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Patrick Browne from Dundalk struggled with his mental health during his teens and when he hears statistics like 317 men dying by suicide in 2019 he feels passionately about speaking openly about mental health issues. He along with co-workers from Menspire grooming salon in Dublin decided to use this lockdown wisely by running walking, cycling 317km in honour of 317 men who died by suicide and rais...

Drogheda based singer/songwriter Sean Matthews felt compelled to write a song in response to the anger, sadness and frustration he felt over the recent reports in the mother and baby homes in Ireland. He told Sinead he was nervous about releasing the song but hopes it captures the feeling in Ireland around these atrocities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two brothers from Navan both headed on very different paths after secondary school one led to addiction the other led to the wrong career. After much soul searching and challenges both turned their lives around and now they are on a mission to help teens and prevent them from going down the wrong path through a series of great online wellness programme. Cormac and Daryl Noonan from Wolf Academy jo...

10 months ago Claire Twomey and her family contracted covid 19, despite 'recovering' from the virus Claire is still suffering daily as a result of contracting . Everything from migraines, painful rash, stomach issues, to sheer exhaustion have been so debilitating that Claire has had to leave her job. She along with other long covid sufferers have come together to support each other in a group Covi...

A lot of people are struggling this lockdown psychologist Ciara Mc Enteggart from Ardee is hosting a free webinar offering tips for people who are struggling. She told Sinéad how to look after ourselves by setting small goals each day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As parents prepared to take on home schooling part 2 memories of not being able to do primary level maths and making volcanos out of toilet roll holders flooded back. With many parents stressed at the thought of working from home and attempting to home school the children parenting expert Laura Erskine was on hand to offer advice and help in these challenging times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Actor Maclean Burke (Damien from Fair City) joined Sinead for a chat his panto 'Once upon a panto' at the Olympia is being streamed live this weekend, they spoke about love of panto, wearing a dress for the role, his 'cool name' and acting alongside Daniel Day Lewis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking to overhaul your wardrobe in 2021 do you want to find clothing that reflects your personal brand but are unsure of where to start? Image consultant Maria Macklin from house of colour explained her consultation process and she also explained why we need to get out of leisure wear and wear an outfit that makes more of an impact particularly when it comes to working from home. s Hosted on Aca...

No doubt about there is a lot of turbulence in our careers with many of us considering a career change prompted by the pandemic. Whether you are in a job you hate, between jobs or looking to start your own business Conor Lynch founder of self makers.com an organisation set up to guide people on the right career path is on hand to help. Conor joined Sinéad for a chat about the interesting survey hi...

Karen Lavelle founder of Soilse candle company based in Dundalk is on a high not only has she enjoyed a fantastic year in business but none other than the Queens Gambit actress Anya Taylor Joy gave her candles a wonderful shout out in none other than Vogue magazine. Karen joined Sinead for a chat about the amazing publicity she explained how the business started out at the kitchen table and is goi...

Over the Christmas period Croatia was hit by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake causing devastation local man Vedran Soltic from Croatia originally but living in Crossakiel responded to the crisis and he along with friends from a facebook page he set up called start from scratch Ireland succeeded in raising over €12,000 and a truck full of donations which they plan to send to Croatia to help the relief ef...

2021 marks the 10th year of the First Fortnight annual festival that challenges the stigma surrounding mental health through art and culture. Now more than ever we need to pay attention to how we are doing mentally and this festival encourages us to engage with the art and our own mental health. With over 70 events available online there is something for everyone this year as project co-ordinator...

The first Monday of the year is 'Weigh in day' where most of us start our new years resolution to diet and get fit only to give up a week later and feel even more rotten about ourselves, Blogger and author Nicola Halloran of the Wonky Spatula is urging all of us not to succumb to the pressure to diet and to embrace our bodies. She advises small sustainable changes to our lifestyle that will make u...

Retired proud member of An Garda Siochana Pat O Donoghue from Dundalk joined Sinead for a chat about his work serving the community in a border town, he has written a book about the history of policing in Dundalk covering much of the troubles in the North and sharing his experiences of working with brave men who lost their lives serving their local community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Whilst we are hearing about businesses closing due to covid some entrepreneurs are thriving and although it was a very challenging year with a lot of frustration and upset make up artist, blogger and presenter Dawn Finnegan told Sinead how a dream of hers came true in lockdown she launched her own tan product in time for Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Sinead wanted to shine a light on local businesses that have pivoted during covid and have experienced success despite the many challenges they faced. Billy Lawlor CEO of CTI business solutions spoke about how a decline in business initially led to growth in other areas and how going online was key to their success plus Donagh Quigley one half of the husband and wife team behind The Handmade...

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than snuggling down on the sofa with a great festive treat by Author Roisin Meaney. Her new book. 'It's that time of year' is out now she joined Sinead for a chat about the book and Christmas past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the shops reopened and Christmas approaching it's easy to get swept up in the festivities and buy more than you need to at Christmas. Dave Kavanagh financial consultant with over 25 years experience managing money gave us some great top tips to avoid an overspend and an empty bank balance come new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fed up with the stigma surrounding periods and menstruation students at Ashbourne Community School have decided to tackle this issue through their young social innovators project campaigning for change and addressing the need for the 'pink tax' to be wiped out. They spoke passionately about these issues on today's Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Community spirit is alive and well in Drogheda with Drogheda dolls, Drogheda Handymen facebook group, Barney Mac's pub and John Mc Cabe Nissan Drogheda coming together to raise much needed funds via their organisations to ensure Drogheda Abacus school receive a state of the art bus. Jacinta Walsh founder of the school told Pat O Shaughnassy how proud and excited she was to be getting the keys to t...

Sinéad caught up with renowned Irish broadcaster Mary Kennedy to discuss her career spanning almost 40 years, her new TV show featuring Irish businesses and her hidden talent for singing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News reached us today that Barbara Windsor star of stage and screen sadly passed away aged 83. Sinead was joined by Ken Sweeney showbiz editor with the Irish Sun they discussed her incredible career, her charity work and her bravery in speaking out about Alzheimer's disesase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From being selected to feature on the official instagram account of legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor to releasing a hit Christmas single that has featured on national airplay it has been a great year for singer/songwriter Gillian Tuite from Oldcastle. She joined Sinead for a chat about getting over 17,000 downloads, being recognised by her idol and the new Christmas single. Hosted on Acast...

Just because the office Christmas party is on Zoom this year doesn't mean you can't get glammed up for your Christmas celebrations. Maria Macklin image consultant from house of colour encouraged Sinéad to shop her wardrobe when it came to choosing a festive outfit she had tips on what to wear this festive season and what colours work! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinéad was delighted to hear that our very own 'women in harmony' female artists from around the North East region had gotten together to record and perform a great song for the times we are living in now all to raise funds for Barnardos. Singer/songwriter Sinéad Mc Nally from Dundalk explained how the project came about and introduced the first airplay for the track 'Stronger Now' m Hosted on Aca...