RICC Radio Podcasts

Helen speaks to Theresa Weafer, Community Affairs Manager for Google Ireland, about the importance of community development and connection.

In this episode, Conor talks to Louise Whelan about the current issue of News Four where they discuss everything from the stars that called down to Deke's Diner to the new development proposed for the D4 Montrose site.

In this episode, Conor talks to architectural graduate, Evin Ryan, about his masters thesis which is currently on display in the former church of Ireland chapel in Grangegorman. The thesis presents a fascinating history of the Pigeon House Power Station while exploring potential interventions for the Poolbeg peninsula. Evin's work, along with that of four other students, is part of the TU Dubl...

In this episode, Conor talks to Gerry Davis about his work in Irishtown Stadium with the player development course and the challenges he is currently facing in keeping the facility in operation. Gerry also talks in a broader sense about everything from his experiences in Italy 90 following the boys in green to his thoughts on the film Saipan plus the League of Ireland Premier division.

Conor talks to Lisa Cosgrave about the events and classes planned for 2026 in the Community Centre. Lisa also gives her reflections on 2025 and the challenges and successes it presented.

In this episode, Conor talks to Brandan Wicks about what he has planned for the computer classes in 2026 in terms of how the curriculum has been changed to cater for peoples IT needs moving into 2026. Brendan also takes time to talk  about all things Premiership including the controversialsacking of Ruben Amorim as well as giving an update on the goings on of his beloved Derby county.

Helen chats to Paddy Gibney who left our shores age 18 on a soccer scholarship. From D4 to NC, Paddy’s life in the States through his music has gone from strength to strength.

In this festive episode, Conor talks to Centre Manager Lorraine Barry as she gives a break down of all the goings on in the Community Centre over the course of 2025, talks about what's planned for Christmas as well as giving a sneak peak into what there is to look forward to in 2026.

In this episode, Conor talks to Alex Konieczka of Understory, Pearce O’Reilly of social enterprise initiative PACE and their friend Neil as they elaborate on the work they have done in conjunction with each other and the rehabilitative and sustainable results that this work has produced.

In this episode, Conor talks to Catherine Woods about her work with Husky Rescue Ireland plus the upcoming fundraising event affiliated with the organisation taking place in the Community Centre on December 14th.

In this episode of the Arts and Culture podcast, Conor talks to Producer/Director, Greg Purcell about what it’s like to run a production company where cinematic aspirations have to be balanced against clients needs and artistic and commercial sensibilities have to be juggled in an environment where each brief may be completely different from the last and the time afforded each project is always pr...

In this episode Conor talks to the team from The Rotary Club Dublin about their upcoming clothes swap event taking place on December 7th in the Community Centre. He also talks to Aikido expert, Raman Bakerevich about the Aikido class that also takes place in the Community Centre.

On this episode, Helen chats to genealogist Noreen Maher from Hibernia Roots about her career journey and how she now helps people find their roots.

In this week’s episode, Conor talks to Brendan Wicks abouthis work with the upcoming computer classes in the Community Centre as well as giving his thoughts on the recent spectacular win by the Boys in Green and whatit means for the national side as they now face stiff competition in the playoffs.

In episode 9 of the Arts and Culture podcast, Conor talks to architect Cormac Murray about his book ‘America at Home’, a beautiful meditation on the politics, construction and aesthetics of the American Embassy which for all its notoriety, is perhaps still an underappreciated example of an exemplary modernist building in the city. Conor will also talk to Cormac about his work in architectural publ...

In this episode, Mary Colclough drops in to talk about the Tae agus Ple event taking place on November 19th in the Unit 18 space in Trinity College and Karolina Anielska calls by to talk about the Smart Docklands networking taking place on the 18th of November.

Actor, author and psychologist Isobel Mahon talks about her time in Glenroe, her progression into writing as well as her new book that has just been published.

In this week’s episode, Counsellor Dermot Lacey pops down to the station to talk  about the upcoming Sean Moore Community awards 2025, taking place in the Clanna Gael, Fontenoy, GAA Club on Monday, November the 10th. He also talks about his life in politics as well as givinghis thoughts on other political topics such as issues relating to housing and government departments.

Warren Flynn of The Dublin Barber based on Irishtown Road calls in to talk about his business, the craft of barbering as well as planned products that he has in the pipeline. He also talks about how the business has changed over the years plus many aspects of his job which the average person perhaps might not be aware of.

Author Paul Murray talks about his biographies of Bram Stoker and Lafcadio Hearn and elaborates on these two fascinating, multitalented and often misunderstood, brilliant men. He also talks about writing in general as well as giving an insight into his upcoming, fictional work.

Helen sits down with Irish actor Mary McEvoy about life after Glenroe, her everyday life on the farm, her love of fashion and lots more!

In this weeks episode, cinephile and film critic extraordinaire, Brian Bowe drops in to talk about all things spooky in the IFI Horrorthon taking place in the coming week as well as discussing what's happening with the Irish co produced Jim Jarmusch film, Father Mother Sister Brother as well as the new Saipan movie.

In this week's episode, I talk to Sarah Reidy about her time working in the Ringsend Library where she talks about experiences and interactions with the local community.

On episode 7 of the Arts & Culture podcast Conor talks with Paolo Viscardi about his work with the natural history museum and the experimental display of museum pieces currently on show at Collin's Barracks. The conversation also ventures into topics such as climate change, how evolution shapes the natural world as well as what weird and wonderful species Paolo has observed in his work.

On Minding Your Own Self episode 45 Helen talks with 104fm presenter and TikTok & social media influencer Brandon Caulfield, chatting about all things mental health, being online, and much more.