Core Values
Core Values
RTÉ News
After a period of time that changed how we live, this podcast from RTÉ News seeks to find out what is most important to us. Core Values, presented by RTÉ journalist Carla O’Brien, hears from people in Irish public life, about the parts of their lives that matter most. In the latest episodes Co Cavan golfer, Leona Maguire and Managing Director of Glenisk, Vincent Cleary reflect on the last two years and how they look ahead a little differently, after seeing life in a new light.
Leona Maguire
Co Cavan golfer, Leona Maguire joins Carla O'Brien to share her 2021 with RTÉ’s Core Values. The 27-year-old from Ballyconnell made history this year by becoming the first Irish woman to play in a Solheim Cup, going on to become the greatest "rookie" of all time by not losing a single match for the winning European Team.
Dec 17, 2021
34 min
Vincent Cleary
Managing Director of Glenisk, Vincent Cleary shares his experience of the past year. Catastrophe struck the business in September when a fire destroyed its plant outside Tullamore in Offaly, taking products off the shelves for months. In this episode Vincent explains that rebuilding Glenisk will be his life’s work.
Dec 17, 2021
35 min
Louise McSharry
Broadcaster and writer Louise McSharry explains how she navigated the pandemic. As well as being heard on her weekend show on RTÉ’s 2fm, the author and beauty columnist has previously shared her experience with Cancer, her childhood, and her path to body confidence in a best-selling memoir, as well as making a documentary, F*** Cancer, for RTÉ.
Aug 23, 2021
32 min
Richard Corrigan
The Michelin star Chef Richard Corrigan shares what he learned from the past year and a half, with RTÉ’s Core Values. As well as three restaurants in central London, Richard is also the owner of the 150-acre estate, Virginia Park Lodge in Cavan. The father-of-three is an author and three-time winner of the Great British menu.
Aug 16, 2021
30 min
Emily O'Reilly
The EU Ombudsman, Emily O'Reilly, kindly agreed to delve into her experience of the past year and a half, for RTÉ’s Core Values. Prior to taking up her current role, Emily had been Ireland's first female Ombudsman and Information Commissioner. The mother of five is an author, as well as a former journalist, and political editor.
Aug 9, 2021
31 min
Ruby Walsh
12-time Champion jockey, Ruby Walsh kindly agreed to delve into his experience of the past year and a half, for RTÉ’s Core Values. After a racing career that spanned three decades, he is now a multi-platform pundit as well as a presenter on RTÉ 2fm’s Game On. He lives in Kildare with his wife Gillian and their four daughters.
Aug 3, 2021
28 min
Introducing... Core Values
After a year that changed how we live, a new podcast from RTÉ seeks to find out what is most important to us. Core Values, presented by RTÉ journalist Carla O’Brien, hears from people in Irish public life, about the parts of their lives that matter most.
Jul 30, 2021
1 min