Jeff Fountain writes the “weekly word” and regularly expolores how faith connects with history and whats happening in the world right now. The Constantine Trap takes a really honest look at the relationship between Christianity and power and asks some big questions about what it means to follow Jesus in a political world.

Pete Wedderburn – known as Pete the Vet by most joined us in studio for his weekly pet slot, where he answers your questions live onair. If you have a question for next week – email [email protected]

our Travel doctor Joe Supple is back with us — and there are very few places he hasn’t been. So before you book your next trip, he’s the man to check it out.   This week, Joe is planning a trip down south to the Dungarvan Food Festival and he’s done all the homework for you if you’re thinking of heading […]

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, […]