On today’s show:
Eimear is joined by Martin Bridgeman, host of Ceol Anocht on KCLR, to discuss his own history with the mother and baby homes and his thoughts on the commission’s actions since the publication of their report. She is later joined by Sinn Fein TD Kathleen Funchion to discuss the latest updates to the story, gather her thoughts on the matter and the government’s decision to renew their COVID-19 emergency powers until November of this year.
Maggie, a listener, calls into the show and details her own experiences of Bessborough, in Cork, and having two children taken away from her 44 years ago.
Emma Uí Bhroin is telling us about the online summer course for post-primary school students has just been announced by Conradh na Gaeilge. The course costs €175 but Glór Cheatharlach are delighted to announce that a €25 discount is available to local students by using the code SPG2021. Full information and registration from www.cnag.ie/colaiste.
Eddie Scally, manager of Gowran Race Park, breaks down the latest government restrictions, the return to racing, and why he’s excited for the eventual return of banter and craic provided by punters.
Audrey Casey, Sex and Relationship Coach at Sex Therapy Solutions joins Eimear to discuss painful sex and vaginismus Genito pelvic pain disorder
A legend of Kilkenny boxing, Jimmy Walsh chats with Eimear about the patience, kindness and high quality of care he received in St. Luke’s General Hospital during his recent 11-day stay.
Aoife Butler, a secondary school teacher from South Kilkenny, discusses the release of a brand new book called Irish Sentence Builders. Very student-friendly both in content and design, the book is a Lexicogrammar approach to learning.
Anne Neary of Ryeland House Cookery school teaches how to make mango, mint and prawn salad
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