Posted on 19. Nov, 2015 in Achievement, Art, Death, Education
Michael Paul Gallagher, a Jesuit and Renaissance man who was a renowned author and academic recently passed away. Last week we played a piece from the archives on his work on imagination and belief and this week we hear form Brendan Stauntan SJ who was a friend and colleague. He begins by talking about how […]
Posted on 13. Nov, 2014 in Achievement, Humanitarian Aid
Donegal’s All-Star goalkeeper Paul Durcan is all set to take part in Great Ethiopian Run in Addis Ababa as well as acting as ambassador for the project. Paul will be running and aims to raise much-needed funds for the poorest of the poor. Fr Michael Mc Cullagh from Dungloe formed VLM (Vincentian Lay Missionaries) in […]
Posted on 31. Jul, 2014 in Achievement, Art, Young people
Fr Frank Browne SJ left behind some 40,000 negatives from his 60 years of taking photographs. His most famous photographs were the last images of the Titanic and of Captain Edward Smith, which were printed in newspaper around the world following the disaster. He also worked as a chaplain to the Irish Guards and served on […]
Posted on 31. Jul, 2014 in Achievement, Baptism, Church of Ireland, Uncategorized
Bhí suim faoi leith ag an tEasbog Caird sa Ghaeilg agus thug sé uchtach do luch leanúna na Gaeilge agus é ag dul thart timpeall na tíre ag caint ar chultúr is cúrsaí na teangan. Bhí a lán chairde aige imeasc na Gaeilgeoirí agus dar ndóighe bhí an-mheas air imeasc an phobail. Tá Aonghus Dwane […]
Posted on 24. Jul, 2014 in Achievement, Celibacy/Sexuality, Gospel Values
Fr Michael McCullagh CM, spiritual advisor to seminarians in Maynooth College, recently celebrated 40 years as a priest. Looking at topics like relationship, marriage and celibacy, he talks candidly to Miriam Gormally about the varied and challenging life of a priest. As a spiritual advisor he also looks at the differences between his role as […]
Posted on 22. May, 2014 in Achievement, Music, Uncategorized
Singer, songwriter and composer, Eamon Keane is also a counsellor. He comes from an artistic family — actor father, Eamonn, musician mother, Maura Hassett, journalist brother, Fergal, playwright uncle, John B — and his talents are eclectic. In the last year alone, the former Newstalk presenter has performed twice at the National Concert Hall and composed the score […]
Posted on 15. May, 2014 in Achievement
Cora Sherlock is a lawyer, activist and vice chairperson with the Pro Life campaign. She is also an author. She is currently writing a three-part fantasy novel. Here she talks with Conor Deane about what fiction means to her and from where she draws her inspiration.
Posted on 25. Apr, 2014 in Achievement, Charity, Community, Fundraising, Music
Fr Ray Kelly is literally an overnight celebrity sensation thanks to the power and reach of YouTube and his own gifts as a talented singer. Here he shares the news of his new found fame with Conor Deane and even performs a favourite tune in his private studio at his parochial house in Oldcastle Co. […]
Posted on 04. Apr, 2014 in Achievement
Fr. Paul Farren of the Archdiocese of Derry a number of years ago decided to establish the John Paul II Awards. Since it’s inauguration it has grown steadily in popularity among the various diocese and the teenagers who embark on their adventure towards becoming more mature and taking ownership of their own faith within […]
Posted on 21. Feb, 2014 in Achievement, Christian Values, Community, Gospel Values, Humanitarian Aid
The Order of the Knights of Saint Columbanus is an Irish Catholic Fraternal organisation for lay men over twenty-one years of age interested in serving the poor, the marginalised and in protecting social justice whilst living and sharing their faith together. Their motto is “To Restore All Things Unto Christ.” In […]