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The Better Side: Máirín de Burca

donie February 14, 2017
A discussion with feminist and activist Máirín de Burca about her campaigning life – feminism, housing action campaign, and throwing an egg at President Richard Nixon. Máirín served three months in prison for her anti-war activity, helped to highlight the housing crisis…
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The Better Side: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin with Razan Ibraheem & Síomha Hennessy

donie December 14, 2016
Razan Ibraheem & Síomha Hennessy An open and frank discussion with Syrian journalist Razan and Refugee Rights Campaigner Síomha. Razan discusses her upbringing in Syria, her life in Ireland and her hopes for her country as it experiences the most unspeakable human plight…
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The Better Side: Aodhán Ó Riordáin & Hilary Benn MP

donie December 14, 2016
Hilary Benn MP: The British Labour Party MP Hilary Benn joins Aodhán for a discussion on his background, his politics and his hope for the future. Hilary speaks about growing up in a political household, the influence of his American mother on…
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The Better Side: Aodhán Ó Ríordáin & Lise Hand

donie December 14, 2016
Lise Hand: Journalist and commentator Lise Hand joins Aodhán to talk about politics, her friendship with Veronica Guerin and her new short film entitled ‘The Eleventh Hour’. Lise gives an insight into the culture of Leinster House, her route into journalism, her passion…
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The Better Side with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Valerie Mulcahy

donie December 6, 2016
Aodhán speaks with Cork footballing legend Valerie Mulcahy – winner of ten senior All-Ireland medals – and an outspoken advocate for gender equality in sport and LGBT rights in society. Valerie talks about her football career, the ethic of that incredibly successful…
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“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Ger Gilroy

donie December 2, 2016
In this episode of The Better Side Aodhán speaks with renowned sports journalist and Newstalk FM broadcaster Ger Gilroy. Ger discusses the fallout from his recent explosive interviews with Lance Armstrong and Tyrone footballer Cathal McCarron, his Belfast roots, the importance of…
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“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Nick Clegg MP

donie November 22, 2016
The Better Side is a series of interviews discussing hope and delivering change with a respected voice. In this episode Aodhán speaks with Nick Clegg MP, former leader of the Liberal Democrats and Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Nick discusses…
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“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Tara Flynn

donie November 22, 2016
The Better Side is a series of interviews discussing hope and delivering change with a respected voice. In this episode Aodhán meets actor, comedian and author Tara Flynn. Tara discusses growing up in Kinsale, her professional life and her activism with causes…
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“The Better Side” with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin – Brian Kerr

donie November 15, 2016
In the first of a series of interviews discussing hope and delivering change with a respected voice, Aodhán meets former Republic of Ireland football manager Brian Kerr. Brian discusses his childhood, his football life and his work with “Sport Against Racism Ireland”. He talks about his Belfast roots,…
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