The stories and headlines that grabbed Oliver's attention.

News Round-Up

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.

C.J. MacCarthy

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.

Best of the Week Podcast

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.

Crowley's Music Centre

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.

Sinéad O'Connor - Joe Falvey 

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.

Sinéad O'Connor Remembered

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

Sinéad O'Connor - Paddy Cullivan 

Sinéad Kennedy

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.

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Emma Doran

Mad, Isn’t It? is comedian Emma Doran's latest show delving into the craziness of motherhood and her route into the comedy world. emmadorancomedy.com

Mad, Isn’t It? is comedian Emma Doran's latest show delving into the craziness of motherhood and her route into the comedy world. <a href="http://emmadorancomedy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emmadorancomedy.com</a>

With all the talk of AI recently Declan Foster addresses the concerns and fears surrounding the rise of technology. Humology: How to put humans back at the heart of technology is co-authored by Joanne Griffin and Declan Foster.

Humology

Caitlin Moran asks “What About Men?”, artist Jennifer Humphreys and author Christine Foley show the power of creativity to breakdown stereotypes, Sarah Gilmartin's novel 'Service' is set in a high-end restaurant, the peak season of Irish Agricultural Shows is here and, Ciara King reviews the must-see movies of the summer Barbie and Oppenheimer.

Best of the Week 

Montana's big blue skies and wide open plains were the inspiration for Raymond Moan's once in a lifetime adventure. Inspired by Kevin Costner's hit show Yellowstone he set off to experience ranch living for himself.

Yellowstone: Ranch living 

Having watched the must-see movies of the summer, Ciara King reviews Greta Gerwig's Barbie and Chistopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.

Barbie vs Oppenheimer 

The peak season of Irish Agricultural Shows  has arrived with 1.4 million visitors expected this summer. Ray Brady the President of the Irish Shows Association talks to Oliver about the uniqueness of each show. See Irishshows.org/

The peak season of Irish Agricultural Shows  has arrived with 1.4 million visitors expected this summer. Ray Brady the President of the Irish Shows Association talks to Oliver about the uniqueness of each show. See <a href="http://Irishshows.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irishshows.org/</a>

Irish Agricultural Shows

Love being able to get this fun Irish news abroad! If you&#39;re not used to it, it might be hard to follow, otherwise it&#39;s a great way to kick of the day in this time of horribly gloomy world news.

A touch of home

Wow this guy horrible! Will never listen again!

Horrible

The Ryan Tubridy Show 

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