LMFM - The 11-1 Show - Podcasts

Treasa Rushe Carroll should be putting up birthday banners and balloons this weekend as Sunday June 14th marks her daughter Catherine's second birthday but sadly that is not to be, she is spending June 14th keeping little Catherine's memory alive and raising much needed funds for the Ronald Mc Donald house. Treasa told Sinéad all about feisty little warrior Catherine....... Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Steve Cummins renowned comedian host of the laughter lounge found himself staring at a blank diary when covid 19 struck, rather than sit around feeling sorry for himself he and his friend Sean Gleeson (who also found himself with no business once covid struck) teamed up to create a brilliant online company. Steve told Sinéad how he is doing better than ever with Zoom party.ie Hosted on Acast. See...

Although the world has been preoccupied with covid another big c cannot be ignored! Climate change, TV series What planet are you on? returns and they are looking for households to take on the ultimate climate change challenge. TV presenter Maia Dunphy joined Sinéad for a chat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Her ballooning company may be grounded due to covid 19 social distancing restrictions but that has not stopped world record balloon pilot Pauline Baker from reaching new heights. She has diversified her business and has gone from sewing 10 storey high balloons to face masks. She tells Sinéad how Bobby B elegant creations came about Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With almost 3 months of home schooling, juggling childcare and work parents and children are really missing school and creche but with many creches re-opening at the end of the month do parents feel safe sending their children back into childcare facilities? Laura Erskine our regular parenting expert discusses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you expecting a baby? Have you just found out you are pregnant? Freelance Broadcaster Suzanne Kane wants to hear from expectant couples as she is working with Kite entertainment (the people who brought us gogglebox Ireland and Ireland's fittest family) on a new series. Lockdown babies she told Sinéad all about the plans for the new series...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Has covid 19 helped slow down fast fashion? With Gucci announcing that they are making a conscious effort to be more sustainable when it comes to their brand and reduce their shows from 5-2 a year its a step in the right direction. Image Consultant Maria Macklin from house of colour had a lot to say on the issue of fast fashion and how we can change our attitudes to buying clothes and protect the...

Drogheda based folk singer/songwriter Sean Matthews didn't consider his song 'The hope that hope will give' as a contender for his upcoming EP but as it resonates so much with people now during covid 19 he decided the song needs to be heard. He explained the inspiration behind the song and why we need to live by the lyrics now more than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Pauline Flusk is on a mission to track down her best friend from college Collette Hoey. They both studied at the RTC College in Dundalk which is now known as DKIT and were inseparable. They lost touch and Pauline needs our help tracking down her friend. Can you help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinead met Mark Langtry aka Mark the science guy who is willingly getting hit in the face with a load of lightening bolts all in the name of science and entertainment..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that large family gatherings are on hold for a while lots of couples planning on getting married this year are finding themselves in a bind. Do they postpone their special day? One savvy lady from Meath has the answer, she helps couples plan much more intimate bespoke weddings at home through her company The Dish Dolly and there are a lot of benefits to a micro wedding....... Hosted on Acast....

There are many women around the country in dire need of a new bra but how can we make sure we have a good bra giving proper support without a professional fitter on hand with the measuring tape? Bridget Kearney from Belle Femme Lingerie in Kilkenny has the answer and can help fit women any shape or size whilst completely abiding by social distancing guidelines. Her virtual fittings have been in de...

Today Sinead met Ben Smith a primary school teacher originally from Athboy but living in Abu Dhabi he spent his time in lockdown writing his first children's book called A Zebra called Zion and he is hoping the book will open up a conversation around mental health among parents and children and teachers and primary school students... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aged 28 Sharon Henvey was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Although she was living with the symptoms like chronic fatigue, pins and needles and numbness in her face it was a big shock. After she took time to wrap her head around the condition and the impact it would have on her life she decided to become a spokesperson and advocate for MS sufferers. She shared her experience of life with MS in t...

Now more than ever the arts and cultural sector need our help and support we are consuming more art than ever and we need to value artists work. Visual mixed media artist Niamh O Connor from Monaghan set up a new campaign asking creative people to give a show of hands and grasp the arts by casting their hand in clay, salt dough or paper pulp to represent them reaching out grasping the arts. Hosted...

Ireland's best known and beloved singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Paul Brady has been very productive whilst cocooning during covid 19 and has released a previously unfinished song 'It's a beautiful world now that you are here' he told Sinéad all about the song, cocooning and hopes for the future of the music industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can't travel for real right now but we can take you on an imaginary adventure, learn about secret islands, celtic mythology and fly with the amazing Ameilia Earhart the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. Tales of Adventure storytime series for children during covid 19 in partnership with Droichead Arts Centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinéad loves receiving cards and keeps cards from significant moments in her life, like special birthday's wedding cards, they spark great memories and help her feel connected to the people who sent them. Now more than ever we need that connection. Today Elaine Kelleher from Skyrne told Sinéad about her greeting card business Lainey K cards and how sparking that feel good factor in her cards is so...

Kathleen Lynch in Blackrock Co. Louth proves that age is just a number as she celebrated her 90th birthday in great style, she is hosting a danceathon and will be dancing on the hour all day to raise money for Age Action and Irish Red Cross...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinéad confesse she is getting a bit tired of Zoom calls! After zoom chats with the girls, meetings and invitations to take part in Zoom quizzes she is feeling drained afterwards. Apparently this exhaustion or feeling of being drained is common after numerous group video calls, psychotherapist Stella O Malley had a lot to say about Zoom fatigue and how now more than ever we need to look after our...

Sinéad and Wee county trophies have teamed up to honour everyday heroes doing great deeds during covid 19 for their covid community hero awards. Today Avril Hammill from Kells nominated her late cousin Joseph Smith from Mullagh who was out delivering medicine to vulnerable people in his community when he was killed in a tragic road accident. Avril explained why she wanted to nominate Joseph. Hoste...

Stuck in a rut? Living a life you feel was planned for you not by you? Today Sinéad met Niamh Ennis aka the Transformation coach, she knows all too well how difficult it is to make changes in your life, she made the bold decision to leave a good permanent job, headed off to Spain and took time to assess what she wanted from life. Now she is helping others find their true calling. Hosted on Acast....

Fiona Tallon pharmacist from Stamullan wanted to do something to help frontline staff efforts during covid 19 so she set up the run for HSE heroes fundraiser, in just over a week Fiona raised a whopping €227,000 and counting. Sinéad heard all about her fundraiser and decided to surprise Fiona on air as being our first covid community hero award recipent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

We can learn a lot from our children by watching them play, today on 11-1 Sinéad caught up with play therapist Cathy Hennessy from Mornington who gave us an insight into her work and how through play she can help children overcome challenges they face in life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sinéad caught up with Picture This drummer Jimmy Rainsford they discussed life during lock down, their great new single Troublemaker and Jimmy played Sinéad asks celebrities silly questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.