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.