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Brendan O'Connor

Brendan O'Connor

By: RTÉ Radio 1
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 Brendan O'Connor has all you need for the weekend with time to pause and reflect on the week just gone. Featuring a selection of human interest, consumer and lifestyle stories, as well as keeping you up to date on the news stories that matter. Listen live Saturday and Sunday at 11am - 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.2026 RTÉ Radio 1 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Newspaper Panel

    Newspaper Panel
    Feb 1 2026
    Joining Brendan to talk through the Sunday Newspapers are former Fine Gael TD for Waterford, John Deasy; Political Correspondent at The Irish Examiner, Louise Burne; Professor of International Relations at UCD, Ben Tonra; Director and Co-Founder at Fenton-Fitzwilliam, Lorna Fitzpatrick; and White House Columnist with The Hill, Niall Stanage.

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    56 mins
  • "Watching my mother die was an arduous privilege" - 'Pretty in Pink' star Andrew McCarthy

    "Watching my mother die was an arduous privilege" - 'Pretty in Pink' star Andrew McCarthy
    Feb 1 2026
    Star of 'Weekend at Bernie's' and 'Pretty in Pink', Andrew McCarthy talks to Brendan about his career as a Brat pack star, and TV director. He also discusses the death of his parents, meeting his Irish wife, his long relationship with Ireland, and his first theatre role in 20 years, in Arthur Miller's 'The Crucilbe' at The Gaiety.

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    31 mins
  • Six Nations Preview

    Six Nations Preview
    Feb 1 2026
    Ahead of Ireland's opening Six Nations match against reigning champions France this Thursday, Brendan is joined by sports reporter Jacqui Hurley. She talks through the injury concerns, squad depth, and the relative experience of the two teams and which nation is best poised to win the overall tournament in 2026.

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    7 mins
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