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Lifeline: Playboy of the Western World

gabor November 19, 2024

“Playboy of the Western World”, dlr Mill Theatre in Dundrum From 26th – 30th November. Play starts at 7.30pm. Myra Gleeson speaks to Brendan Phelan, actor and Declan Rudden director, who are both involved in a new production of the “Playboy of the…

Lifeline: Irish Cancer Society new research

gabor November 19, 2024

Irish Cancer Society new research has uncovered alarming barriers by cancer patients, showing many are forced to cut heating & food to costs for medical appointments. Myra Gleeson speaks to Karina Toolan the Public Affairs & Communications Manager for the Irish Cancer…

Lifeline: World COPD Day

gabor November 19, 2024

The COPD & Me roadshow is coming to Liffey Valley Shopping Centre on the 20th November between 11.30am & 5pm. Free testing. Myra Gleeson speaks to Dr Abirami Subramaniam, Consultant Respiratory Physician about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. In Ireland it is estimated…

Lifeline: The Bridges of Dublin

gabor November 12, 2024

The Little Museum of Dublin have extended their latest exhibition until the 17th November. Myra Gleeson speaks to Dr Daryl Hendley Rooney the historian in residence with the Little Museum of Dublin. About the “Bridges of Dublin” exhibition. Also Daryl has a…

Lifeline: Lucan Irish Girl Guides

gabor November 5, 2024

Lucan Irish Girl Guides celebrate winning a major international award from Ladybirds 5 – 7 years Brownies,aged 7-10 years Girl Guides 10 – 14 years Senior Branch 14 – 30. Myra Gleeson speaks to members of the Lucan Girl Guides about their…

Lifeline: Ronan Crinion

gabor November 5, 2024

Ronan Crinion is an Estate Agent but also has a wonderful keen eye for the most wonderful window displays in North Dublin. Myra Gleeson speaks to Ronan Crinion, Managing Director of Move Home Estate Agents but Ronan’s has also an artist flare…

Lifeline: ALONE

gabor October 22, 2024

ALONE published a research & evaluation strategy for 2023. Alone also celebrates supporting over 38,000 older people to age at home as part of enhanced Community Care in 2024. Myra Gleeson speaks to Grainne Loughran, Senior Policy Advocacy officer with ALONE. ALONE…

Lifeline: Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity

gabor October 22, 2024

Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity was the overall winner of the Good Causes Awards 2024 last Saturday 12th October 2024. Myra Gleeson speaks to Mark Dwyer, Director of Services at Hand in Hand Charity. Also Iseult Leonard who has used the…

Lifeline: Irish Craft Siopa

gabor October 22, 2024

Irish Craft Siopa sells Irish craftware from design artists working all over Ireland. The shop is located in the Art & Business Building, 40 Lower Drumcondra. Myra Gleeson speaks to Maria Breslin Byrne & Sile Ni Mhaoldomnaigh about the beautiful craft shop and all…

Lifeline: Robert O’Byrne’s new book “A Vanishing World”

gabor October 15, 2024

Robert O’Byrne’s new book “A Vanishing World” will be launched on the 31th October. The photographs of this remarkable book are by Father Browne & Robert O’Byrne edited the book . Myra Gleeson speaks to…

Lifeline: The Ukulele Hooley Festivals

gabor October 15, 2024

Myra Gleeson speaks to Marie Humpries about the growing interest in ukulele playing in Ireland and the international festivals being held yearly from Galway to Dun Laoghaire. 1st broadcast on 14/10/2024

Lifeline: Discover Drumcondra

gabor October 8, 2024

Drumcondra has many attractions with interesting people who have lived in the area. Also the Architecture notably James Gandon & Francis Johnson. Myra Gleeson speaks to Paul Reardan who before retiring was an ICT Strategic Advisor at TU Dublin and after retiring…