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Saturday with Katie Hannon Presented by Katie Hannon
IRELAND’S HISTORIC GARDENS Ireland’s Historic Gardens is a two part documentary written and presented by author and historian Robert O’Byrne ( Luggala Days, The Irish Georgian Society - A Celebration, Romantic Irish Homes, Ruins of Ireland); and produced and directed by David Hare (Great Lighthouses of Ireland, Ballyfin - Portrait of an Irish Country House; and Henry McIlhenny, Master of Glenveagh).
THE ROTUNDA After multiple heartbreaking miscarriages, Jenny is in the Rotunda hoping for a good outcome with her pregnancy.
Nationwide: Sean O’Riada Special Nationwide mark the 50 years since composer Sean O'Riada's death in an hour long special. Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh meets family and friends of Ó Riada and visits Cúil Aodha in West Cork which became his home for the last few years of his short life.
CAT HOSPITAL Veterinary specialist Clare Meade gives viewers an insight to the workings of Ireland's only dedicated Cat Hospital in Cork
Saturday with Katie Hannon Presented by Katie Hannon
Bowman Sunday Presented by John Bowman
IRELAND’S HISTORIC GARDENS The second part of Ireland’s Historic Gardens begins at Powerscourt, Co Wicklow. Presenter Robert O'Byrne then heads to Bantry House in Cork, Derreen in Co. Kerry, Mount Usher in Wicklow and also Glin Castle in Co. Limerick
The Meaning of Life Joe Duffy meets celebrated actor and writer Rupert Everett to talk about life and faith and his thoughts about lifes purpose and meaning. In an intimate and revealing interview, the actor looks back at his lifes spiritual journey so far.
Sold: The Eircom Shares Saga Sold - The Eircom Shares Saga is a cautionary and timely tale of how the hope and enthusiasm of the Telecom Éireann flotation in 1999 ended in disaster, piles of debt, and losses for the average citizens who dipped their toes into the stock market.