Niall Ó Sioradáin

Niall Ó Sioradáin

RTÉ Radio 1

A trip into the near future with Prof Luke O'Neill

The scientist tells Brendan that we can look forward to living longer, healthier lives but our mysterious plummeting sperm count problem will see the birth rate fall dramatically.

Highlights • 16 Dec 24

Becoming a parent: "I've never felt more superhuman"

Journalist and writer Anna Barnett tells Áine Kerr that she wants to counteract the negativity that she and many parents-to-be experience.

Highlights • 11 Dec 24

A psychotherapist's tips for navigating Christmas

Psychotherapist Richard Hogan joins Brendan O'Connor on RTÉ Radio 1 to share some advice for those facing a tricky family Christmas.

Christmas • 10 Dec 24

Director Edward Berger on beating Cailín Ciúin and his new film

The Oscar-winning director talks about his new film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes and about how his previous film beat An Cailín Ciúin to the Academy Award for Best International Film.

Highlights • 27 Nov 24

Ozempic: "The minute I took the medicine, it was like a switch"

Bernie and Pia tell Brendan how taking the weight loss drug Ozempic helped them get their lives back.

Highlights • 26 Nov 24

Can You Spot a Fake Accent?

Jonathan Goodman from the University of Cambridge talks to Sarah about how spotting a fake accent gives us an evolutionary accent - and why the Irish are better at spotting fake accents than the English.

Highlights • 21 Nov 24

DJ – and now Doctor – Annie Mac on the future of clubbing

The superstar DJ and author from Dublin talks about getting an honorary doctorate, her student days in Belfast and her Before Midnight club nights.

Highlights • 22 Nov 24

"Now's the time to move stuff quickly before we get the frost."

Is your garden winter ready?

Gardening expert Marie Staunton and Birdwatch Ireland's Brian Burke tell Claire how you can ensure your garden can handle the colder weather and any visiting birds are looked after.

Highlights • 19 Nov 24

Farewell to the 46A on Liveline

As the iconic bus nears its end, Bagatelle's Ken Doyle tells Joe that the 46A is more integral to the existence of the band's best-known song than was previously known.

Pop Culture • 13 Nov 24

"Well, my name is Brinsley McNamara and welcome to Weird Ireland."

Meet the man sharing stories of 'Weird Ireland'

"The man behind the Weird Ireland social media accounts talks about unusual histories and his new Weird Ireland book.

Highlights • 12 Nov 24