Podcasts about Irish Society

We launched our socio-economic review for 2026 on Monday, 27th April 2026. This socio-economic review for 2026 presents ideas and proposals which would enable Ireland to respond to current challenges whilst managing change successfully, with the ambition to achieve a fairer, more just society.  At a time of global turmoil and conflict, Ireland faces the challenge of mitigating the impact of an energy price crisis for vulnerable households and preparing for the potential impact of a prolonged energy shock.  At the same time, Government must address the ongoing problems of how to deliver housing, healthcare and other vital services to everyone including those fleeing war; how to address persistently high levels of poverty and social exclusion; and how to meet our climate targets, adapt to coming changes whilst protecting those most impacted.    In this episode, you can listen back to the presentations from this launch. The full publication is also available to download from our website here.

Continuing the conversation with Kim Kalina, we explore her view that classical homeopathy remains the grounded foundation for all other approaches, including trituration, provings, and more intuitive methods. A central theme is whether the field truly needs more remedies, or whether deeper engagement with existing remedies may be more important. She also discusses ancestral healing, sharing how family trauma can appear to influence present-day symptoms in patients. The conversation touches on the importance of staying grounded in provings and energetic work through intention, awareness, and personal practice.  Episode Highlights: 01:20 - The Need for New Remedies vs. Deepening Existing Ones 04:26 - Are new remedies truly needed now 07:22 - Knowing remedies beyond textbook understanding 11:42 - Most healing is about integration 12:56 - Moving beyond individual-centered healing 15:51 - When ancestral trauma reveals itself 18:22 - Healing the ancestor to help the child 22:13 - Exploring healing at the collective level 28:51 - Healing the planet through shared intention 31:06 - How trituration creates grounding 34:40 - Is this all just “woo-woo” in homeopathy 42:06 - Why grounding matters in energetic work About my Guests: Kim Kalina is a professional homeopath with over 25 years of international teaching and clinical experience. Originally trained in social work, psychotherapy, sound healing, and music, she went on to study homeopathy in the 1990s and has been in continuous practice since 1996. She has trained with several leading homeopathic teachers, including George Vithoulkas, Alize Timmermann, Jeremy Sherr, Ian Watson, A.U. Ramakrishnan, Farokh Master, Joe Rozencwajg, and Dr. Tinus Smits. Her clinical practice spans the United States and the United Kingdom, and she has worked as a professional homeopath in private practice since the late 1990s. Alongside her clinical work, she has served as a teacher, tutor, and clinic director in multiple homeopathic schools and training programs worldwide, including Teleosis School of Homeopathy, Maya School of Homeopathy, the School of Homeopathy New York, the Irish School of Homeopathy, and CEASE Therapy certification programs. Since 2023, she has also been an instructor for postgraduate seminars focused on healing complex chronic conditions. Kim has been a speaker at international conferences and webinars, including events hosted by the Society of Homeopaths, the Irish Society of Homeopaths, the National Center for Homeopathy, and Whole Health Now. Her work also includes editorial contributions, articles in homeopathic journals, and involvement in the development of Inspiring Homeopathy materials. She is certified by the Council for Homeopathic Certification (CCH), registered with the North American Society of Homeopaths (RSHom NA), and the Society of Homeopaths UK, and is a certified CEASE practitioner and instructor. Find out more about Kim Website: https://ish.ie/ Email: kimkalina55@gmail.com Details of the Irish School's new Postgraduate course, including future courses such as Cultivating Healing and Inspiring Homeopathy https://ish.ie/courses/post-graduate-professional-training/ If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom        

Kim Kalina's path into homeopathy began after her son's health struggles led her to look beyond conventional treatments and eventually discover a different way of understanding healing. From there, she went on to study homeopathy and build a career as both a practitioner and educator, shaped in part by her earlier background in social work and psychotherapy. She reflects on how this combination of experiences informs her approach, especially when working with emotional issues and trauma. We also talk through her training with CEASE therapy under the late Tinus Smits, including her experiences supporting children with autism and her reflections on individualized care rather than broad protocols. Kim also shares her long-term involvement with triturations and why she values the hands-on process of preparing remedies as part of deepening a homeopath's understanding. Episode Highlights: 03:12 - Finding homeopathy through my son 08:10 - Full-on learning, no holding back 10:50 - Teaching that truly connects 17:14 - Tinus Smits: A Mentor's Influence 23:36 - CEASE Therapy and Its Evolution 27:03 - Focusing on what works better 34:12 - When less truly becomes more 37:01 - Two distinct paths to healing 41:56 - Teaching methods that stay with students 44:27 - Continuing Tinus's legacy forward About my Guests: Kim Kalina is a professional homeopath with over 25 years of international teaching and clinical experience. Originally trained in social work, psychotherapy, sound healing, and music, she went on to study homeopathy in the 1990s and has been in continuous practice since 1996. She has trained with several leading homeopathic teachers, including George Vithoulkas, Alize Timmermann, Jeremy Sherr, Ian Watson, A.U. Ramakrishnan, Farokh Master, Joe Rozencwajg, and Dr. Tinus Smits. Her clinical practice spans the United States and the United Kingdom, and she has worked as a professional homeopath in private practice since the late 1990s. Alongside her clinical work, she has served as a teacher, tutor, and clinic director in multiple homeopathic schools and training programs worldwide, including Teleosis School of Homeopathy, Maya School of Homeopathy, the School of Homeopathy New York, the Irish School of Homeopathy, and CEASE Therapy certification programs. Since 2023, she has also been an instructor for postgraduate seminars focused on healing complex chronic conditions. Kim has been a speaker at international conferences and webinars, including events hosted by the Society of Homeopaths, the Irish Society of Homeopaths, the National Center for Homeopathy, and Whole Health Now. Her work also includes editorial contributions, articles in homeopathic journals, and involvement in the development of Inspiring Homeopathy materials. She is certified by the Council for Homeopathic Certification (CCH), registered with the North American Society of Homeopaths (RSHom NA), and the Society of Homeopaths UK, and is a certified CEASE practitioner and instructor. Find out more about Kim Website: https://ish.ie/ Email: kimkalina55@gmail.com Details of the Irish School's new Postgraduate course, including future courses such as Cultivating Healing and Inspiring Homeopathy https://ish.ie/courses/post-graduate-professional-training/ If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom      

Concern has been expressed that Clare cancer patients could be facing into lengthy treatment delays. The Irish Society of Radiation Oncology has told an Oireachtas Committee that up to 80% of radiotherapy machines nationwide need to be replaced. It's estimated that up to 50% of all cancer patients will need radiotherapy at some point during their illness. Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum Mid West member Antoinette Baker Bashua says the Government needs to act immediately.

Mariona Gasull Soler grew up in Girona, Spain, and moved to Galway, Ireland in 2006, where she now lives with her husband and their two young daughters.Her passion for holistic healing began over 20 years ago with Bach Flower Remedies and later deepened through her own experience with anxiety, which led her to homeopathy.Mariona trained for four years at the Irish School of Homeopathy and continued her studies at the Other Song Academy in Mumbai. She is a qualified, licensed homeopath and has been a registered member of the Irish Society of Homeopaths since 2016.She is also a Bach Flower practitioner, trained at the Bach Centre, and offers a holistic approach that supports physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Mariona works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, children's health, and digestive, skin, respiratory, and joint issues.She offers both online consultations and in-person sessions in Galway and Clarenbridge. Mariona is also one of the co-authors of Awaken Your Wellbeing published in 2020 where She shares her own story in more detail, along with 13 other therapists on what has helped them in their own journey. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awaken-Your-Wellbeing-Transformational-Stories-ebook/dp/B08KGTJ158Online Bach Flowers workshop for stress and anxiety on the 15th of June @ 7pm GMT https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/andrea-uloth-mariona-gasull-soler-27331239757Connect to Mariona on:https://www.instagram.com/holistic_health_mariona/https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthmarionaTo connect with your host and find out more about Sharon's next retreat please go to: https://linktr.ee/SharonFitzmauriceThanks for reading Sharon's Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sharonfitzmaurice.substack.com

A conference will take place on Saturday to discuss the Gender Recognition Act 2015 & its potential impact on Irish society.Ciara is joined by one of the speakers at the event, Helen Joyce, Author of ‘Trans: Gender Identity & The New Battle for Women's Rights & Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters'.

Tom O'Neill Ottawa St Patrick's Day Parade Fund Raising funds with GoFundMe to help us cover essential security needs while keeping the 39th St. Patrick's Parade bright, joyful, and full of Irish fun for everyone.

In this episode, we find out about the first staging of Seán O'Casey's play The Plough and The Stars 100 years ago and why it provoked such furious debate and even riots. Our panel features: Dr Ciara Murphy, Lecturer in Drama at TU Dublin and Vice President of the Irish Society of Theatre Research; Mairéad Delaney, Archivist at the Abbey Theatre Archive; Dr Bess Rowen, assistant professor of theatre and a theatre theorist and historian at Villanova University, Pennsylvania, and an expert on Seán O'Casey's work and the 1926 riot; and Prof Nicholas Grene, Fellow Emeritus in English Literature at Trinity College Dublin.

“Retirement is ‘the greatest con job' inflicted on Irish society.” That's according to Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, on her new podcast “Grey Matters” with Fergus Finlay and who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

“Retirement is ‘the greatest con job' inflicted on Irish society.” That's according to Terry Prone, Chairman of the Communications Clinic, on her new podcast “Grey Matters” with Fergus Finlay and who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Thomas O'Neill - President reviews 2025 and outlines plans for 2026

Dr Liqa Ur Rehman - the founder of the Irish Society of International Doctors - has said that migrant healthcare workers are living in fear of racist attacks and abuse. For more on this, Justin spoke to Dr Edward Matthews of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett has raised the issue of investment in particular radiation oncology machines, and a concern that this equipment is not being renewed quickly enough. For more on this Drivetime speaks to Prof John Armstrong President of the Irish Society of Radiation Oncology

Airway health is absolutely critical to growth and development.  When our brain isn't getting enough oxygen, we don't sleep, grow or feel as good.  Dr Roche and his wife Kate started the National Tongue Tie Center in Ireland 8 years ago to address this integral part of health.  Now they see patients as a whole person, not just a part of their body.  In this episode Katie Oshita discusses with Dr Roche and Kate why they saw the need for the Center, and how it has changed.  Listen here to learn more about tongue tie in Ireland.Podcast Guest: Dr. Justin Roche is a Consultant Paediatrician and IBCLC with over two decades of experience in the field of tongue tie. He has worked as a consultant in hospital and community paediatric settings and together with Kate he founded the National Tongue tie Centre in Ireland of which he is the Medical Director. At the National Tongue Tie Centre the team provides multidisciplinary care to infants, children and adults. They have developed a pathway of care to bring Functional Frenuloplasty to infants and children from 3 months of age. Having historically used scissors, then diode laser, he has spent years refining his CO2 laser skills to advance surgical technique to work with the tissue planes for selective fascial release. Justin has completed extensive post-graduate training in tongue tie, lectures internationally on the topic and has produced courses to share this knowledge.Kate is the Clinical Director at the National Tongue Tie Centre in Ireland and leads a team of Therapists and Lactation Consultants to provide the highest quality of rehabilitative care to infants, children and adults with oral dysfunctions. She is a Chartered Physiotherapist, IBCLC and Paediatric Feeding Therapist. Having trained at the University of Liverpool, she worked in both Leeds and Southampton, where she led and delivered the regional neonatal service for pre-term and high-risk infants, before moving to Ireland. She is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and registered with CORU. Kate has travelled overseas many times over the years to complete further training in Feeding Therapy, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy, and now lectures internationally.Podcast Host: Katie Oshita, RN, BSN, IBCLC has over 25 years of experience working in Maternal-Infant Medicine.  While Katie sees clients locally in western WA, Katie is also a telehealth lactation consultant believing that clients anywhere in the world deserve the best care possible for their needs.  Being an expert on TOTs, Katie helps families everywhere navigate breastfeeding struggles, especially when related to tongue tie or low supply.  Katie is also passionate about finding the root cause of symptoms, using Functional Medicine practices to help client not just survive, but truly thrive. Email katie@cuddlesandmilk.com or www.cuddlesandmilk.com  

A Clare representative for small and medium businesses claims Irish society has failed to deal with the issue of juvenile repeat offenders when it comes to retail crime. The Irish Small and Medium Enteprise Assocation's new Business Crime Survey showes while just 36% of businesses have been affected by crime in the past 12 months, the most common forms are anti-social behaviour, vandalism, burglary and phising attacks. A whole 78% of respondents believe the judicial system fails to deter repeat offenders while 85% want more Gardaí and 76% are seeking tougher sentencing. ISME National Council member and St Tola's Goat Cheese owner Siobhán Ní Ghairbith says it's a complex issue which requires a root and branch response.

Excavations at a ring fort overlooking Galway Bay have revealed that it was home to some of the most prominent members of ancient Irish society.So, what does it tell us exactly?Joining Seán to discuss is Michelle Comber, Head of Archeology at University of Galway.Image: @DiscoveryProgramme on Facebook

Stephen Murphy is a cinematographer known for his work on MR. & MRS. SMITH, ATLANTA, and HEART EYES. In 2025, Murphy received a BAFTA TV Craft nomination for Photography & Lighting in Fiction for the mini-series SAY NOTHING, as well as a nomination for Best Cinematography from the Irish Film and Television Awards for the same project. He currently presides on the Board of Governors for the British Society of Cinematographers and is the former president of the Irish Society of Cinematographers. In this interview, we talk about prep vs. spontaneity in cinematography, how he got involved in ATLANTA and MR. & MRS. SMITH, changes in the industry, and much more! Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS, right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds, and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Figures released today from the Irish Cancer Society show a significant variation in access to cancer treatment across the country which it says is causing avoidable deaths. Full analysis from Professor John Armstrong, President, Irish Society of Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncologist, St Luke's Hospital.

Spectrum.Life, a global leader in digital whole-of-health solutions, and the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC), announce their new strategic partnership, effective through the end of 2025. As part of this collaboration, Dr. Emelina Ellis has been appointed Chair of ISPCC's Clinical Advisory Board, bringing her extensive expertise to further the charity's mission of protecting and empowering children and young people. Through this partnership, Spectrum.Life will support the ISPCC with a range of fundraising events and volunteering efforts while also offering mental health support to the organisation's staff and volunteers when needed. In addition, Dr Ellis, who serves as Spectrum.Life's Chief Clinical Officer, will lead the Clinical Advisory Board in shaping and advancing ISPCC's clinical offerings, including the Childline listening service and the Childline Therapeutic Support Service (CTSS), ensuring they remain inclusive and responsive to the evolving needs of vulnerable children. These services provide confidential, accessible support to children and families, delivered through phone, online chat as well as in-person settings like homes, schools and community centres. Spectrum.Life founder and Executive Chairman Stuart McGoldrick emphasised the significance of this new charity partnership: "We have chosen ISPCC as our charity partner because of its unwavering dedication to protecting and empowering children - a cause that resonates deeply with our own vision to change and save as many lives as possible. Supporting young people's mental health and wellbeing is foundational to creating stronger, healthier communities, and that's why this partnership matters so much to us. I'm incredibly proud to also see Dr. Emelina Ellis take on this role, bringing her expertise and passion to an organisation I deeply admire. We are proud to support the ISPCC in their mission to protect childhood and to ensure that all children have the right to lead better, happier and safer lives." Commenting on the new charity partnership, John Church, ISPCC Chief Executive, said: " Being chosen by Spectrum.Life as their charity partner is a profound honour for everyone at ISPCC, especially given our perfectly aligned values and mutual commitment to enhancing children's lives. Our mission is straightforward yet vital: to protect and preserve childhood. We are also thrilled to have Dr. Ellis join our Board. Her passion for mental health and her dedication to ensuring everyone has access to the care they need, including children having access to the support they need, will be invaluable as we continue our work and continue to further strengthen the services we provide." Commenting on her appointment, Dr. Emelina Ellis, Chief Clinical Officer at Spectrum.Life, expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for taking on this vital role: "I'm deeply honoured to be appointed as Chair of the Clinical Advisory Board at ISPCC, an organisation that is highly regarded for its dedication to protecting children and where ensuring their wellbeing is everyone's priority. As a mother, a healthcare professional, and a passionate advocate for mental health, I am thrilled to contribute to an organisation whose mission aligns so closely with our work at Spectrum.Life. Our mission is to save and change lives by investing in the health and wellbeing of people across their lifespan, including children and young people. I am committed to ensuring that every child and individual has access to the care and support they need to thrive." See more stories here.

Mary O’Carroll from Ballyduff spoke to Jerry about her 28-year-old son, Anthony, who is in the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Dublin. Anthony suffered a traumatic brain injury with multiple complex breaks throughout his body in a motorbike racing accident last July during a race in the Isle of Man. Anthony is getting great care from the amazing staff, but Mary says there’s a shortage of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech and language therapists. Jerry also spoke to Marie Ó Mír, CEO of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists. Jerry also received a statement from the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland.

Niamh Rice, Director of the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism, outlines the findings of a new report which found a large increase in the number of Irish patients with malnutrition.

For our first stop, we've got a special announcement, news and more coming from the 82nd National Folk Festival, happening November 7th-9th in Jackson, with NFF Local Festival Manager, Thabi Moyo, then it's a stop in Biloxi to celebrate the 3rd Annual Irish Malarkey, presented by the Hibernia Irish Society, happening Saturday March 15th, plus we'll check out what's happening around your neck of the woods! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!Check out this episode on MPB's YouTube Channel: Next Stop, Mississippi | National Folk Festival & Irish MalarkeyNext Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and entertainment attorney Kamel King, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour MP Liam Conlon, Chair of his party's Irish Society says that he will introduce draft legislation to the House of Commons to resolve this.

An expert in obesity treatment, Professor Carl le Roux, Chairman of the IrSPEN (Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism), joins on World Obesity Day.

Listening to patients' preferences will help reduce long-term obesity in Ireland. That's according to the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. Speaking to Shane this morning is one of their memebers Dr Mick Crotty, Clinical lead for Obesity at the Irish College of GPs.

Dr. Michael McCarthy, Secretary of the Irish Society of Medical Oncology and Consultant Medical Oncologist and Professor Michael Barry, Clinical Director for the National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics

Oesophageal cancer affects more men than women in Ireland by a wide gap. But according to a recent survey from the Oesophageal Cancer Fund, a third of men are still unaware of its symptoms. Joining Shane this morning on the show was Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Secretary of the Irish Society of Medical Oncology.

Des Bishop! Comedian! Author! Polyglot! Delight! Des is a super funny comic and here is the proof in the form of nice things that have been said about him and it: “Funny, erudite and effortlessly delivered.” - The Scotsman “Charismatic, sincere, eloquent and always seeking the angle.”- Chortle “Fast paced and clever. A sure-fire winner.” - The Sunday Age, Melbourne Des Bishop's new comedy special, Of All People, is an hour of original stand-up and a culmination of years of experience on stage all over including in Queens, Ireland, and China. Bishop crafts high-energy stories and jokes, bringing the audience on a wildly entertaining ride through tales of his international travels and the gap between his looks and attitude. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy. Des's material often focuses on cultural differences he noticed being a transplant into Irish Society from Queens, NY at a young age. He always incorporates a lot of material about language. He is likely the only comic many of us will see doing some of the set in Mandarin and some in Irish, which he learned so he could do comedy while living in China and Ireland. He spent 1 year in China to learn Mandarin and 1 year in Ireland to learn Irish, and he's done 60 minutes of comedy in both languages. And he remains an international presence, with a home and massive career in Ireland, and a life in the United States.  Of All People is the third hour from Des Bishop. You can see the special as of Oct 22, 2024, on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media YouTube channel and comedy hub.   About Des Bishop: Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive comic observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy. He came to Irish fame with TV shows, The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage working different jobs in Ireland, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas of four major Irish cities, and In The Name Of The Fada (2008, winner of the IFTA Best TV Series Award) about when he decided to learn Irish from scratch and perform a 60-minute stand-up comedy routine in the Irish language. In 2010, Des wrote his most personal show called My Dad Was Nearly James Bond, inspired by his father, Mike who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bishop won an Irish Book Of The Year Award for his memoir of the same name, and brought a solo show version to the Edinburgh Fringe to widespread acclaim and five-star reviews. In 2013, Bishop went to Beijing, China to learn Mandarin. He is now fluent and the show about his experience, Breaking China was another major hit series with another acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Des has appeared on many live stand-up shows including Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (BBC), Live at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Australia's Spicks and Specks (ABC). He was also the star of HBO's A Comic's Climb, his Aspen Comedy Festival debut in 2005. He has released five best selling stand-up DVDs and his new digital special, Of All People comes out Oct 22, 2024 on 800 Pound Gorilla Media after his specials One Day You'll Understand (RTE 2018) and Made in China (Universal 2015).  About this podcast: You can listen to it! AND this is only the first HALF of my conversation with Des. For the second half, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR merely head on over here to Patreon! Thanks and love, all!

The GAA is worth nearly 3 billion euro to Irish society, an economic and social value impact study has found. To tell us more lead researcher of the report Professor Simon Shibli and by former All Ireland winning Ladies Gaelic Footballer for Mayo and all round sporting legend Cora Staunton.

New obesity research published this week has shown that 23% weight loss, a 94% reduction in diabetes, and substantial quality of life gains are maintained after three years – if an obesity medication is continued. Substantial health and quality of life gains are maintained after three years if an obesity medication is continued. That's according to new obesity research published this week. We discussed this further Dr Mick Crotty, Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism member, GP and specialist in Obesity Management.

World Physiotherapy Day took place recently. The focus of the day was on lower back pain. To mark the occasion, the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists hosted an online lecture titled "Myths of Low Back Pain". The online lecture was delivered by Professor Kieran O'Sullivan, Head of Physiotherapy at University of Limerick. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Kieran O'Sullivan. Photo (c): Africa Images via Canva

Research published in The Lancet has recommended a change in how health services view treatment of obesity – that the target should be lifelong health gain rather than weight loss. The Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism says treatments for the disease are needed lifelong to have health benefit. It says the different complications of obesity make it hard to identify a single realistic weight goal suitable for all patients. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Máire Finn, GP from the Centric Health Medical Centre in Ennis and Leanne O'Driscoll, from Meelick, who ended up with sepsis and septic shock after travelling to Turkey to avail of gastric sleeve surgery.

New research from the Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism recommends obesity treatment focus on health gain rather than weight loss. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss further was Professor Carel le Roux, Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism spokesperson and Obesity expert.

A summer spike in dogs being abandoned has been been reported in Clare. Within the last week, six dogs have been rescued by Clare's County Dog Warden and all remain unclaimed. The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals observed a 47% increase in the number of dogs it rescued last year and claimed in January that its kennels are at "full capacity". County Dog Warden Frankie Coote believes many people discard their dogs at this time of the year because they leave it too late to book them into boarding kennels.

People with cancer are waiting too long for treatment in Ireland. That's the view of Dr Michael McCarthy, Consultant Medical Oncologist, Secretary of the Irish Society of Medical Oncology who spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Irish teenagers are selling content on the adult subscription site OnlyFans because they get no money from their parents and it is “easier” than getting a job that's according to a leading charity. Speaking to Shane this morning to discuss further was Fiona Jennings is the Head of policy and public affairs with the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.

Niamh Rice, Director, Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (IrSPEN) discusses the findings of a survey into the highest ever malnutrition rates found in patients on admission to hospitals.

The Government is being urged to improve animal welfare in Clare by bringing a leading charity to this county. The ISPCA, or Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, is Ireland's leading animal welfare organisation and responds to reports of animal cruelty and neglect. At present, the organisation's five centres are in Longford, Donegal, Cork, Waterford and Wicklow, at it doesn't respond to calls in Clare. Clare County Dog Warden Frankie Coote fears issues related to animal welfare aren't being attended to here because of the ISPCA's lack of presence in the county.

Delays in screening and surgery. Radiotherapy services not staffed and clinical trials short of target. These are some of the results of the underfunding of the National Cancer Strategy. To discuss this Professor Michaela Higgins, President of the Irish Society for Medical Oncology.

A Clare architect fears there will be more safety scandals in the housing sector unless mandatory construction inspections are urgently introduced. It comes as the Irish Society of Chartered Surveyors is predicting the government's bill for compensating homeowners impacted by Pyrite, Mica and apartment defects will surpass €7bn. In 2022, Clare County Council inspected just 12.1% of new buildings it was notified of, which was the fourth-lowest total of any local authority nationwide. Clare Social Democrats Chair and Ogonelloe based Architect Gary Miley believes some bad actors are taking advantage of the system.

What differentiates honest syncretism from dishonest syncretism in spiritual traditions? How do new elements like "Ascended Masters" influence the integrity of traditional practices like Segnature? What ethical considerations should be made when integrating new beliefs into established traditions? Dr. Puca's exploration offers an academic yet accessible analysis, ideal for those interested in religious studies, cultural anthropology, and the evolution of magical practices. Dr. Angela Puca delves into the intricate world of syncretism within religious and esoteric practices, using her fieldwork in the Italian folk magic tradition of Segnature as a primary case study. CONNECT & SUPPORT

A recent closure order issued by the County Council to a registered puppy farm in north Cork saw veterinary inspectors seize dogs worth over €80,000 from the premises. Dog breeding is big business in Ireland.And while the majority of dog breeding establishments here are legitimate enterprises, the sheer demand for puppies means standards can vary hugely from one business to the next. Conor Dowling is today's guest on In the News, and he is the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector at the Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA). He has seen the absolute worse effects of puppy farming and feels that the current rules around mass dog breeding here have led to a ‘confused picture' and would like to see ‘a total revamp of the legislation that's currently in place'. Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marie Ó'Mír, Chief Executive of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists, explains why health and social care professionals fear for the safety of children with disabilities and themselves.

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#stregheria #strega #italian Is the Strega tradition founded by Raven Grimassi representative of Italian folk magic, vernacular healing or cunning folks? The influence of Wicca, Charles Leland and Aradia - the Gospel of the Withes - on Italian American reinterpretations. CONNECT & SUPPORT