Deirdre O'Kane: 'Women’s rights are being taken away — we can’t be complacent'

From comedian and podcast host to actress and speaker, Deirdre O’Kane is a whirling dervish of activity. Deirdre McArdle catches up with one of Ireland’s most prolific stars between gigs and podcast recordings, and finds out why another acting gig is top of her list of priorities

Deirdre O'Kane: I do, I do get tired. I’m tired today now

“You wouldn’t catch anyone calling their daughter Deirdre now. We’re a dying breed.”

Deirdre and I, also Deirdre, are lamenting the lack of new Deirdres in the world. I was telling her about the time I once shared a house with two other Deirdres. It wouldn’t happen now she assures me. But with O’Kane as a namesake, you’d be lucky to bear the name.