Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke
Living my best life and not stopping anytime soon. At 89 years young, I'm digging into my diary full of stories, tall tales and anecdotes of a life lived to the fullest. My name is Dorothy Clarke, welcome to my world.
Episodes
16 episodes
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 16 - How my £199 cruise turned into a 2-week Luxury Adventure!
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...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 15
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 ...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 14
Tangoes, Hollywood Stars, and Life’s TurnsIn 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 - in...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 13
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" introducti...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 12
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...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 11
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 and quick respondi...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 10
Growing up in Dublin in the late 1950's and 60s, life was never dull.After a brief and fun time at UCD and a complicated relationship with honours maths, the pull of the fashion world proved stronger than academia. Modelling...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 9
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.But what follows is far from ordinary.
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 8
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 characters, from resilient street ...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 7
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 and memorable moments. F...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 6
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 liner to discovering new foods, ...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 5
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 thrilling day of rugby in Dubli...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke - Episode 4
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 figures, the journey was full of ...
Hello, I'm Dorothy Clarke....Episode 3
This podcast talks about some of my acting experiences, from my earliest memories to working with the legendary Director Leo Hart and fundraising for Children's Hospitals with Cathal Ryan's Theatre Group, Stackumnley (AKA Stack of Money!) Playe...
