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The legendary singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist Sonny Condell joined Sinéad for a chat about his career, writing new music with Scullion and taking part in the Solo at Home series in association with Droichead Arts Cent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not everyday you hear about a podcast for teens tackling issues like mental health, covid and social issues hosted by a 17 year old! Amelhyne O Reagan Fairneau told Sinéad that she was inspired to set up the podcast 'Talk about it' after 2 young people in her local community committed suicide. She feels more needs to be done to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues and she is...

In 2004 Clare O Connor from Co. Meath was one of a handful of women who made history as they earned a degree in engineering, Clare then spent over 15 years on land and sea working as a marine engineer before pivoting changing her career completely to become a coach and mentor. She shared her career journey with Sinéad and highlighted her work with the Meath branch of Network Ireland who are celebr...

Great excitement in Dundalk as the cast and crew from Disney's disenchanted movie starring Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey arrived to shoot scenes at Dundalk railway station, Sinéad caught up with Anthony Monaghan station manager who was on set and bumped elbows with mc dreamy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On menstrual health day yoga teacher Kitty Maguire wants to change our perceptions around menstruation as being something 'unclean' shrouded in shame. She set up Revolution period a festival and movement dedicated to promoting menstruation, creativity and vitality and to promote menstruation as a positive experience. Through the events she is hoping to raise money and support to end period stigma...

Since it opened it's doors in 1831 Dublin Zoo has been beloved by generations of Irish people. This year they celebrate their 190th anniversary. Catherine Du Coercy historian and author who has written numerous publications on the Zoo's history told Sinéad about the Zoo's humble beginnings, the many challenges they faced from famine times to the present pandemic. Catherine shared great memories of...

Drogheda arts festival is back this year with an innovative diverse programme featuring music, theatre, art, and much more. Paul Hayes co-chair of the festival alongside Pauline Ashford festival administrator told Sinéad how they are working around covid restrictions, the festival has become a summer event as opposed to a week long festival and what to expect from the line up of events. Hosted on...

The transition from primary school to secondary school can be challenging and a source of anxiety for many children. Play therapist Melissa Moore from Duleek has developed a workshop to help children make this transition with ease, she joined Sinéad for a chat about what the workshop will cover and how she can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Louth Volunteer Centre have set the bar very high in terms of their framework for volunteering and have big plans on how volunteering can benefit all aspects of society. Grainne Berrill manager of the centre along with Charlene Matheson who took up volunteering recently after she moved from the UK to sandpit both spoke to Sinéad about the joys of volunteering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

We are supporting local and national artists and their work through our collaboration with Droichead Arts Centre 'Solo at home Series' which features a diverse range of talented artists musicians songwriters performing in the intimacy of their own home. This week Thomas Walsh legendary pop songwriter of Pugwash features Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gearoid Mc Evoy from Termonfeckin is on a mission to plant 100,000 trees over the next year through his reforest nation project. He joined Sinéad for a chat about the importance of trees not just for the environment and eco system but for our health and wellbeing, he shared shocking statistics around how much carbon gas we produce and shared his vision for the future for his project. Hosted on Aca...

Picture house front man Dave Browne joined Sinéad for a chat about being 25 years making music, how the whistle ended up in the song Heavenly day, their new single dropping on Friday and hopes for live gigs really soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calls to youth mental health service Jigsaw reached a 400% increase in the last year with many young people reaching out for help and support during lockdown. This organisation are in need of support and are asking the public to sign up to Hike for Hope and raise vital funds. Amy Barter from 21st Meath Kentstown scout group took part in hike for hope last year and is doing so again this year, she...

'I felt relieved when I reached menopause' Yoga Teacher Brenda Rock has a lot of complex emotion tied up with menstruation. After struggling to conceive for many years each time the arrival of her period meant more anguish for her. It took a long time for her to come to terms with not being a mum so when she reached menopause she felt a sense of freedom. She shared her story and encouraged women t...

There are 69 cancer trials ongoing in Ireland at the moment and on International clinical trials day Eibhlin Mulroe CEO of Cancer Trial encouraged cancer patients to ask their doctor about a trial they could be eligible for. Eibhlin outlined what's involved once patients sign up, the benefits of being on a trial .cancer trial Ireland's aims for the future in terms of cancer research. Hosted on Aca...

He gave up a pensionable job in the bank to follow his dream of working in the movie biz. After taking a risk, he headed to L.A and then Canada and found himself working as a P.A on huge movies like 50 shades of grey, War of the planet of the apes, Deadpool and many more. Niall shared some great stories about breaking into the industry, working on his craft as a screenwriter and had great advice f...

From trying to be cool at his son's 18th birthday party, to showing his daughter up at her school nativity journalist David Diebold hilariously captures the ups and downs of parenting as he chronicles his year spent at home as a stay at home dad. He joined Sinéad for a chat about 'Diary of a wimpy dad' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zephyr might mean gentle breeze but the origins of this word are far more fascinating as author Grace Tierney explains in this month's Word Foolery, plus she gives us the origins of the words Vagabond Grum and Bowser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019 a movie crew along with stars Saoirse Monica Jackson of Derry Girls fame, Patrick Bergin, Vanessa Redgrave and a host of others descended on the picturesque town of Carlingford to shoot a movie 'Finding You'. Peter Larkin the man who runs Carlingford Lough and Cooley Penninsula facebook page was on set and captured some of the action in great photographs. He gave Sinéad the lowdown from be...

Lauded as one of Ireland's most promising folk talents singer/songwriter Niamh Regan joined Sinéad for a chat discussing her choice nominated debut album 'Hemet, her studies as a primary school teacher and her involvement in the new Droichead arts centre Solo at home series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Occupational therapist Peter Connolly of lifestyleawareness.ie joined Sinéad today as he is offering a free 3 session mental fitness online course to anyone who might feel stuck and want to unlock their wellbeing potential. Peter is offering this free but asking for people to donate what they can to the charity alone. He explained how he wants to prevent mental health issues rather than just cure...

With over 2,700 people in Louth and 3,600 in Meath living with a heart failure diagnosis the Irish heart foundation is encouraging people to avail of the range of supports available and not to face this diagnosis alone. Lucinda Mc Nearney from Irish heart foundation discussed what a heart failure diagnosis means and what supports are in place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Old crumbling builldings have been a fascination for Baz Sheridan from Drogheda from an early age, he began documenting derelict houses and buildings about 20 years ago and realised that these decaying ruins have fascinating histories to unearth. Baz rediscovered this hobby of documenting derelict dwellings in lockdown and set up the Derelict Ireland facebook page where he is entertaining and educ...

Feeling like you are living life underwater, waking up in a pool of sweat, having dark thoughts, feeling like nobody is listening just some of the many experiences Irish women are having when it comes to menopause. Sally Anne Brady menopause mentor and founder of the Irish menopause support group joined Sinéad to discuss the channel 4 documentary on the topic, the need for more support, education...

In light of the recent news that Disney World was slammed for depicting a kiss without consent on their new snow white ride at the park, whether you think this is cancel culture gone mad or not it does raise the importance of speaking openly about consent with our children. Laura Erskine our regular parenting expert had some great advice on how to approach this topic and how to teach children abou...