The 11-1 Show

So remember Sinéad signed up to take part in Women's aid squat challenge? Well she has to complete 2,000 squats in 1 month and she wants to raise funds for Women's aid who are helping women and children who are victims of domestic violence. However Sinéad needs to make sure she can do the squat properly luckily Eamonn Brady of Complete Body Fitness is on hand to help....

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Today on 11-1 Sinéad invited CEO of Women's aid Sarah Benson on the show to discuss the 2,000 squat challenge they are running to help raise funds for the women and children suffering and living in fear as a result of domestic violence, Sinéad surprised Sarah by signing up for the challenge for the month!

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They are largely forgotten by history but the women who played a pivotal role in the Irish revolution are being celebrated in a brand new stage production heading for Dundalk's An Tain Arts Centre, Sinéad caught up with the writer,producer and choreographer Carol Leavy Joyce and composer and musician Aine Mc Geeney the talented women behind 'Mna Na Heireann

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Electric Picnic meets the Fleadh at Ceili Picnic the best of a festival vibe in the midst of the Fleadh. Sinéad Brassil caught up with organisers Sam Mc Grane and Ronan Mc Quillan to chat about the success of this inaugural event, Alex Conyngham of Slane Whiskey spoke about the importance of supporting local events like this and Beoga bodhran player Eamonn Murray spoke about mixing up trad music with their own unique sound, collaborations with Ed Sheeran and getting the shift at the Fleadh! 

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Flavours of the Fleadh continues as Helena Mullins caught up with some of the students taking part in Scoil Eigse this week at Ballymakenny College these students spoke to Helena about their love of performance and their excitement to perform at Fleadh Cheoil Competitions later this week. 

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Christy Dignam the incredible front man from one of the biggest Irish band's in the world Aslan opened up to Sinéad on 11-1 today about being dealt the blow that the cancer he has cannot be cured after all..... Despite living with the disease he continues to do what he does best and is taking to the stage to perform with long term pal and founding member of Aslan Joe Jewell for a one night only intimate gig this Thursday.....

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Sinéad has always wanted to try out motor racing, so Pat O Shaughnassy surprised her with a trip to Mondello Park and some 1 on 1 tuition with the great motor racing star Dundalk man Noel Roddy, she turned Cole trickle for the day.....

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60% of women suffer from embarrassing incontinience including Sinéad from 11-1. Very few people talk about their experiences because of the stigma surrounding it. Sinéad says doing jumping jacks, jumping on a trampoline, a cough, sneeze or laugh can cause leaks. Help is at hand Dr Oliver Lynn is providing people with a revolutionary new treatment which he discussed with Sinéad on the show

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Actress Helen Behan from Bettystown took time out of her busy schedule to sit down with Sinéad Brassil to discuss her role in brand new 4 part Channel 4 series 'The Virtues' written and directed by Shane Meadows. Helen discussed her career swap from nursing to acting, her serendipitous meeting with Shane Meadows, working with some of the best Irish and British actors and lots more.  This is the full extended chat. The Virtues airs on Channel 4 wednesday nights at 9pm. 

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Pressure is mounting for Junior and Leaving cert students but exam time need not be a stress. Expert child and teen life coach Caoimhe O Grady Tegart joined Sinéad on 11-1 today with top tips to help parents and students who may be feeling stressed out this exam season.  

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