Funeral Director Peadar Farrelly has no fear of death. He already knows that his own funeral will be a well planned celebration of his life's journey. For over 21 years he's seen many changes in attitudes. People want more personalised events. He has been asked to have 'Ring Of Fire' played during cremations, act as peacemaker for disconnected families and help parents explain death to small children.

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www.farrellyfuneraldirectors.ie

Irish Times technology journalist Karlin Lillington shares her choice of funeral music, how funerals can really differ between Ireland and the USA, why she wants her ashes mingled with those of her much loved pets and what she thinks about the brand new challenges of digital legacies.

Irish Traveller Bernard Cawley dispels some of the myths about his community. He shares the story of how Irish Traveller TV came about, the importance of social media to a younger generation and gives some personal and unexpected ideas on what he would like to happen for his own funeral when the time comes.

What's your funeral song? Have you ever thought about your final send off? The Lord Mayor of Dublin shares her thoughts on what she'll want for her last outing. In the show, I also venture out on the streets of the capital to ask tourists and Dubliners their views. And finally, I ask those working in the business at a funeral industry trade show had they ever thought about what kind of send off they would like?

Eileen Bennett from HorsesConnect explains how the idea of therapeutic horse assistance has gone back thousands of years. The Horses Connect human and equine team is on a mission to foster a society where every person is valued and enabled to reach their full potential by creating and delivering a range of equine facilitated programs to improve the well-being of people experiencing disability or disadvantage.

www.horsesconnect.com

www.facebook.com/horsesconnect

www.twitter.com/horsesconnect

On Social Business, Valerie talks to Conall O’Caoimh, founder & director of Value Added in Africa. Since 2008, it has created a sustainable, quality-assured & ethical supply chain supporting small businesses in Africa and helping them sell their products to the world.

www.ProudlyMadeInAfrica.org

www.facebook.com/valueaddedinafrica

www.linkedin.com/company/value-added-in-africa

www.twitter.com/ValueAddedAfric

Siobhan O'Keeffe of (SEI) Social Entrepreneurs Ireland shares the story of how, over a decade ago, people were not even aware of the term 'social enterprise'. During that time, SEI has come to support over 179 people with big ideas – changing Ireland for good.

socialentrepreneurs.ie

facebook.com/socialentrepreneursireland

twitter.com/SEIreland

For over two decades Paul Mooney founder and CEO of Jobcare has been helping people lift the barriers they face in getting work. He and Niamh Curtis, Jobcare's Training Officer, explain the special challenges former offenders and older people have to deal with and explain how the skills Jobcare imparts changes lives.

jobcare.ie

facebook.com/jobcareireland

twitter.com/jobcaredublin

Award-winning NeuroHero CEO Aviva Cohen tells the story of the huge challenges faced by her family after her husband had a devastating stroke. As a result of her research and learning how to help him communicate, she created apps that have gone on to help thousands of other people find their words.

www.neurohero.com

www.researchandhope.com

What you need to know to be a successful social entrepreneur. Mentor & coach Lynda Stopford shares key advice for startup businesses on what it takes to fundraise, power of networking and how to tell your story.

lyndastopford.com

@lyndastopford