The Trina Mara Podcast

Trina chats to Stuart Dempsey about Gamerfest coming to the RDS in Dublin May 2th and 28th. He explains what we can expect and if your old gaming console is worth any money. www.gamerfest.ie

Travel journalists Sarah Slattery & Ed Finn are in studio with Trina uncovering Malaga as a holiday destination. www.thetravelexpert.ie

Marie Hannon from the voluntary organization Dogs in Distress chats to Trina Mara about dogs being surrendered and how you can make a difference by fostering one. She also talks about what is required when it comes to fostering a dog. www.dogsindistress.org

Travel journalist Ed Finn and The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery are back in studio this week uncovering Malaga!

Oonagh O'Hagan from Meagher's Pharmacy explains the process of getting emergency contraception in your chemist and why you should never feel embarrassed. There are also a couple of types so she talks us though which ones are most effective. www.meagherspharmacy.ie

With over 26 new travel routes now available out of Ireland, why not travel to somewhere you haven't been before?

Johnny Logan chats to Trina Mara about playing Vicar Street on the 1st of September 2023 for one night only, his recent appearances on "The Masked Singer" where he performed as a reindeer and if he'd ever do Eurovision again!

Do you know when it's time to change your child's car seat? Barry from www.babymoonbabyshop.ie explains all

Dan Potts from @thecareercoach_official chats to Trina Mara - this week, we're focusing on feeling regret after leaving your old job and what to do next.

Owner of www.thetravelexpert.ie Sarah Slattery and award-winning travel journalist Ed Finn are in studio with the latest travel deals. This is where you'll find all the bargain holidays

Instagrammer Jennifer Carroll (@jens_journey_ie) chats to Trina Mara about leaving an abusive relationship, finding herself as a single parent, losing 12 stone and turning her life around. She has just released her memoir and cookbook inspired by the many recipes she shares on Instagram on her weight loss journey.

Wondercare Podcaster & Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell chats to Trina Mara about why you shouldn't allow family and friends to kiss your newborn baby until their immune system has developed after 12 weeks.

Ireland's first drink spiking detection test, CYD Check Your Drink self-test kits are available to buy in all major pharmacies. Just add a single drop of the drink onto the test and it will indicate the presence of the drugs Ketamine and GHB which are used from drink spiking. Eoin McKeon tells us all about it.

Are gel and acrylic nails bad for your health? It's been claimed that the products used for gel and acrylic nails can cause a major allergic reaction which could prevent you from availing of joint replacement and dental work in the future.

Comedian Phil Wang plays Vicar Street in Dublin on 13th of May. You'll also see his stand-up show on Netflix and he has a recurring role in the Disney+ comedy "Life & Beth" starring Amy Schumer. He chats to Trina Mara. www.philwang.co.uk

Financial advisor Paul Merriman from www.askpaul.ie chats to Trina Mara about financial stress & dealing with debt and how to ease the pressure. www.askpaul.ie

Trina Mara chats to Eddie Rowley from the Sunday World about the tragic passing of Mark Sheehan from The Script. He died in hospital on the 14th of April at the age of 46 after a very brief illness. His bandmates Danny O'Donoghue and Glen Power are devastated as are his family and friends - including his wife Rina and his 3 children.

Owner of www.thetravelexpert.ie Sarah Slattery and award-winning travel journalist Ed Finn are in studio with Trina to discuss New Jersey as a holiday destination!

Trina Mara chats to Cat Nolan about getting an ADHD diagnosis at the age of 42. The symptoms of ADHD and how you can look for a diagnosis. Cat's Instagram is @adhd_at43

Is your hall cluttered with kids' sports shoes and football boots that they've outgrown? If they are in good condition, they could be given a second lease of life by kids in South Africa. You can donate your runners and boots with collection details on www.inmyshoes.ie

Builder Peter Finn tells Trina Mara all about the new series of RTE's "Home Rescue" on RTE 2 Thursday nights at 9.30pm

Fitness expert Tara Grimes chats to Trina Mara about the reason we gain weight during menopause and it's not because of our hormones.

Keith Barry chats to Trina Mara about the final couple of dates on his "Mind Games" show. It's packed full of comedy - he is at the Olympia on May 13th and the Black Box in Galway on May 27th. If you're a skeptic, you could win up to €15,000 on the night! www.keithbarry.com

There is nothing worse than being stranded on holiday with your suitcase and all your new holiday clothes - lost - somewhere in the world. Sarah Slattery from www.thetravelexpert.ie offers her advice on how to avoid losing your luggage.

Marie Brennan chats to Trina Mara about having four children in 4 years. The shock and then the joy of discovering one of her twin boys, Conn, had Down Syndrome. Herself and her husband didn't know he had Down Syndrome until after he was born.