Fr Tony Coote was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease in March 2018. I had the privilege to meet with Tony in November 2018 and unfortunately his voice has already been badly affected by this unforgiving disease. Tony’s outlook in life and his faith have given him an incredible strength and a fantastic humour that are both infectious and inspiring. Tony’s “choose to live instead of existing” and is making it its own personal quest to create awareness as well as raising funds for the much needed nurses for people with Motor Neuron Disease. He walked the length of Ireland – Letterkenny to Ballydehob, documented on “Walk the Walk”, on RTE television and you can donate on www.wwyc.ie (Walk While You Can) _____________________________________________________ Tony’s music choice The green green grass of home – Tom Jones Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners Father and son – Cat Stevens That’s Life – Frank Sinatra Anthem – Leonard Cohen _________________________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social FabricPlaylist

Paula McLoughlin is the acting CEO of A Lust For Life, an Irish charity organisation with a vision for a “world where the wellbeing of humanity is the headliner on the main stage, and everything else is a support act.” Paula has worked in the management consulting business for a number of years and has lived in London for nearly two decades before coming back to her hometown, Dublin. She is passionate about Mental Health and the journey that A Lust For Life has taken her on. Along with Ciara O’Connor Walsh, they have released a Podcast series ” Where there is a will”, about the state of the mental health system in Ireland. you can find out more about A lust for Life at www.alustforlife.com ___________________________________________________________________________ Paula’s Music Choice The Blowers Daughter by Damien Rice Good Riddance (Time of your Life) by Green Day Emers Dream by Colm Mac Con Iomaire From Now On by Hugh Jackman/ The Greatest Showman Here You Come Again by Dolly Parton Sweet Sixteen by The Fureys You Are My Sunshine by Johnny Cash _________________________________________________________________________

Charlie Wright is a Social Entrepreneur, founder of HopefulTraders. Hopeful Traders are changing the face of creativity and social impact through sustainable fashion and collaboration. Hopeful Traders work on a number of initiatives that are all inclusive and allow art to become a vehicle for change. Charlie has struggled with his own mental health issues but success stories and future plans are driving him to ensure the success of Hopeful Traders in years to come. He is currently Crowd Funding to move the project to the next phase. You can find out more about Charlie and Hopeful Traders at: Instagram @HopefulTraders www.hopefultraders.com CrowdFunding Page ________________________________________________________________ Charlie’s music choice Home – Friends Dance Yrself Clean – LCD Soundsystem My Old Man – Mac DeMarco A Methoud – TV on the Radio Yeasayer – Amblin Alp Shame – Young Fathers Casimir Pulaski Day – Sufjan Stevens ___________________________________________________ All music is available on Spotify in the Social FabricPlaylist

Ciara Kelly qualified as a GP and practiced medicine for nearly two decades. She has also been writing a column for the Irish Independent for the past 10 years and after been a regular contributor on a number of national and regional radio stations, since 2017 she has had her own prime time current affair radio show. With television and writing projects in the pipeline, Ciara’s journey of discovery and appetite for new challenges, is only beginning. You can find out more about Ciara Kelly on: Newstalk.com or on Twitter _________________________________________________________________________ Ciara’s Music Choices Glenn Campbell – Wichita Lineman R.E.M. – Losing my religion Coldplay – Adventure of a lifetime Dixie Chicks – Landslide Prefab Sprout – Goodbye Lucille #1 The Killers – Mr Brightside Jason Isbell – if we were Vampires __________________________________________________________________________ All music available on Social Fabric playlist in Spotify

Colm’s love for cinematography started as a young man in Blanchardstown, Co. Dublin, Ireland. After a couple of different college options he found his way into the world of cinematography, working as a runner, researcher, floor assistant and technical operator. Colm is a co-founder of SnackBox Films, a production company based in Dubln, Ireland. He directed their latest movie, Under the Clock, a great documentary that follows the lives of people that met under the iconic Clery’s Department Store Clock.. For more information: Twitter @snackboxfilms @UndertheClockFilm Facebook https://www.facebook.com/snackboxfilms/ __________________________________________________________ Colm’s music Choice Tracy Chapman – Across the lines Amy Winehouse – In my Bed Disclosure – Defeated no more Lianne LeHavas – Au Cinema Stevie Wonder – Misstra know it all Joanna Newsom – Bridges and Balloons Hozier – Cherry Wine all music available on Spotify – Social Fabric Playlist ____________________________________

Somewhere in the middle of all this madness there is music and Colm Mac Con Iomaire. Nuala O’Connor Colm Mac Con Iomaire was a founding member of Irish trad band Kíla and has been a member of legendary band The Frames with Glen Hansard from the beginning. Colm has released two solo albums, And Now the Weather and The Hare’s corner, as well as scoring music for theater and movies, including Vivienne De Courcy’s Dare To Be Wild Brought up in a Irish speaking family in suburbian Dublin where music was important and creativity encouraged. He’s a true gentleman with a social conscience and unique musical style You can find out more about Colm on www.colmmacconiomaire.com/ _________________________________________________________ Colm’s music choice: Bob Dylan – Shelter from the storm Colm Mac Con Ionmaire – In the arms of the Angels Nick Drake – Riverman Van Morrison – Sweet Thing The Frames – Seven day mile Colm Mac Con Ionmaire/Damien Buckley – Plenty of Time ___________________________________________________________

Niall played basketball for Ireland from his teenage years until he abruptly decided to stop and take up martial arts. The journey took him to London to train with Shaolin monks and learn the ancient art of breathing and meditation. When he came across the Wim Hof method, he realised that that was going to be his path and he became an instructor. Niall is a softly spoken gentleman that loves nature and herbal remedies. You can find more about him on www.breathewithniall.com or on instagram at @breathwithniall Niall Music choice Mellow Mood – Bob Marley Sweet Child of Mine – Guns ‘n Roses Spraypaint backalley – Damien Dempsey Juicy – The Notorius B.I.G. It was a good day – Ice Cube An Ending (Ascent) – Brian Eno Little Musgrave – Planxty

John O’Regan is an accomplished ultra runner and adventurer. Some of his achievements include 24 hours running events, Marathon Des Sables, North Pole and Seven Marathons in Seven Continents. John’s broke many records in the past 20 years or so of running adventures. But John is also very committed to ensure that his knowledge of the sport can be of help to others: be it coaching in his local club, contributing to mental health programs, advising Athletics Ireland or guiding and coachins visually impared athletes to achieve world records. From Dublin CIty Centre to the Himalayas via Antartica and Asia, John’s journey is a fascinating one that keeps on giving. ____________________________________________________________________________ John’s music choice I still haven’t found what I am looking for – U2 Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve The boy with the Arab strap – Belle and Sebastian So cruel – U2 Palaces of Montezuma – Grinderman Visions of Johanna – Bob Dylan Where the street have no name – U2

Tara Flynn is an Irish actress and writer. Her body of work on TV , Radio and Theatre includes; Line of Duty, Moone Boy, Doctors, Hide & Seek and many more. As part of a campaign in Ireland to repeal the 8th amendment, (paving the way for the legalisation of abortion in some circumstances) she wrote and performed a play “Not A Funny Word” that details her own experience of abortion and having to travel outside of Ireland for it. She was a founder-member of comedy singing trio The Nualas and was a core member of Dublin ComedyImprov for over 15 years. She is a regular contributor to the Irish Times and has published three books to date.. You can find out more about Tara on www.taraflynn.ie ______________________________________________________________________________ Tara’s music choices: R.E.M. – Nightswimming 2Pac – California Love Abba – The Name of the Game BECK – Sexx Laws Elvis Costello & Burt Bacharach – God give me strenght Grandaddy – AM 180 Flight of the Conchords – Business time

Her first book “I found my tribe” became an instant bestseller and won Ruth the Newcomer of the Year at the Irish Book Awards in 2017 Ruth’s late husband, filmaker Simon Fitzmaurice, was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease in 2008 and her book started as a series of notes written in her journal “talking to herself”. She is currently working on the final draft of the movie script, the release date yet to be announced. The importance of sea swimming, writing as an escapism, bringing up five children and a few pets, collecting sea pottery, dealing with social media and screen time her journey from the local school in Ardee, Co. Louth to becoming an author . _______________________________________________________________ Ruth’s music choice Into my arms – Nick Cave Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd Negative Vibes – Damien Dempsey Where is my mind – The Pixies This woman’s work – Kate Bush Tell all the people – The Doors In your Eyes – Peter Gabriel