Ruth Kennedy

RTÉ Radio One

New Series 'Hooked' - The Science of Addiction

A new RTÉ One series covers addictions from gambling to smartphones. 'Hooked' is presented by Dr Brian Pennie

Highlights • 04 Apr

Starling Murmurations: "This is something really, really special"

Birdwatch Ireland want the public's help to record sightings of starling murmurations as survey co-ordinator Brian Burke explains on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Highlights • 28 Feb

Access to Mounjaro for weight loss on Today with Claire Byrne

Mounjaro on Today with Claire Byrne - a drug available in Ireland soon for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity

Highlights • 25 Feb

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