SHSS Podcast

We were delighted to welcome fashion designer and sustainable fashion advocate, Lady Patricia Puttnam, to the SHSS Podcast. Patricia spoke about her fascinating life and her views on sustainable fashion.Interviewers: Noa Martín de la Peña and Annie McCarthy, Transition Year.Interview Co-ordinator: Caragh BellPost Processing: Darragh Dineen, Flux Learning LtdEquipment supplied by: Flux Learning Ltd

In the Le Chéile series of the SHSS podcast, school journalists interview SHSS students to foster learning and appreciation of diverse cultures at Sacred Heart Secondary School.

In the first Le Chéile podcast of 2025, Lizzie McCaughey and Saoirse O' Donnell interview international students from Spain, Noa and Vega, who talk about joining Transition Year in SHSS. They discuss Irish culture, food, and the education system, comparing them to their experiences in Spain.

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In the first episode of the Let's Study series in the SHSS podcast, we chat to Donna O'Regan who shares essential exam tips and preparation strategies.

Covering topics from creating a study timetable to mastering time management, her advice is designed to help students build confidence and succeed.

SHSS podcast co-ordinator: Caragh Bell

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We were thrilled to have author Leeanne O'Donnell as a guest on the  SHSS Podcast. Leeanne spoke about her time at RTE and BBC and also told us about her debut novel, Sparks of Bright Matter.

Well done to our podcasters, Clara and Sian, who were fab.

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In this episode of the SHSS Podcast, we had the privilege of hosting David Gilbert, a political journalist with Wired.

David shared his insights on disinformation, the American election, his journey as a journalist, and the concerning rise of extreme right-wing politics.

A big shoutout to our fantastic interviewers, Annie and Noa, for leading such a compelling conversation!

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We were thrilled to welcome Gerald O’Brien to SHSS today to record the SHSS Podcast.

Gerald is a walking library of information who spoke about his childhood, the changes he has seen over the past 9 decades and what inspires him.

Thanks to Lauren and Maya for leading the interview, to Eibhinn for the sound and to Caragh Bell for coordinating.

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Rosemary Sexton welcomes back past pupil Sarah Murphy to SHSS . Sarah works in CUH and shared some details of her career and how beneficial the LCA programme was for her when she was at school.

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Fresh from competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic games, SHSS welcomed Irish olympic hammer thrower, Nicola Tuthill. She gave an insight into her hectic schedule and let us in on some of the behind-the-scenes at the olympic village.

Thanks to TY Students Ciara and Clara for leading this fantastic interview.

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John Minihan acclaimed photographer visited Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty on 10 October 2024 to record this podcast.

John has photographed hundreds of people, notably Samuel Beckett, Francis Bacon, Lady Diana, Edna O’Brien, and lots more.

Thanks to Noa Martín de la Peña and Sian Cook for leading the interview.

Thanks to Caragh Bell for coordinating.

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SHSS Podcast returns for a sixth of student led season. Our first interview is with David Nash.

David is a poet and the recent recipient of the Seamus Heaney Prize.

An excellent interview led by Noa Martín de la Peña and Annie McCarthy

Well done to Sian Cook on sound.