Spirit Radio Podcasts

Here’s John Aherne speaking with Lydia OKane

There’s been a lot of discussion recently about the number of older women seeking IVF and, in particular, the use of donor eggs. 

Dr Phil Boyle from NeoFertility joins me to talk about why this is happening, what women are being told about their fertility, and whether there are other options worth exploring. 

Lydia O’Kane Spoke with Marian Quinn CEO of the Childhood Development Initiative Tallaght which works with Dolly’s Imagination Library.

if you’re looking for a challenge that will test you physically, but also give you space to reflect, pray and reconnect with your faith, there’s a very special pilgrimage coming up in the Boyne Valley.  

The St Joseph Men’s Camino takes place on Saturday, September 12th organised by the Dominican Friars and Friends. Along the route there’ll be Mass, Adoration, Confession and fraternity, with Fr Mark Quinn speaking after dinner.  

Telling us more is Eddie McNally and Father Maurice Colgan. 

Today we’re talking about a remarkable Irish woman whose life has been dedicated to helping others. Stronger Together: The Life and Work of Sister Lena Deevy tells the story of a woman from Crettyard in County Laois who became a Little Sister of the Assumption, worked for many years in Ballymun and went on to become a leading advocate for Irish immigrants in Boston.  

Joining me to talk about the book and Sister Lena’s extraordinary life are Dominic Cogan and Chandra Manning, the authors of Stronger Together.

Release is an Irish charity working with people affected by incarceration, supporting prisoners and former prisoners through restorative justice, mentoring, addiction recovery and practical support to help people rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.  

 Jay Bobinac, CEO of Release tells us about the work of Release and an upcoming fundraising event, Release the Rock. 

Last week Dublin city councilor Gayle Ralph wrote to the CEO of ReTurn(the bottle and can recycling scheme) highlighting major concerns about litter now caused as a result of the scheme and what its costing local authorities.

She spoke with Nikki Hayes  

March for Jesus Dublin is only weeks away. Taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

It begins at the Garden of Remembrance and proceeds toward Merrion Square for a public celebration of Christian faith featuring worship, prayer, and testimonies.

Participation is free and open to all

Pastor John Aherne joined Lydia O’Kane with all the details.

We’re living in a world where family life can feel incredibly busy. Between school, work, activities, screens and everything else competing for our attention, quality time together can easily slip down the list.

But perhaps our children are telling us something when they crave more time with us. Dr Malie Coyne chatted to Kieran about why family time matters so much

Nicki Hayes, Mary Hulgraine and John Edwards spoke to Kieran about the ‘Life in the Handbag’ project which is running at the moment in Omagh

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