Barry O'Rourke

RTE LifeStyle Journalist.

I'm a former Primary School Teacher with a huge interest in all things multimedia, technology, education and health.

Neven’s Food Trails: The Basque Country

Neven Maguire is back on RTÉ this autumn with his 9th series, Neven’s Food Trails: The Basque Country. The ever popular chef visits the Basque Country and La Rioja, two regions in Northern Spain which are renowned for their cuisine.

Food • 03 Aug 17

Catherine Ghent, a children's lawyer spoke to The Ryan Tubridy Show about parents assaulting their children and the effects it has on them. Ghent also had advice for those who are witness to assaults.

The Ryan Tubridy Show: Do You Agree With Smacking Children?

Children's lawyer Catherine Ghent spoke to The Ryan Tubridy Show about parents assaulting their children and the effects it has on them. Ghent also had advice for those who are witness to assaults.

Living • 26 Sep 16

President Michael D. Higgins appeared on the Late Late Show last Friday, and talk to Ryan Tubridy about life as the State's first citizen, his plans for the future and, as the 1916 centenary year winds down, his vision for a new Ireland.

Will President Michael D. Higgins Run for the Áras Again?

President Michael D. Higgins appeared on the Late Late Show and talked to Ryan Tubridy about life as the State's first citizen, his plans for the future, and his vision for a new Ireland. He also spoke about the potential for a second term in the Áras.

Living • 26 Sep 16

The Future of Farming Technology

Technology in farming is moving at an unprecedented pace. It's hard to pin-point what the next break out star will be. RTÉ's Science and Technology correspondent Will Goodbody was on hand to explain the trends, the barriers and future of farming.

Farming • 09 Nov 16

3 Healthy Tips from One Happy Pear of Chefs

The Happy Pear brothers David and Stephen Flynn are bringing the fun, energy and food to the National Championships. We caught up with the twin brothers to ask for their 3 Top Tips to get that all important healthy lifestyle.

Food • 15 Dec 17

Martin Fishy-Fishy Shanahan Shares his Cooking Secret

Martin Shanahan is one of Ireland's leading seafood chefs. We caught up with him at the National Ploughing Championships to talk about fish, what inspires him and that-now famous shirt!

Food • 22 Sep 16

Paul O'Connell promotes Kids Rugby at Ploughing 16

Paul O'Connell was at the National Ploughing Championship '16 to promote a new rugby initiative aimed at children in primary schools. The former Ireland captain had sound advice to tackle Ireland's growing obesity problem.

Living • 21 Sep 16

Maureen Allman is one of the most memorable Late Late Show guest. Having terminal cancer and speaking openly about it made for a truly inspirational story. She phoned in to the Ryan Tubridy Show to promote The Big Coffee Morning.

"Until they put me 6 ft under, I’m going to be alive"

Maureen Allman is one of the most memorable Late Late Show guests. Having terminal cancer and speaking openly about it made for a truly inspirational story. She phoned in to the Ryan Tubridy Show on how she's feeling and to promote The Big Coffee Morning.

Ryan Tubridy • 02 Mar 17

Re-assembled, Slightly Askew’ by Shannon Yee - is an autobiographical and interactive experience of how a sinus infection left her one hour away from death

'Sinus Infection Left Me an Hour Away From Death'

The Tiger Dublin Fringe Festival takes place around Dublin this week. One event, ‘Re-assembled, Slightly Askew’ by Shannon Yee, is an autobiographical and interactive experience of how a sinus infection left her one hour away from death.

Living • 15 Sep 16

By 2030, 90% of Irish adults will be overweight

Ireland is becoming the fattest nation in Europe. Some say a tax on sugary drinks could combat this. However there are views this could be an unfair tax on lower income families. Prime Time hosted a debate on the issues.

Living • 19 Sep 17