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Jen Hogan says women are damned if they do and damned if they don't when it comes to work and home. Rachel Graham's new book Nourish for Menopause was well worth waiting for and now widely available. Roisin Meaney is always a joy to catch-up with and David Sheehan looked ahead to the new League of Ireland season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Limerick author Roisin Meaney chats to Anne Marie about her newly released book 'Moving On' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this heartwarming episode, Natter hosts Kate and Michelle sit down with the beloved author Roisin Meaney, who has written over 20 novels and is known for her captivating storytelling. Roisin shares her deep love for both reading and writing, offering a glimpse into her current reading list and exciting plans for future books.Listeners will be inspired by her journey from teaching in Dublin to becoming an internationally published author.Roisin reflects on her time as a teacher and how it has shaped her storytelling. She highlights the power of kindness and the joy that can be found in life's simple pleasures—recurring themes in her novels.Aspiring writers will especially appreciate her thoughtful advice and the two opening sentences from novels she admires.Tune in to hear Roisin's inspiring story, her passion for writing, and her reflections on a career that has spanned continents, languages, and audiences around the world.This podcast is brought to you in association with Bookstation Ireland! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to this week's episode of Atlantic Tales when we'll travel to Miltown Malbay to meet best-selling author and retired schoolteacher Roisin Meaney.
Joe is joined by author Roisin Meaney to chat about children's writer, Irish writer's, and, her new book 'A Winter to Remember'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe is joined by authors Roisin Meaney, Padraig Kenny, and, Paul Lynch who was longlisted for the Booker Prize to discuss the craft of writing, becoming a writer and why Ireland punches above it's weight in writing across the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's reflection comes from Roisin Meaney who lives in Milltown Malbay in Co Clare.
New editions of the classic kid's books by Roald Dahl have been edited to remove words that are deemed offensive to a modern audience. Limerick author Roisin Meaney joins Joe to share her thoughts.(getty images) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A feel-good tale of magic, sparkle and new beginnings from number one best-selling author Roisin Meaney, author of The Reunion, One Summer and The People Next Door. It's three days before Christmas.... Tilly boards a plane on the other side of the world. She's determined to reach Roone, a small island off the west coast of Ireland, in time for Christmas Day. Tilly carries a troubling secret, and Laura, a woman she's never met, might be the only one who can help her. Except that Laura has no idea that Tilly exists. And with five children, a mother-in-law stranded on the island and a husband with whom she's barely on speaking terms, an unexpected Christmas guest is the last thing she needs.... A storm is heading for the island, but will peace be restored before the snow melts?
The new novel from the number one best-selling author about chance and falling in love. Meet George and Alice.... Three facts about George His daughter, Suzi, is the best thing in his life. His job teaching in the local primary school comes a close second. He's never tried online dating but there's a first time for everything. Three facts about Alice Her boyfriend of six months has a wife she knew nothing about. She never thought that at the age of 32 she would be returning to her childhood home town—jobless and homeless. While her heart might have been trampled on, somewhere deep inside she's still holding out for love. One fact about love It's everywhere—or nowhere—depending on where you look. This is the story of George and Alice, two lonely hearts unknowingly orbiting each other's lives. But will their paths converge - and what will happen if they do?
Jen Hogan is dreading the school holidays, David Beggy carries the gene, Roisin Meaney has another winner on her hands while Craig Corr makes an emotional appeal for an angel plot in his local cemetery. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A mum of seven dreads the school holidays, David Beggy carries the gene, a bereaved dad calls for a special plot in a local cemetery, author Roisin Meaney, all hands to the pumps and Yellow Submarine... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Joe chats to Brian O'Callaghan, Roisin Meaney and Noel White to discuss the news of week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Limerick authors Roisin Meaney and Donal Ryan chat to Gillian about whether or not some books should be banned from the secondary school curriculum after some parents deemed them inappropriate. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The queen of a feel good read best selling author in conversation with Sinéad about her latest book her 19th novel 'The Book Club' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The stunning new novel from the beloved bestselling author. A tragic accident leaves the tight-knit book club in the small seaside town of Fairweather reeling. Then stranger Tom McLysaght arrives in the community, and the members of the club find their lives changing in ways they never could have imagined. None of them realise that Tom is hiding a secret. On the surface, his move to Fairweather was to escape his highflying life in London and to put some much-needed distance between him and his ex-fiancée - but deep down Tom knows that there are some things he cannot run from. As the months pass with book club gatherings, secrets are shared and hurts begin to heal. New friendships might be the last thing on their minds but the members of the book club are about to discover that opening themselves up to other people might be the only thing that will help them all to live, and to love, again.
Author of 16 published book, including the Birthday Party -Roisin Meaney talks about having an attitude of gratitude. Roisin is active on twitter with her #3goodthings. Follow Roisin on @roisinmeaney https://roisinmeaney.com Saturday Chronicle Hosted by Tom Hanley with Patricia Anne Moore and broadcast from the SBCR studios at the Derg Alliance building. Originally broadcast on Saturday 27th February 2021 Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie
'A thoughtful, engrossing read. Warm and insightful. Roisin Meaney is a skillful storyteller' - Sheila O'Flanagan, author of The Missing Wife, on The Reunion. It's their twenty-year school reunion but the Plunkett sisters have their own reasons for not wanting to attend ... Caroline, now a successful knitwear designer, spends her time flying between her business in England and her lover in Italy. As far as she's concerned, her school days, and what happened to her the year she left, should stay in the past. Eleanor, meanwhile, is unrecognisable from the fun-loving girl she was in school. With a son who is barely speaking to her, and a husband keeping a secret from her, revisiting the past is the last thing on her mind. But when an unexpected letter arrives for Caroline in the weeks before the reunion, memories are stirred. Will the sisters find the courage to return to the town where they grew up and face what they've been running from all these years? The Reunion is a moving story about secrets, sisters and finding a way to open your heart.
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than snuggling down on the sofa with a great festive treat by Author Roisin Meaney. Her new book. 'It's that time of year' is out now she joined Sinead for a chat about the book and Christmas past. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mary Kennedy interviews Irish best selling author Roisin Meaney.
Joe chats to Roisin Meaney about her new book 'It's That Time of Year' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mary Kennedy first podcast interview features the renowned, funny and enduring character that is best-selling novelist, Patricia Scanlan. In this series Mary interviews a range of Irish women writers as diverse as , Christine Dwyer Hickey, Sheila O’Flanagan, Liz Nugent and Cathy Kelly. “Other interesting and innovative writers include Mary McAleese, Roisin Meaney and Rachael English, who all have had hugely accomplished careers in other fields. Do Like and share. Patricia Scanlan was born in Dublin, where she still lives. All her books are #1 bestsellers and have sold in their millions, worldwide. Her novels, including the City Girl trilogy have sold over 1.4 million in Ireland alone. Her books are translated in many languages. Her most recent novels include With All My Love, A Time For Friends, Orange Blossom Days and her latest novel The Liberation of Brigid Dunne. She has also written two non-fiction books, Winter Blessings a personal anthology of thoughts, poems and memories. She has co-authored, with Aidan Storey, Pamela Young and Dr. Mary Helen Hensley, Bringing Death to Life An Uplifting Exploration of Living, Dying, the Soul Journey and the Afterlife Patricia is the series editor and a contributing author to the award winning Open Door series of novellas, a literacy initiative she started with New Island Books in 1998, which has since published 40 novellas and several books of non-fiction. She has contributed four novellas to the series. She is the editor of Voices an Open Door anthology of short stories from some of Ireland’s foremost writers. She is very interested in the life of Mary Magdalene, the Essenes and Cathars, and the restoration to its rightful place of the Divine Feminine Energy. She has travelled with co-author, Dr. Mary Helen Hensley, to Scotland to research Mary Magdalene’s journey to Iona and Mull, and looks forward to writing a book on the subject, in the near future. When she’s not busy writing and editing she loves being outdoors and finds nature a balm to the spirit. Also balming to the spirit are her Prosecco Nights with the Gals, which take place at regular intervals, especially in Wicklow, where she spends as much time as she can.
Writing a book is something many people would love to do but only those with true grit have the courage to put pen to paper and release their work to the world. Although she spent many years teaching in Ireland and Zambabwe and a stint working in advertising in London best selling author Roisin Meaney decided to stop thinking about writing a book and in 2001 she went for it. Here she discusses the journey from having a desire to write to actually going for it. The highs and lows of her career, why it's important to be grateful for 3 good things in your day and how time to oneself to walk is the best way to start a morning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Author Roisin Meaney has released a new book ‘The Restaurant’ about a woman who finds happiness in setting up a restaurant following heart break. Joe Nash chats to Roisin about the book and how she is coping during this pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The sparkling new novel from the bestselling Irish author Roisin Meaney. When chef Emily is left at the altar in front of her family and friends, she swears off love and instead throws herself into her new business: a restaurant with a difference. There's only one communal table, designed with the single diner in mind. Now it's two years later, and with her business thriving with regular customers, romance is still the last thing on Emily's mind - until she receives a letter from her ex who is returning home from Canada with a burning question for her ... Will Emily give up her business for the life she used to want, or will she realise that happiness might be on the menu a little closer to home?
Roisin Meaney, Author, Michael McNamara TD and Shulagh Colleran Story telling night Mountshannon Arts festival. Hosted by Tom Hanley in Mountahsnnon and Patricia Anne Moore in Killaloe -00.00 Raisin Meaney Author tells us about her career on the road to becoming a published author and has two books coming out in the next 7 months. -22.17 Michael McNamara TD talking about his proposal to allow common sense prevail regarding some of the Covid 19 measures, including fishing on the lake as well as potential roadblocks on the road to Government formation. -31.40 Shulagh Colleran of Mountshannon Arts festival committee talking about an event they are running in conjunction with the Spontaneous arts company> They will be running a story telling night on the Saturday the 30th of May which will be broadcast live on SBCR Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie
With all this new free time we have due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it's a great time to get reading. For some book recommendations Joe is joined on the line by Colette Cotter from O’Mahoney’s and author Roisin Meaney See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Maeve Binchy fans will love THE IRISH NO. 1 BESTSELLER Roisin Meaney's warm storytelling and unforgettable characters. The residents of Roone are getting ready for a summer of love, secrets and drama. After a bumpy start, Nell and James have finally said 'I do' and everything seems to be falling into place. Nell is getting comfortable in her new role as stepmother to James' sixteen-year-old son Andy, she's finally mending fences with her father and she's ready to look to the future. Then Nell's ex-fiancé Tim - her husband James' brother - comes back to Roone, a place he's never liked, and she begins to feel uneasy. As the summer days roll by, and Tim seems in no hurry to return to his wife and daughter, Nell is finding it more and more difficult to enjoy her new beginning. But when the little island of Roone is rocked by the disappearance of a young child, Nell realises that life can change in a single moment. Will happiness be restored before the autumn comes?
Irish writer Roisin Meaney talks about her novel "Semi-Sweet: A Novel of Love and Cupcakes." (from 2011)
Nell Mulcahy grew up on the island so when the old stone cottage by the edge of the sea went up for sale, the decision to move back from Dublin was easy. But when Nell decides to rent out her cottage for the summer to help raise money her forthcoming wedding to Tim, she's unprepared for what's about to happen ... As she welcomes holiday-makers to her cottage, Nell must face some truths: about her upcoming wedding to Tim, and her friendship with his brother, James. And, meanwhile, her father delivers some astounding news which leaves Nell, her mother and the island reeling ... But will Nell make it down the aisle? One thing's for sure, it's a summer on the island that nobody will ever forget.
Wine merchant, Ron Forrestal, is in studio to discuss wines from France. Rebecca Cronin has details about the 2017 Ballymaloe Litfest. Sharon meets Limerick author Roisin Meaney and Lizzy Lyons from Lizzy's Little Kitchen to talk romantic dining.
Ron Forrestal visits the BPT studio to talk about wines from the 80s. Sinead Hennessy is on the phone with details about the Failte Ireland Food Champion initiative. Sharon Noonan visits Taste of Dublin and meets John Walsh in the Shebeen, a pub on wheels, and tastes grown up sodas by Black Castle Drinks. Award winning author, Roisin Meaney, calls in to share details about her latest book, The Reunion.