LMFM - The 11-1 Show - Podcasts

The national pride celebrations may be winding down but the Drogheda pride celebrations are just beginning, Peter Nugent from the Drogheda LGBTQ+ group had the full low down of in person and virtual events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over €6.6 million was raised on a magical toy show night last year and the team wanted to give back to children's charities across Ireland through their Toy Show Appeal fund. Ryan Tubridy joined Sinéad for a chat today as three worthy local charities were awarded some of the funding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saturday sets returns this weekend to LMFM facebook and this week Singer/songwriter Finian takes to the stage, Sinéad caught up with him before the set to chat about his debut album, his song writing process and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend marks pride weekend and members of Shout out a charity supporting the LGBTQI community are asking the public to paint their pinky and make a promise to be more accepting and kinder of the LGBTQ community. Aifric Ni Chiordain from shout out explained the message behind this glam campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the explosive storyline between characters Will Casey and Cristiano San Martin on Fair City comes to a head as Will stands trial for abusing his partner. Actor Maclean Burke who plays Damien in the long running soap had the lowdown on what to expect as the drama unfolds in tonight's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month author Grace Tierney baffled us with her wacky word Boondoggle, we discussed the meaning behind words associated with the outdoors everything from paradise to the unscrupulous and Grace had a really interesting history behind tipping the waiter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a lot of discussion around the EU Digital covid/green card for travel at the moment Fiona Conroy from Navan Citizens information had all the information you need if you are considering travelling within the EU from July 19th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing our focus on the LGBT community for pride month, Sinéad meets James O Hagan from Gormanstown, James works with LGBT Ireland as an advocate for the older LGBT community through the LGBT Ireland champion programme and the older and bolder online community set up in lockdown. James produced the brilliant invisible thread podcast series shining a light on the difficult experiences many olde...

Three simple words How are you? can have a big impact, Finola Colgan from Mental Health Ireland outlines the importance of today's Hello Meath How are you Campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are teaming up with the Louth Meath branch of Down Syndrome Ireland for their pound the pavement campaign encouraging people to walk, run or jog 21 km from now till June 30th, well known singer/songwriter SJ mc Ardle joined Sinéad for a chat about his daughter Joanie who is a service user at the branch and the importance of supporting this fun fundraising campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

This month marks pride month and continuing our focus on LGBTQ+ stories Bernadine Quinn from Outcomers Dundalk discusses terms like non binary, cis gender, trans gender and the importance of using the correct pronouns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can't sleep? Tried everything to get much needed zzzz's? Hear how an ex-insomniac who struggled for decades due to lack of sleep turned things around and now enjoys blissful slumber. Journalist Kate Mikhail has written the book for people who are struggling to get adequate sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 extremely competitive friends who love a challenge have signed up to take part in an extreme adventure across the Atlantic ocean it's the ultimate endurance test but only 1 team can be crowned champions and will get the privilege of gloating once they reach the finish line first. Eugene Mohan from Dundalk with the air corps told Sinéad how far back the competitive challenges between friends goes...

The queen of a feel good read best selling author in conversation with Sinéad about her latest book her 19th novel 'The Book Club' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigerian Irish poet and spoken word artist Dagogo Hart is featured in this week's Solo at home series in association with Droichead Arts Centre, here he speaks to Sinéad about leaving Nigeria aged just 16 to study here, the inspiration around his work Metal which was about modern masculinity and how it feels to stand on stage and hear a pin drop when performing as a spoken word artist. Hosted on A...

Looking for inspiration for your summer staycation this year? Travel expert Sarah Slattery selects her top Irish road trips for staycation fun this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month in our regular style feature Image Consultant Maria Macklin from House of Colour gives us the lowdown on the history of shorts the summer fashion staple plus she talks us through how to create a capsule wardrobe and what key pieces she recommends should be in the capsule and how to make it work for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co creator of Sofft nights Natasha Duffy joined Sinéad for a chat about creating a great covid compliant music and wellness festival in the grounds of Dunderry Park. Natasha outlined how they are making the event completely safe for 100 people to enjoy live music and a festival atmosphere. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although boxing wasn’t legal in Ireland for women as recent as the late 80's, one remarkable woman from Mornington was determined to become a champion of the world. Today because of her impressive boxing career and unwavering desire to take her place in a world that didn’t accept women Deirdre Gogarty paved the way for many young boxers including Katie Taylor who names Deirdre as one of her heroes...

This week in our Solo at home series in association with Droichead Arts Centre we focus on fiddle player and singer/songwriter Roisin Ward Morrow who started off playing fiddle aged just 6, she is a Leinster Fleadh winner, has toured to places as far flung as Shanghai with the cross border orchestra has played for President Barack Obama. She released her debut album By the light of the Moon in 201...

He made a name for himself producing the multi BAFTA and Academy award winning movie The Kings Speech but producer Gareth Ellis Unwin's career is a rich and varied one. He spoke to Sinéad about how he got his start in the movie business, what it was like working on the Kings Speech his new passion project which is seeking crowd funding support The Cheetah and he had some great advice for those thi...

One of Ireland's most prolific singer/songwriters and actors who has a career spanning over 30 years Maria Doyle Kennedy in conversation with Sinéad discussing everything from her new album, her film work, writing an album in lockdown and performing as part of this years' Drogheda Arts Festival. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author and historian Turtle Bunbury has spent 20 years interviewing older people in Ireland documenting forgotten trades, now the series is being developed into a podcast and producers are looking for older participants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 14 long months off stage Quintessence theatre company have adapted and are ready to premiere their digital debut production 'Behind locked doors' this Friday as part of the Drogheda arts festival. The series will feature 2 stories of domestic abuse and parental alienation set against the backdrop of the pandemic. Anna Simpson director of Quintessence theatre company told SInéad how important...

Primary school teacher author and illustrator Rachel Darby from Navan Co. Meath has teamed up with the Dublin Neurological institute to write a brilliant book all about the importance of brain health for children. She spoke to Sinéad about how important the brain is for our overall health and how we don't give it enough attention. She is hoping to create awareness of better brain health through th...