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Inflation is rising again in Ireland, up 1.6% in the past year - and food prices are a big part of it. In fact, they've jumped 4.3% since this time last year. So if your groceries are suddenly €20 more and your basket looks sadder than ever... it's not just in your head.  Louise chatted to the host of The Irish Times ‘Better with Money’ Podcast, Aideen Finnegan, about how you can make your mo...

UV Protection Month is coinciding with one of the biggest heat waves Europe has seen! Shannon Mc Creery national education manager for Ultraceuticals skincare joins Louise to chat about how you can protect your skin in the sun.

Students heading back to college this September will face higher fees, as the Government rolls back the €1,000 cost-of-living reductions introduced over the past three years.   Incoming University of Galway Student Union President Maisie Hall chats to Louise about the impact this increase will have on students who are already facing high costs.

Courtney Callaghan of Fusion Fashion and Entertainment joins Louise to recap on Glastonbury 2025!

Ireland's favourite female Irish artist, Lyra, joins Louise to chat about her new single 'Weird Club'. She also chats about her time spent in South America with Ray Goggins and Leo Varadkar.

It’s expected almost one million people in Ireland are affected by a  form of chronic illness. But when you search for it on social media – you’ll find people talking about how lonely it feels to have a chronic illness.   People are often dismissed by doctors for years, and are suffering in silence before they finally reach a diagnosis. James Greene is one of those people, he w...

Claire Liddy chats to Louise about GAA Palestine's upcoming summer tour. Their bringing 47 people from the West Bank to play GAA and explore Ireland in July. You can find more information on their socials @GAA_Palestine

Cailíní Lua are an up and coming Irish girl band, as they say themselves their making Irish trad music 'sexy'! The girls got to play a surprise set in The Celt Irish pub on Sunday night with none other than Zach Bryan himself!

Valerie chats to Dylan Murphy who's the owner of XIV Clothing, which is a Donegal based sustainable fashion brand.

Sligo man Ollie White is on an epic adventure- he's cycling from Madrid to Glastonbury which is over 15,000km! You can follow his journey on socials @TheOllieWhite where you will also find a link to donate to North West Hospice and Doctors Without Borders.

Jodie Mc Cormack , who's a reporter with The Sun, joins Valerie to give us the rundown on what's happening in the Love Island villa this week.

Valerie is joined by award-winning journalist, author, documentary maker, and podcaster Aoife Grace Moore.     She’s been a target of online abuse and now co-hosts the podcast Trolled – it's a space where they dive into the dark world of trolling with guests from all walks of life.  

Valerie is joined by freelance journalist Meghann Scully to talk about the importance of road safety , a cause that’s deeply personal to her. In 2005, Meghann tragically lost her brother Marcus in a road traffic accident. He was just 18 years old. It comes ahead of a very busy weekend ahead on the roads

Content creator and business owner Caroline Mc Kenna , who is known online as @acountydownunder discusses how online abuse from anonymous people on Tattle Life impacted all areas of her life.

Séan Leddin owner of Fíor Jewellery chats to Valerie about his business, that he set up while in college!

We’re going to be chatting about eating disorders, body image, and disordered eating behaviors in this podcast - including references to restrictive diets and weight loss content circulating on social media. If this topic is sensitive for you, please take care while listening. And for support, you can freephone the Samaritans 24/7 on 116123 or visit hse.ie for a full list of supports.   Jen P...

Amie Wiley joins Valerie to discuss all things to do with navigating life in your 20's .Amie is from Clare but is based in New York, she owns her own fitness coaching business called Active with Amie. You can find her on socials @amie_wiley

Le Boom chat to Valerie about why they incorporate Irish language in their tracks and their secret gigs!

The owner of Goss.ie and law graduate Alexandra Ryan joins Valerie to chat about Tattle Life. It's making the headlines as a couple in Northern Ireland, Neil and Donna Sands, were awarded 300 thousand pounds in a defamation and harassment case against the gossip forum website, Tattle Life.

Jodie McCormack, reporter with The Sun, fills is in on all the Love Island lore from the first few days of the new season!

Ciara O Brien, Technology reporter for The Irish Times joins Valerie to chat all things online safety concerns. It follows news that period tracker apps may be selling your personal health information.

Catherine, owner of TheHen.ie joins Valerie to chat all things hen parties- the most popular destinations and some surprising rising trends! You can find them on socials @thehen.ie

Mark Donnelly, the owner of HUH Clothing chats to Valerie about the importance of mens mental health to mark men's health week.

Louise chats to Isabelle and Colin, co founders of travel company 'Craic on Travels'. They bring like minded people together on trips around the world. Want to explore a new place country while making new friends? Check out their socials @craicontravels

Louise caught up with Past Love Islanders Toby Aromolaran and Catherine Agbaje who gave us some behind the scenes exclusives before the new season started!