The 11-1 Show

This month as St Patrick's day is approaching Grace explored the fascinating origins around the words Eire and Parade, she paid tribute to a fantastic female scientist who invented the Apgar score and we learned that we have poor griffonage!

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Two very talented actors and writers from Louth joined Sinéad on International women's day to discuss their work in progress with Droichead Arts Centre both women are working on female led stories for productions due to be performed later this year, Juliette Crosbie and Grainne Rafferty spoke about their work, and the need for more female stories on stage.

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In 2021 there are still people who cannot afford sanitary products this is a basic human right and many women living in impoverished backgrounds or on low income are suffering the humiliation of not being able to buy sanitary towels or tampons. Homless period Ireland are working hard to rectify this Claire Hunt media and donations manager of the organisation gave Sinéad an update on their work and the promising news of the new bill being introduced to the Seanad that would ensure sanitary products be free for all.

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She was a familiar face on Irish and British UK cutting her teeth on RTE's The Den before presenting on MTV as well as Live and Kicking and many more shows before deciding to leave the 'glamorous' media world behind to branch out on her own setting up a communications company and working with linked in as a senior learning and communications consultant. Emma can also add children's author to her list of talents. She spoke to Sinéad about her days as a broadcaster and her upcoming event in An Tain arts Centre for IWD

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Dyann Kilawee and her partner Gary decided to do something fantastic and put their house up for raffle. With no responsibilities right now they decided they wanted to travel and maybe start up a business in the future so they are inviting people to purchase a ticket at just €23 for the chance to win a gorgeous 3 bed house in Enniscrone with fantastic views of Killala bay.

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Three and a half years ago Sheila Naughton was living a great life on the outside everything looked fine but she was in the grips of a really unhealthy relationship with food which led to a long battle with anorexia. This week marks eating disorder awareness week and Sheila who is now in recovery bravely shared her story. bodywhys.ie for anyone who might be triggered by the discussion.

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'I never would have thought at age 14 that I would be working in NASA doing the most incredible things for a living' Fionnghuala O Reilly datanaut engineer with NASA in conversation with Sinéad to promote S.T.E.M careers to students. Hear how this inspiring lady not only became the first black woman to win the Miss Universe Ireland competition but is reaching for the stars in her career in NASA.

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Sinéad caught up with Bashir Otukoya an assistant law professor at DCU from Drogheda who is taking part in social media experiment 'Eating with the enemy' tonight on Virgin Media one where he sat down to have a meal with a pro Trump supporter Luke O Connor. The idea of the experiment is to see if two people with opposing views that don't have much in common on paper could potentially bond, or will fireworks fly.

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A lot of people can relate to their parents using the wooden spoon to dish out punishment, we have moved on from this but there are some who still slap their children when they get out of line. Is it acceptable? What about the naughty step. Parenting expert Laura Erskine weighs in on these forms of discipline and had tips for parents on how to deal with challenging behaviour

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Last year with the arrival of covid Trim based magician Joe Daly saw his diary once full with birthday parties and events free up overnight with all of his work drying up. After a suggestion from his sister in law to try Zoom business is back booming. He told Sinéd how he is now in demand more than ever and is delighted to be bringing his magic show to places as far flung as Arizona. to

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