The Nine O'Clock Show

Little did Fran Fogarty know that when she redesigned her own wedding dress for a family wedding that she would rediscover her passion for fashion design. Lily Mais is her sustainable fashion boutique in Dingle.

The Dress -Three Centuries of Weddings runs from Friday until Sunday in Atkins Hall, Dunmanway in West Cork. Michelle O'Mahony and Gwen McGuirk's exhibition celebrates 300 years of the wedding dress.

Last week Brendan spoke to historian Dr Paul O’Brien about an abandoned pub that he documented. Una Heffernan's family have kept the Wren’s Nest pub in their family for five generations.

Since Ireland first felt the devastating impact of AIDS and HIV, Tonie Walsh has campaigned for awareness and progress. ‘Embraced Loop’ in the Phoenix Park will be a permanent monument to the lives lost through the AIDS epidemic.

Historian Dr Paul O'Brien recently came across a mysterious abandoned pub. It remains as a rare time capsule of Irish life six decades ago.

Clare Dunne stars in Roddy Doyle's adaptation of Peter Pan which is on at The Gate theatre until January 14th.

On this week's show Brendan Courtney guests were Geri Halliwell Horner, Clare Dunne who stars in Roddy Doyle’s adaptation of Peter Pan, comedian Adrian Edmonson, Albert Perris on his local history book, 'A Ramble about Tallaght and Dundalk woman Maria Doyle Cuche on receiving the presidential distinguished service award for the Irish abroad.

Parents have spoken on the show this week about experiences of their adult children trying to find work as someone who is neuroatypical. Suzanne Maher discusses an employment service which helps people with different abilities.

Adrian Edmonson is part of a very small group of people who defined British Comedy in the Eighties, Nineties and Noughties, and he’s told his life story in his book ‘Berserker!’.

Niamh's son was diagnosed with Asperger's when he was eight years old. Although he is a successful university graduate, she discusses the very real struggles he encounters when going for job interviews.

Albert Perris is a Tallaght native with a huge interest in it's history. So much so he's written a book called "A Ramble about Tallaght: History, People, Places.

Julie contacted the show when she heard Brendan read a listener's email on the difficulties her son who has Aspergers faces when applying for jobs. As a psychologist she carries out autistic assessments in her practice and recommends where to find help.

Geri Halliwell Horner chats to Brendan about her book ‘Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen’. It is the story of a teenage orphan who attends a fantastical boarding school, where she’s encouraged to succeed by the ghost of Anne Boleyn.

Brendan chats to the editor of Astronomy Ireland, David Moore. Two astronauts recently lost their toolbox on a spacewalk. It will be visible in the skies over Ireland for the next two weeks.

Maria Doyle-Cuche has been chosen as one of a select few to receive the presidential distinguished service award for the Irish abroad.

Photographer Noel McIntyre and the Mullingar Fleadh, Dr Abeba Birhane and Artificial Intelligence, Ireland’s answer to Shapewear - ‘Vacious’ with sisters Mary Tierney and Sinead O’Brien, Filmmaker Ken Wardrop on his new documentary ‘So This Is Christmas’ and why Christmas isn’t a joyful time for all and The Slow Camera Exchange with Jessica Marbe

Magic is coming to Irish shores - Magician Leon Andersen is organising Ennis' first Annual Midwest Magic Convention. Visit midwestmagicconvention.com for more.

Artist and Educator Jessica Marbe honours her late husbands memory by donating a number of cameras, in a exhibition called The Slow Camera Exchange to the city library in Cork

Brendan is joined by film maker Ken Wardrop to discuss his latest documentary, 'So This Is Christmas' which highlights how Christmas isn't a joyful time for all

There's a big emphasis on being more sustainable with everyday clothing, but what about event wear? Before you toss out those Halloween costumes, Derry Strabane Waste & Recycling Officer Julie Hannaway has a solution!

Vacious is Ireland's answer to the new generation of shapewear and the two sisters responsible for it, Mary Tierney and Sinead O’Brien, join Brendan from our Limerick studio.

The stories and headlines that grabbed Brendan's attention

Darcey Smith, TY Student and Conor McMahon, teacher in St Oliver Post Primary School, Oldcastle Co Meath chat to Brendan about their new project, 'Throwback Thursday' which encourages students to shop and wear second hand clothes.

Cognitive scientist Dr Abeba Birhane has been named as one of the 100 most influential persons in AI 2023. She joins Brendan to chat all things artifical intelligence.

Car salesman turned Award Winning Film Director and Photographer Noel McIntyre joins Brendan to chat about his latest photography book showcasing the Mullingar Fleadh