Deborah Lowry, CEO of Team Hope Ireland — the charity behind the annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal, which sees communities across Ireland filling gift‑packed shoeboxes for children living in poverty in parts of Africa and Eastern Europe.     This year the appeal continued to resonate widely, with communities contributing shoeboxes and helping Team Hope approach the milestone of […]

Our next guest has written a deeply personal and honest piece about expectations, fertility, and the idea of letting go of the life we think we’re meant to have. In her article for Irish Country Magazine, she reflects on making peace with the possibility of never becoming a mother — only for fate to take an unexpected turn.   […]

Children and teenagers today are growing up under unprecedented pressure to look a certain way — from social media and advertising to peer comparison and unrealistic beauty standards.  For many young people, that pressure can turn into anxiety, low self-esteem, and serious body image issues. Joining us now is Ellen Jennings, Head of Communications and Policy at Bodywhys, the […]

Our conversation now turns to a growing public health and law enforcement concern here in Ireland — the rise of synthetic opioids on our streets and what authorities believe is a significantly increasing threat.   A new report from Forensic Science Ireland highlights the emergence of multiple new synthetic opioid substances, some far more potent than […]

Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry is speaking about Advent being a time of preparation for Christmas saying it is a time of expectation and hope. He also looks at finding the meaning of Christmas despite the commercialism of the season.

Chloë Agnew — the Dublin‑born singer and songwriter best known internationally for her work with Celtic Woman and her incredible solo career.  This year has been a huge one for Chloë: she moved to Nashville to immerse herself in songwriting and the vibrant music scene there, released an original project called Bittersweet written with Liam Geddes for film and TV placements, and she’s currently […]

Comedian Sean Fitzgeraldfrom Crosshaven in Cork — a regular on the Irish comedy circuit who’s recently been turning the tables for a new kind of show: compliment battles.   Instead of throwing jabs, Sean and his fellow comedians challenge each other to top each other’s wit — but with praise, humour and positivity. We’re here to find out […]

Ivy Rutendo Mujuru — founder “Gods Whole Woman” and the upcoming ‘Planning for The Whole Woman’ event in Dublin.   Ivy has launched this faith-driven gathering to help women plan with intention: blending personal goals, spiritual grounding and God-given identity — all wrapped into a holistic vision for life in 2026.  With the holidays and the […]