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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Louise McSharry

Catch Up with Louise McSharry keeps you up to date on the week’s news and culture, from the lowest of brows to the relatively high. Armed with recommendations for music, books, telly and the rest, Louise takes you through the week’s events with the help of experts and relevant guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:39

Entertainment Catch-Up: Glastonbury Preview, Goodbye...

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2025/06/25

There's lots of live music chat with Cian Sullivan this week as we chat about Beyoncé's big guests in Paris, Dua Lipa coming to Dublin and preview Glastonbury. Aside from that we say goodbye to Brian Wilson and chat about Brad Pitt's AA revalation. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:35

News Catch-Up: The US Bombs Iran, Tattle Life's Ads...

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2025/06/23

This week Carl Kinsella and I discuss the latest in international relations which includes Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran, Israel's continued attacks on Palestinians and Russia attacking Ukraine once more. We also chat about Kneecap's day in court, say RIP to Lord Henry Mountcharles and enjoy some good news about the basic income for artists.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See

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46:39

Catch-Up with Amina Abdulla of Concern on World...

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2025/06/20

Today is World Refugee Day so I thought it would be useful to catch up with someone who works with refugees every day, to remind ourselves of what leads someone to become a refugee and how we can best support them. Amina Abdulla is Regional Director for the Horn of Africa with Concern, and I really enjoyed learning about her work, as well as what keeps her going when funding is sinking and the work is tough.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us

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43:10

Entertainment Catch-Up: Farewell Kim Woodburn, Hello...

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2025/06/18

Esther O'Moore Donohoe and I have lots to discuss this week during our entertainment catch-up, from whether Edinburgh Council was wrong to call Oasis fans fat, middle-aged drunks to whether Sabrina Carpenter is the worst thing to ever happen to feminism (spoiler: I don't think so).To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:06:29

News Catch-Up: Iran Enters the Chat, the Ballymena...

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2025/06/16

Carl Kinsella and I have a lot of ground to cover on this week's news episode, from Israel's continued assault on nearby nations as well as the latest from Gaza, to the riots in Ballymena and protests in America, as well as the man behind Tattle Life finally being named. It's a chunky one.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:06

Catch Up with Haus of Wig

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2025/06/13

This week I was delighted to catch up with Shaquira Knightly and Naomi Diamond, two thirds of Haus of Wig. Haus of Wig, billed as Ireland's fiercest & most formidable drag haus, are responsible for some of my favourite drag performances of recent times and they are taking over The Gate Theatre on June 21st as part of Dublin Pride. I was delighted to catch up with them about what we can expect from that night, how they came to drag, their gorgeous friendship, supporting Chappell Roan and lots

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46:47

Entertainment Catch-Up: Primavera, Shut Up Draco...

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2025/06/11

This week James O'Hagan and I chat about what makes Primavera special and some of the big moments to come out of last weekend, we discuss Tom Felton's awful red carpet answer at the Tonys, as well as what forced Dawn French to apologise this week. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:29

News Catch-Up: Deportations, the Madleen and the...

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2025/06/09

Apologies for the delay with today's episode, I was travelling this morning but I am home from Primavera and it's time to catch up with Carl Kinsella about the week's news. We discuss the latest on the Madleen, the protests in LA, the deportations in Ireland and the chaos over an even camper Child of Prague at Mayo Pride.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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44:20

Catch Up with Ruesha Littlejohn, Ireland and Shamrock...

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2025/06/06

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!I was delighted when I got the opportunity to speak to Ruesha Littlejohn, who is a longstanding member of Ireland's Women's National Football Team and is currently also playing for Shamrock Rovers in the Women's Premier Division here in Ireland. Ruesha has made a name for herself online across multiple podcasts and her much loved YouTube channel RuTube, as well as generally being a gas ticket. I really enjoyed catching up with her

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48:16

Entertainment Catch-Up: Taylor Wins, Lindsay and the...

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2025/06/04

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Emer McLysaght is back to take us through the week's entertainment news, from Taylor getting her masters back to a paternity scandal reminiscent of Jerry Springer.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:56

News Catch-Up: The Carlow Shooting, Irish Political...

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2025/06/02

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Lots of news for me and Carl to discuss this week, from the shooting in Carlow over the weekend to an update on Gaza and what we're doing about it in Ireland to Leo Varadkar announcing a book. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:29

Catch Up with Gavan Reilly

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2025/05/30

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!You know Gavan Reilly as one of Ireland's leading news journalists, whether it's via his reporting for Virgin Media or through his podcast with Richard Chambers and Zara King, The Group Chat. Now, he's released a book which seeks to demystify what goes on in Leinster House, and I was delighted to chat with him last week ahead of the launch. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted

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42:36

Catch Up with Sarah Corbett Lynch

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2025/05/28

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!You may be familiar with Sarah Corbett Lynch from her best-selling book A Time for Truth: My Father Jason and the Search for Justice and Healing, or you may have followed the extensive coverage of the court case around her father's death, or perhaps you've watched the new Netflix documentary A Deadly American Marriage which also looks at the circumstances surrounding her father's death. The story has been told, well. This

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35:26

News Catch Up Live from the Live Lounge

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2025/05/26

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!I've taken my kids on surprise holiday so today's episode features my chat with Carl from the Live Lounge on May 16th. Normal news episode will be back next Monday! Thank you. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:06

Catch Up with Marie Sullivan of ShareJoy

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2025/05/23

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This is a special episode because it features the mother of our beloved Cian Sullivan. Marie Sullivan is the founder of ShareJoy, a charity she created her much adored daughter Arwen died by suicide. She joined me to tell us about Arwen and how she inspired ShareJoy, as well as why she believes it's important to talk about suicide.ShareJoy is an initiative that promotes the love for sustainable, preloved fashions while raising

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50:09

Entertainment Catch-Up: Diddy, Cannes and the Best...

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2025/05/21

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!After saying last week that I didn't like to cover court cases when they're ongoing, there are two court cases in today's episode. Cian Sullivan and I also discuss the bizarrre popularity of Chris Brown and the snobbery of the Cannes red carpet.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:00

News Catch-Up: Joe Biden's Diagnosis, Israel at...

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2025/05/19

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Lots to cover on this week's news catch up with Carl Kinsella from the news of Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis to Ireland's continued issue with 'affordable' housing. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:57

Catch Up with Shane Daniel Byrne

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2025/05/16

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!What a pleasure to chat to Shane Daniel Byrne this week ahead of the launch of his new podcast which looks back at the journey towards the marriage equality referendum which was won ten years ago this month. We discuss the podcast and lots more, including his performance origin story, nerves, and his time shooting a new series for RTE. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed the conversation!To support the podcast and

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45:24

Entertainment Catch-Up: Joe Duffy Retires, the BAFTAs...

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2025/05/14

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Esther O'Moore Donohoe is with us this week to chat through the happenings in the world of entertainment. We covered a lot of territory, from the BAFTAs, to Irish band The Murder Capital taking a stand on Palestine and my love for Danny Dyer.Get tickets to the live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 16th here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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1:06:35

News Catch-Up: A New Pope, More Skorts, and...

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2025/05/12

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!There was lots for Carl Kinsella and I to discuss this week, from the new pope to the continued horrors in Gaza. I'm not going to lie, I snapped in the middle of this recording, which means there's a little more colourful language than usual.Get tickets to the live show in The Laughter Lounge on May 16th here!To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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