The author of a new novel, A Nation Once Again, expects to see Irish unity in his lifetime and says Ireland's Call would be a perfect anthem "because nobody likes it, but nobody vehemently hates it".
It's a long time since his first 800 words made it into Hot Press and the Sunday Independent columnist has seen the game change massively. His new book recalls the glory days and takes a stand against the threat to all that is good.
Mark Little believed in the power of technology to change. He talks about what changed, Murdoch and Musk, and where hope might lie.
Siobhán Fenton's years working with Sinn Féin were eventful and saw a fracturing of the alliance of voters the party hoped would take them to power.
Ivan Yates has led many lives. He talks to Dion Fanning about the Path to Power podcast, managing a crisis and how his new book distills those experiences into a design for life.
Gary Murphy’s new biography of Brian Cowen shines a light on a Taoiseach whose time in office was grim and negative. Murphy talks to Dion Fanning about Cowen’s legacy, his relationship with drink and the bank guarantee.
Carlo Gébler has written a beautiful memoir of his mother Edna O’Brien’s final years. He talks about his parents and why we ignore death.
David Gillick is a natural on television. His interviewing style is warm and draws out sportspeople in a remarkable way. He talks about how some of his weaknesses as an athlete are a strength in his new role.
Last week it was announced that Mark Zuckerberg had bought Strancally Castle in Waterford. Historian and expert on the great houses of Ireland, Terence Dooley talks about the historical significance and if there is any surprise in big tech buying the big house.
John Ware made acclaimed current affairs programmes for Panorama and World in Action. In the wake of the tragic death of Cambridge academic Jason Arday, he talks about the state of British media today.
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