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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 for more information.

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Catch Up with Emer about the Girls Reboot!

2026/10/23

Emer McLysaght and I were frankly DESPERATE to discuss the Girls reboot - so we did! To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: Music Special

2026/10/21

This week Cian Sullivan and I catch up on what's going on in music. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Waterford Arson Attack, Strike Update and Joanne McNally on Jimmy Fallon

2026/10/19

CW: During the discussion of Jeffrey Donaldson's sentencing there is mention of sexual assault. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up with Djamel White, Author of All Them Dogs

2026/10/16

Today's guest is author Djamel White, author of All Them Dogs, which was longlisted for this year's Booker Prize. The novel follows Tony Ward as he returns to Dublin and the gangland world of west Dublin, and ultimately begins a physical relationship with his colleague. Djamel and I discussed his journey to writing, the success of the book and lots more besides. I hope you enjoy. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: Kelly Clarkson's Animatronic Bird, Shane Gillis on SNL and Liberty Kiss is Back

2026/10/14

Esther O'Moore Donohoe is back to take us through the week's entertainment stories, featuring Kelly Clarkson, Shane Gillis, Liberty X and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: The Budget, the Strikes and a Public Execution(?!)

2026/10/12

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Catch Up with Doireann Ní Ghlacáin

2026/10/09

Today's episode is a catch up with fiddler, sean-nós singer, tv presenter, podcaster and expert in irish folklore, Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. Doireann and I discussed her forthcoming musical project An Tairseach, as well as her upcoming tour, among many other things. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: CMAT on the Daily Show, Angela Scanlan on BBC Radio 2 and AJ Pritchard on GB News

2026/10/07

James O'Hagan takes us through the week's entertainment stories, from CMAT on Ed Sheeran, AJ Pritchard on GB News and Naomi Campbell's exoneration. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Drumcree, Cornell University and Public Sector strikes

2026/10/05

In this week's new catch up Carl Kinsella and I discuss the latest from Drumcree, the Public Sector strikes, the conversation arising from Cornell University and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch Up with Grace Campbell

2026/10/02

This week I was thrilled to catch up with comedian, writer and presenter Grace Campbell who is super smart, super funny, and super fun to talk to. We discuss the cost of sharing personal experience, ADHD, relationships and lots more. Get tickets for Grace's gig in Dublin next month here. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: Bitch, I'm Madonna (Big VMAs Chat, plus Adam Brody is on the Right Side of History))

2026/09/30

Emer McLysaght takes us through the week's stories from Madonna's victorious VMAs to Adam Brody on Palestine and the Celebrity Traitors. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Israel and the FAI, the Garvaghy Road and Maternal Mental Health

2026/09/28

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PATREON OPEN DAY! Chronically Online: Lindsay Clancy, Iced Coffee at Interviews and Reality TV

2026/09/25

Today I'm bringing you a chance to hear this week's Chronically Online, one of the patreon episodes Emer McLysaght and I do every second week. Chronically Online focuses on the interesting things our algorithms have been bringing up which means we can really talk about anything - and we do! I hope you enjoy. If you sign up for the Patreon, not only are you supporting the podcast, you're also getting access to all the previous Chronically Online episodes as well as all the Screens (where Emer and I talk about film and tv). Sign up here today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Entertainment Catch-Up: Presley Gerber, Phones in Theatres and Channing Tatum's Troll Account(?)

2026/09/24

Cian Sullivan takes us through the week's stories including Cate Blanchett taking on phones in theatres, the latest on the response to Ed Sheeran and London Fashion Week lactation. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News Catch-Up: Ed Sheeran, Maternity Leave for TDs and the Far Right in Germany

2026/09/22

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4.7 out of 5

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Delta Assault 2025/11/11

Too leftwing

Too leftwing for me!

★★★★★

notmonicageller 2025/04/29

Happy to have found this!!!

Just found this show and already loving it!

★★★★★

Prochazka 2023/08/12

My Favorite Hour (or so) of Enlightenment

So smart, so welcoming. My tribe.

★★★★★

Amandamarykay 2023/02/01

Like listening to your best friends chat

As an American Irish woman I love listening to this pod to keep up with Irish news and the news around the world. Louise is so funny and wonderful. I ...

★★★★★

Amythc 2022/07/27

Thrilled that Blindboy turned me on to this podcast!

It's like a chat with your friends... bit of news, entertainment, politics & encouragement. Love it!

★★★★★

JM0057 2022/07/05

Love this show!

I'm an ex-Pat living far from Ireland and I'm loving this podcast. Louise McSharry is a natural. She's interesting, funny and totally genuine. I'm ...

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