Singer, actor and director Maria Doyle Kennedy talks Brendan through her life and career through the prism of five songs ranging from Billie Holiday to Jeff Buckley to The Bothy Band. She also speaks about disability advocacy, life in Canada, and the enduring partnership with her husband and musical collaborator Kieran Kennedy. 

Singer, actor and director Maria Doyle Kennedy talks Brendan through her life and career through the prism of five songs ranging from Billie Holiday to Jeff Buckley to The Bothy Band. She also speaks about disability advocacy, life in Canada, and the enduring partnership with her husband and musical collaborator Kieran Kennedy.&nbsp;

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.

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Maria Doyle Kennedy on how The Commitments changed her life  

'Able' is a three-part TV series starting on RTÉ One on Wednesday Nov 25th, presented by Brendan, which charts six disabled young people trying to find work over the course of a year. Three of the show's participants, Emma Ward, Kevin Whelan and Melissa Ryan join Brendan today to talk about themselves and their experience on the show.  

'Able' is a three-part TV series starting on RTÉ One on Wednesday Nov 25th, presented by Brendan, which charts six disabled young people trying to find work over the course of a year. Three of the show's participants, Emma Ward, Kevin Whelan and Melissa Ryan join Brendan today to talk about themselves and their experience on the show.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I see myself as a nuisance" - looking for work when you have a disabilty  

Restauranteur, Eileen Dunne Crescenzi gives Brendan her top tips on Italian soups, from the classic minestrone, to Zuppa di pesce (fish soup) and Stracciatella soup (broth with egg), including recipes and notes on how to live like an Italian. 

Restauranteur, Eileen Dunne Crescenzi gives Brendan her top tips on Italian soups, from the classic minestrone, to Zuppa di pesce (fish soup) and Stracciatella soup (broth with egg), including recipes and notes on how to live like an Italian.&nbsp;

Eileen Dunne Crescenzi shares her favourite Italian soup recipes 

Professor of Psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin Brendan Kelly, explains how to deal with 'hangxiety', making the best of the day after the night before, and learning better coping strategies when you've had one too many. 

Professor of Psychiatry in Trinity College Dublin Brendan Kelly, explains how to deal with 'hangxiety', making the best of the day after the night before, and learning better coping strategies when you've had one too many.&nbsp;

Maria Doyle Kennedy on how The Commitments changed her life

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