The Sunday Grill

Orla is speaking to some inspirational women on the Sunday Grill this weekend- Andriana TsanKova will be telling her about her passion for perfume and celebrating ten years in business in Kilkenny while author Carlow/ Kilkenny Niamh Mulvey is celebrating an Irish Book award nomination for her debut novel, the Amendments. And Dr. Niamh Shaw also tells Orla about her passion for space and her talks...

On today's Sunday Grill, we took take a look at what events and activities to look forward to across the region for this year's national Science Week. We chat to Ireland's Movember Director about the theme of this year's campaign and why it's so important to get involved in. Firefighters in Carlow have made history as they launch the world's first solar powered, battery operated fire engine fuelle...

On today's Sunday Grill, we took to Ireland’s first ever Wake Museum that explores life and death, detailing traditions and superstitions, from early Christian times right up to the 20th century. We chat to the founder of Laochas, a youth mental health organisation, all bout the work they do ahead of a vital fundraising event on Friday November 1st in Waterford. As the clocks go back, sleep patter...

There were topless farmers and local crafters on the Sunday Grill this weekend. Orla heard from a Tipperary farmer who was one of the models for the 2025 Irish Farmer Calendar and  the Butler Gallery Craft Fair returns for 2024 with over 30 crafters from the south east and beyond- Orla got details on that and much more on this weekend's Sunday Grill. 

It was an eclectic mix on the Sunday Grill this weekend when Orla heard about Ireland's biggest Christmas Festival's return- Winterval. She also heard about a Halloween event with a difference in Co. Tipperary and had some welding chat with Ireland's best Welder according to the World Skills Competition. 

Orla chats to journalist Conor Pope about his part in series 2 of the Complaints Bureau, she finds out more about a festival weekend in Carlow & what Savour Kilkenny has in store for us.

What does the Irish goodbye, storytelling and the Obamas have in common? Well, they all feature on the Sunday Grill this week.  Orla chat's to the indomitable Tammy D'Arcy from the Shona Project about being one of 36 leaders from across the world chosen to be on the Obama leadership programme, she hears about Irish modern storytelling and one journalist's take on the Irish Goodbye. 

Orla is getting the rundown on some culture night events around the region for the 19th edition of the free event on September 20 and Brian is reviewing Beetlejuice Beetlejuice....

Orla's got lots to tell you on the Sunday Grill this week. From Wexford's link to the Guinness World Records to a Waterford  man riding high with his sci fi comedy podcast and even a Tipperary woman whose bread is headed to a major supermarket chain.

Orla is chatting to a 29 year old Tipperary native who just happens to be the youngest head curator in Ireland’s museum history. She also gets some college cooking tips from a teacher turned food influencer.

As we hurtle towards the end of the summer, Orla looks at daycations to get the last out of that holiday feeling with Tipperary native, Roz Purcell. And if you fancy some volunteering this year, Orla has a great suggestion for you.

This week Orla talks to a south east man hoping to become the youngest Irish person to climb the world's largest mountain & she hears how one couple have created mystery & detective trails around the south east and beyond.

The Sunday Grill came from All Together Now over the August bank holiday where Orla met with people partying and working at the festival.

Orla hears about a free free writing workshops that could see you learning the craft with celebrated authors like Megan Nolan and Angela Flannery. And the Clonmel busking Festival kicks off this august- Orla hears about their special guest this year.

Orla's got a bit of body positivity going on, on the Sunday Grill this weekend. 89% of women and girls have admitted to opting out of meaningful activities due to poor body confidence- Orla meets the woman aiming to change that stat with her Get in the Picture Campaign. And she also talks to the woman who has spent the last tens years encouraging hundreds of women to Dip in the Nip in Co. Wexford...

Orla is hearing about the Comeragh's Wild festival as it celebrates ten years and Brian watched the Netflix movie A Family Affair starring Zac Efron and Nicole Kidman.

This week on the Sunday Grill Orla discusses the results of our My so Called Life survey conducted by Spark Market Research. Beat set out to  understand young people’s attitudes, behaviors, and thoughts post Covid.  Everything from screen time, education stress to recognising Mr. Beast more than Tánaiste Micheal Martin.

Taylor Swift is starting the Irish leg of her Eras Tour this week. We preview the concerts and take a look back at highlights from the Europe tour. A genealogy expert joins us to delve into EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Taylor Swift's Irish roots. Get your cowboy boots and stetsons ready, the Kilkenny Country Music Festival returns for 2024.

Are you a coffee lover? The first Tipperary Coffee Festival is taking place this summer. We here from a Tipperary woman who hosted a teenager from Dublin in the TV show 'Raised By The Village' and how it changed their lives. This week marked World Men's Health Week and we chat about the importance of the campaign. June is Fostering Awareness Month, we learn all about who's eligible to foster in Ir...

Orla talks to the south east man racing a greyhound this month to raise funds for a cause close to his heart. And she'll find out how the Wexford village that was the home of the first Guinness World Record is attempting to break a Guinness World Record.

June means one thing to thousands- the Leaving Cert. Orla is getting lots of advise for students and family members of the Leaving Cert and Brian is in to talk the latest from Mad Max- Furiosa.

Orla talks to a photographer whose collection of portraits portrays female empowerment in modern Ireland and includes well known and not so well known faces from ages 19 to 95. She'll also talk to some of the south east students who are celebrating their wins at a Youth Entrepreneur finals  and she'll hear how one southeast animal rescue centre needs your help.

Co. Wexford actress, Clodagh Mooney Duggan talks to Orla about her role in the Netflix series, Bodkin, made by Obama's production team. Its Skin Cancer Awareness month and Orla gets advice on what to look out for and how to keep your skin healthy. And from Ken to Colt Stevers- Ryan Gosling stars in the remake of 80's tv series The Fall Guy- Brain has all the details.

Orla gets some festival info from the south east and some expert Eurovision info from Beat's resident Eurovision man- Beat Breakfast's, Mr. Niall Power.

A proposed government crack down on forced labour would mean a fast fashion levy be introduced in Ireland. We speak to podcaster Meghann Scully about her thoughts on the proposed levy. Nutritionist and Dietitian Lucy Upton shares her tips and tricks if your child is a fussy eater. Movie reviewer Brian Griffin reviews the new movie 'Abigail' starring Irish actor Alisha Weir.