Dagago Hart joins Donie to discuss the Africa Day 2018 writing competition which includes, three categories, Primary, Secondary, and Adult.

Researcher Ailbhe Spillane joins Donie to discuss their recent study into the Adverse Health Impacts faced by people bereaved by Suicide.

Sabrina Ryan joins Donie for a look back at all the newsworthy items of the week and reflect on any happenings over the weekend. In particular we look at the outcome of the Referendum on the removal of the 8th amendment from the Constitution.

Interview with Mark Mellet, Head of Fundraising at the Irish Cancer Society about Colour Dash 2018.

Michael Sullivan and  Lakshmy Guanawardhana, interview John Saunders, CEO of SHINE, the national organisation dedicated to offering  support and advocacy to people suffering with mental health issues. He has also been appointed Chairman of The Mental Health Commission, by the Minister of Health.

Presenter:  Michael Sullivan & Lakshmy Guanawardhana.

Interviewee: John Saunders.

Fintan Lawlor, Solicitor, Lawlor & Partners, talks to Noel McGuinness. This week he answers questions relating to wills, next of kin and property.

Cormac Moore, Historian in Residence, Dublin City Libraries, North Central Area, talks to Noel McGuinness about the oral interview project relating to the development of Coolock, Artane and the surrounding areas. He explains that they are looking for people to participate in the project by agreeing to be interviewed about their experiences in moving to the area/growing up in the area in the 1950s/1960s. For further information see https://coolockhistory.com/oral-history-project/

Tricia Keilthy, SVP Head of Social Justice, talks to Noel McGuinness about the social divide in third level access and the support that is provided by SVP. She also mentions that donations to the SVP Education and Training Bursary Fund can be made through the SVP website: https://www.svp.ie/bursaryfund

Michael Sullivan interviews Ken Kilbride, CEO, HADD-ADHD, Ireland, about HADD-ADHD Ireland and UCD launching an exciting new research project, for children currently in 3rd, 4th or 5th class.

Presenter: Michael Sullivan.

Interviewee: Ken Kilbride

On this edition of Lifeline:

Michael Sullivan speaks to Ruth Ranson about Aer Lingus Staff (over 140) volunteering a day’s annual leave, today, to help transform the grounds of Holy family school for the Deaf in Cabra as part of its Difference Day initiative.