The 11-1 Show

For film lovers around the world the cinema is a place of magic where you are transported into different worlds, where you can escape your problems for a few hours. With the recent announcement of the possible closure of Cineworld Cinemas can the cinema survive covid if blockbuster movies continue to be postponed till next year? Aislinn Clarke filmmaker from Dundalk discusses the impact of covid on the film industry.

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Donna O Regan project manager with the Irish community rapid response service outlined the work this life saving service are doing and the need for public support to keep their vital service afloat.

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This week marks national breastfeeding week and due to covid research has discovered that more women are breastfeeding now which is encouraging news however often women's intention to breastfeed and the reality of breast feeding do not match. Catherine Mc Gowan lactation consultant and voluntary breastfeeding counsellor with Drogheda Cuidiu group discusses the importance of the woman's choice when it comes to how she wants to feed baby, the need to normalise breastfeeding and the supports available.

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Phone boxes were hugely important in Irish communities for many years however now many are obsolete with the arrival of landlines, mobile phones and new technology so the phone box will no longer be seen on our streets. Sinead took a trip down memory lane today as she remembers calling up boys she didn't want her parents to know about via the phone box. Paul Murphy aka the phone box man was with us he restores old phone boxes and sells them on.

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Life in Ireland is difficult due to covid 19 and many people are struggling to adapt to this 'new normal' with an increase in the need for mental health services Sinead spoke to Carol West manager of Sosad Ireland about the importance of speaking about mental health issues, asking for help and the need for more government support.

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A year ago the community in Oldcastle Co. Meath were shocked and saddened by the sudden tragic death of Darren Connell a young man with a bright future ahead of him, this weekend a group of his friends are honouring Darren's memory by holding a special fundraiser to raise vital funds for Jigsaw Meath. Pierce Sheridan a close friend of Darren's spoke to Sinéad about Darren and how much he is missed.

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This month marks second hand September so Sinéad set image consultant Maria Macklin from House of Colour a challenge to find her a complete top to toe outfit for under €20. Can she do it?

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Dr Rachel Mc Loughlin professor of immunology at Trinity college joined Sinead to explain how she created a series of rap videos to encourage parents to continue to bring their children for important immunisations. Parenting expert Laura Erskine Baby Doc Club shared some interesting research Baby Doc Club conducted around parents attitudes toward vaccinations.

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The cream of the crop of Irish female singer/songwriters coming together to perform is one of the most positive uplifting stories to come out of lockdown this year, Sinéad caught up with the woman behind Irish Women in Harmony songwriter/producer Ruth Anne who explained that she was nervous when their version of 'Dreams' by the Cranberries was released to the world, her search for new talent for a tween choir plus how she was ready to release her own music using her own voice.

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Why is it that stories of sexual violence against women have never been part of the Irish War of Independence and the subsequent Civil War? Why, when those stories have been such an integral part of every other war - World War One, World War Two and even the later Bosnian War, are these stories missing from the Irish Revolution? These are the questions raised and explored in a new documentary airing this week on TG4. Writer and director of Cogah Ar Mhna Ciara Hyland 

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