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.

My next guest is part of an organisation doing incredible work bringing basic eye care to some of the world’s poorest communities — and quite literally changing lives in the process. I’m joined now by Dualta Roughneen, CEO of CBM Ireland. Mornings

We’re reflecting today on the passing of one of Ireland’s most iconic and distinctive musical voices — Moya Brennan.  Best known as the voice of Clannad and for her remarkable solo career, Moya’s music helped shape the sound of Irish folk and Celtic music on a global stage.   She was also someone who Jackie Hayden from Hot Press has interviewed over the […]

Yesterday at the Mansion House in Dublin, Seeking Safety Ireland launched a new three-year strategy aimed at transforming how we support women dealing with trauma, addiction and gender-based violence.   The focus is on a joined-up, trauma-informed approach that helps women build safety and stability in their lives.  To tell us more, I’m joined by […]