We wake up this morning only to discover that we've had a crucial piece of equipment fail in our radio centre, putting us off-air on FM & MW across the country.

In the UK, a new treatment has been developed to forewarn patients suffering from heart problems of any deterioration in their condition. The treatment involves the use of a potentially life-saving microchip. One of the first people to try the microchip is Reg Youngman who says that the technology is reassuring. The medical approach involves the insertion of a tiny micro […]

One of the most dangerous places to work in Ireland is apparently on the farm. Farm accidents involving tractors, power lines and livestock are not uncommon. Now growing up in NZ I got used to working with cows on my uncle’s dairy farm — so I have never been particularly afraid of farm animals. But I did have one experience…. […]

Tune in – Thursday from 4:30 pm Let’s look at what’s happening this week in the world of gadgets! This week we have news on new automation tech in cars to save kangeroos, something for the kids available from thegadgetstore.ie plus is it really possible can we do away with toilet paper, plus our app of the week. App of […]

During a ceremony held in Milan in June, Irish chef Mark Moriarty was named the most talented young chef in the world, with the 23-year-old winning the prestigious title of the San Pellegrino Young Chef 2015. He said that he feels extremely proud to have won a competition of this size and this calibre, where he represented Ireland and the UK. […]

Currently Spirit Radio is broadcasting in a number of cities across Ireland. however we are still not reaching a large proportion of the country. We want to launch transmission in another twelve locations, and bring life changing Spirit Radio to 90% of the Irish population. We have always believed that Christian Radio should be funded by a lot of people all doing a little. We hope the Roll Out Challenge will mobilise thousands and enable us to raise the funds we need to roll Spirit Radio out across Ireland.

The city of Sderot in Israel lies close to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.  Its inhabitants live under the constant threat of rocket attacks. Photo journalist Noam Bedein lives in Sderot and talks with Wendy about how people cope with the situation. Play in new window | Download

There was heartbreak for injury- and suspension-hit Ireland as they went down to Argentina on Sunday at the quarter-final stage of the Rugby World Cup. Wendy chats with in-house rugby fans Steve Johnson and Rob Clarke about the disappointment and drama of an action-packed weekend, and what positives can be taken from Ireland’s brave performance in the face of adversity. […]

Journalist and broadcaster is just back from the Philippines and South Korea where he witnessed first-hand the work of Irish missionaries standing alongside some of the most needy and vulnerable members of society. He talks to Wendy about his experiences, and the short DVD that has been produced from the trip. Play in new window | Download

Photographer Jo Lopez stepped onto the global stage after he captured an iconic shot of Bruce Springsteen for the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Wendy talks to Jo about his career as a rock photographer. They are joined by Mark Overton, Director of Off Beat Lounge and organiser of an exhibition called ‘The Man behind the Man’ which features some […]