Two sisters from Arklow, County Wicklow, are at the centre of an extraordinary race against time—and a powerful story of resilience, hope and community.  30-year-old Eimear Byrne is a primary school teacher who has already overcome enormous health challenges, including multiple open-heart surgeries and a life-altering stroke. Now, after doctors discovered three more aneurysms, she urgently needs a highly specialised operation in […]

Kieran caught up with Nisheeth Tak from Rasam Restaurant in Glasthule for a chat. If you’ve ever gone looking for a really special dining experience in Dublin, chances are you’ve heard of Rasam in Glasthule. It’s been there for over 20 years, quietly building a reputation as one of Ireland’s top Indian restaurants. And Kieran […]

Shaun Loughlin has been sharing a series of online devotionals called “Daily Dose” — a short-form spiritual reflection designed to encourage daily faith, prayer, and scripture engagement.  In his recent writing, including reflections such as “He Knows You in the Secret Place” and “Trusting God when you can’t control it”. Shaun explores themes of personal faith, intimacy with God, and finding spiritual […]

Our prayer coach slot now — and today I’m joined by Cyril Thomas.  We’re reflecting on a beautiful passage from the Book of Psalms — Psalm 84, verses 1 to 2, which says:  “How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty. My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and […]

Mr. Sanjoy Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts — the organisation behind the world-renowned Jaipur Literature Festival, which is now bringing its distinctive cultural and literary programme to Ireland.  The festival has become one of the most influential literary gatherings in the world, and its expansion to Ireland marks an interesting moment for writers, readers and the […]

Author Tom McAndrew told Kieran all about his three-book deal with a US publisher, and his first novel ‘Doocey Half-Sees Whodunnitwhich ‘is about to hit the shelves. tommcandrewwriter.com