by Val Troy | Apr 25, 2025 | Val's Blog
‘Oldies Unleashed’ is a new radio show on Near FM that airs for an hour every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. The show is hosted by my pal and collaborator, Orla Diamantino. One of the things that I love about the show is that it gives a voice to older people. If you’re over...
by Val Troy | Apr 15, 2025 | Val's Blog
I love a good road trip and any excuse to travel to Galway. The excuse on this occasion was to celebrate the launch of bestselling author Lucy O’Callaghan’s second novel, Obsession. As Anthony Bourdain is wont to say, “The journey is part of the experience.” I...
by Val Troy | Apr 3, 2025 | Val Troy Comedy, Val's Blog
I am very grateful for my invitation to the launch party for the 2025 Funny Women Awards, sponsored by Funny Parts (BBC Studios’ digital comedy channel), at The Comedy Store in London this week. The annual awards are an incredible platform for new talent from women...
by Val Troy | Mar 14, 2025 | Val's Blog
Approaching her 60s, Siobhan Daniels was frustrated with her job at the BBC and with life in general. She made the incredibly courageous decision to pack up, sell her belongings, buy a motorhome, and hit the road in the UK. Her mission is to embark on a positive-aging...
by Val Troy | Mar 7, 2025 | Val's Blog
Hands up if you love commercial fiction. My hands are in the air like I just don’t care. I adore it, specifically fiction written by female Irish authors. It’s Maeve Binchy’s fault, Marian Keyes has to take some of the blame, and now, so too does Ruth O’Leary. Her...
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