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We all seen the ads for The Walsh Sisters while we were glued to The Traitors, and now the series has finally landed. Stefanie Preissner, writer of the TV adaptation based on the beloved novels by Marian Keyes chats to Valerie about the series!

On this weeks business spotlight Orla the owner of It's Beauty Cheats chats to Valerie about her business journey. Her products are now being stocked in Arnotts!

You can find her @itsbeautycheats on socials...

Budget 2026 was announced today - our Political Correspondent Sean Defoe breaks down what we need to know with Valerie McHugh.

What do students want from Budget 2026? What better person to ask than Maisie Hall, SU President at University of Galway who listens to student issues every day!

It’s breast cancer awareness month, and it’s a disease that so many know all too well.  

 One in seven women will develop it in their lifetime, And its not just women, while one in 728 men will be diagnosed too.

13% of women are diagnosed between the ages of 15-44 years. Lauren Barrett's world changed when she was diagnosed at just 21, but she came out the other side even stronger, she shares her story with Valerie.

It’s a topic that’s often joked about or brushed off but for a growing number of people, it’s a real struggle that affects mental health, relationships, and everyday life. 

 Where’s the line between a healthy sex drive and something more harmful? Can porn actually become addictive - or is it just being used as a coping mechanism for deeper issues? And why is it still such a taboo to admit you might need help? 

Psychotherapist and online coach Orlagh Reid chats to Valerie about it...

One of three Traitors Ireland winners joins Valerie. Oyin Adeyemii fills us in on what they actually get up to during challenges, what they eat at breakfast and gives some tips for future applicants!

On this week's business spotlight Zoe Kennedy who's the owner of Zo & Co Jewellery joins Valerie to talk about the inspiration behind her brand and her business journey.

You can find her business @Zoandcojewellery_ on Instagram.

Second-hand shopping has seriously taken off in the last few years - whether it’s to make more eco-friendly fashion choices, clear out your wardrobe, or just earn a bit of extra cash. 

 Sites like Vinted, Depop, and even Instagram thrift pages are packed with people selling clothes they just don’t wear anymore. 

Abby Skillington is a sustainable pro, she shares her outfits online and joins Valerie to share some tips on how to shop sustainably this autumn...

We all follow people online -creators, influencers, celebs... sometimes even just random people we find weirdly interesting. 

 And let’s be honest, some of them feel so real and relatable, it’s like we actually know them. These are parasocial relationships.

Psychotherapist and online coach Chloe Callanan shares her expert opinion with Valerie McHugh...