Barry O'Rourke

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Barry O'Rourke

RTE LifeStyle Journalist.

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

Little Over Half Of Samsung Phones Returned Over Battery Fault

Samsung says only a little more than half of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphones it has sold in Europe have now been returned as part of the recall it announced earlier this month.
Living • 29 Sep 16

Why Miriam O’Callaghan Stays On Social Media

Miriam O’Callaghan is arguably one of the busiest women in the country. Being such a high profile broadcaster though comes at a price, and she has had her fair share of scrutiny, particularly on social media. So how does she manage her online presence?
Living • 28 Sep 16

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

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

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

"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
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