Spirit Radio Podcasts

Dale Redmond has completed a transformative rehabilitation journey with Tiglin, and he’ss now rebuilding his life with renewed hope, purpose, and faith.

His story is one of perseverance, restoration, and the difference that God’s grace can make
in someone’s life.

Most of us know we should have some money put away for a rainy day, but the reality is
often very different. A recent report found that around a quarter of Irish workers could only
manage financially for a month or less if their income suddenly stopped.

Whether it’s an unexpected bill, a job loss, or a family emergency, having a financial cushion
can make all the difference.

So how do we start saving when everything seems to cost more these days? Joining us is
John Lowe from MoneyDoctors.ie.

Pete the Vet is back with us for his regular pet slot, answering your questions and helping us keep our furry, feathered and even scaly friends happy and healthy. 

As always, we’ve had lots of questions sent in from listeners around the country, so let’s get straight to them.

Ablefest has become one of Ireland’s most inspiring success stories, growing from an idea
between two dads into the country’s largest inclusive music and arts festival for people with
additional needs, their families and friends.

Co-founded by Shay Casserly and Kevin Farrell in 2018, the festival has helped break down
barriers to participation while creating a truly accessible and welcoming experience for
thousands of people.

Shay joins us now to talk about the journey so far and the future of inclusion in Ireland.

Do you wake up tired, rely on multiple cups of coffee to get through the day, or find your
energy levels crashing by mid-afternoon?

You’re certainly not alone. While busy lifestyles and poor sleep often get the blame, nutrition can play a major role in how energetic we feel from day to day.

Alex Dobbs from Grassroots Nutrition joins us to discuss the common nutritional and lifestyle
factors behind fatigue and what we can do to boost our energy naturally.

Climate change is increasingly affecting Ireland’s water resources through more frequent
flooding, heavier rainfall, drought periods, and rising temperatures.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), only 52% of Ireland’s surface
waters are currently classified as being in good or high ecological status, highlighting
the challenges facing water quality management across the country.

As a retired Senior Chemist with Wicklow County Council, Dave Harrington brings valuable
expertise on how climate change is influencing Ireland’s water environment and what can be
done to protect it.

Glendalough Hermitage Centre Pilgrim Walks – Cormac O’Ceallaigh Following the tradition of pilgrimage, a series of walks has been organised to mark St Kevin’s Day in Glendalough. Participants will walk towards Glendalough following a choice of 8 different routes and distances to suit everyone from 2 km to 15 km which will merge along the way with other walkers from the same area. If you’re thinking of walking all you need to do is – Pick one of the routes and then contact the group leader who will give you the details on the route’s length, starting time, location as detailed above. Each...

Our Holiday Doctor, Joe Supple is off to Tunisia and it’s not his first time.

Pete is back in studio answering your pet questions

Mary from Galway asks:”My 8-year-old Labrador has started slowing down on our walks and seems a bit stiff when getting up after resting. Is this just part of getting older, or should I be concerned about arthritis?”

The Head2Head Challenge has returned, bringing together members of our emergency services for a unique and inspiring journey from Wicklow Head to Bray Head.  

This year, firefighters, Coast Guard volunteers and members of An Garda Síochána will take on the challenge together, not only to test themselves physically, but to raise vital funds for charity and highlight the spirit of teamwork that exists across all emergency services.  

Joining us today are Brian Murray from Bray Fire Service, and Jennifer Carrick from An Garda Síochána. 

Time now for our life in 5 segment where we invite someone to share with us their faith and their walk with the Lord. 

I’m delighted this morning to be joined in studio by Matt Dornan. Originally from Belfast he describes himself as a missionary kid as his parents spent many years working in Thailand when he and his brother were children. 

e’s back living in Belfast now and has recently finished college where he was studying journalism.

Today we’re joined by Michelle Reynolds, CEO of Anam Cara, the organisation dedicated to supporting bereaved parents and families across Ireland.  

Michelle brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, counselling, and advocacy, with a strong focus on compassion, connection, and community support for families experiencing the loss of a child. 

A new report from the The Iona Institute suggests that almost one in four members of Generation Z could remain childless.  

The report examines changing family patterns in Ireland and asks whether rising childlessness is a matter of choice or the result of factors such as housing costs, financial pressures and delayed family formation.  

 Breda O’Brien from The Iona Institute. 

 With the Leaving Certificate getting underway today, many students will be thinking about what comes next. While college remains a popular option, increasing numbers are also looking at apprenticeships and traineeships as a route into employment. 

 FIT, the national coordinator for Tech Apprenticeships in Ireland, is encouraging students to consider careers in the growing tech sector. Clodagh Kearns is the People, Analytics and Wellbeing Lead at FIT (Fastrack into Information Technology)  

New EPA projections show Ireland is likely to miss its 2030 climate targets by a significant margin. 

Even with current policies fully implemented, emissions are expected to fall by about 25 per cent by 2030, well short of the 51 per cent reduction target.  

To discuss the findings, Dr. Tomas Murray from the EPA. 

Today’s prayer coach reflection comes from Mark 12:38-44, where Jesus warns against seeking recognition and praise, before pointing to the example of a poor widow who quietly gives ‘all she had to live on.’ It’s a passage that challenges us to think about generosity, humility and what truly matters in the eyes of God.  

To reflect on that message and how it applies to our daily lives, we’re joined by Fr Shane Gallagher, Chaplain at Letterkenny University Hospital.