Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland takes us through the week's news, including the impact of the cost of living crisis on parents as kids go back to school. I chat to Emma Doran about her career in comedy and carving out a space for yourself when motherhood threatens to take over your life. Cassie Delaney of Tall Tales Podcast Production fills us in on the week's entertainment stories from Br...

This week Aoife Moore breaks down the Robert Troy fiasco, Emmet Kirwan tells me about his new show Accents, and Sophie White and Jen O'Dwyer of Mother of Pod chat through the week's entertainment stories. Check out Mother of Pod here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode really is a rollercoaster of emotion as Aoife Moore of the Sunday Times Ireland and I discuss two incidents of male violence this week, one domestic and one homophobic, then laugh at the typically Irish responses to new Garda uniforms. Siobhan Murphy, who I got to know on Interior Design Masters, joins me to discuss her new book More is More Decor and saying feck it to the whole conce...

Aoife Moore fills us in on the week's news from budget rumours to new rules for Whatsapp and Serena Williams' retirement announcement. I chat to Erica Cody about the mad couple of years she's had, from Dancing With the Stars to her new single and being one of Ireland's leading voices of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified join me...

This week Aoife Moore, the newly minted Political Correspondent for the Sunday Times Ireland if you don't mind, takes us through the week's news, from Sabina Higgins' letter to the Lionesses Euro victory. (You love it when we talk about sport, we're so good at it.) I chat to fashion designer Olivia Rubin about the journey to her brand, why inclusivity is important to her and what impact offering p...

On this episode Aoife Moore takes us through changes to the laws around consent in rape cases, what's happening with Monkeypox and a devastating McDonalds price hike. I chat to Miss Ireland, Pamela Uba, as her reign comes to an end about the incredible path her life has taken and the brilliant work she's done during her year with the title. Then, Esther O'Moore-Donohoe fills us in on the entertain...

After the heat this week, there's no denying the impact of climate change, so Aoife Moore brings us up to date on where we stand with it. She also takes us through what's happening in the UK's race for PM, what the US is doing to protect marriage equality and the new SPHE curriculum. I chat to Daisy Edgar-Jones about being an honorary Irish person and being the lead in Where the Crawdad's Sing. Th...

Aoife Moore catches us up on the news of the week via excellent insight on the 12th of July's bonfire 'culture' and we attempt to talk about the images released by NASA this week. Let's just say science isn't our strong suit. Erica Tierney explains why women who experience cancer around child birth are being hard done by when it comes to maternity leave, and why things need to change. Esther O'Moo...

This week's episode features the usual catch up on news with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner, with MAXIMUM politics. Don't have a clue what's happened in the UK this week? No problem, I ask stupid questions so you don't have to. Kyle Actual Richards tells me about life as a housewife, what makes a happy marriage, being drunk on tv, and friendships that endure and those that don't. Then Jenn Gann...

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner takes us through the week's news including the announcement of a review of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, WTAF is going on in the US and positive announcements for young Irish women. The hilarious Shane Daniel Byrne tells us about his new RTÉ Player series Love Bites, and having had a life changing pandemic. Writer and co-author of the Aisling...

News updates from Aoife Moore include the latest on the awful earthquake in Afghanistan and the significance Nick McCarthy of Leinster Rugby's coming out. I chat to Joanne McNally backstage at Vicar Street about success, podcasting and happiness. Esther O'Moore Donohoe takes us through the week's entertainment stories with a hefty dollop of Harry Styles. Get ticket info for Joanne's tour here . Li...

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner explains whether or not President Michael D. Higgins was wrong to speak out about housing, what the story is with the UK sending flights of asylum seekers to Rwanda and what exactly is going on with the Northern Ireland Protocol. I'm Grand Mam's PJ Kirby talks about moving home and why he decided to take specific action against assaults on members of the...

Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner catches us up on everything from Boris' vote of confidence to Google getting sued over some YouTube videos. Ben Pechey tells me about their book - The Book of Non-Binary Joy: Embracing the Power of YOU. Jenn Gannon and I question whether SJP should keep talking about Kim Cattrall and what exactly is going on with Liam Payne. You can buy Ben's book here . Recommend...

I'm on holidays this week so there's no news catch-up but I took advantage of having a little bit of extra time to have great chat with author Emilie Pine about her new book Ruth & Pen . We talk about fertility, imposter syndrome, sharing personal trauma in public space and much more. Emilie is great. Then, Cassie Delaney and I seize the opportunity to get into the Depp vs. Heard defamation ca...

Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner fills us in on the latest on the horrifying school shooting in Uvalde Texas as well as the rest of the week's news. I speak with Senator Lynn Ruane about class representation in politics and her brilliant podcast series Conversations on the Margin . Cian Nugent and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod and Queer Classified take us through the week's culture and entertai...

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner catches us up on the news, including the consequences for government TDs who didn't cooperate on the National Maternity Hospital and the rising star that is Irish athlete Rhasidat Adeleke. Louise O'Neill joined me to talk about her new book Idol and why we can't always trust our own memories. Then, Esther O'Moore Donohoe delights us with an update on the...

This week we return to the National Maternity Hospital with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner, as well as talking through the other big stories of the week, including the tragic death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. I chat with Róisín Murphy about being back on the road, heading to Body and Soul festival and why some women are considered 'scary'. Then, writer Emer McLysaght takes us through the w...

Aoife Moore gives us a crystal clear lowdown on what's happening with the National Maternity Hospital, Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court and lots more. Bethany Rutter and I chat about her new book Welcome to Your Life the shocking revelation that fat people don't actually have to be miserable all the time? Then Jenn Gannon and I dissect Kim Kardashian's decision to wear Marilyn Monroe's dress to th...

This is the first of what I hope will be occasional bonus episodes under the 'sit down' umbrella. These will be longer conversations to facilitate the sharing of experience, so that we might all benefit. This episode features Amy White and Katie Hamilton, two sisters from Dublin. After having a hysterectomy at 25 as part of treatment for cervical cancer, Amy's options were limited when it came to...

This week Aoife Moore and I catch up on the week's news including Elon 'Clown Shoe' Musk's latest Twitter movements and The Happy Pear's mistake. We learn about Jacqui McNabb and Tetiana Pankiv's Sow Now initiative, which was borne out of Tetiana feeling absolutely powerless having fled Ukraine and left her husband, parents and friends behind. Then Cian Sullivan and James O'Hagan of Sissy That Pod...

Ukraine, CAMHS, WTAF Elon Musk is up to - oh my! These are some of the news stories Aoife Moore takes us through this week. Sophie White chats rejection, regret and YouTube families in the context of her new book The Snag List, which is out now! Annnnd Cassie Delaney brings us up to date on Coachella and its influence, as well as the best rom-com news we've had in years. Buy Sophie's book here ! H...

News stories discussed this week with Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner include the crackdown on the Kinahan gang, the heartbreaking spate of homophobic attacks over the past week, and the NI women's football manager's ridiculous comments about women's emotions. Richie Sadlier chats about his new book Let's Talk and how we can change the culture when it comes to young men, relationships and sexual...

This week Aoife Moore of the Irish Examiner chats us through the news, including the very upsetting happenings in Ukraine and the super news about new licensing laws. Republic of Ireland Women’s Football captain, and all-round legend, Katie McCabe chats to me about growing up as a football loving girl and what we can do to combat the fact that so many young people are opting out of extracurricular...

This week Aoife Moore fills us in on the week's news, celebrity hair guru Andrew Fitzsimons explains why inclusivity was at the heart of the campaign for his new hair brand and Cassie Delaney digests alllll the takes on this year's Oscars drama. You can read the brilliant Laura Capon piece Andrew and I refer to here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's finally time! Episode One! Aoife Moore takes us through the news of the week, from Ukraine to Healy-Rae country (Beenie Man even makes an appearance). Living angel Marian Keyes chats about releasing Rachel, Again and why it felt different to all her other books. Plus, Louise and Esther O'Moore-Donohoe discuss the HUGE Housewives news (TWO RHONYS GUYS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL) among other po...