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Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Louise McSharry
Ireland
Gaza
Donald Trump
Mental Health
Summer House
Taylor Swift
Israel
Palestine
Dublin
Social Media
Real Housewives
Motherhood
Catherine Connolly
Irish Food Events
Iran
Reality Television
Love Island
Lily Allen
Bad Bunny
Internet Use

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.

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A lot of people are learning this week for the first time that women's gaelic games are not a part of the GAA, so I thought it might be good for us to chat to someone in on the action who can explain why that is, why it's a problem, and where we go f... more

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This week Carl Kinsella and I have much to discuss, including the fact that the map we've been using our entire lives is wrong.

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When I heard that Irish writer and creative writing lecturer Roisin Kiberd had written a book of essays on beauty, I knew I had to read it. Once I'd read it, I knew I had to chat to her about it, so that's what you're going to hear today. The Most No... more

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Kimberly Acquaviva
Professor and author focused on LGBTQ-inclusive hospice and palliative care
University/Academic affiliations mentioned in episode
Episode: Catch Up on Facing Death with Professor Kimberly D. Acquaviva
Anna Haugh
Irish chef, restaurateur, and TV personality
Myrtle in Chelsea; WeSys wine bar Chelsea
Episode: Catch Up with Anna Haugh
Esther O'Moore-Donohoe
Journalist and podcast contributor
Episode: Entertainment Catch-Up: Hayden Panettiere, the Tupac Murder Trial and Kaia Gerber's Exorcism
Karl Kinsla
Journalist; contributed segments on news and commentary
Journal.ie (as referenced in the episode)
Episode: News Catch-Up: Road Safety, Jason Arday and the Magic of the Eclipse
Mary Lou McDonald
Deputy, Leader of Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin
Episode: Catch Up with Mary Lou McDonald
Alok Vaid-Menon
Writer, performer, and advocate known for work around gender and identity
Episode: Catch Up with Alok Vaid-Menon
Carl Kinsler
Carl Kinsler, returning guest and co-host on the show
Episode: News Catch-Up: Abortion Waiting Period, Peter Thiel's Conference and Decency in Politics
Keane Sullivan
Entertainment journalist/guest on the show
Episode: Entertainment Catch-Up: Katie Price's Drama, CMAT and Euphoria's Demise
Sarah Breen
Author, Oh My God What a Complete Aisling series, Our Deadly Summer
ABO? (as discussed)
Episode: Catch Up with Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen on Our Deadly Summer

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Louise McSharry
Host of Catch Up with Louise McSharry

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Great show but riddled with ads

    I love this show but the number of ad disruptions has gotten excessive. Could we at least have an ad-free version for Patreons?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Inkyfish
    Ireland25 days ago
  • Poor contributors

    Louise I beg of you, please please get new celeb contributors who actually know do their research!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Braceface15722
    Ireland3 months ago
  • Disappointing

    I like Carl but unfortunately some of the contributors on the entertainment podcast are just so poor. If you’re on a podcast to specifically talk about celebrities you should probably be able to pronounce the name Zendaya correctly.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TCatMurph23
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Great!

    I have been listening for more than a year now and it’s just a great way to keep up to date on the news and feeling less alone while hearing about it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alaskaback
    Germany5 months ago
  • HNY 2026

    Let’s this be the year that allows more for more people ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelly 🇮🇪🇵🇸
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Catch Up on Facing Death with Professor Kimberly D. Acquaviva
Q: Was there any specific part of this experience that you really wanted to educate people on or was it just to try and open up the conversation around death in general?
Twofold: to open up a broader conversation about death in general and to humanize LGBTQ folks facing life-limiting illness, showing that same-sex couples face the same struggles as any loving couple and that LGBTQ people are ordinary people.
News Catch-Up: Hind Rajab, Friedrich's Ataxia and Natalie Harp
Q: Who is Natalie Harp and why is she in the news?
Natalie Harp is a longtime associate of Donald Trump who gained attention for her relationship with him and for claims surrounding her influence and visibility in media; recent coverage focuses on her role and the intrigue around her communications with Trump.
News Catch-Up: Hind Rajab, Friedrich's Ataxia and Natalie Harp
Q: What is Friedrich's Ataxia and what is this drug Skyclarus?
Friedrich's Ataxia is a progressive hereditary neuromuscular disease affecting the nervous system; Skyclarus is a drug that can slow progression or improve quality of life, but funding status in Ireland is uncertain, with the HSE weighing cost against efficacy.
News Catch-Up: Yves Sakila, Stop the Game Protests and Goodbye Captain America's
Q: How is the housing and homelessness situation affecting communities, and what protests are mentioned?
Record homelessness and rising emergency accommodation, especially for children, alongside evictions and rent rises from new tenancy laws, have spurred protests in Liberties and other areas demanding better housing policy and local planning.
News Catch-Up: Yves Sakila, Stop the Game Protests and Goodbye Captain America's
Q: What are the key factors driving calls for an independent inquiry into Yves Sakila's death?
The broad public calls stem from widely circulated video footage, delays in official investigations, and concerns from the Congolese community and family about transparency and accountability, prompting insistence on a clear, independent review.

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A week-by-week mix of hard news, politics, and culture anchored by a sharp, conversational host. Episodes routinely blend Irish current affairs with international headlines, media and entertainment commentary, and guests who provide quick takes or deeper context on evolving stories. Regular segments feature a rotating lineup of experts and contributors, with in-person appearances at events like music festivals hinted at as audience incentives. Noteworthy are the candid discussions on governance, media narratives, and the intersection of politics and culture, plus candid celebrity and entertainment breakdowns that keep conversations accessible without sacrificing analysis. Potential listeners can expect timely analysis, a balanced if opinion... more

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2. Anna Haugh
3. Esther O'Moore-Donohoe
4. Karl Kinsla
5. Mary Lou McDonald
6. Alok Vaid-Menon
7. Carl Kinsler
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