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The Real-Life Cancer Battle Behind Cork’s "Calendar Girls"
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Playing a man facing terminal illness after surviving Stage 4 cancer himself, Paschal O’Leary joins director Cathie Cowhig and Cork ARC to discuss with Paul Byrne laughter, bravery, and shedding clothes for charity. See also here
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2026-11-04 Speeding Ticket Victory, Ability@Work, Triumphing Over Reading Difficulties & More...
02:16:48|Paul Byrne hears about court victory over a speeding ticket, The Byrne Report looks at how Horizons@Work helps people with learning disabilities get a fair shake, Collette Wolfe shares how she overcame illiteracy to get an honors degree. And more...Pregnant and Facing Cancer We Remember the Incredible Spirit of Josephine
10:06|Linda Ahern joins Paul Byrne to celebrate the laughter, courage, and legacy of late friend Josephine, rearing three boys with honesty while facing terminal cancer. See also here https://www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/josephineslegacy2026The Byrne Report Horizons@Work
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09:50|Paul Byrne concludes his look at the Horizons@Work scheme and some of the people who make it happen. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.33 Years of Belly Laughs At Cork's Legendary City Limits
09:54|Brian Coughlan chats with Paul Byrne about carrying on his family’s entertainment legacy and why you can’t beat a 200-seat room for pure atmosphere.The Byrne Report - Ability@Work Pt 2
10:40|Paul Byrne continues his look at the Horizons@Work scheme and some of the people who make it happen. The Byrne Report is funded by the News Reporting Scheme.Out of Sight, Out of Mind" Kindness Krew On The Reality Of Corks Homeless
18:47|100+ people queue for hot food while politicians look away Rosalyn Barrett and Jess Tobin of The Kindness Krew tell Paul Byrne about their open challenge to Cork TDs to witness the crisis firsthand.Hidden Shame to UCC Degree How Collette Wolfe Overcame Adult Illiteracy at 65
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