Alan and Lauren joined Wendy in studio to talk about trekking around New Zealand in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation.

Much has been written about the first ever South American and Jesuit Pope since the election of Pope Francis in March 2013 and, over the past 2 years, he has managed to win respect and admiration, not just of Roman Catholics, but other Christian traditions, and those of other faiths and none. But just who is Pope Francis? At the […]

Last month, three British girls boarded a plane to Istanbul and subsequently crossed into Syria where it’s believed they were planning to join Islamic State militants. The story very much resonated with Owen Connolly because of an experience he had with a 17-year-old girl in London in 2003. He was contacted by her distraught parents after she had disappeared leaving […]

One of the traditional mass exported products synonymous with Ireland is butter. Now imagine if that creamy quality butter had added ingredients like blue cheese, garlic and herbs or infused chilli peppers and spices. Wendy chats to Elaine Lavery about the story of her business ‘Improper Butter’.

It’s definitely a time of year where it’s getting easier to get out and get moving. Diane Flanagan, owner of the ‘Ladies Workout Express’ Gym joined Wendy in studio to give great tips for getting fit and healthy. In her opinion one of the keys to getting regular exercise is finding something you really enjoy! Available until Thursday March 26th, […]

As the days get longer and temperatures get warmer, getting out and about for some exercise should get that bit easier. Stephen Kinsella, Head Coach at Crossfit FSM, spoke to Mark about the importance of good nutrition with the change in season

Sinead Kane is Ireland’s first registered blind solicitor. She is also a very accomplished long distance runner. Last year she became the first blind woman to run in the Dublin Marathon; last month she completed the Donadea 50k ultramarathon. But she was initially refused permission to run in the Womens Mini Marathon because her guide runner, John O’Regan, is male. […]

In her regular slot Therese spoke to Wendy about her latest useful household tips.

Nazareth, Cana, Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee. These are just a few places whose names we know because they are the settings for many of the events that are recounted in the Bible. However, many of us probably only picture such places as they might have been thousands of years ago. What’s it like to go there now? Well, our […]

There’s a lot of Mothers out there with feelings of expectation – they’re really looking forward to March 15th because that’s when the husbands and the kids just spoil them rotten! And sure who doesn’t enjoy a day being pampered! Vera Wade has been in the business of pampering for many years having had her own salon but she always […]