Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Well. This turned into a really long episode - sorry about that! There was just so much to talk about! Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland and I discuss the absolutely horrific attempted murder of a PSNI officer in Omagh, as well as the movement within the Social Democrats and the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We also talk about Nicola Bulley, and s...

In this week's news catch-up Aoife Moore and I talk about Nicola Sturgeon stepping down and how desperately we need more female leaders, as well as the horror of the murder of Brianna Ghey and the rest of the week's news. Ruadhán Ó Críodáin, executive director of ShoutOut , tells us about the work being done by the organisation to get into schools to make them as safe as possible for young LGBTQ+...

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland breaks down what's happened with the earthquake in Turkey and Syria and how we can help, as well as the latest survey on child hunger and the madness of the State of the Union Address in America. I chat to Dr. Maeve O'Rourke about her work with survivors of the Magdelene Laundries and Mother and Baby Homes. She explains how we can have an impact in...

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland explains what is going on with Leo Varadkar and nursing homes and we discuss the frightening rise of anti-immigration 'protests' in Ireland. I chat to model and influencer Joanna Cooper about her work as an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society and our experiences of early-onset dementia via our mothers. Cian Sullivan takes us through the week's e...

This week Aoife Moore and I catch up on all the news from the ever-present Enoch Burke to the late Pope Benedict's posthumous book of petty accusations. Rachael Kelly of Bohs tells me all about the growth in women's football and what it means for girls and women in 2023. James O'Hagan and I get into the nitty gritty of Beyonce playing in Dubai and what the actual hell is going on in America with t...

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news from Jacinda Arden's resignation to the ongoing tragedy of male violence in Ireland. I chat to Santis O'Garro about her new book: Money Mentor: How to Manage Debt, Reach Your Goals and Achieve Financial Wellness about how she became a personal finance expert and what advice she has if you feel like you've lost your grip on...

Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I chat through the week's news from Mary Lou McDonald being left out of a vital meeting, to the anti-immigration 'protests' plaguing the country. MAC Gobal Senior Artist and Glow Up judge Dom Skinner chats with me about his career and his ethos for makeup. Cassie Delaney and I chat the week's entertainment and culture stories, from the Golden Globes to t...

Hello pals and happy new year! On this episode Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news, from A&E mayhem to a literal bag of shite. I chat with MayKay about her trip to Palestine last year, and why she's so committed to spreading the word of what's happening there. Cian Sullivan of Sissy That Pod takes us through the entertainment news, including a chat about the Andre...

This week in a special episode to tide us over during the holidays, Aoife Moore and I chat through some of the year's biggest stories. From women's safety, to the Oscars slap and Harry and Meghan, we get into it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore and I chat through the news from the rotation of the Taoisigh to the pathetic Jeremy Clarkson's awful behaviour. Rory Hearne, author of Gafs: Why No One Can Get a House, and What We Can Do About It, gives us hope by telling us what can be done to sort out the housing crisis. Emer McLysaght and I have a ball chatting about a potential end for Paul and Phoebe, Edie Falco's Avat...

Back once again with your weekly catch-up of news culture. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland brings us up to date on the week's news, I chat to Shon Faye about her brilliant book The Transgender Issue and the new book she's working on. Esther O'Moore Donohoe gives us her take on Harry and Meghan, Stephen Bear being acquainted with justice and lots more. Recommendations: My Unorthodox Life Ma...

The universe (my voice) was against us this week but nothing stops podcasting so here we are with another episode! Aoife Moore and I chat through another horrendous story about housing and the way it's ruining our lives. Maeve Higgins tells us about her new comedy album A Very Special Woman and Orlaith Condon explains why a sequel to The Holiday was just a figment of someone's imagination. Recomme...

This week the news was largely good! Can you believe it? Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through stories of shortened work weeks and medical progress. Shaun Dunne and Anna Rodgers, co-directors of How to Tell a Secret, tell us about making their remarkable film about HIV disclosure. Cassie Delaney explains what exactly has happened with Balenciaga and what Billie Eilish had to say...

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I work through the bleakness that is the news this week. We get into the horrific shooting in Colorado Springs, the protests in East Wall and the latest Daft report on rental housing. My guest is the utterly charming and incredibly talented Felispeaks, who you may know from television appearances, their role in Thisispopbaby's Wake, or via thei...

This week Aoife Moore and I chat about Vicky Phelan's remarkable impact as she catches us up on the rest of the week's news. Aoife Martin explains why Trans Awareness Week matters. Esther O'Moore Donohoe brings us up to date on the week's entertainment stories from Pete Davidson's new romance rumours to Dolly Parton being given $100 million by Jeff Bezos. Only one recommendation this week - Emer a...

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland tells us about what's happening with the tech job losses, what happened with the mid-terms in America, and goes on what she calls her 'biggest ever rant' on the podcast about Sean Penn's Oscar. I chat to Dr. David Jack about what we're all doing wrong with our skincare routine. Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's entertainments stories from...

Back once again with an episode to catch you up on the week. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the news stories while I struggle to understand why people continue to be shocked by the Catholic ethos. I chat to Andrea Horan of Tropical Popical about the nail bar's tenth birthday, making your business politically engaged, and why she rejects the idea that businesses should be...

Aoife Moore fills us in on what's going on in the UK, I talk to Nemat Sadat about their work to get LGBTQ+ people out of Afghanistan and into safety, and Cassie Delaney and I draw a line under Kanye and his mess. Reccomendations: Sheepwalk House The Cake Mantell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Aoife Moore, political correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland, takes us through the news and we chat about what's going on with Liz Truss safe in the knowledge that it will all have changed by the time this episode goes live. Juliana Shiel tells me why she decided to share her experience of an abusive relationship and to start a podcast to give other people the opportunity to share...

Greetings from New York! This whole episode was recorded on zoom and edited on a plane so apologies if there are any hiccups. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I chatted about the brilliant Women's National Team qualifying for the World Cup, Creeslough, and very, very bad men being very bad, again. I discuss the excellent new Sinead O'Connor documentary Nothing Compares with its director...

Em, can you believe it's episode THIRTY? I can not. Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland tells us about the news stories of the week from a whole lot of discussion about the price of concrete to why Kim K's been fined for her involvement in crypto. Aoife Gallagher, author of Web of Lies: The Lure and Danger of Conspiracy Theories, chats to me about why ordinary people can become absolutely entr...

Fresh off the plane from NYC, or fresh out of Leinster House more like, Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland breaks down the Budget for us. There's lots of good news, but is it enough? Holistic Sex Educator Jenny Keane tells me about her work and why it's so important that we are connected to our sexuality, as well as talking about a recent road bump she encountered along the way. Cassie Delane...

Aoife Moore beams into us from NYC this week as we catch up on the week's news, including the Cherry Orchard incident and what's going on in Iran. Ellen Keane chats to me about the pressures of advocacy and why she's so passionate about promoting positive body image. Orlaith Condon tells me about her new podcast Don't Quote Me and catches us up on the week's pop culture news, from the Holly and Ph...

This week Aoife Moore, political correspondent with the Sunday Times Ireland, and I have lots to discuss. The queen is dead, the dail is back, and the Gardai are learning martial arts. Fionnuala Jones joins me to tell us about her new podcast Flop Culture, as well work/life balance and relying on social media for work when your relationship with social media is complicated. Emer McLysaght joins me...

This week Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland updates us on the latest with Enoch Moore's bizarre decisions as well as recapping the rest of the week's news including the latest on the energy crisis. I chat with the lovely Lilly Higgins about her new book The Homemade Year, affirmations, the moon and lots more besides. Then Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I discuss the Don't Worry Darling Saga, Kou...