ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½

Available for 6 days

David O’Reilly sits in for John this week. Emma Fogarty, the longest living person in Ireland with Eipdermolysis Bullosa, a painful disease which makes her skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wing, joins David to discuss her powerful autobiography, ‘Being Emma’, and how she continues to defy the odds with extraordinary strength, resilience and remarkable achievements. If you’ve spotted feathers, sparkles, and a sea of orange this weekend, you’ve likely crossed paths with a Swifty! That’s because Taylor Swift has just dropped her latest album ‘Life of a Showgirl’ ushering in a dazzling new era. David chats to Naomi Smyth, a devoted fan and tribute performer who brings Taylor’s magic to stages across the country. Singer and musician Niamh McCrystal stops by for a live studio performance and chat about her latest single, ‘Drive By’. Football historian Paul Joannau chats about his new biography on Bill McCracken, the Belfast-born player who is said to have changed the game forever after inventing the offside trap. Actor Colm McCready and playwright Ciaran Haggerty join us to talk about their new play The ‘Upside Down House’, and how they have set up a love letter project where they are inviting people to write a letter to their first love. Ecologist and environmental broadcaster, Anja Murray, takes us on a seasonal journey through our island’s wild plants and animals. Her new book, ‘Frog Routes, Polka-Dot Newts and Other Treasures of Irish Nature’, explores everything from the extraordinary mating rituals of frogs to the incredible secret language of mice. And finally, Paula McIntyre whips up a comforting bowl of broccoli soup with crispy soda bread croutons - perfect for autumn evenings.