Category: Podcasts

Thousands of adult learners face financial barriers to education says AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. They have just launched a Pre-Budget Submission, entitled ‘Investment Where It Matters Most’, calling on Government to make adult learning a priority in Budget 2027. The submission sets out five practical, costed recommendations to strengthen Further Education and Training, and community education, removing barriers […]

Two young sisters from Strokestown, County Roscommon, Róisín (8) and Cara (6), daughters of Noel and Edel Doherty, have taken part in The Big Brave Cut, a new fundraising initiative supporting the building for the new Sunflower Children’s Hospice, which is to be built in County Mayo. By taking part in The Big Brave Cut, Róisín and Cara are making […]

On Saturday, 18th July it is 50 years to the day since the opening of Knock Basilica in County Mayo, and over that time it has welcomed millions of pilgrims from Ireland and across the world who go to find healing of both mind and body through prayer and blessings. They hold various events throughout the year and Adrianne speaks here, […]

Fiona Ferris, Deputy CEO and Head of Training with AsIAm joins Adrianne to discuss their National Autism Conference, which will take place this year on Saturday, 12th September in the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin. They also chat about an upcoming fundraising 5km walk, which you can compete in virtually, from the comfort of your own county. To register for […]

The cost of achieving a Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) has increased by an average of 3.8% over the past year and by 23.6% since 2020, according to the latest Report launched by the SVP Vincentian MESL Research Centre. Unfortunately, social welfare payments have not increased to keep up with these increases in the cost of living, which means […]

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland SEAI, is urging homeowners to start their home energy upgrade journey over the summer months, and Adrianne speaks here with Brian McIntyre, Program Manager with the SEAI to find out why and the various grants available for home improvements. For information on all grants and to apply please go to http://www.seai.ie

How would you deal with the idea you may get dementia young and lose your memory and your ability to hold a conversation? Well, this is what Matthew Joseph is dealing with, while trying to decide whether he wants to get the test and if he really wants to know if he has the gene. Early onset dementia can be […]

Adrianne speaks here with Jacinta Greene Beatty who is a native of Roscommon and a Lecturer in Hospitality & Tourism Management at SETU, South East Technological University in Waterford. She is also the Program Leader of a new part-time degree course, which means students can work while obtaining a degree. http://www.setu.ie/courses/bachelor-of-business-in- hospitality-and-tourism-management. For SUSI Part-Time Degree Funding go to SUSI […]

Jacinta Greene Beatty is one of the organisers of this year’s Castlerea ParkRun, which is being held on Saturday, 11th July. Jacinta chats here with Adrianne about this upcoming event, which is in memory of Douglas Hyde, Ireland’s first President who was born in Castlerea and was the Founder of Conradh na Gaeilge, so you are encouraged to use a […]

Adrianne speaks with Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, who have launched an online awareness campaign with Irish Internet Hotline entitled ‘It’s Not the End of the World’ to address the 66% surge in reports of intimate image abuse. This campaign is supported by the Community Foundation of Ireland and offers leadership, guidance, and support, in times when young people can […]