actor, a solicitor, a disability rights campaigner and her late father Frank Murray was the manager of The PoguesOleh RTÉ Radio 1

In October 2020 Darren’s wife Nicola Keane was suffering with post-natal depression, she killed their baby son Henry and took her own life. Last week Darren received an apology from the HSE about the care of his wife. For anyone affected by this conversation: Pieta House 1800-247247 // Samaritans freephone 116 123 // rte.ie/helplines…

Dublin-born journalist Nuala McGovern has landed a new gig, as presenter of Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 and while she’s home in Dublin she chats to Miriam about her career and her ambitions for the show.Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Miriam chats to Claire Bird about her late husband Charlie Bird and how he kept working despite his diagnosis of Motor Neuron Disease. She reminisces about their lives together and their final upcoming documentary film: ‘Ransom 79’ which hits cinemas Friday 24th May.Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the actress about her role in the Annie Baker play ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ at the Gate Theatre, her parents and the family acting dynasty and her early plans to be a professional flute player Further details: https://www.gatetheatre.ie/Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The Irish Country music star chats about her roots in Glasgow, combining pregnancy and motherhood with performing and the Nashville scene. Her new EP is ‘Black Mountain Sessions’ Website: https://lisamchughmusic.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

Chat with the tv presenter about her high-profile career in the UK, London family life and acting in ‘2.22: A Ghost Story’ at the 3Olympia this summer Further details: https://www.3olympia.ie/Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The two actors talk about life together on-screen (in ‘Fair City’) and in real life, and how they have coped in the 5 years since Bryan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’sOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the singer Noriana Kennedy about performing solo, also being in the band The Whileaways and her musical roots (accompanied by Fergal Scahill on fiddle/mandolin and Donogh Hennessey on guitar they perform: ‘The May Morning Dew’ and ‘Wandering Aengus’. For copyright reasons these full tracks cannot be made available in the podcast)…

Chat with the iconic Irish dancer Jean Butler about receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the TG4 Gradam Ceoil awards tonight, amazement that it has been 30 years since Riverdance and her Irish connections and her life now in New YorkOleh RTÉ Radio 1

In his autobiography ‘Peace Comes Dropping Slow: My Life in the Troubles’ Denis Bradley recalls his years as a street priest and clandestine peacemaker in his adopted city of Derry. He talks about the terrible violence he has witnessed, but also the sense of fulfilment he has felt from making a difference to the lives of others…

Ahead of his concert in Kilmainham Dublin next month, chat with Rod Stewart about the significant songs in his long career, the causes close to his heart and what keeps him wanting to keep rocking.Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the English singer about growing up in Leeds, telling black stories through music and personal relationship tragedy. She will be in Dublin in May for ‘Rock Against Homelessness’ in aid of Focus Ireland Details: https://www.3olympia.ie/whats-on/rock-against-homelessness/Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The former President and tv presenter are great friends, they’re walking buddies and they have recently begun hosting a podcast together called ‘Changing Times: The Allenwood Conversations’Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The actors chat about working together in the new Irish film, directed by Pat Collins, from the John McGahern novel ‘That They May Face The Rising Sun’Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The Kerry fashion designer chats about dressing clients likes Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle and Taylor Swift during his time as creative director at Theia, the intensity of life in New York, returning to live in Ballyheigue and writing a memoirOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the great actor about his career highlights on screen and stage and receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award this year from the Irish Film and Television Academy awardsOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with Sharon Corr about life in Madrid, being part of the phenomenally-successful band The Corrs and now being a skin ambassador for No 7 skincareOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat and live music with singer/songwriter U.M.A.N. (aka Brian Flanagan). He chats about his blend of crossover pop and his inspirations. (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

The amazing story of how an Irish mother (Cathy) rescued the Ukrainian woman Ivana who was a surrogate to her twins; it is now the subject of a Netflix documentary ‘Two Mothers’ (by film-maker Zlata) (pic: l to r: Zlata, Miriam and Cathy in studio)Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the widely-respected Irish writer whose debut novel ‘Hagstone’ has just been published to rave reviews (published by 4th Estate)Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with the award-winning author from Longford (also a documentary maker, a motivational speaker, co-founder of the Granard Booktown Festival and sheep farmer). He explains why sheep are at the heart of his new book ‘Twelve Sheep: Life Lessons from a Lambing Season’ (published by Allen and Unwin)Oleh RTÉ Radio 1

Chat with songwriter Oisín Leech - known as one half of The Lost Brothers - who has just released his much-acclaimed debut solo album ‘Cold Sea’; he explains the inspiration and why he chose to record it in Donegal (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

Chat with Roma Downey, one of the most influential women in TV production in the US (and now back in front of the camera in a new series on Prime called ‘The Baxters’). But she is an original Derry Girl, growing up there during the TroublesOleh RTÉ Radio 1

Live music and chat with Alfie Hudson-Taylor about embarking on a solo career, financial difficulties despite great success and exploring that in his podcast series ‘How To Break An Artist’ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)…

Chat with Liam Cunningham about having a 30-year career before hitting the big time with Game Of Thrones, his ordinary background and starring in the new Netflix sci-fi series ‘3 Body Problem’.Oleh RTÉ Radio 1