Encore with Claire O' Brien

Episode 96

38 min · 24 de abr de 2026
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This week on Encore with Zoe Ryan - stepping outside your comfort zone, putting on a sacred jacket and bringing a bit of class to the midlands. Proud to say, "she's from Tullamore" Actuary turned Comedian Ciara Izuchukwu joins us to reveal her path to comedy and what's coming down the tracks for her. Creative Jack of All Trades Mick Donnellan discusses his latest one-man play, ‘The Crucified Silence,’ ahead of its premiere curtain call at Athlone Fringe next week. And Ballinea-based Author Chele Crawley on her debut novel Lady Dixon’s Niece and recalling the moment she topped the best sellers chart. It's all coming up on Encore!

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