Dorothy takes us back to Dublin's golden age, when on a ticket at the Theatre Royal, you got dancers, a star, a sing-along and a movie for about one and sixpence. Judy Garland and Danny Kaye both played there.

She takes us on a nostalgic stroll through the places that shaped her life: the Royal and the Capital, summer evenings at the Phoenix Park Racecourse, Woolworths and Findlater's and the ice cream parlours of O'Connell Street. Along the way there's a star who refused to leave the stage, a wrong turn into a famous trainer's box, racing tips from Ruby Walsh, and a teenage trick to sneak upstairs for a game of "Pongo".

She also celebrates what's still here, from Bewley's and Davy Byrnes to the Luas. It's a nostalgic, warm and funny look at how Dublin has changed.

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Hello again, it's Dorothy!

This week's story starts with a lovely surprise in the newspaper - an ad for Aer Lingus's 90th birthday - and the realisation that she and the airline arrived in the world the very same year: they in business, she in living. That sets off a string of memories: her first-ever flight to London in her early twenties, and the day Aer Lingus carried her and her new husband off to Paris on their wedding day, trailing confetti down the aisle the whole way.

Just when you think she's finished, she's back with one more - the time a friend flew her to Chicago at a moment's notice to surprise his wife, which led to a week of parties, and a night of piano music she's never forgotten. It's a fond, funny look back at a lifetime with her favourite airline - and she's thrilled they're both turning 90 together. Aer Lingus, if you're listening - a fellow 90-year-old would love to help you celebrate!

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Dorothy is back after a bit of a summer break, with a story about Thomas Street in Dublin's Liberties - a street with deep family ties, where both her mother and her aunt May once ran shops. Now the amazing Betty Bojangles. She remembers the tenement families who were rehoused out to Ballyfermot, Ballymun and beyond, and what was lost when they left. Then she takes us inside number 77, her Aunty May's old shop, now brought back to life by its new owners for a night full of stories, laughter and a little champagne.

In this episode, Dorothy shares an incredible story from her time living in sunny Spain. What started as a spontaneous choice to book a budget £199 seven-day cruise on a whim in Gibraltar turned into the ultimate luxury vacation! Due to a lucky overbooking, Dorothy and her friend were bumped up to a massive luxury suite. But the adventure didn't stop there. Tune in to hear Dorothy recount:

Popping duty-free champagne with new friends in Marseilles.

Getting invited to the Captain's table and sharing a laugh with the Captain, and leading a theatre-wide standing ovation that made her a VIP celebrated with the ship's cast.

The unbelievably loudspeaker announcement that doubled this luxury cruise experience for pennies.

As Dorothy prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday this November, she proves that a spirit of adventure never goes out of style. Hit play to hear how she lived the life of Riley on the high seas!j

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In this episode, Dorothy reflects on a hidden chapter of family life in 1970's Ireland. Following a quiet request from a compassionate Dublin priest, she and Noel opened their home and their hearts to several vulnerable young women from rural Ireland who had nowhere else to turn.

It is a deeply personal reflection on family, empathy, the heartbreaking realities of the era, and the quiet lifelines thrown to those in need.

Tangoes, Hollywood Stars, and Life’s Turns

In this action-packed episode, Dorothy takes us back to memorable days in Celbridge and a major move back home to Dalkey.
She shares stories from their time on the banks of the Liffey - including rubbing shoulders with film star Rod Taylor, a cheeky sing-along moment with author Frederick Forsyth, and a dramatic, late-night car crash on the Strawberry Beds where an unexpected "good Samaritan" came to her rescue.

Dorothy also reflects on the memorable dinner parties before recounting a bittersweet move to Dalkey in 1990. From joining the Dalkey Players to navigating immense family changes and enduring Noel's illness, this episode is a beautiful testament to resilience, the kindness of people and a life truly lived to the absolute fullest.

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 "high Tea" introduction to Noels' family. Doroghy shares the joy, funa nd personality that defined Noel.

She recounts her lavish 1960 wedding - complete with a magnificent Calais lace gown, humorous family dynamics, and the sweet send-off to their Paris honeymoon. A lovely reminder of a lifetime of love, proving that the good memories always shine the brightest.

Toffee, Truth and Great Silence.

The Girl Who Spoke Back: From Convent Silence to National Radio.

"Try and stop me!"

At 89, Dorothy looks back at a world that tried to keep her quiet. From the frozen washbasins of a 1940's convent to an interview on national radio, this is the story of a rebel in a blue uniform.

How did a nine-year-old girl go from crying into a wet pillow to smuggling contraband toffee and outsmarting a "Trial by prayer"

Dorothy shares the "not so good" and the "hilarious," including a sharp-witted battle with a nun that led to solitary confinement.

It's a story of hidden sacrifices, "Improper" kisses and the clever mother who gave her a choice: finish your education or become a messenger girl on a bike. This is a rare look at the making of a spirit that could not be broken.

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