The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

Colm Meaney is an award-winning actor renowned for his unforgettable roles in The Barrytown Trilogy and as the beloved Miles O'Brien in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Deep Space Nine.A powerhouse of stage and screen, he’s starred in Irish classics such as Intermission, The Commitments, The Snapper, and The Van, along with global hits like Con Air and Layer Cake.His new film The Problem with People is in cinemas now.** Contains strong language **Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy

Kellie Harrington is a double Olympic gold medalist, World and European boxing champion. She is the first Irish female athlete to win gold medals at consecutive Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. She retired from amateur boxing in August 2024.Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy

Alastair Campbell is a writer, podcaster, and former communications director for UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Active in British and international politics, he now focuses on writing, public speaking, broadcasting, and consulting. Over the past sixteen years, he has authored nineteen books, including his best-selling Winners and How They Succeed, eleven diaries, novels, and two memoirs on mental health. Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller. Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcast Follow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy

Roz Purcell is an Irish author, broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former model. A keen outdoors enthusiast and the creator of The Hike Life, she is one of Ireland's most influential personalities. Her new book ‘The Hike Life: 50 More to Explore’ has just been released.Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy

Paul Giamatti is an Oscar nominated actor known for his wide-ranging roles in films such as Saving Private Ryan, Cinderella Man, Sideways, and The Holdovers. In television, he is celebrated for his performances in HBO’s miniseries John Adams, which won him an Emmy Award, and for his role in the hit series Billions.** Contains strong language **Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy

Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby legend and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He captained Ireland for nearly a decade, led the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour, and was instrumental in numerous Six Nations Championship wins for his country. He remains the all-time leading try scorer in the competition.Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy

The brand-new season starts with An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Age 37, he is the youngest person to hold the office in the history of the State.Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy

The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy is back! The very first guest of the new season is An Taoiseach Simon Harris (Prime Minister of Ireland). Available to listen to tomorrow and watch on YouTube.New episode every Tuesday.Brought to you by Eason – Ireland’s favourite bookseller.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy