Ruth Kennedy

RTÉ Radio One

Vulnerable young adults preyed upon by city centre thieves

Ruth Spurling joined fellow parents of vulnerable young adults on Liveline to share stories of their loved ones being targeted and the affect on their independence.

Highlights • 28 Jan

Writer Patrick Freyne on avoiding burnout

Writer and journalist Patrick Freyne chats about his recent viral column in The Irish Times recovering from burnout and re-connecting with community and what he loves about his job

Highlights • 15 Jan

Mary Harte calls for better services for acquired brain injury

Mary Harte on her husband Jimmy's setbacks in his recovery from brain injury and the need for wraparound local services for acquired brain injury, stroke, MS and Parkinson's.

Highlights • 28 Jan

Maggie O'Farrell - New children's book and surviving a stammer

Maggie O'Farrell talks about her new children's book, When the Stammer Came to Stay, working on the movie of her novel Hamnet, growing up Irish in Britain and much more.

Highlights • 09 Dec 24

Dr Máire Finn on everything you need to know about sleep apnoea

GP Máire Finn talks to Claire Byrne about sleep apnoea, its symptoms and treatments and why so many sufferers don't know they have it.

Highlights • 26 Nov 24

Graham Norton's new novel Frankie on Oliver Callan

Writer and talk show host Graham Norton talks to Oliver about his new novel, being a part-time writer, why he can't bear to re-watch one of his early shows and so much more.

Highlights • 05 Sep 24

How to tell if your pet is overweight

Vet Sarah Boland has tips on breaking the habit of over-feeding your family pet and keeping them healthy and happy for life

Highlights • 15 Aug 24

Gearing up for the Paralympic Games on Oliver Callan

Former Paralympians Michael McKillop and Peter Ryan chat about career highs and looking forward to joining the RTÉ Sport commentary teams for the 2024 Games.

Highlights • 13 Aug 24

Filmmaker Ken O'Sullivan on researching sharks on the Irish coast

One in a billion. Those are the chances of being devoured by a great white shark in Irish waters, according to filmmaker and underwater cameraman Ken O'Sullivan.

Highlights • 09 Oct 24

Why more people are choosing to build their own homes

Build Your Own Home presenter Harrison Gardner talks about the Common Cabin Project

living • 30 Jun 24