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Arianna Dunne – Overcoming the odds

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2025/12/19

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. Arianna Dunne is a life coach, podcast host, and columnist, and she joins us now to talk about love, loss and trusting life when it doesn’t follow the script.

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Ellen Jennings from Bodywhys

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2025/12/19

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 national eating disorder association, to help us understand what’s driving this problem and how we can better protect young

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Professor Colin O’Gara

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2025/12/18

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 heroin, and a dramatic increase in large seizures of these drugs. At a time when policymakers globally are also reframing how they tackle synthetic

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Advent – Bishop McKeown

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2025/12/17

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.

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Chef Wade Murphy

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2025/12/17

Chef Wade Murphy, one of Ireland’s most respected culinary voices, known for his innovative approach to Irish cuisine. He’s here to talk about a story that’s been making waves in the food world — Dublin is set to host the Michelin Guide Ceremony in 2026, a huge event for the Irish restaurant scene, yet there’s surprisingly little involvement from government bodies like Fáilte Ireland or Discover Ireland. Wade will share his thoughts on what that means for chefs, the industry, and food tourism

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Christmas Catch-Up with Chloe Agnew

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2025/12/16

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 on a Christmas tour in the US — wrapping up with a special concert in Atlanta alongside John Driskell

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Sean Fitzgerald – Turning the Comedy Roast into a...

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2025/12/15

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 why he’s making that shift, how audiences are reacting — and what this says about comedy right now.

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Gods Whole Woman

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2025/12/12

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 New Year ahead, Ivy is here to talk about why now the right time is to reflect, goal-set and reconnect — not just as professionals or mothers, but as whole

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Ryan from Mass with the Lads

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2025/12/10

Mass with the lads is an improvisational duo from Swords in Co Dublin – they came together in musical union earlier this year and have already played festivals around the country and are heading to a sold out event in St. Columcilles Church in Swords on Dec 17th Mass with the lads us the environment and audience to garner inspiration for the journeys they create and aim to bring people on a spiritual journey within themselves and their communities.

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Brandon O’Connor – Dublin Homeless Awareness

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2025/12/10

Brandon O’Connor from Dublin Homeless Awareness, a volunteer group of young men and women who spend their nights checking in on rough sleepers across the city. At Christmas especially, when the streets are colder and lonelier, their welfare checks become a lifeline — offering warm food, conversation, and, often, the only human contact someone might have that day.

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David Turner – Church in Chains

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2025/12/10

Joining us today is David Turner from Church in Chains. Every year they run a simple but really meaningful project — sending Christmas cards to Christians who are in prison because of their faith. It’s a way of reminding them that they’re not forgotten, especially at a tough time of year.

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Dr Joyce Ogenyemi – New Chance Global Initiative

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2025/12/10

Dr. Joyce Ogenyemi—founder and executive director of the New Choice Global Initiative—has spent her career lifting up underserved communities through education, economic opportunity, and people-centered programs. Her work reaches across continents, but at the heart of it all is one powerful belief: when people are given real opportunities, they rise. She’s here with us today to share what drives her, what she’s learned, and some of the inspiring stories behind her organization’s impact.

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