RTÉ - Sunday with Miriam

The powerlifter and motivational speaker from Limerick talks about how, when he was just 18, an injury to his legs changed his life and motivated him to become a world record-holding athlete and disability advocate. Official website: liambeville.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The founder of the legendary vegetarian Dublin restaurant has written ‘The Cornucopia Story', which chronicles her life with her husband Neil in the mid-1980s, being vegetarian pioneers at the time, losing Neil at a very young age and her life since, which has seen the restaurant grow and thrive for a new generation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The broadcaster has a new documentary coming to Virgin Media TV called ‘Deepfake Ireland' and she explains the personal and professional motivation behind the making of it (her 2024 experience of running for political office and the online reaction that resulted)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Supreme Court Justice and now the Chair of An Coimisiún Toghcháin/the Electoral Commission will be back in a courtroom during the Kilkenny Law Festival, this time passing judgement on a machine in a session titled 'Judge, My Lawyer is a Chatbot!' Also included will be a discussion with Sir Nicholas Mostyn and Charlie Falconer about the legality of incarceration in the Magdalene LaundriesFull details: https://kilkennylawfestival.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chat with the American lawyer who, alongside her husband Michael J Kennedy, represented some of the most anti-establishment, radical, high-profile groups that came before the courts in the US, including the Black Panthers, the IRA and they also handled Ivana Trump's divorce from Donald. She discusses those experiences and her new life as a racehorse owner and life in IrelandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former Minister chats about his book 'The Game of Life & How to Win it', which draws on the many ups and downs in his own life, the lessons he has learned and the advice he feels he has to offer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A catch-up with the broadcaster about her latest challenge - a fundraising swim of 750m in Killary Fjord, Connemara with her friend Mark. She is now working on getting her weight down further so she can get a hip replacementFundraiser: donorbox.org/killary-fjord-swimInstagram: @teenagatesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The naturalist/documentary-maker continues his fascination with nature in his latest book 'Through the Long Grass' (published by Gill Books). He talks about being raised by a mother widowed at 33 after his father died in the Whiddy Island disaster, the soapstone Inuit figurines his father once owned, a mother and pup interaction in a seal colony in Kerry and treasuring the advice from Manchán MaganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great Irish actor discusses why the care his mother and father both received at the end of their lives, and how it allowed them to return to the people they were without pain, inspire his dedicated support for St Francis's Hospice and their new fundraising 'Buy A Brick' campaign. He also talks about his role as a father in the upcoming films 'H Is For Hawk' and 'The Good Daughter' and how important it is for fathers to be good role models for young men navigating the world of toxic masculinitySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The young man, a promising Pentathlon athlete with a chance of going to the London Olympics, who through injury was forced into changing course. He tried to compete as a jockey but the risks to both his physical and mental health took a toll. He talks about how being a patient in St John of God's and going public on Instagram was, for him, the right thing to doSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The acclaimed button accordian-player is being bestowed with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Concert Hall, plus a special gala concert at the end of November. She chats about choosing her musical instrument at a young age, the incredible musical collaborations and her next album (a mix of old and new material)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The author discusses growing up as the son of two strong-willed writers (his mother Edna O'Brien and father Ernest Gébler). In his latest book he explores the trips he took back and forth between Fermanagh and London to visit Edna in her final years; it is called 'No One Tells You: The Last Years of Edna O'Brien' (published by New Island)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The former IRA activist and MEP has written her autobiography ‘Choosing the Struggle'; it details her life from growing up in the Bogside, to Brixton prison and to the European Parliament.

The 20-year old spoken-word poet talks about bringing both her Traveller and Nigerian backgrounds into her work, being mentored by Felispeaks, the themes in her work and integrating the Irish language where she can Instagram: @scriobh.si

The Derry comedian (creator of Mammy Banter and sketch-filled clips on Tik Tok/Instagram) is bringing her one-woman show 'Factory Settings' to the Edinburgh Fringe . She also talks about anxiety and ADHD in her work and how her perspective on life changed after the deaths of her father and two brothers Official website: serenaterry.com

The social media personality/podcaster talks about meeting his wife online and marrying just before her death to cancer, and now rebuilding his life Helplines: galwayhospice.ie / cancer.ie

Chat and live music with an exciting young talent from Belfast, who's been making a name for himself in Bozeman, Montana for the last few years. He'll be touring Ireland in September Instagram @chrisboldtmusic (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Chat with the 8-time Dublin All-Ireland winner - a sports psychologist and performance coach, he's also an ambassador for the GAA/GPA 'Ahead of the Game' initiative to help youngsters in the game with their mental health and resilience Further details: Learning.gaa.ie/Movember or kevmcperformance.ie

The partner of the late Lyra McKee talks about the Lyra she knew, their plans for the future, that fateful night in Derry and their reaction to the recent verdict (three men were found not guilty of the journalists' murder in 2019)

Chat with the musician about moving to a more contemplative style, merging mental health practices and music and his own personal experiences which now inform his attitude to life Official website: www.niallbreslin.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

As she approaches retirement, the long-time journalist chats about her family background and growing up in Dublin, her route into journalism and the RTÉ Newsroom, those infamous “unnecessary journeys” and ‘Dancing With The Stars'

The singer songwriter chats about his roots in rural Tipperary, pausing teaching to pursue a career in music, playing with Amble, writing and recording an album 'The First Telling' Official website: seaniebermingham.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Remembering her sister Eileen Rushe, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer, campaigned fiercely and died in 2021 aged 35. She also talks about redundancy, employment and parenthood, her own health issues and starting her consulting business

The DJ, podcaster and beauty editor chats about the huge changes in her life in the past few years – coming out as gay, marriage separation, weight loss and a new career as a podcaster with ‘Catch Up with Louise McSharry'

The crime writer explains why she found the Japanese phenomenon of Johatsu so fascinating (people who intentionally disappear) and wanted to use it in her latest novel ‘Never To Be Found'. She also chats about the difference between writing fiction and being a script writer and prolific tv screenwriter

An update with the young man whose dreams of becoming a professional ballet dancer are coming true. He's finished his studies with English National Ballet School and has just been accepted to their prestigious Graduate Artists Programme (which he'll hopefully fund with Go Fund Me)

The singer talks about adjusting to life after the death of his partner Ciara from cancer, working as lead singer with The Swing Cats and his own musical career aspirations

The presenter/influencer/podcaster will be judging the Dubai Duty Free Best Dressed in the Curragh next Sunday. She chats about expecting baby number 4, experiencing miscarriage, interior design and dealing with social media commentary on her private life

The singer/songwriter chats about the role of Australia in his music – where he recorded his new album ‘Oceanic' and where he makes his acting debut in the film ‘Almost With You' (he plays a touring musician dealing with grief in a remote coastal town)

The highly-respected broadcaster (who spent 31 years at the helm of BBC's Newsnight) will be a guest at the upcoming Hinterland Festival in Kells, 25th – 28 June. She chats about her Scottish upbringing, a career in journalism, preparing for high-profile interviewees and life beyond the news studio

Chat with musical and life partners Kieran McGuinness and Emily Aylmer about meeting when they were both in other bands, their songwriting process, Kieran tracing his birth mother and preparing for an upcoming album/tour Instagram: @drivensnowmusic (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Chat with a woman whose memoir ‘Unwitnessed' chronicles growing up in a Jehovah's Witness family, the strict regulations it imposed on her life and why it is now a faith she no longer belongs to

Some years ago the presenter/producer took on the challenge of losing weight, achieving mountain-climbing goals and writing ‘One Foot In Front of the Other'. But then life changed when she became a full-time carer for her dad, she subsequently had a heart attack, is waiting for a hip operation and is working on another book

Chat with Paul Cleary about the career highs for The Blades in the 1980s, his own songwriting for other artists and getting the band back together. They tour the country later this year. Instagram: @thebladesbandofficial (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Chat with the Irish author about her latest thriller ‘All Of Them Lied', set in Italy which explores themes of deception, friendship and caring. She also chats about her father's career as a chaplain and her own years as a teacher.

Keith and his son Jay feature in this season of ‘Uncharted with Ray Goggins', which for them meant climbing Mount Stanley in Uganda. He chats about the physical and mental toll of it, reinventing himself from singer to actor, his daughter Mia and performing again with Boyzone in their farewell gig in London

The actor/mimic/comedian chats about discovering mimicry, a talent for singing inherited from both parents, his father who developed dementia, the death of his brother Fiachra and the Aprés Match glory days. His new solo comedy show is called ‘Out of His Head' Tour details: risteardcooper.com

The founders of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (helping bereaved families bring the bodies of their loved-ones home from abroad), explain the impact on their lives of losing their son, how their world has opened up and securing the charity into the future Kevin Bell Trust: https://kbrtrust.com

The former Irish Navy captain explains what she learned from her years in service, losing her son Ciarán a week after his birth and life after leaving the forces. She tells her story in her memoir ‘Be Like The Sea: Life, Learnings and Leadership From An Irish Navy Captain'

Chat with the mother of Donal Walsh, who had a terminal cancer diagnosis but made such an impact when he appealed to teenagers to value life and find alternatives to suicide. The book ‘I Am Me: The Donal Walsh Story' is a mixture of Elma's thoughts, Donal's own writings and the testimonials of people who've been touched by what he had to say.

In a wide-ranging conversation the three-time Eurovision winner chats about family background, his early start in music business, Eurovision success, career trajectory and life abroad. He plays Vicar Street on Saturday August 22 (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Chat with the two authors who have just published their new novel 'Our Deadly Summer', featuring a pair of friends and their adventures on a J1 summer in Long Island. They also chat about their working partnership, their own J1 summer experiences and Emer explains how her recent ADHD diagnosis has impacted her life.