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As we approach the year's end, it can be a time for reflection and anticipation. As a funeral celebrant, I've had the privilege of honouring lives that have left behind beautiful legacies for their families and the concept of 'legacy' has linge
Seosamh Ó'Broin was a historian, Irish language advocate, and member of the community in Inchicore. His impact on Inchicore is far reaching, from campaigning to save and redevelop Kilmainham Gaol, to building a local cultural centre in the hear
This episode is slightly different as it is Conor on his own, sharing his thoughts about the recent headlines from the Vatican regarding the blessing of same sex unions.The language the Vatican uses when talking about LGBTQI+ people can often b
There are wedding bells in the air for this episode as the countdown is on to The Wedding and Honeymoon Show at the RDS.I'm joined by writer broadcaster and presenter Andrea Hayes, and award winning wedding expert Sara Kennedy as they share som
The Irish have have left their imprint on the history of Argentina and for this episode we turn our attention to Mayo born William 'Guillermo' Brown; Father Fahy; Alfie Lamb; and Camila O'Gorman. I'm joined by tour guide Victoria Catta who shar
I am on board Hurtigruten's MS Roald Amundsen after a wonderful expedition cruise across Antarctica. The ship is named after the fist person to reach the South Pole. So, of course it was so fitting to sit down and chat with one of the fantastic
I'm joined by Brian Doyle from Jennings Funeral Home to explore the role of the Funeral Director; how they arrive into your life; and how the funeral landscape is looking in Ireland at the moment. As we unpack this episode, hopefully we’ll demy
For this episode we turn our attention to Islam as we talk about celebrations in the holy Islamic calendar such as Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, and the holy month of Ramadan. I'm joined by Tasneem Filaih to talk about ritual, community, and the be
March 31 marks International Transgender Day of Visibility. It’s a day when we can celebrate our trans and non-binary friends and acknowledge the journeys and the struggles of our trans friends.In this episode, activist and founding member of U
In this episode, I'm joined by Sudhansh Verma of the Vedic Hindu Cultural Centre of Ireland to explore the festival of Holi, also known as the festival of love, the Festival of Colours and indeed the festival of spring. A celebration which has
Talking about death over cake and coffee may not sound like everyone's cup of tea, but Death Cafes have been growing in popularity and they provide a wonderful space to get people talking about a subject which is still a very taboo topic. I'm j
Words have the power to take you to a different place, and this time around we turn our attention to the literature of grief. I'm joined by Caroline McNamara of Serendipity Celebrants as we explore some poems, passages and readings which speak
Japan is a country rich in ceremony and ritual so in this episode I'm joined by Kyoto based writer Karen Lee Tawarayama to find out more about some of the milestone occasions in Japanese culture and how they're celebrated. We're chatting about
I'm joined by writer, broadcaster, and radio presenter Claire Murrihy to chat about Christmas traditions around the world. From Japan to South America, we discuss chicken from a bucket, drunken interruptions at midnight mass, and Venezuelan Egg
Its a gastronomic episode this time around as I'm joined by Lisa Goldberg from The Monday Morning Cooking Club to explore Hanukkah and how food is the cornerstone of Jewish celebration. Expect some mouth watering chats as we learn more about th
As the Irish Ethical Celebrants Society begins new ceremonies celebrating children of various ages, I'm joined by fellow Ethical Celebrants Clara Malone of Coastal Ceremonies, and Dermott Langan of lovecelebrant.ie to discuss Stepping Stones Ce
This episode explores some interesting ways in which occasions are marked across India. I’m joined by Katie and Luke, travel vloggers known as The Ungraceful Guide as they share their experiences of enjoying and participating in various celebra
This gorgeous episode is a love letter from actor, TV presenter, and national treasure Simon Delaney to his wonderful wife Lisa. To celebrate their wedding anniversary, Simon shares how he first met Lisa, how she always encourages him to follow
What happens your 'digital remains' when you die? The data and information we share through social media, google searches, emails and correspondence, will have profound ramifications for how we’ll be remembered, who will write our story, and wh
I'm joined by writer, script editor, story consultant and improv expert John Dawson to talk about the magic that can happen in life when we say 'Yes... and...'Life can be such a strange rollercoaster that takes us into situations that we may ne
This episode celebrates the importance of ritual, and the part that rituals play in how we celebrate occasions. There is plenty of wedding ceremony inspiration as I'm joined by fellow celebrants Clara Malone of Coastal Ceremonies, and Michael G
Irelands first Hindu Priest Sudhansh Verma joins me to share his insights and knowledge on the funeral customs and rituals of the Hindu faith. We discuss the cycles of the soul, the ideas of karma and reincarnation, and the ritual of cremation.
Author and Meditation Teacher Conor Creighton shares his wisdom and thoughts around accepting that this is it; this is the only moment you can have control over. We talk about how the meditation industry is marketed; men and mindfulness; and hi
Life coach, celebrant and columnist Ariana Dunne shares her wisdom on how to make meaningful love connections. We're talking dating through the pandemic, showing yourself some self-love, and the pros and cons of ordering chicken wings on a firs
I'm joined by Caroline McNamara of Serendipity Celebrants, and funeral celebrant Pat Fenlon to discuss how we can adapt to a new landscape for funerals and memorials, and how we might grieve in a post Covid Ireland.In a fascinating chat, we wei
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