Miriam O’Callaghan, one of Ireland's most celebrated broadcasters, joins Mark Carruthers to discuss her exceptionally honest memoir, from career success to high-octane glamour and being a mother of eight. 

Known as the TV presenter of RTÉ’s Prime Time and radio host of Sunday with Miriam, she reflects on recent Irish history – from attending Bobby Sands’ wake to championing John Hume – and shares touching stories from her personal life. 

“Hugely uplifting” – Marian Keyes on Miriam: Life, Work, Everything 

This event is supported by The John & Pat Hume Foundation.

Meet the writer

Miriam O’Callaghan is one of Ireland’s most well-known and respected presenters in TV and radio. She presents her own show on RTÉ Radio 1, Sunday with Miriam. In 1996, Miriam began to present RTÉ's current affairs flagship programme Prime Time, while continuing to cover the Northern Irish peace process for Newsnight. In August 2000, Miriam co-founded Mint Productions, an award-winning independent production company that specialised in documentary. 

Miriam anchored RTE’s coverage of the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, as well as former US President Biden’s visit to Mayo. Miriam is also particularly proud of one moment in her career when she helped to win the accolade Ireland’s Greatest for peacemaker John Hume by making a documentary for RTÉ and championing John in a public vote. 

Miriam is a patron of many charities including children’s hospice Laura Lynn, Carers Ireland, Cliona’s Foundation and The NMH Foundation.