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 (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on An Tairseach, touring, and her many creative roles
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin joins for a wide-ranging catch-up centered on her forthcoming musical project An Tairseach and her upcoming tour. It also offers time with a multi-hyphenate artist whose work spans traditional music, singing, presenting, podcasting, and Irish folklore.
A brisk entertainment roundup spanning CMAT, AJ Pritchard and Naomi Campbell
This episode runs through the week’s entertainment stories with James O'Hagan, including CMAT on Ed Sheeran, AJ Pritchard on GB News, and Naomi Campbell’s exoneration. It looks like a quick catch-up for listeners who want the main talking points in one place.
A brisk catch-up on Drumcree, Cornell, and public sector strikes
Drumcree, public sector strikes, and the debate around Cornell University anchor this week’s news catch-up with Louise McSharry and Carl Kinsella. It looks set to be a broad conversation that connects several live issues and the reactions surrounding them.
Grace Campbell on ADHD, relationships, and the price of being personal
Grace Campbell joins for a wide-ranging catch-up on sharing personal experience, ADHD, relationships, and more. It sounds like a lively, thoughtful conversation with someone described as smart, funny, and great to talk to.
Madonna, the VMAs, Adam Brody, and a week of celebrity drama
This episode rounds up entertainment stories including Madonna’s victorious VMAs moment, Adam Brody’s comments on Palestine, and the latest celebrity Traitors chatter. Emer McLysaght guides the conversation through a busy week in pop culture and celebrity news.
Episodes
News Catch-Up: Israel and the FAI, the Garvaghy Road and Maternal Mental Health
28 Sept 2026 · 46 min
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