Olan McGowan

Radio Producer

Olan McGowan is an RTE Radio producer and a veteran of shows such as Dave Fanning, Mooney Goes Wild and Drivetime on RTE Radio One. He is former presenter of Outside the Box, a show dedicated to issues affecting Ireland's …

Leonard Cohen Remembered, by Dave Fanning

Speaking to Ryan Tubridy this morning, Dave Fanning, a man who has interviewed virtually every household name in the world of music and movies, described the Canadian legend as “the most interesting person I have ever met.”

Culture • 22 Dec 16

Loudon Wainwright III on Trump: ‘We all thought he was just a figure of fun. But now we’re close to the election on Tuesday, I’m nervous.’

Loudon Wainwright III's song for Donald Trump

It’s fair to say that veteran singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III does not relish the prospect of President Donald Trump.

Culture • 07 Nov 16

How a brain tumour led to one woman's blindness

‘I didn’t cry or anything. I just said, okay, cool, brain surgery tomorrow.’

brain tumour • 04 Nov 16

Bernard Lucas on his wife, Caitríona‘She was more than my wife; she was my best friend. We grew up together’

Husband of Volunteer Coast Guard Speaks Out

Bernard Lucas on his wife, Caitriona Lucas ‘She was more than my wife; she was my best friend. We grew up together’

Caitriona Lucas • 13 Jan 17

Liveline listeners on Garda strike

‘I will lose respect for them if they DON’T go on strike.’

garda strike • 03 Nov 16

What happens to Ireland if the Gardaí Strike?

‘There is no possibility that the ordinary people of Ireland can be protected in the circumstances of a total withdrawal of policing.’

Gardaí Strike • 01 Nov 16

Are Your Children Reading Enough Books?

Books over tablets says Dr Shane Bergin.‘Being read to is a very human experience and it’s profound the effect that can have on us.’

Children Reading • 28 Oct 16

Phil Collins tells Tubridy he's not dead yet

Music legend Phil Collins is most certainly alive, and he opened his interview with Ryan Tubridy this morning speaking about his autobiography, Not Dead Yet.

Culture • 27 Oct 16