In Conversation with Dr Anne Tracey

It was an absolute joy to have Damian Gorman in the studio for a conversation.... and in this case an unforgettable conversation that impacted profoundly on me personally and must surely have impacted on all our listeners.  Damian, a renowned poet, writer and story-teller, is dad to Jack and Molly and the partner of the beautiful Greta McTague, drama teacher and actor.  His cv is loaded with award...

Two inspirational women in conversation, Sharon and Bridie, from the mental health charity, AWARE, based in the north of Ireland.  AWARE supports those with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.   Sharon and Bridie came into the Drive Studio to talk about their work and   aspects of their own personal life journeys.  AWARE has 30 + employees:  Sharon is involved in Education and Training  - of...

I am delighted to introduce the brilliant Terry Wright: Husband to Margo and father of 4 children; Kerry-Ann, Gary, Kirsty, Kristopher.  Terry is a retired teacher of English and history.  He was born into the Salvation Army [SA].  The SA addresses hardship, poverty and injustices .   In later years, Terry spent some time working with SA in New York.  In this conversation he describes working in a...

It was an honour and privilege to have Geraldine Mullan on the programme at Drive 105.  Geraldine grew up in Galway.  She is an acute oncology haematology nurse specialist at Letterkenny hospital, Co Donegal.                      As you listen to the conversation, you will hear Geraldine describe how her life  ‘changed in an instant’  when she suffered the insurmountable loss of her beloved husban...

Felix Healy, needs little introduction to the listening audience of Drive 105….  Felix is a legend and much admired in the Community and well beyond … with an  illustrious career in football under his belt [including playing for NI in World Cup in  Spain],   he is a celebrity on the music scene in Ireland and of course a popular  presenter on Drive 105.  This is a story not to be missed….. 

Patricia Sullivan Corey is my sister in law, a mom, a nurse and wife to my beloved brother Brendan.   She is one of my heroes in this life. Pat's life was changed in a heartbeat at the age of 28 and I often say to her 'Hand any of us what you have had to deal with and see how we would manage it!' It was a privilege to have Patricia in the Drive Studio for a conversation.   Listen in...

Felicity McCall is mother to Aoife and grandmother to Rory.   She lives in Derry City, Northern Ireland. Felicity was a Journalist with the BBC for 20 years during the conflict; now a freelance  journalist, writer, actor, activist/union activist. More recently she was appointed to  literary fellowship of Ulster University, Magee Campus.  Felicity is the first female on Irish Executive; Co- founder...

Michael Doherty is the man who taught Richard Moore [Director of Drive 105] to play guitar;  Michael is well-known in Derry City, Northern Ireland - he is a husband, father, grandfather, and a fine musician and singer! Michael has lived in Derry all his life.  He said there was no chance of ever leaving!   He is married to Rosemary, a Derry woman.  Michael is very proud of his daughters are Donna,...

Have a listen to this wonderful conversation with Kirstein speaking about her journey and all the twists and turns in life that have made her the person she is.  

Anne Crilly  is a writer, theatre and film director and film maker.  She is a former media lecturer at Ulster University, and gave up her career at UU to become a carer for her mum who has dementia.   A story worth hearing..... we could have talked on for another hour.... at least...

Chris Ferry, owner of the very successful Ferry Clever on Bishop St came into the studio..... a lively and interesting young man.....with a story to tell....  Ferry Clever is up and running for 2 years now in November. Chris was born and raised in Derry in a family of 9 – mum dad, 4 brothers, 2 sisters.  He is married to Seanin for two years past in July.   There is much to enjoy in this conversat...

In this poignant and heartfelt conversation, Mark spoke about his life and the need to discover his birth mother.  The response to the programme was phenomenal.  Please listen to him speak his truth.

In this programme, Anne is in conversation with her beloved brother, Brendan Corey. Brendan lives in Long Island, he is husband to Patricia Sullivan Corey, dad to Anne Susan, a fine musician, singer-songwriter and a therapist.  Brendan speaks poignantly about his early years, why he lost the sense of a vocation to the priesthood and how music has been a significant part of his life.   This is a mu...

Ms Ursula McHugh came into the Drive studio for a conversation with Anne.  Ursula is the ultimate show girl, a true professional, an amazing performer of a wide range of songs.  She is also a therapist working with a range of clients and founder of a programme called 'The Creative Path'.   And importantly too about Ursula,  she is a woman of insight and wisdom.  

An entertaining hour with two of the finest singer songwriters in the North West of Ireland.  Martin and Kieran share stories and sing some of their own compositions.  A session not to be missed.  

Valerie shares significant moments of her life story and the people that helped her along the way.  A conversation that will hold your attention from start to finish.   

In this inspirational conversation with Danny Quigley we learn about the new challenge he is going to undertake in August of this year - a 100 km + swim - in aid of those whose lives have ended through suicide in Derry City and Strabane.   Already over 100 nominations have been made to Danny through families and friends.  The title of the challenge is Celebration of Life.  

Conor McGinty,  husband and father, well-known singer/performer/entertainer and presenter at Drive 105, shared his personal history and life experiences with Anne, including the factors that shaped and determined his mental health journey.  

Rosaline shares her experience of being diagnosed with amyloidosis, a life-threatening illness, and how gene silencing therapy was a life-saver.  

Following on from her first conversation in March 2023 around amyloidosis, I invited Rosaline to come back into the studio a few weeks ago.... she spoke openly and honestly and gave a very frank account of her long battle with alcohol from the age of 17 and the implications of addiction in her life journey.  A courageous and  inspirational conversation.