Live stimulating mix of news, interviews, reports and discussion.

Breezy Point: Sports stars Dónal óg Cusack, Brian McGuigan and Ollie Canning join us to talk about the project to help Irish-American residents hit by Hurricane Sandy in New York.

Shay Healy: After legend Shay Healy's 70th birthday and induction into the IMRO Academy, he comes into studio to share some stories - with a stellar line-up of friends - about his life and career.

Author Douglas Kennedy talks from Switzerland about his work and his relationship with Ireland.

And Corinna Buckley reports from Athlone where the RTE All-Ireland Drama Festival is taking place.