Barry O'Rourke

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Barry O'Rourke

Multimedia writer, gaming correspondent

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

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

'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

Dictatorship - My Teenage War With OCD

Rebecca Ryan joined Ryan Tubridy on RTÉ Radio 1 to share her experiences of suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The 16 year old has written a book 'Dictatorship: My Teenage War with OCD' to tell her story.
Living • 13 Sep 16

The Rise & Rise of Car Insurance - Claire Byrne Live

Car insurance premiums are on the rise in Ireland. Already insurer FBD is forecasting an increase in premiums of a further 18% increase. Claire Byrne Live hosted a debate on the issues at hand, including legal costs, fraud and compensation.
Living • 19 Sep 17

Kathryn Thomas thinks Celeb OP Leaders are 'So Brave'

At the launch of Irish Life Health, Celeb Operation Transformation host Kathryn Thomas was on hand to give us her view on how the five celeb leaders are fairing out.
kathryn thomas • 19 Dec 16

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