Originally from Cork, Ireland, living in Dublin and having spent the last 12 months in London, Sean Murphy is the creative brain behind https://allthequeenshorsesmusic.com/about/ (All the Queen's horses )

Having grown up in a musical family, Sean left music for a number of years, only to come back to it with gusto, creating a very unique sound releasing a number of singles - including Jocelyn, Winner of International Songwriting Competition in 2020 - and with an album to follow in the coming months.

Sean is a very deep thinker and his music reflects this by creating haunting sounds and great videos.

For more about Sean and his music please visit his https://allthequeenshorsesmusic.com/ (website)

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Jenny is a qualified trainer with 20 years experience in education and training. She has an MA in Leadership in Therapeutic Child and Social Care while her Bachelor Degree is in Applied Social Care. She also holds a Diploma in Community Development Practice, and a Certificate in Education and Training.

Jenny believes that preventative and educative work is really important, so that we can ensure that our children and young people are adequately prepared for young adulthood.

Life Connections was born with the mission of transforming the Irish narrative about relationships, the body, boundaries, consent, feelings and communication skills

You can find out more about Jenny and her work on www.lifeconnections.ie

Jenny's music choice

Get up, Stand up - Bob Marley

My Head is a Jungle - Wankelmut and Emma-Louise (MK Remix)

Golden - Jill Scott

The Book recommendation is Kahlil Gibran - The Prophet

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Paddy Holohan is the manager at Supervalu supermarket, in Greystones, Co. Wicklow.

He is a well respected community man with a love for the outdoor and fitness.

Fitness wasn't always Paddy's top priority but over the last number of years he has completely changed his ways.

He has completed a number of triathlons, marathons and multiple endurance events.

He also coaches in Eir Og, GAA club in Greystones.

You can find out more about Paddy on his Instagram https://www.instagram.com/holohanpaddy/ (page)

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Paddy's music choice

Parachute - Something Happens

Bright Blue Rose - Christy Moore

Society - Eddie Vedder

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Siobhan is natural health practitioner and founder of Natural Rhythms.

She runs a natural health practice in the wild beauty of the Dublin Mountains.

Her personal journey with hormonal and menstrual imbalances has inspired her to create a signature programme to support other women.

She is also a writer with a number of poems published in various publication and in August 2021 her first book "No ordinary Joe" hits the bookshelves.

The touching and funny story of family life with a boy with special needs.

For more information about Siobhan and her work, please visit her https://naturalrhythms.ie/ (website.)

For more on the Book please visit http://littleisland.ie/books/no-ordinary-joe/ (Little Island's Website)

Siobhan's Music Choice

Paul Simon - Diamonds on the soles of her shoes

The Cranberries - Linger

Amadou and Mariam - M'bife Balafon

Her book recommendation is The Round House by Louise Erdrich

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Beatrice, originally form Germany, travel and worked all over the world in the hospitality business for years, before deciding to settle in Ireland about 10 years ago.

She is the founder of the Nourished Bowl, her cooking and culinary content creation business.

She is also a wife and a mother and she speaks to me candidly about the loss of her son Joshua.

A touching story, beautifully told and some words of wisdom and comfort for others that may be going through similar circumstances.

You can find out more about Beatrice on https://www.instagram.com/thenourishedbowl/ (Instagram) or on her https://www.thenourishedbowl.com/ (website)

Beatrice's Music Choice

Womack and Womack - Teardrops

Future - Last Breath

Far from the madding crowd - Soundtrack (opening)

Her Book recommendation is Elisabeth Gilbert - Big Magic

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Catriona is the founder and owner of beauty salon, Creative Hands, in Greystones, Co.Wicklow.

Whilst her passion for the beauty business has brought her successes as an entrepreneur, her personal life was thrown upside down after the death of her second child, Daniel.

Now, three years after the traumatic event, Catriona is determined to create an environment for other women to share their stories, be able to speak and/or hold space for others that may need it, and she is currently evaluating ways for her beauty salon to become that space.

To find out more about Creative Hands, please visit their https://www.creativehands.ie/ (website) or follow them on https://www.instagram.com/creativehands.ie/ (Instagram)

Catriona's Music Choice

Elton John - Daniel

Kungs vs Cookin on 3 Burners - This Girl

Birdy - Skinny Love

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After receiving a BA in Fashion Design Paul worked as a freelance designer in the UK, creating one off pieces for high profile clients.

Originally from Wales, Paul moved to Ireland and set up his own brand, Paul Alexander.

In March 2014, Project Fashion was created. Paul wanted to pass his wealth of knowledge and experience to the younger generation due to the fact that there was nothing like this available to him when he was growing up.

Project Fashion is an amazing opportunity for young children and teenagers to learn an invaluable life skill and potentially inspire them for their future careers.

For more about ProjectFashion check out their https://projectfashion.ie/ (website) or Instagram account.

Paul's Music Choice

Ray La Montagne - Trouble.

Mc Hammer - U can't touch this

Massive Attack - Hymn of the big wheel

Paul's book recommendation

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shantaram-Gregory-David-Roberts/dp/0349117543/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=57373042734anddchild=1andgclid=CjwKCAjwqvyFBhB7EiwAER786cyZmj-0C47RUzH0YjWdFQl2nwWF63u97RR1yi2qSgPMySqUeIWIgxoCZogQAvD_BwEandhvadid=291367357133andhvdev=candhvlocphy=9040164andhvnetw=gandhvqmt=eandhvrand=8499453385225406191andhvtargid=kwd-495544595andhydadcr=19257_1752507andkeywords=shantaramandqid=1623142229andsr=8-1 (Shantaram )- by Gregory David Roberts

The independent release of her debut EP Wildflower in 2020 saw stunning newcomer and multi-instrumentalist, Lorraine Nash, quickly become one of the most played female artists on Irish radio.

‘Sing With Her’ was inspired by the #WhyNotHer movement and its revelations of gender inequality within the Irish music industry. (a sample of it play at the end of the podcast)

We discuss music, university, the music industry and much more.

The song

For more information about Lorraine, please visit:

Facebook: @lorrainenashmusic, Twitter: @lorrainemnash or Instagram: @lorrainenashmusic

Lorraine's Music Choice:

Father John Misty - I'm writing a novel

Don McLean - Vincent

Laura Marling - Song for our daughter.

Her book choice is The Picture of Dorian Gray - by Oscar Wilde.

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The title tune is Alice, by Lucky Bones.

Oliver Cole was born and raised in County Meath but has spent the past number of years in Dublin.

His latest album "Father, Brother, Son" is out now and we discuss it in this conversation as well as touching on how music has changed, fame, depression, rebirth, family and the importance of gratitude.

Check out Oliver's music on Bandcamp.

You can find more about Oliver on his https://olivercolemusic.com/ (website) or on https://twitter.com/olliecole (Twitter).

Oliver's Music Choice.

Laura Marling - Song for our daughter

Elliott Smith - Between the bars

Joni Mitchell - Amelia

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Michael is a businessman with creative CSR ideas that raise funds and awareness for local charities

Having experienced loss, grief and mental health issues, Michael quest is to create projects to help the conversation around all of these areas.

SomeRiseSomeFall is a music project based on a profound belief in the transformative power of music and creativity. The music of SomeRiseSomeFall reflects the human condition, and we support and champion local charities who are making a difference to the everyday lives of those who are suffering from the effects of mental ill health, and also those stuck in the Direct Provision system in Ireland.

You can find out more about Michael on his https://fitzgeraldactuarial.ie/ (website), https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fitzgerald-32887561/ (LinkedIn) or https://www.somerisesomefall.com/ (SomeRiseSomeFall)

Michael's Music Choice

(From the album No Simple Highway)

Thought Dream - Anna Mitchell

I remember you - John Blek

When the thought of you catches up with me - Kevin Herron

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