Sunday with Miriam

Chat with the three voices from the Irish country music scene, who are joining forces under the title ‘A Night At The Opry’, which is touring this month (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Daughter of the playwright Seán O’Casey talks about her father’s legacy, her own life and career, the loss of her brothers, and the centenary production of ‘The Plough and the Stars’ in The Abbey Theatre

The American author, who has been living in Ireland for 27 years, brings both those cultures to her new novel ‘Saoirse’. She chats about growing up in a family of 8 children, the Irish connection on her mother’s side, always wanting to be a writer, dealing with the death of parents and why she chose to settle in Donegal.

The Northern Irish singer-songwriter chats about the vibrant music scene in Belfast now, coping with grief, his new album ‘It’s Not Going To Be OK’ and a Choice music award nomination (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

In a wide-ranging interview the singer chats about getting back into the dating scene, what pushed her to pursue a career in singing in her 40’s, her experience in the X Factor machine and handling her own mental health/depression

The poet/writer from Cork chats about his love of writing from an early age, putting his writing into the public sphere and his very supportive parents (he reads two of his poems ‘If I Ever Have Boys’ and ‘If I Ever Have Girls’) Instagram: @daraghfleming

The former teacher has gained a significant following online for her no-nonsense cooking tutorials from her own kitchen. Known as ‘Irish Mammy Cooks’, her first cookbook has just been published (by Gill) Instagram: @irishmammycooks

The former 2FM DJ talks about how she lost everything to alcoholism, being homeless and only when she hit rock bottom did she realise she needed the help of others.

The Chair of Evolutionary Genetics in Trinity College and the Government Science Advisor talks about her own route into science, the marrying of science, politics and religion and why she is passionate about encouraging girls to take up this career

The former gaelic footballer and Crossfit champion from Co Down chats about his sporting career and why the tv show Heated Rivalry prompted him to publicly come out as gay

The tenor and classical crossover artist chats about growing up in working-class Manchester, his career really taking off after first performing at football matches and serious health scares like vocal chord polyps and two brain tumours. He will be back in Ireland to perform in May 2026. Official website: https://russellwatson.com/

Live music and chat with Téada, who this month celebrate their 25th anniversary. Tristan Rosenstock, Oisín Mac Diarmada and Paul Finn chat about the evolution of their sound, playing with the late Séamus Begley, signing to Gael Linn, collaborations and travelling abroad. Official website: https://teada.com

In his first RTÉ radio interview since leaving the station in 2023, Ryan Tubridy addresses the payments controversy, the elements of the débacle that he feels responsible for (and the ones he doesn't), how it impacted on his friendships and family and continuing a broadcasting career in London.

The author of the novel ‘Brigid’ explains why she wanted to re-tell the story of St Brigid in ‘all her messy complexity’

Chat with the actor/musician (aka Jimmy Rabbitte) about his early start in music as a teenager in the 1980s and getting the role in the Alan Parker film. He is bringing his band on tour to celebrate 35 years of The Commitments Tour details: robertarkinscommitments.com

Almost fifty years since the Sallins train robbery, one of those wrongfully convicted Osgur Breatnach is still campaigning for justice. His brother Cormac has organised a campaign benefit concert in Vicar Street at the end of March Campaign website: sallinsinquirynow.ie Concert tickets: vicarstreet.com

Chat with the co-writer/co-star of the Irish-Canadian tv series ‘SisterS’, which returns next week for a second season. She also chats about her own fertility journey and being a mother in her 40’s and her upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness

Chat and live music with Qbanaa (aka Elizabeth Qbanaa) about her upbringing in Dublin city, her love of music and always staying connected to her Cuban roots Website: https://qbanaaofficial.com (for copyright reasons the full tracks performed during this interview cannot be podcast)

Miriam catches up with the composer, as he prepares for his live show on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, in a week where he also travelled to Cork for cancer treatment; he talks about the uphill health battle he is facing

Chat with the son of the iconic Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe (who passed away last November), on the challenges ahead since being announced as his father’s successor as Creative Director of the fashion brand

The Irish Times columnist has a very personal interest in the new film ‘Giant’, because it is her uncle Brendan Ingle (who is played by Pierce Brosnan) who trained the boxer Prince Naseem Hamed before a sad falling out between them once the boxer hit the big time

In a wide-ranging interview, the actor chats about leaving the Gaiety Theatre panto after many years playing the Dame, his Dublin upbringing and looking forward to doing new things. His story is being told in the upcoming documentary ‘Behind The Curtain’

The singer/songwriter will be in conversation with comedian Deirdre O’Kane tonight at the Abbey Theatre, in the First Fortnight Festival. He talks about his own mental health difficulties over the years, initially triggered by a bad acid trip. He found the book ‘Essential Help For Your Nerves’ by Dr Claire Weekes very helpful.

The two friends chat about their new joint venture, the podcast ‘Grey Matters’ which explores - honestly, insightfully, humorously — what it means to grow older in Ireland today

The two actors chat about their roles in the new film ‘Giant’, the story of world champion boxer Prince Naseem Hamed and his Irish trainer Brendan Ingle