Thought for the Day from Radio Ulster

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 11th June 2026 11.06.2026 3:00 ↓

In the past few years I’ve come across images on social media I wish I’d never seen.

Denzil McDaniel, Wednesday 10th June 2026 10.06.2026 2:25 ↓

Less well told are some of the stories about the day after that famous final.

Leon Litvack, Tuesday 9th June 2026 09.06.2026 2:32 ↓

Some ingrained attitudes and long-held beliefs are difficult to shift...

Dr Naomi Green, Monday 8th June 2026 08.06.2026 1:57 ↓

In the Islamic tradition, there is a beautiful concept called fitra.

Rev Lesley-Ann Wilson, Sunday 7th June 2026 07.06.2026 2:27 ↓

My expression of grief became a place where another grieving heart felt seen...

Helen McClements, Friday 5th June 2026 05.06.2026 2:41 ↓

The band had lost none of their shine, in fact some argued they were better than ever.

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 4th June 2026 04.06.2026 2:45 ↓

As a child I always felt sorry for pigeons.

Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 3rd June 2026 03.06.2026 2:42 ↓

Nobody should have to wonder whether they are safe in their own home...

Leon Litvack, Tuesday 2nd June 2026 02.06.2026 2:22 ↓

It opens doors in the mind that no physical boundary can contain.

Rev Dr Lesley Carroll, Monday 1st June 2026 01.06.2026 2:25 ↓

The reality of many children’s experience across the world is quite different.

Rev Lesley-Ann Wilson, Sunday 31st May 2026 31.05.2026 2:12 ↓

She was like a child with a new toy – fixated!

Helen McClements, 29th May 2026 29.05.2026 2:48 ↓

Nuri tries to nurture her, but knows with her condition that she won’t survive long.

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 28th May 2026 28.05.2026 2:53 ↓

A new generation refused to let hatred tell them who they were.

Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 27th May 2026 27.05.2026 2:38 ↓

What stayed with me most was its hopeful theme of second chances.

Rev Brian Anderson, Tuesday 26th May 2026 26.05.2026 2:37 ↓

Our lives are enriched by carers.

Rev Dr Lesley Carroll, Monday 25th May 2026 25.05.2026 2:49 ↓

We know that carers take a great weight off society

Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Sunday 24th May 2026 24.05.2026 2:20 ↓

The Young Experts have approached the task with zest, commitment and enthusiasm

Helen McClements, Friday 22nd May 2026 22.05.2026 2:44 ↓

He channels his anger into something magical...

Tony Macaulay, Thursday 21st May 2026 21.05.2026 2:48 ↓

Stay calm. Float. Breathe. Trust that staying afloat gives rescuers time to reach you.

Fr Martin Magill, Wednesday 20th May 2026 20.05.2026 2:30 ↓

Gratitude changes the way we see life.

Janni Knox, Tuesday 19th May 2026 19.05.2026 2:38 ↓

“What was the last good moment today?”

Rev Dr Lesley Carroll, Monday 18th May 2026 18.05.2026 2:41 ↓

One of the most striking museums I have ever visited is in Kigali, Rwanda.

Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, Sunday 17th May 2026 17.05.2026 2:32 ↓

Young people who are disadvantaged are more likely to face adversity.

Helen McClements, Friday 15th May 2026 15.05.2026 2:43 ↓

"I'm going to die and it's my fault!" I thought.

Koulla Yiasouma, Thursday 14th May 2026 14.05.2026 2:07 ↓

A smile and good manners more generally cost nothing and pay back so much.