Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Bestselling Irish author Cathy Kelly joins Kathryn Thomas on Dublin's Q102 for an intimate and inspiring conversation about her latest novel, The Island Retreat. 🏝️
In this candid interview, Cathy opens up about the "broken mirror effect" of the last few years—navigating a public divorce, a challenging breast cancer diagnosis, and the grueling reality of chemotherapy. Despite the hurdles, Cathy shares her joy in finding love again with her partner, PJ, and the hilarious chaos of downsizing a house filled with decades of books and clothes.
She also gives us a deep dive into her 24th book, set in the sun-drenched hills of Corfu, describing it as "Agatha Christie meets Sigmund Freud." Whether you're a lifelong fan or a new reader, Cathy’s message of resilience and gratitude is the mid-week boost we all need.
Bestselling Irish author Cathy Kelly joins Kathryn Thomas on Dublin's Q102 for an intimate and inspiring conversation about her latest novel, The Island Retreat. 🏝️
In this candid interview, Cathy opens up about the "broken mirror effect" of the last few years—navigating a public divorce, a challenging breast cancer diagnosis, and the grueling reality of chemotherapy. Despite the hurdles, Cathy shares her joy in finding love again with her partner, PJ, and the hilarious chaos of downsizing a house filled with decades of books and clothes.
She also gives us a deep dive into her 24th book, set in the sun-drenched hills of Corfu, describing it as "Agatha Christie meets Sigmund Freud." Whether you're a lifelong fan or a new reader, Cathy’s message of resilience and gratitude is the mid-week boost we all need.
