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.

Alan Hynes, Chief Executive Officer of the Catholic Education Partnership, to reflect on Catholic Schools Week 2026 and the role of Catholic education in Ireland today.   This year’s theme — “Catholic Schools: Normal Lives, Called to Holiness” — highlights how holiness and faith are lived out in everyday school life through prayer, service, kindness, and community. Mr. […]

Co-author of the book “The Beatles and Ireland” Mick Lynch to talk about one of the most anticipated music film projects in years — the ambitious Beatles biopic series directed by Sam Mendes.   Instead of a single movie, Sony and Apple Corps are producing four interconnected feature films, each focusing on one member of the Fab Four — John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George […]

Grace Casey is from Bray in County Wicklow.   She adores dining out in restaurants, is a secret thrill seeker, and her garda vetting lists 29 different addresses, so she’s moved quite a bit.  She joined Kieran to chat about her faith. If you’d like to feature on the weekly “Life in 5” you can email: [email protected]

Jamie Farrelly from Water Safety Ireland to talking about staying safe around Ireland’s waterways as cold temperatures, rising water levels, and recent storms make conditions more unpredictable this February.   With water and air temperatures still low, risks such as cold water shock, hypothermia, and rough seas remain very real, even for experienced swimmers and coastal walkers — and following the latest safety appeals from […]

Dr Kevin Hargaden, Social Theologian of the Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice in Dublin.  Is here to talk about COP30 and continues to campaign for climate justice, housing rights and a theology that connects faith with pressing social and environmental challenges.   The Centre works on issues from ecological justice to housing policy, integrating theological reflection with advocacy and […]