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Maria Oxley Boardman on Fair City and her Dublin wedding

Maria Oxley Boardman, who plays Dearbhla Dillon in Fair City, talks to Julie Lordan about life in the long-running soap, her love of acting, and how her own life is far removed from Carrigstown drama.

living • 01 Aug 23

Evanne Ní Chuilinn on the "watershed moment" in women's football

Elle Gordon chats to RTÉ sports presenter Evanne Ní Chuilinn about the changed landscape for women in sport, the FIFA Women's World Cup, not being pigeonholed, and setting a healthy example for her three children.

living • 17 Jul 23

Aisling O'Neill on acting, parenting and her home of Gorey

Aisling O'Neill, who plays Carol Foley in Fair City, talks to Julie Lordan about her love of the role, her home place in Gorey, and why family and why getting her work-life balance right matters most to her.

living • 16 Jul 23

Charlie Bird: "This amazing support is helping me stay alive"

Donal O'Donoghue hears how the kindness of strangers is helping the veteran journalist with "the living hell" of his motor neurone disease.

living • 12 Jul 23

Ray D'Arcy on The Den, The Late Late and being a dad

Ray D'Arcy is back on the road with his 5K roadshow, Run with Ray. He talks to Donal O'Donoghue about his mental health advocacy, family matters, the return of The Den, and The Late Late Show.

living • 26 Jun 23

Tony Connelly on family history and becoming a dad later in life

When he set out to make a TV documentary about his grandfather, Tony Connelly could not have anticipated where it would take him.

living • 18 Jun 23

Mary Reynolds: Be a guardian, not a gardener

Butterflies, moths and so many other insect species need more than a vague 'butterfly-friendly' label on bought-in plants. Mary Reynolds looks at how we can help these 'flowers' of the web of life.

living • 05 Jun 23

Architect Roisin Murphy on dealing with Ireland's empty towns

Architect Roisin Murphy puts the case for dealing with our empty towns and villages, not only bringing life into rural communities, but in doing so solving many of the problems of modern society.

living • 05 Jun 23

Dee Coleman on the six R's of sustainable interior design

Dee Coleman, interior designer and presenter of Home Rescue: The Big Fix, tells Claire O'Mahony what should be considered, for the good of the planet, when making changes to the home.

living • 05 Jun 23

Room to Improve's Claire Irwin on dealing with derelict buildings

Claire Irwin, the Quantity Surveyor on RTÉ's Room to Improve, stresses the importance of bringing life back to towns and villages by dealing with vacant and derelict buildings, which is a win-win for both people and planet.

living • 05 Jun 23

Ryan Tubridy on the changes he'd make to The Late Late Show

"I believe that I've done as much as I can with the show. I also believe that the show is ready for change."

living • 22 May 23

Marty Whelan on retirement, Winning Streak and being shy

Eurovision legend Marty Whelan was back for his 24th Song Contest. He talks to Donal O'Donoghue about family, retirement (not happening any time soon) and Winning Streak.

living • 15 May 23

Deirdre O'Kane on menopause, marriage and life on the road

As she prepares to host the 2023 IFTAs, Deirdre O'Kane talks to Claire O'Mahony about keeping her irons in many fires and how stand-up comedy is both therapeutic and leaves her nowhere to hide on stage.

living • 08 May 23

Bláthnaid Treacy for the RTÉ Guide. Picture Andres Poveda.

Bláthnaid Treacy Moon on pregnancy, interior design and nesting

Elle Gordon meets Bláthnaid Treacy Moon to talk about her new breakfast radio show, how nesting is a very real part of life and wondering who her daughter will be.

living • 01 May 23

Ryan Andrews on his upcoming wedding and why he loves a challenge

Actor Ryan Andrews talks to Julie Lordan about his hectic schedule, directing Blonde Bombshell, acting in Fair City, and his preparations for a big summer wedding in Spain.

living • 24 Apr 23

Jacqui Hurley. Pic: Marc O'Sullivan / RTÉ Guide.

Jacqui Hurley on career highs and raising sporty kids

Elle Gordon catches up with RTÉ Sports presenter Jacqui Hurley at home to talk about her new job with The Sunday Game, dreaming big and the women who have paved the way in sport.

living • 10 Apr 23

Claire Byrne, Ireland's Smartest, RTÉ. Picture: Andres Poveda.

Claire Byrne on her new show, happy home, and Tubridy's departure

Elle Gordon chats to Claire Byrne about her new TV quiz show, Ireland's Smartest, finding her rhythm and feeling at peace with change.

living • 03 Apr 23

Baz Ashmawy on DIY SOS, becoming a parent, and his "daddy issues"

With a new series of DIY SOS, Baz Ashmawy taps into some more uplifting stories – but the recent Christmas special also showed a darker side. He talks to Donal O'Donoghue about family, fatherhood and finding his way.

living • 02 Apr 23

Kin's Clare Dunne: "I've been a bit naïve in my career"

Shooting star Clare Dunne is back in the limelight as Amanda Kinsella, the shrewd operator pulling the strings in season two of Kin.

living • 27 Mar 23

Loraine Barry on growing up in Cabra and self-belief

Dancing With The Stars judge Loraine Barry talks to Elle Gordon about growing up in Cabra, how dancing was in her genes and putting the glitz into sustainable style.

living • 06 Mar 23

Smother star Dervla Kirwan on aging, acting and missing home

Star of Clare-based drama Smother, Dervla Kirwan, has worked in many notable TV shows, but as she tells Claire O'Mahony, it was a memorable experience to work through the pandemic in Lahinch.

living • 27 Feb 23

Hugh Wallace on city living and the joy of creating a home

Elle Gordon chats to architect and Home of the Year judge Hugh Wallace about his latest renovation project – his own home –sustainability and why starting again is exciting.

living • 14 Feb 23

Anne Cassin and Bláthnaid Ni Chofaigh. RTÉ Guide.

Cassin and Ni Chofaigh celebrate 30 years of Nationwide

Anne Cassin and Bláthnaid Ni Chofaigh tell us what it has meant to be part of the adventure.

living • 06 Feb 23

Katie Hannon: "I have become more cynical as life goes on"

Katie Hannon, long a stalwart of current affairs on radio and TV, is now hosting her own show. She talks to Donal O'Donoghue about her 'unplanned career', her Kerry roots and her family.

living • 30 Jan 23

Louise Duffy: "Music is a big part of my home and my family"

Listen to The Louise Duffy Show, weekdays, RTÉ Radio 1.

living • 23 Jan 23

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Maria Oxley Boardman on Fair City and her Dublin wedding

Evanne Ní Chuilinn on the "watershed moment" in women's football

Aisling O'Neill on acting, parenting and her home of Gorey

Charlie Bird: "This amazing support is helping me stay alive"

Ray D'Arcy on The Den, The Late Late and being a dad

Tony Connelly on family history and becoming a dad later in life

Mary Reynolds: Be a guardian, not a gardener

Architect Roisin Murphy on dealing with Ireland's empty towns

Dee Coleman on the six R's of sustainable interior design

Room to Improve's Claire Irwin on dealing with derelict buildings

Ryan Tubridy on the changes he'd make to The Late Late Show

Marty Whelan on retirement, Winning Streak and being shy

Deirdre O'Kane on menopause, marriage and life on the road

Bláthnaid Treacy Moon on pregnancy, interior design and nesting

Ryan Andrews on his upcoming wedding and why he loves a challenge

Jacqui Hurley on career highs and raising sporty kids

Claire Byrne on her new show, happy home, and Tubridy's departure

Baz Ashmawy on DIY SOS, becoming a parent, and his "daddy issues"

Kin's Clare Dunne: "I've been a bit naïve in my career"

Loraine Barry on growing up in Cabra and self-belief

Smother star Dervla Kirwan on aging, acting and missing home

Hugh Wallace on city living and the joy of creating a home

Cassin and Ni Chofaigh celebrate 30 years of Nationwide

Katie Hannon: "I have become more cynical as life goes on"

Louise Duffy: "Music is a big part of my home and my family"