Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke

<p>Tangoes, Hollywood Stars, and Life’s Turns</p><p><br/>In this action-packed episode, Dorothy takes us back to memorable days in Celbridge and a major move back home to Dalkey.<br/>She shares stories from their time...

<p>In this bittersweet and nostalgic episode, Doroghy reflects on the early chapters of her life with her darling husband, Noel. From their whirlwind romance after meeting at Sandycove Tennis Club in 1954 to a memorable...

<p>Toffee, Truth and Great Silence.</p><p>The Girl Who Spoke Back: From Convent Silence to National Radio.</p><p>"Try and stop me!"</p><p>At 89, Dorothy looks back at a world that tried to keep her quiet. From the...

<p>Today’s podcast is a collection of short, real-life Irish anecdotes. These stories blend everyday mishaps with moments of pure chaos and unexpected drama. Through a cast of colourful characters, neighbours, clergy...

<p>Growing up in Dublin in the late 1950's and 60s, life was never dull.</p><p>After a brief and fun time at UCD and a complicated relationship with honours maths, the pull of the fashion world proved stronger than...

<p>In the early 1970s, Dorothy’s rise through Ireland’s theatre scene takes a dramatic turn, from winning the Best Actress award while secretly pregnant, to stepping into the professional stage.<br/><br/>But what...

<p>This episode offers a vivid, personal glimpse into old Dublin life, especially around the Liberties and Thomas Street, seen through the eyes of a shopkeeper’s daughter. It introduces a cast of memorable Dublin...

<p>A chance move to Spain in the 1990's turns into an unexpected adventure, embracing expat life, discovering a vibrant local theatre scene and building a creative second chapter filled with performances, friendships...

<p>A vivid and charming recollection of a childhood adventure 80 years ago, this episode follows a young girl’s first journey from Ireland to France just after the war. From the excitement of boarding a grand ocean...

<p>A vivid and charming recollection of a childhood adventure 80 years ago, this episode follows a young girl’s first journey from Ireland to France just after the war. From the excitement of boarding a grand ocean...

<p>A vivid and charming recollection of a childhood adventure 80 years ago, this episode follows a young girl’s first journey from Ireland to France just after the war. From the excitement of boarding a grand ocean...

<p>A last-minute miracle: securing tickets to the Ireland v Italy Six Nations clash at the Aviva on February 14th, 2026. In this episode, I relive the excitement, the atmosphere, and the unforgettable moments from a...

<p>In this episode, I talk about my spontaneous trip to South Africa to watch my grandson Eoghan Clarke play rugby for Munster. From unexpected travel disruptions to meeting Munster supporters and well-known rugby...