Now, as we head into the brighter days of spring, many of us are turning our attention back to the garden – whether it’s a windowsill herb box or a full backyard transformation.   And thankfully, we’ve got just the person to guide us through it.   Joining us in studio is gardening expert Ann Marie Bowring, here to answer your […]

The term cosmeticorexia—an unhealthy obsession with skincare and appearance—is being linked to the growing “Sephora kids” trend. Retail giant Sephora is now under scrutiny in Italy over claims its marketing may be encouraging very young girls to adopt complex skincare routines and spend heavily on products designed for adults. Experts warn this is fuelling cosmeticorexia, […]

Fiona O’Malley, CEO of Sonas, joins us now as the organisation warns that current housing policies are effectively driving victims of domestic violence into homelessness.   Sonas says the system is fundamentally flawed, with women and children often forced to flee their homes while perpetrators remain — creating both deep personal trauma and significant financial strain on already stretched services.

Now, one of Ireland’s most unique and enduring spiritual traditions is continuing once again this year, as preparations ramp up for the pilgrimage season at Lough Derg.  For generations, pilgrims have travelled to the island seeking reflection, renewal and a break from the noise of everyday life—and in more recent years, there’s even been a noticeable rise in younger […]

A lot of people are looking for a sense of connection, purpose, and community at the moment — and churches are often right at the heart of that.  My next guest is someone who helped start a new church here in Dublin in the middle of the pandemic — and has been building it into […]

Time now for our life in 5 .. where we talk to someone about their faith and their walk with the Lord.   Today I’m delighted to be joined by Mark Teisler Goldsmith founder of Open House Ministries. Mark is from Kent , Sotuh East England.   He loves to swim, recently has swam the English channell for charity, loves to hike with his dog Tia and […]

Now, we all know that feeling — when something small is bothering us at work, but we avoid saying it… and before you know it, it turns into something much bigger.  Well, my next guest says a lot of the stress, conflict, and even formal complaints we see in workplaces could actually be avoided — […]

CEO of Spirit Radio joins Kieran in Studio to talk about “Truth & Treason”.   Truth & Treason is based on the true story of Helmuth Hubener, a teenage resistance fighter who opposed the Nazi regime in Germany during WWII.