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Cape Verde’s World Cup Heroics: “It’s been a fairytale, but not an overnight success”
04/07/2026 | 12 mins.
Judie Lopes, mother of Crumlin-born Cape Verde defender – and Shamrock Rovers’ captain – Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes tells Brendan about the biggest game in her son’s career, against reigning World Cup champions, Argentina. RTE Sports reporter Tony O’Donoghue puts Cape Verde’s achievement in context.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Niall Moyna: “Within four hours of this treatment, 18,000 bio-molecules are produced in your body”
04/07/2026 | 15 mins.
Niall Moyna, Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology from the School of Health and Human Performance in DCU, explains how that heart attack at age 60 could have started when you were 20-years-old, but that it’s never too late to start working on your exercise and nutrition. He also discusses biological age tests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Enda Walsh: “Bowie told me he was sick – he wanted to leave on his own terms”
04/07/2026 | 31 mins.
The multi award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Enda Walsh – whose film credits include ‘Disco Pigs’, ‘Hunger’ and ‘Small Things Like These’ - joins Brendan to discuss the music that has influenced him through the years. He describes moving to Cork, meeting a young Cillian Murphy. His music choices include songs by Bjork and David Bowie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Summer Holiday Book Recommendations “It’s Sinead’s memoir, and she’s reading it – it’s very intimate”
04/07/2026 | 27 mins.
Looking for some great books for your summer holidays? Broadcaster Bryan Dobson, author Emer McLysaght, and actor Jason O’Mara all join Brendan to discuss what makes the perfect summer read and recommend some of their all-time favourites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shellfish masterclass: “Irish people always think seafood will kill us. But it's very safe now”
04/07/2026 | 8 mins.
Chef and Owner of the Seafood Café and CEO of Sustainable Seafood Ireland, Niall Sabongi, tells Brendan how to get the best out of crabs, lobster, clams and mussels. He shares his recipes for Dublin Bay prawns with a homemade lemon mayo, oysters and a classic moules marinière.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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