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Child of Chernobyl Raisa Carolan's story, the Mary Wallopers honour Margaret Barry, Alison O'Reilly's pain at loosing one of her dogs, Paddy Comyn's driving economics, Sarah Bradley's primary school students at the heart of the community and Maire Ni Churrain's passion for Amhran na bhFiann. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Hendy told us why the Mary Wallopers are reviving the songs and music of the legendary Margaret Barry with a Maytime Festival in her honour in Dundalk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Examiner journalist Alison O'Reilly loves her four-legged friends so much she has given homes to six rescue dogs! However, six has become five with the putting to sleep of her beloved Mitzi, which Alison struggled to talk about with Gerry today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raisa Carolan was abandoned by her family in a Belarus orphanage from where at the age of ten, she was adopted by the Carolan family in Meath, who offered her an opportunity in life which she has grasped with gusto! Raisa, who has faced many challenges having been affected by the radiation that spewed from the Chernobyl nuclear plant, has traced her birth family whom she hopes to meet when the war...

Michael Houghton of the Irish Fire Podcast, who has successfully achieved financial independence, explains the small savings that build into something far greater! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cormac McBreen closes his agricultural contracting business, Michael Houghton builds wealth in small steps, on behalf of daughter Kathleena John Clancy and Tina Tully are raising funds for Debra Ireland, Ciaran Casey's new approach to leadership is refreshing & showing the way forward and carer Tracy Carroll wasn't impressed with last week's blockades. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Bringing his vast experience to bear on the subject, Ciaran Casey will shortly publish "Leadership in Tune" which redefines Leadership through his fascinating new model for the world we live in today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cormac McBreen says his agricultural contacting business is no longer viable in the current circumstances as costs go through the roof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Kate McCann offered lots of really practical and sensible advice for exam facing students to be in the best shape physically and mentally for the challenges ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola Bardon tells us the story of the horrendous murders of Esther and Jessica McCann by their husband and father Frank back in 1992, which is featured in the three part Podcast narrated by Nicola. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karen Dunne, co-owner of the Glenside Hotel, hopes to re-open soon following yesterdays devastating fire and plans to rebuild what has been lost. Nicola Bardon, who narrates the new "Nobody Heard Them Cry" Podcast, told the story of the gruesome murder of the McCann's which features in the three part series. Dr Kate McCann offered so much sensible advice to exam facing students and ahead of her vi...

Following a devastating fire yesterday, Karen Dunne, co-owner with husband Aogan of the Glenside Hotel just outside Drogheda, dropped in to reflect on the enormity of their loss and to confirm that they hope to open for business again soon and intend rebuilding what was lost. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louth man Brendan Murphy, who fled war in Ukraine, has rebuilt his home near the front line of the conflict and is confident his adopted country will prevail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry McHugh owner of D&A Blooms in Collon, expresses his frustration with Government at how they've not dealt with fundamental issues, which he believes underpins the recent unrest and protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meath journalist and presenter on Euronews Meabh McMahon talked about the state of play politically in Europe. Writer and illustrator Oisin McCann on the challenges he and others face to make a living at their craft. Business owner Barry McHugh expresses the frustration many are feeling with costs rising exponentially. Brendan Murphy rebuilds his home in Ukraine and Laura Kenefick wants to link pr...

Sharon's sister-in-law Aoife relayed the good news that the mum-of-three's life-saving surgery in the US had gone really well and she was now discharged from hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show we chatted to one lady who turned her life around, a fish kill in Dunsany, did a travel agent make the airport in time due to blockades, all the sport with David Sheehan and an update on Sharon Ball after she went for life-saving treatment in the US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, we chatted to a man who gave up his IT job after 26 years due to burnout and turned to what he loves best -cycling, for a career. Sleep apnea, loving your body, an app that rewards you for being outside and how one girl is helping her friend keep her dream cafe going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, we heard from a musician who plays 'chemo concerts' on the piano despite the fact he has lost all feeling in his fingers due to treatment side-effects. Vet Sinead Kelly was in the house to answer all pet questions. A father and son athletic duo on setting up a sports shop and meet the master detailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A young man has opened up about his emotional struggles and how attempting to take his own life led him to find a new life, without alcohol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show with Louise Walsh, one young man told his story about how an attempt to take his own life led to him finding real life. Downsizing and one woman's journey to moving from a five bed home to a two bed house. A Trim mother is backing new proposals for a certificate of life for all mothers who suffered early miscarriages, a Drogheda woman who is the new holder of the Michael Flatley fr...

John Horan and Colm Marry brought us the latest news as the new stadium in Dundalk rises and fundraising ramps up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Long-time vendor Bob Reynolds and newbie seller Aspasia Howard are behind a significant push to bring back the glory days of Drogheda's ancient Saturday market in Bolton Square. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decal Lawless explained why he's not opening his pub in Dunshaughlin, tomorrow Good Friday, in line with past practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawless's Pub in Dunshaughlin is not opening on Good Friday? Dr Niamh Shaw witnessed the rocket blast off to the moon in Florida. Aspasia Howard and Bob Reynolds want to see Drogheda Market thrive again. Hugh Maguire says get your spring lamb from your local butcher's shop. Louth's new GAA Stadium is progressing nicely and Julitta Clancy receives another award for her peace work. Hosted on Acast....