Colm Meaney is an award-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles in The Barrytown Trilogy and as the beloved Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.

A powerhouse of stage and screen, he’s starred in Irish classics such as Intermission, The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van, along with global hits like Con Air and Layer Cake.

His new film The Problem with People is in cinemas now.

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Kellie Harrington is a double Olympic gold medalist, World and European boxing champion. She is the first Irish female athlete to win gold medals at consecutive Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. She retired from amateur boxing in August 2024.

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Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster, and former communications director for UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Active in British and international politics, he now focuses on writing, public speaking, broadcasting, and consulting. Over the past sixteen years, he has authored nineteen books, including his best-selling Winners and How They Succeed, eleven diaries, novels, and two memoirs on mental health.

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Roz Purcell is an Irish author, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former model. A keen outdoors enthusiast and the creator of The Hike Life, she is one of Ireland's most influential personalities. Her new book ‘The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore’ will be published on 31st October.

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Paul Giamatti is an Oscar nominated actor known for his wide-ranging roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan, Cinderella Man, Sideways, and The Holdovers.

In television, he is celebrated for his performances in HBO’s miniseries John Adams, which won him an Emmy Award, and for his role in the hit series Billions.

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Dawn O'Porter is a broadcaster, novelist, journalist, and fashion enthusiast known for her witty and candid style. She is the bestselling author of The Cows, So Lucky, and the critically acclaimed Paper Aeroplanes. Her new novel Honeybee is out now.

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The brand-new season starts with An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Age 37, he is the youngest person to hold the office in the history of the State.

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