The 11-1 Show

Lauded as one of Ireland's most promising folk talents singer/songwriter Niamh Regan joined Sinéad for a chat discussing her choice nominated debut album 'Hemet, her studies as a primary school teacher and her involvement in the new Droichead arts centre Solo at home series

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Occupational therapist Peter Connolly of lifestyleawareness.ie joined Sinéad today as he is offering a free 3 session mental fitness online course to anyone who might feel stuck and want to unlock their wellbeing potential. Peter is offering this free but asking for people to donate what they can to the charity alone. He explained how he wants to prevent mental health issues rather than just cure them.

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With over 2,700 people in Louth and 3,600 in Meath living with a heart failure diagnosis the Irish heart foundation is encouraging people to avail of the range of supports available and not to face this diagnosis alone. Lucinda Mc Nearney from Irish heart foundation discussed what a heart failure diagnosis means and what supports are in place.

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Old crumbling builldings have been a fascination for Baz Sheridan from Drogheda from an early age, he began documenting derelict houses and buildings about 20 years ago and realised that these decaying ruins have fascinating histories to unearth. Baz rediscovered this hobby of documenting derelict dwellings in lockdown and set up the Derelict Ireland facebook page where he is entertaining and educating people on the stories behind these old buildings.

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Feeling like you are living life underwater, waking up in a pool of sweat, having dark thoughts, feeling like nobody is listening just some of the many experiences Irish women are having when it comes to menopause. Sally Anne Brady menopause mentor and founder of the Irish menopause support group joined Sinéad to discuss the channel 4 documentary on the topic, the need for more support, education and discussion around this time in a woman's life.

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In light of the recent news that Disney World was slammed for depicting a kiss without consent on their new snow white ride at the park, whether you think this is cancel culture gone mad or not it does raise the importance of speaking openly about consent with our children. Laura Erskine our regular parenting expert had some great advice on how to approach this topic and how to teach children about consent from a young age.

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Due to increasing anxiety levels and stressed triggered by the pandemic and lockdown Sleep expert Tom Coleman has noticed an increase in the amount of people who are experiencing disruptive sleep, lack of sleep and crazy dreams. He joined Sinéad to discuss how important good sleep is particularly for those with Coeliac disease as this week is the Irish Coeliac Society awareness week Tom is running a special online sleep session.

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Although shops are re-opening after lockdown online shopping is here to stay Image consultant Maria Macklin has mastered successful online shopping she shares hints and tips plus this month we explore the history behind the belt!

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The simple art of weaving to make 8 pointed stars is being used to create huge displays of art across the globe as part of the 1 million stars project. It is hoped that by displaying the woven stars in communities around the world that together we can bring more awareness and put an end to gender based violence. The Blayney Blades group is involved in this project and Fiona Murphy from the group explained how we can get involved in this important project

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It's funny what you find on your own doorstep! Sinéad discovered that sisters from Drogheda had set up a candle making business during lockdown from their kitchen table literally a stone's throw from where Sinéd lives. As lockdown restrictions eased and we could meet people outside. Sinéad paid Susan and Becca Mc Donagh a visit to find out more about their company Le grá candles.

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