Mary Hulgraine is known for her success as a two-time All-Ireland champion and All-Star goalkeeper, but her greatest victory has been one of faith.   Through struggles with addiction and mental health, Mary discovered a deeper relationship with God that transformed her life.   Today, her story is a powerful reminder that no darkness is greater than God’s light. 

After the Cermony (of course ) When it comes to weddings, every detail matters — but according to a recent survey, the wedding cake now ranks even higher than flowers on the list of must-haves for the big day.   For baker Helen McDonald, that’s no surprise. Known for her creativity and flair, Helen specialises in designing show-stopping cakes that […]

Seamus Mulconry, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association, which supports and represents the Boards of Management of over 2,800 Catholic primary schools across the country.   With the upcoming Convention on Education set to shape the future of primary and post-primary schools in Ireland, Seamus joins us to share why this national conversation is so important […]

Well, we are now well into the Lenten season — a time that naturally invites us to slow down a little, to reflect, and perhaps to take a deeper look at our spiritual lives. For many people, Lent can be a real opportunity to renew faith or even to rediscover it.  Starting next week, there’s a course that might […]

As we move through Lent, many people are thinking about what they might give up — and for some, it could be the perfect opportunity to take a life-changing step by giving up smoking.  Smoking remains one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke in Ireland, but the good news is that it’s never too late […]

Amanda Prather from Tearfund Ireland. This Lenten devotional series follows the story of Zara, a teenage girl attending a Christian-run informal education centre in Lebanon. Through her journey, participants explore themes such as anger, forgiveness, love, and thankfulness — lessons Zara learns through chapel services and daily life at the centre. Zara loves learning and […]

Eric Hughes, one of the chaplains based at DCU’s Inter Faith Centre on the Glasnevin campus. Eric serves as Church of Ireland chaplain, supporting students of all faiths and none, helping build community, offering pastoral care, and creating space for reflection and connection across campus life.