Series 2 of 'One Of Our Own' starts next week on WLR

One of Our Own Returns for Series 2 next week starting on Tuesday, July 2nd 2024.

Ten inspirational figures from the Déise will talk to the writer Catherine Foley over the coming weeks on WLR FM sharing their personal memories of childhood, family and career. This unique mix of individuals includes the celebrity chef Paul Flynn, the poet Thomas McCarthy, the gallery owner Joan Clancy, the maritime historian Andrew Doherty and the former TD Ciara Conway.

Series producer and editor RoseAnn Foley says she set out to discover what makes a true Waterford person tick. “They are all fascinating people,” she says. “I find their stories truly inspirational. I loved working on this series. And I think there’s a lovely vibe all the way through the series as Catherine and I have known a number of the guests over many years, while with others it was as if we’d known them all along. It was a really enjoyable project.”

Over the course of ten weeks, these proud Waterfordians, including those born here and some who have lived here all their lives, discuss over half an hour the steps they have taken to reach their current position in life.  The series was made possible with the funding provided by Coimisiún na Meán and with the support of WLR FM.

The series will air every Tuesday at 6.30 pm on WLR starting July 2nd 2024.

Guests:

 1 – Paul Flynn                                     

 2 – Joan Clancy                                  

 3 – Ciara Conway                              

 4 - Rosemary Ryan                           

 5 – Eibhear Walshe                          

 6 – Agnes Aylward                            

7 - Andrew Doherty                        

 8 – John O’Connor                           

 9 – Mary Lincoln                             

10 – Thomas McCarthy