Part 2 of Michelle Heffernan's docuseries "It's Not a Cold, It's Long Covid" continues analysing the condition and searching for solutions. Michelle speaks to Physiotherapist in Respiratory & Cardiac Health, Robin McNeils, about his approach to treating Long Covid patients. Occupational Therapist Nicola Spendlove describes how she would assist Long Covid patients with adapting to a new way of life and Michelle learns about the HSE Living Well Programe for chronic illnesses. Financial and employment advice is offered by HR expert Caroline Mcenery and Michelle learns about the most recent Long Covid research in Ireland from Dr. Jack Lambert at the Mater Hospital. Most importantly, in a special interview, Michelle speaks to Public Health Expert Dr. Gabriel Scally to find out how urgent this problem is, and why Long Covid is a problem for all of us, and needs to be addressed now.

An absolutely packed show this week!

The Monaco Grand Prix is tomorrow and local boy Charles Leclerc has provisionally secured pole.

We spoke to Niall Maher, head of DigitalMotorsports.com to get his reaction.

This week has seen Basketball Ireland announce WIT Arena as one of their latest regional centres of excellence.

WIT Wildcats headcoach and Ireland assistant coach Jillian Hayes on the development.

Liam Sheedy after Tipperary grabbed their first win of the season, beating Galway 2-19 to 0-20 at Semple Stadium.

And reaction from Tipp camogie boss Bill Mullaney, and new Waterford manager Derek Lyons after their clash in Clonmel.

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At what age is it okay to pierce my child's ears and what do I say to the nosy mother's telling me to "just do it"? #Dilemma

Rob caught up with Pete O'Hanlon from The Zen Arcade to talk about a wide range of topics - regrouping after the demise of The Strypes, punk sensibilities, setting up a 'zine and a podcast AND the terrible majesty that is Spider-Man 3. There is also a brief discussion about The Zen Arcade's music!

The interview was recorded on 14th May 2021. An edited version was broadcast on Beat 102-103 on 16th May

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25-year-old Irish singer and songwriter Reuben Hester, who plays guitar, piano and cello, grew up in Enniscorthy. His new song 'Sold My Soul' is climbing the charts. Trish caught up with Reuben to talk music and growing up in Enniscorthy.

My man has shaved his head and I hate his new look #Dilemma

Beat Presenter Michelle Heffernan was diagnosed with Covid 19 in January and thought, like many, that she would be better within a few weeks. In the long and painful recovery that followed she learned that many others are experiencing “Long Covid” and the true extent of this chronic condition is nothing short of alarming.

In a two part documentary series “It’s Not a Cold-It’s Long Covid” Michelle attempts to get to the bottom of the mystery that is Long Covid. She speaks to healthcare experts, Long Covid advocates and most importantly, Long Covid patients about the impact this condition is having on society. She hears first-hand accounts of the bizarre and worrying symptoms brought on post infection and speaks to an array of professionals about the best response, if any, to an illness that is still unknown.

Part One of this two part series focuses on the problems presented by Long Covid and the lived experience of people who are still not better months after contracting Covid 19. It examines our knowledge of Long Covid and asks if public ignorance is compounding the burden felt by Long Covid patients

Orla is getting the Eurovision lowdown from our resident expert here in Beat and she'll talk to a Wexford woman who has started a pandemic friendly picnic business.

This week we hear from Ray Noonan with Wexford FC having appointed a new manager following eight defeats in their first eight games.

This week we hear from Niall Carew, as his Carlow footballers begin their Allianz National Football League Division 4 South campaign with a trip to Dungarvan.

And new Tipperary ladies football boss Declan Carr chats ahead of his side's league opener against Cork.