Posted on 02. Jan, 2014 in Christmas, Vatican
Editor in Chief of The Irish Catholic newspaper Michael Kelly talks with Conor Deane about the Catholic Church today and how challenging the new papacy has been for people right down to parish level.
Posted on 02. Jan, 2014 in Christian Values, Church Teachings, Young people
Fr. Alan Neville MSC talks with John Pridmore about his ongoing pilgrimage through life as an apostle of Christ who once lead a very different lifestyle as a gangster. Mr Pridmore’s existence once revolved around fast cars, sex, drug deals and money, but he has […]
Posted on 26. Dec, 2013 in Church Teachings, Liturgy
The children in Loreto Crumlin Girls National School talk about the true meaning of Advent and Christmas. Conor Deane went out to Loreto Crumlin Girls National School to interview Ms. Mary Bennet’s 4th Class about what they understood Advent and Christmas to be about. They also sang 2 carols – “Silent Night” and “Away In […]
Posted on 20. Dec, 2013 in Church Teachings
The children in Loreto Crumlin Girls National School talk about the true meaning of Advent and Christmas. Conor Deane went out to Loreto Crumlin Girls National School to interview Ms. Jane Ní Gallachóirs’ 3rd class about what they understood Advent and Christmas to be about. They also sang a carol – “Away In A Manger.” […]
Posted on 19. Dec, 2013 in Charity, Christian Values, Church Teachings, Community, Faith and Justice, Feminism/Women in the Church, Fundraising, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid
All Hallows Theology & Psychology Student Orla Cashell has embarked with some fellow students from the National College of Ireland on a dedicated campaign to help the homeless this Christmas in a very specific way. Her idea is simple. Orla is asking that we would donate 1 thing to help the homeless this Christmas so […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2013 in Death, Grief, Prayer
Kathy Sinnott is a disabilities rights campaigner and former MEP from Cork. Here she talks with Conor Deane about losing her son Kevin who was just 22. Kathy Sinnott is a mother of 9 children and an aunt guardian of her sisters 7 children. She is an ardent defender and campaigner for children’s rights and […]
Posted on 12. Dec, 2013 in Christian Values, Politicians, Politics
Senator Rónán Mullen talks with Conor Deane about his preparations for Christmas and going home and about his forthcoming run for the European elections. In “…Senator Ronan Mullen” Out “…I’ll want to stay pretty close to the family.” Run Time: 7:10
Posted on 12. Dec, 2013 in Achievement, Church of Ireland
Julia Turner, who lives on Vancouver Island drew together her mother’s articles, recordings and her own memories in a labour of love entitled ‘With Dignity and Grace’. Before she died Daphne gave Julia a silver filigree cross and asked that Julia give it to Ireland’s first woman bishop. The fact that women have been […]
Posted on 06. Dec, 2013 in Church of Ireland, Conflict
Dr Brian Walker, Emeritus Professor of Irish Studies at Queens University Belfast and author of the recently published A Political History of the Two Irelands: from Partition to Peace, delivered an analysis of the turbulent times of the early Free State to the History Research Seminar at Trinity College Dublin. He later spoke to Paul […]
Posted on 05. Dec, 2013 in Achievement, Christian Values
The recent International Emmy award-winning team of Chris O’Dowd’s Moone Boy can claim to also have amongst it’s ranks Spirit Radio presenter Ronán Johnston. The renowned broadcaster and producer composed the soundtrack for the series of “Moone Boy” out of his Wicklow based home and studio which airs to audiences across Ireland and the UK for […]