RTÉ - Sunday with Miriam

Chat with the legendary songwriter about why, at the age of 83, he's heading off again around the country on tour (with his wife Geraldine Branagan in ‘Tranquility by Candlelight'). He also talks about the stories behind his music, his family roots in the north of Ireland and working with musicians like John Sheahan and Luke Kelly and The Dubliners

The travel presenter and podcaster chats about his new book ‘An Irish Word a Day'. He talks about the burgeoning love for the language and why we shouldn't be nervous about using whatever little we have

The vice-captain of the Dublin camogie team chats about the skorts issue that dominated headlines earlier this year, and her club being one of those Ross Whitaker features in a new two-part documentary series ‘Camogie: Inside the Championship' (on RTÉ TV on the 6th and 13th of November)

Before she returns to panto (in Cindarella with Alan Hughes and Karl Broderick), chat with the multi-talented entertainer Twink about her life in Irish showbiz, being a night owl, her love for animals and having an energy that never flags

Chat and live music with brothers - and Carlow natives - Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn about folk music, harmonies and the importance of 'community' to their sound. Official website: https://yevagabonds.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed in this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

The amazing 90-year old from Derry, the oldest Open University graduate in Ireland this year. She explains why her husband's death and having to stop driving prompted her return to the world of academia, with great support from her family (pic credit: Paul Moane)

Hoteliers John and Francis Brennan join Miriam in studio to reflect on life after selling the iconic Park Hotel in Kenmare two years ago. In this candid conversation, the brothers share how they've adjusted to life beyond the hotel, and the new passions and projects that have shaped their next chapter.

For the new season of Living With Lucy, Lucy Kennedy travels to Malibu to spend several days with Caitlyn Jenner. Lucy revealed what it was like to spend time with Caitlyn.

Journalist Matt Cooper joined Miriam in studio to discuss the powerful family behind Dunnes Stores — charting their rise in Irish retail, their wealth, their resilience, and the controversies that shaped them - which is all charted in his new book 'Dynasty (published by Eriu)

The Green Party councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin talks about her journey through breast cancer – from initial diagnosis to ongoing treatment, helped with the amazing support of her husband and daughter

Chat with brothers Ferdia and Oisín Walsh Peelo about combining acting with their band and their love of harmonies. Their debut album has just launched, and touring nationwide Official website: www.thefynches.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)

Chat with the founder of Project Children, Denis Mulcahy about what inspired him to bring children from Troubles-divided Northern Ireland to America for a summer break; also, Bernadette McDonnell (who benefitted from the initiative) and Colin Caughey (a former intern on the project) Official website: https://projectchildren.org/

Chat with the model/wife of Rod Stewart/tv panellist and special constable about her life, which she tells in autobiography ‘Someone Like Me' (published by Bloomsbury)

Chat and live music with the artist (formerly of Saint Sister) who is now forging a solo career Official website: https://morgana.ie/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be made available in the podcast)

The piper, co-owner of The Pipers Corner pub and Director of Creative Development & Donor Engagement at the Irish Traditional Music Archive chats about his family musical lineage, which includes fiddler Tommie Potts, the fascinating basis for his book ‘The Sorrowful and The Great' (published with the Irish Traditional Music Archive)

Chat with the theatre producer about a very happy family life in Dalkey, a near-death attack in Manchester and discovering he had a secret half-sister. His production ‘The Sound Inside' at the Pavilion Theatre, Dun Laoghaire is part of the Dublin Theatre Festival Full details: https://dublintheatrefestival.ie/

Chat with Charles James and his wife/bandmate Catherine about life as musicians, working as a river pilot in the Congo, music as grief therapy and their 'cinematic folk' sound Official website: https://charlesjamesandtherise.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)

Chat with the cook and author (and member of the Guinness dynasty) who lives in Tuscany and wants to share the secrets of good Tuscan cooking in her book ‘Winter in Tuscany: Cosy Recipes and the ‘Quanto Basta' Way' (published by Thames & Hudson)

The comedian and the storyteller chat about philosophy, the power in nature, religious belief and the crossing point between paganism and Christianity, all topics that inform their show ‘Between Dog and Wolf' which tours Ireland this autumn Full details: https://tommytiernan.ie

The widow of the late artist Graham Knuttel talks about their life together and how they coped with his final illness. A major retrospective exhibition of his work opens at the Minerva Suite in the RDS, running 9th – 21st September 2025

The BBC Chief International Correspondent discusses her book ‘The Finest Hotel in Kabul', a history of Afghanistan told through the lives of the staff who kept the landmark Intercontinental Hotel on a hill above Kabul going

Chat with the hugely-successful writer about her latest novel 'Paper Heart', set in the Irish midlands; she also talks about her writing process, screen adaptations of her work and the long and successful political career of her father Bertie

The tech editor of the Irish and Sunday Independent talks today about a very personal story - the death earlier this year of his brother Simon and the efforts made by the family (mother, novelist Deirdre Purcell and father Robert) to care for a loved one with a serious mental health condition

Chat and live music with Cooley-based fiddler Zoe Conway, her husband guitarist John McIntyre and sean nós dancer Edwina Guckian ahead of their concert in The Helix next week - 'Anam Éireann: The Soul of Ireland' with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, Thursday 11th Sept Further details: https://orchestra.rte.ie/

Chat with the CNN Chief National Correspondent about his Irish lineage, covering 10 US elections, trying to understand the Trump support base and living with MS; 'An Evening with John King' comes to the National Concert Hall Dublin and the Town Hall Theatre in Galway at the end of September Event info: www.nch.ie and https://tht.ie

Live music and chat with the Irish country music star about working in Nashville, a new EP and upcoming live acoustic tour ‘The Songwriter Shows' and wanting to push his musical boundaries Official: https://derekryanmusic.com/ (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview are not available in the podcast)

The twin brothers from Croatia describe their 10-year journey from the time they decided to leave their homeland for a better life in Ireland; from sleeping rough in Dublin parks, to working with the charity Tiglin and getting an award from the Dublin Lord Mayor

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'