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Summer debts: “Dog-sitting can be a great way to get a cheap holiday - if you like dogs!”
01/08/2026 | 11 mins.
Managing Director of Rockwell Financial, Robert Whelan, joins Dearbhail to discuss how triage your summer debts by prioritising the loans that have the highest interest rates. He also has tips on how to manage a side-hustle, find free holiday accommodation, and claim back expenses from Revenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Weinstein survivor, Ashley Judd: “Not all men are violent, but most men are silent”
01/08/2026 | 29 mins.
Hollywood star and best-selling author, Ashley Judd, joins Dearbhail to discuss her career, her activism and her prominent role in the #MeToo movement. The star of ‘Heat’ and ‘Double Jeopardy’, and UNFPA Goodwill ambassador, talks about breaking the silence on Harvey Weinstein, for which TIME magazine named her one of their People of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“You don’t need a free bar two hours before the meal” - Noel Cunningham on hosting a recovering alcoholic
01/08/2026 | 29 mins.
Hotelier and recovering alcoholic, Noel Cunningham, joins Dearbhail with advice on how to host guests who are guarding their sobriety. He speaks candidly about his own addiction, recovery and shame. He outlines the challenge of working in hospitality, where serving alcohol to others is almost unavoidable. He also offers great mocktail recipes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Viral Clare businesswoman: “I was born with resting bitch face, and I’m proud of it!”
01/08/2026 | 18 mins.
Diane Kelly, Director and Co-Founder of LL Solutions, took to social media to share her thoughts on how difficult it is to be a woman online, constantly judged for her appearance, not her work. It struck a chord with millions of women including presenter Carol Vorderman and singer Pink, Diane shares her story with Dearbhail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Glen Hansard Interview - February 14th 2026
29/07/2026 | 38 mins.
From the Brendan O'Connor archives, revisit the interview with the Oscar-winning songwriter and The Frames frontman who died on Wednesday, 29th July 2026.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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