The 11-1 Show

Filmmaker Declan Cassidy from Mornington lost his sense of taste and smell after contracting covid almost a year ago he updates Sinéad on how he is coping with this, the toll it's taking on his mental health and how his facebook page supporting others with loss of taste and smell has seen a huge increase.

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Forest bathing a form of meditation mindful practice comes from Japan and is fast becoming a way for people to improve their health. Ann Ward forest bathing guide and meditation coach gave Sinéad the a taster of the experience live on today's show.

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Dundalk grammar school students Reuben O Neill and Yadah Usoh plan't get enough of compost they joined Sinéad for a chat about their young social innovators project which they had to pitch to judges in a dragon style den last week in order to secure money, means or mentoring for their project. We were well impressed with their passion for introducing much more composting in their school.

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Skinny jeans are out apparently with baggy jeans making a comeback but how do you find the perfect pair for your size. Image consultant Maria Macklin house of colour gave us top tips on how to wear denim, how to find your correct size when shopping online and she gave us a fascinating history into how denim became a staple in our wardrobes plus as it's Spring Maria had top advice on how to bring colour to your wardrobe.

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Is it possible to find love in lockdown? What does dating look like in a pandemic? Ireland's number 1 matchmaker Mairead Loughman had some top tips for those looking for love plus she gave her views on our cheesy chat up lines and had tips on how to spice things up for those in a long term relationship.

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Dr Sarah Kelly from Stamullan Co. Meath never imagined she would set up a business in a pandemic whilst pregnant but that's exactly what happened! She is of the firm believe that our food is the best medicine so she was inspired to produce health drinks that inspire us to improve and boost our health and business is going from strength to strength. She tells Sinéad all about how Circle of light got started and the great health benefits of her Fibre 89 Green Coffee and triple z products

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When a body is uncovered in a bog by a farmer from Ardee the world's historians are eager to explore the remains however when it's revealed that this is the victim of a recent killing everyone becomes a suspect. January Quail an antiques journalist and unlikely slueth finds herself trying to unravel the mystery and track down the killer. Author Fiona Sherlock's compelling new thriller 'Preserved' is out today she joined Sinéad for a chat about the inspiration for the story and how local elements including LMFM radio ended up in the book.

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Primary school teacher Áine Murray from Navan sees anxiety crop up in different ways in her classroom and as she has a background in psychology she wanted to combine her interests in mental health, and education with something creative and the result is a gorgeous children's books that brings up the feeling of anxiety in an easy to understand story that is great for young children and parents. She told Sinéad how the book The Pain in the chest came about.

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Today as we approach Valentines day Grace brings us the origins behind the word serenade and does Spring start on the 1st of February or March Grace examines the word Vernal plus an interesting background to the words fiasco and stereotype.

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Last week Sinead met 5 year old Kyle Cunningham who wanted to give his pocket money to the homeless so many people were touched by Kyles gesture and wanted to help so his mum Bridget set up a go fund me page that has managed to raise over €1,200 euro. Kyle wanted to give the money to someone local working with the homeless so Sonia Nesbitt from help our homeless based in Kingscourt was only delighted to accept Kyle's kind donation. Both Sonia and Bridget Kyle's mum spoke to Sinéad on today's show.

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