Siobhan McSweeney is currently starring in Kevin Barry’s new play Autumn Royal at the Everyman in Cork, before it then tours to Dublin and Leitrim. Originally from Aherla, Co Cork, she studied drama at UCC, and now lives in London, says Des O’Driscoll.

POPULAR radio presenter Maxi, who is recovering from chronic exhaustion, has returned to the airwaves — on a temporary basis.