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<p>Jim O’Sullivan standing in front of a large framed photograph of Spike Island, where he served as a prison officer during the riots. Pictures: Chani Anderson</p>

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My Life with Jim O'Sullivan: ‘Nothing could have prepared me for the Spike Island Prison riots’

Jim O’Sullivan, former assistant chief officer, Spike Island Prison, Cork describes the riot of August 31, 1985

<p>Lucy Marshman with her Corgi Dug at the Paw Print Bakery in Carrigaline, Co. Cork. Pictures: David Creedon</p>

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My Life with Paw Print Bakery's Lucy Marshman: ‘I make birthday cakes for dogs’

<p>Actor Matt Real: acting studies enabled him to be fully in control while acting in nudity scenes, one of which was filmed for the movie 'Contrition' written by his partner Rosie Byrne. Photo: Valerie O'Sullivan</p>

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My Life with Matt Real: 'I starred nude in a film written by my wife'

My Life with Emma Quirke: 'I represented Ireland as a competitive puzzler'

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My Life with Emma Quirke: 'I represented Ireland as a competitive puzzler'

My Life with Úna Keating: I'll never forget a bare-bottomed patient's escape from hospital

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My Life with Úna Keating: I'll never forget a bare-bottomed patient's escape from hospital

My Life with Claire Keaty: When I became pregnant we set up a circus to support our family

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My Life with Claire Keaty: When I became pregnant we set up a circus to support our family

My Life with Pat Horgan: Jerry Lee Lewis borrowed cash from me. I never got my fiver back

My Life with Pat Horgan: Jerry Lee Lewis borrowed cash from me. I never got my fiver back

Our Spotify was a wireless with a choice between opera or crooners like Bing Crosby.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2025

My Life with UCC's Stephen Bean: 'I found friendship in a leper colony'

My Life with UCC's Stephen Bean: 'I found friendship in a leper colony'

The retired filmmaker opens up about a formative experience that shaped his relationships

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025