RTÉ - Sunday with Miriam

A wide-ranging interview with the comedian and actor, from the latest declaration by President Donald Trump threatening to revoke her American citizenship, to why she fears for the democracy of the United States, her Irish heritage and her new shows ‘Common Knowledge' and ‘Bad Parenting'

Live music and chat with the Cork musician, celebrating 20 years since his début album ‘Evening Train' with special productions at Galway Arts Festival and the National Concert Hall later this month Full details: www.mickflannery.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)

Chat with the much-loved actor about his committed support for Hospice, family pride, preparing to take to the stage in Conor McPherson's play ‘The Weir' and the wonderful career mentors he's had along the way

Remembering the extraordinary founder of the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin which has served the homeless and needy people in Dublin since 1969 (clips from an interview between Miriam and Brother Kevin in 2014)

Chat with the proud Kerryman and CNN Senior Correspondent about his new podcast ‘Persuadable', which looks at conspiracy theories, examining why people get so entranced by them and whether their families can do anything to break the spell. He also talks openly about his own mental health vulnerabilities

The Dublin-born stand-up comedian talks about how life changed after her husband Simon's stroke, and their ongoing experience with the care system which helped inspire her new radio documentary series on BBC Sounds called ‘Mary Bourke: Who Cares?

Chat and live music with the 20-year old Galway singer-songwriter about his hopes for a career in music Official: https://johnlukemusic.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Chat with the two men about the amazing story of the Cork man who, in 1992, convinced a syndicate of supporters to back him to the tune of thousands of pounds in a bid to win them the lotto. Their story is the subject of Ross's documentary ‘Beat The Lotto', opening in cinemas next weekend

David Dunn, Professor of International Politics at the University of Birmingham on the US strikes on Iran (targeting their main nuclear enrichment facilities) and the potential for retaliation from Tehran

Chat with the widow of the legendary playwright Brian Friel, who is still keeping an eye on productions of his plays to see that they remain true to his vision. A new Gate Theatre production of ‘Dancing at Lughnasa' is coming to the 3Olympia in July Full details: www.3olympia.ie

Chat and live music with the performers (and longtime friends) who are playing Vicar Street in September in 'Natural Women', singing the songs of Linda Ronstadt and Carole King (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Chat with an amazing man, the Limerick soccer player who began his career in 1974 with Mungret FC and is still going strong and playing matches at the age of 69.

Mark O'Meara is President of the Garda Representative Association,. Today he shared his very personal story about being a gay man in the force, and what that meant for his family, and explains why he's decided that now is the right time to talk about it publicly

Chat and live music from the trad titans Beoga, whose new album ‘Phases' has just been released Official website: www.beogamusic.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

The best-selling historical fiction writer explains why leaving the corporate world behind was the right thing to do. Her 12th book has just been published - ‘Before Dorothy' creates a back story for Dorothy and Aunty Em, before ‘The Wizard of Oz'

A dementia ambassador and advocate for Alzheimer's services, Helen has been living with Alzheimer's for the past thirteen years. After the recent RTÉ Investigates exposé on two nursing homes, she feels compelled to speak out when so many people in her position would prefer to stay in their own home with state supports

The actor, a graduate of the Lir Academy, chats about his play ‘The Black Wolfe Tone'. A co-production with FishambleTheatre, it is based on his own personal story of father/son relationships and teenage mental health issues Project Arts Centre, Dublin / Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray / Cork Midsummer Festival

The former journalist explains how she first met and started volunteering with Dr Anne Merriman, a Liverpool-born, Irish-educated doctor who founded Hospice Africa Uganda. Dr Anne died last month, shortly after her ninetieth birthday, and she is to be honoured tomorrow by Uganda's President Museveni for her work there

A wide-ranging conversation with the couple about Paddy's wrongful conviction for the Guildford pub bombings, release after 15 years in prison and the effect his experiences had on their life. His story is told in the Mary Elaine Tynan play ‘Paddy: The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong' Full details: www.lifeandtimesofpaddy.com

Chat with the two musicians about their legendary band Horslips, the early days of a band that was put together in an ad-hoc way. They have just launched a new box set ‘Horslips at the BBC' and Eamon's book 'Pure Gold: Memorable Conversations with Remarkable People' is out now

Garden designer Leonie Cornelius and nursery owner Jo McGarry are working together for this year's Bloom, taking place next weekend in the Phoenix Park. They explain why their garden ‘Nourish' is a very personal project for them both Full details: www.bordbiabloom.com

Chat with the Mullingar singer/songwriter about combining family life with a music career and his new album ‘All the World Is Running On A Mystic Code Official website: www.peterdoran.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

The best-selling author chats about her childhood in Cahir, Tipperary, co-writing thrillers with her husband, writing scripts for Hallmark movies, working with Reese Witherspoon and her latest novel ‘Only in New York' (published by HQ)

Ten years ago, Ireland made history by voting for Marriage Equality. To remember that landmark day—and the powerful stories and journey that led to it—Grainne Healy and Rory O'Neill joined Miriam in studio.

Simon Le Bon: The Voice of Duran Duran chats with Miriam about the music of the '80s, the nerves of performing on stage, and the band's upcoming tours in Dublin (Malahide Castle, 30 June) and Cork (Virgin Media Park, 4 July).

At the end of June, Chef Clodagh McKenna will be at the Curragh to judge the ‘Best Dressed' competition for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. This morning, Clodagh chatted with Miriam about her signature style, the excitement around the competition, and what's new in her life.

David French is the brother of Valerie French, who was murdered by her husband James Kilroy in 2019. In his book 'For Valerie', her brother describes the trauma for the family of that devastating event and how he feels the Irish system is utterly unprepared to respond to such domestic murders

Chat with the acclaimed author about what life is like now in Trump-presidency USA and also the local Wexford legend that inspired his work 'Urban Legends' for this year's Wexford Festival Opera Full details: www.wexfordopera.com

Chat with the singer/songwrtiter from Clare Island about the big themes explored in his new album 'Stranger' and the thrill of recently playing the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast) Official website: www.niallmccabe.com

The Defence Forces' chaplain Father Paul Murphy, who was at the centre of an incredible case recently when a teenage boy attempted to murder him. He explains why, after the sentence was handed down, he hugged the boy and told him he forgave him

Chat with the writer whose second novel ‘The Good Mistress' has just been published. She chats about growing up in Navan in the talented Tiernan household, coping after the tragic death of her mother and life now in New Zealand

Chat with the multi-talented award-winning stand-up comedian/actress/producer/writer. She explains why she doesn't hold back on her views on life or politics, the importance of comedy and bringing her tour ‘Please & Thank You' to Dublin in June. Further details: mcd.ie/artists/wanda-sykes

Chat with the RTÉ Lyric fm presenter and the soprano about bringing ‘The Hamilton Scores' to the National Concert Hall next month, with special guests and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra Further details: https://orchestra.rte.ie/

Chat with the accordion-player about the 1991 release of her best-selling trad album ‘Sharon Shannon' (which has been remastered and re-released) and preparing for upcoming live gigs. Official website: https://sharonshannon.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

The Irish Times journalist Patrick Freyne and photojournalist Chris Maddaloni talk about their recent trip to war-and-famine-stricken Chad, the many displaced people they met and empathy fatigue in the west Further reading: www.irishtimes.com

Remebering Julian Benson, choreographer and ‘Dancing With the Stars' judge, whose funeral took place yesterday His interview with Miriam on19 Jan 2025 is available on the programme website at https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22483850/

Máiréad Ní Nuadháin (Dublin's Plurabelle Paddlers) and Clodagh Flynn (Medb's Dragon Warriors, Sligo) explain how a cancer diagnosis was the spark that brought them to the growing sport of Dragon Boat Racing. 'Dragon Hearts', RTÉ1, Easter Monday Further information: www.dragonboat.ie

Live music and chat with singer/songwriter Haylar about what influences her unique electronica sound (joined today by Karl Odlum on keyboard/computer) Instagram: @haylarmusicofficial (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

Chat with the two Irish dancers who are performing in Matthew Bourne's ‘Swan Lake', which returns to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre at the end of May as part of its 30th anniversary tour Full details: www.bordgaisenergytheatre.ie

The actor/writer talks about suffering a stroke last summer aged 38. He's now back to full health, with a very busy schedule including the Eugene O'Brien play ‘Falling to Earth: My Summer With Bowie' and the upcoming movie ‘Saipan' Tour: https://verdant.ie Irish Heart Foundation: https://irishheart.ie/

Live music and chat with the two musicians - and old friends - about their involvement in the ‘Drawing from the Well' concert at the National Concert Hall in May and collaborating on their new album ‘Into The Loam Cormac: www.facebook.com/cormacbegley/ Drawing from the Well, NCH: www.nch.ie

The hugely-successful Grammy-nominated Irish songwriter chats about always being focused on a career in music, the success of her song ‘The Vow', suffering for years with endometriosis and being an ambassador for Darkness Into Light for Pieta House Helpline: www.endometriosis.ie Pieta House: www.darknessintolight.ie