Terry Prone, one of Ireland’s most respected communications experts, has long been an advocate for precise and thoughtful language. In discussions around ageing, she has highlighted how “lazy language” — casual, unexamined phrases about older people — can reinforce stereotypes and shape societal attitudes in subtle but powerful ways.   In this interview, she explores how […]

  This week, Catriona turns her attention to a challenge every parent, guardian, and teacher knows all too well — getting children to actually listen. In “How to Talk So Kids Actually Listen,” she explores the everyday communication struggles between adults and children, from repeated instructions that seem to go unheard to emotional moments where […]

Pope Leo has arrived in Africa at the start of a major pastoral tour. Ahead of his arrival, journalists on the papal flight highlighted the work of Mary’s Meals, presenting him with branded items and updating him on the scale of their school feeding programme, which now reaches more than 3 million children every school […]

Travel Doctor Joe Supple spoke to Kieran Carrick about the Blue Book Hotels in Ireland.

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 […]