The Trina Mara Podcast

Visual impairments in children especially short-sightedness is on the rise.  Michael Terberg from Thomson Screening chats to Trina Mara about the importance of getting your child's vision and hearing tests as it can determine their educational outcomes. 

Oliver James has appeared on Davina McCall's "This Time Next Year" where he helped Darren lose over 8 stone.  Oliver has The Weight Loss Academy where he can help people achieve their weight loss goals regardless of their location.  His book is called "The Road to Weight Loss: Create your Roadmap to Weight Loss Success".

Edel O'Connell is Chairperson of the Latin Quarter and Business Development Manager at the Nox Hotel and The Snug Townhouse in Galway.  She chats to Trina Mara about all the events happening in the Latin Quarter and why it's a great place to visit for all 

Bestselling author Andrea Mara (who happens to be Trina's sister-in-law) is on the show discussing her latest book "Someone in the Attic" and has some news about who'll be playing some of the characters in the on-screen adaptation of her book "All Her Fault"

Antoinette Coffey helps women achieve their goals and this week, we're discussing prioritizing YOURSELF even if that means just having 15 minutes in the morning to have your cup of coffee before the rest of the family are awake! Instagram: @antoinettecoffeycoaching  

Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Selene Daly welcomes the banning of sunbeds which is being called for by Tánaiste Micháel Martin 

He's the Hitman, Pete Waterman. Trina Mara chats to the legendary Pete Waterman who produced some of the most successful songs in the music industry as part of "Stock, Aiken and Waterman".  We chat about how it all began for him, what went on behind the scenes and why at age 77, he isn't planning a retirement party anytime soon!  

"Gogglebox Ireland" are seeking new faces for the next series of the popular show.  Miriam Smyth from Kite Entertainment chats to Trina Mara about what they're looking for.   You can apply by emailing: casting@kiteentertainment.ie with who is in your household (min of 2), who you are, what you're into, where you're based and include a phone number  

Webdoctor's Dr. Sarah-Anne Bennett chats to Trina Mara about the symptoms of menopause and when it might be time to visit your GP.   www.webdoctor.ie

Asha, the first elephant born in Ireland, has now sadly contracted the virus that killed her daughter Zinda and adopted daughter Avani in the last week.  However, Gerry Creighton who looked after the elephants at Dublin Zoo for over 30 years, is hopeful that her age will give her a better chance of survival.   www.dublinzoo.ie

SIMS IVF Group Scientific Director Graham Coull chats to Trina Mara about embryo selection www.sims.ie

Gerry Creighton who looked after the elephants at Dublin Zoo for over 30 years speaks to Trina about the tragic death of two elephants, Avani and Zinda. They contracted Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV).  The virus, which attacks membranes, rapidly causes fever and bleeding with a mortality rate up to 85%.  Almost all Asian elephants carry the virus, in the wild and in zoos, but it only...

Trina Mara was invited to Áras an Uachtaráin for a Garden Party celebrating Irish Music Month which is in September 2024.  President Michael D.Higgins and his wife Sabina attended the event with performances from established and up-and-coming Irish artists including Brad Heidi, Gavin James, Shobsy, Negro Impacto, Aby Coulibaly, Ham Sandwich, Susan O'Neill and Dermot Kennedy

Ed Finn chats to Trina Mara about his recent travels to Columbus, Ohio plus your final chance to win Return flights to JFK with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie www.edfinntravels.com

Glen Power from The Script chats to Trina Mara about the loss of his bandmate Mark Sheehan who passed away last year, to new material and the medical treatment that works wonders for him in Las Vegas.    

Peter Stewart tells Trina Mara about how he accidentally became a Louis Walsh impersonator    

Danny O'Donoghue from The Script chats to Trina Mara about their new album "Satellites" which is released on August 16th and continuing on after the sad passing of his bandmate and friend Mark Sheehan.     

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery are in studio this week with Trina uncovering the REAL Ibiza - not just the clubbing and nightlife you might have heard about plus win return flights to Newark with United Airlines thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie www.edfinntravels.com www.thetravelexpert.ie  

Cathy Wheatley, who is the mother of twins born via a surrogate, chats to Trina Mara about the latest development in legislation surrounding surrogacy. 

Paul Merriman from AskPaul reveals the latest research carried out by An Post Insurance about funerals in Ireland. But how do you cover the cost?  Get the peace of mind you need with An Post Insurance Funeral Insurance For more information visit  www.anpostinsurance.ie

Journalist Michelle MacMullan chats to Trina Mara about her play "Motherhood" at Smock Alley Theatre from June 26th-28th.  It's a play in 3 parts from her own experience of teenage pregnancy, to being quizzed about her fertility in her 30's and then an IVF struggle.  

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery are back in studio this week taking a look at escorted tours. Are they really just for old people? Plus win return flights to New York with Delta thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.edfinntravels.com www.thetravelexpert.ie www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie  

Trina Mara speaks to Klara McDonnell who decided to freeze her eggs with SIMS IVF after receiving a cancer diagnosis www.sims.ie

Mateo Saina, best-known as the Maitre D from the "First Dates" restaurant has another new venture.  Aswell as the RTE TV show, he is re-opening an eatery in Dublin - "Ian's Kitchen by Mateo".  It's on Whitehall Road West in Kimmage.      

Ed Finn has been off travelling again - this time, exploring New York plus your chance to win return flights to New York on Aer Lingus with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie www.edfinntravels.com