The 11-1 Show

Should bookshops be deemed essential? Should they be allowed to open? Antonia Daly of Antonia's bookstore in Trim has strong feelings on this she shared her views with Sinéad

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TY students from Sophie Keegan and Caitlin O Higgins from Eureka Secondary school were appalled to find a small waist challenge and what I eat in a day trends on social media plaftorm Tik Tok so they decided to challenge these extremely damaging un realistic 'ideal body' types promoted by the site in the hopes of inspiring change. Their project 'Tik Tok's ideal body makes starving a hobby' was selected to be featured as part of the Young Social Innovators virtual roadshow happening this week.

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Celebrity chef Donal Skehan joined Sinéad to encourage us to get baking and raise some dough for Children's health Ireland Crumlin and Temple Street as their great Irish bake gets underway, Donal had a great recipe to wow your friends with little fuss, ideas for comfort food plus he even had tips for Sinéad when cooking gluten free.

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Visual artist Orlaith Cullinane told Sinéad about a unique collaborative art installation being unveiled this week in Dundalk that is reflective of our experience in lockdown, restrictions on our movement and our freedom. Working with dancer Fiona Keenan O Brien Orlaith painted Fiona movements onto flags that will be placed around the town and Violinist Zoe Conway created a beautiful piece of music that will accompany the images on the flags that can be accessed through QR code.

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In 2013 Michael Mc Cormack from Navan experienced difficulty swallowing and after consulting with his GP and being referred for a scope he was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, this form of cancer affects a huge number of the population and Michael stressed the need for early detection. He explained how he dealt with the diagnosis, the surgery he needed and how the OCF were a life line to him and his family and urged us to support their lollipop month long campaign to raise funds to keep their vital services operating

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Following from the phenomenal success of last year's event the 100km in 30 days event is back, last year the event raised over €1.2million in vital funds for Breast Cancer Ireland. Organiser Niall Carroll from Blackrock told Sinéad how shocked he was at the success of last year and how he wants everyone to join the pink army this year.

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It's an art sale like no other where you could be buying a painting by a very famous face but you don't find out until the sale goes through. Carmel Doyle CEO of Jack and Jill Foundation and one of the artists involved Fiona Breheny from Trim discussed this very unique art sale.

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In light of the tragic death of reality TV star Nikki Graham who was battling an eating disorder, Sinead invited Barry Murphy communications officer with Body Whys on the show to discuss common misconceptions around eating disorders, how we can support someone affected by an eating disorder and how body whys can help.

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Earlier this week an unedited, unfiltered picture of Khloe Kardashian in a bikini was posted online and now the reality TV star is calling for people not to publish it as it doesn't portray her in the best light. The image is one most women feel is nothing to be embarrassed over as she looks incredible. Are we really telling people that despite working out eating well and looking amazing that your body is still not good enough and still needs to be edited. Make up artist, blogger and small business owner Dawn Finnegan discusses Khloe's reaction to the image and why using filters and editing photos is problematic and contributing to notions of impossible standards of beauty.

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Normally we are all about women's wear when Maria Macklin image consultant from house of colour joins us but today menswear in particular the suit is in focus and the evolution of the suit from the 19th century right up to the present day. Plus Maria brings us up to date with trends popping up for Spring summer.

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