Click this link to listen to the full episode on the Radio Kerry website in the podcast section. Enjoy!

https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/stand-out/terry-obrien-standout-with-ian-oconnell-december-29th-2021-263870

I’m delighted to say my guest on the show this week is Kerry Councillor and Mayor of Tralee Terry O’Brien. When he was in New York Terry unfortunately had an accident that changed his life forever when he jumped into a swimming pool which resulted in him breaking his neck but the accident didn’t affect his witty sense of humour and he is always up for a bit of fun at any chance he gets. Even though Terry was facing adversity his accident led him down a different path to become not only a Councillor but the mayor of Tralee.

Tune into Radio Kerry every Wednesday night from 8-9 PM on 96-98 FM or you can listen to it live on the Radio Kerry website. Where I will be talking to someone different every week who has overcome obstacles in their life, faced adversity, achieved great things or the ordinary Joe Soap because at the end of the day everyone has a interesting story to tell!

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Click this link to listen to the full episode on the Radio Kerry website in the podcast section. Enjoy!

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I am delighted to announce my guest this week on "Stand Out" with Ian O’Connell is the one and only Kerry football legend Kieran Donaghy. The four-time All-Ireland winner announced his retirement from inter-county football, drawing the curtain on an illustrious 14-year career with Kerry. Named player of the year in 2006 Kieran picked up 3 All Stars, 8 Munster medals and 3 National football League medals throughout his career. Kieran opens up about his time wearing the Kerry jersey and his life outside sports.

Tune into Radio Kerry every Wednesday night from 8-9 PM on 96-98 FM or you can listen to it live on the Radio Kerry website. Where I will be talking to someone different every week who has overcome obstacles in their life, faced adversity, achieved great things or the ordinary Joe Soap because at the end of the day everyone has a interesting story to tell!

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Click the link below to listen to the full episode on the Radio Kerry website in the podcast section. Enjoy!

https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/stand-out/brid-oconnor-standout-with-ian-oconnell-december-15th-2021-262551

A very powerful and honest interview is going to be had on my show tomorrow night from 8-9 PM on Radio Kerry. Brid O Connor is a phenomenal person with an important massage. Sometimes when things happen us, we say “Why me?” I found myself in that situation after I had my accident, but then I said, “Why anyone else?” My guest today is a woman from my hometown of Killarney. Brid O Connor knows what it feels like to face adversity head on. Whether it was the devastating news of her mother receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis or the fact that only 15 months on from this, Bríd herself would be told that she too had cancer. Prompted by the loss and her own journey through cancer, she wanted to find stories that others could find comfort in and that will give hope during the lowest hour.

During this time Brid said she had lost her “spark” and that it took time for it to re-emerge but when she found it again, she knew she could help others with her story. The book is a beautiful collection of conversations with many familiar faces and others include Billy Keane, sports star Louise Galvin and fashion designer Don O’Neil. The incredible contributors to spark share stories of grief, serious illness, life altering events and challenges and the book is filled with messages of hope. Proceeds will go to Comfort for Chemo, Kerry’s €5 million project to build a centre of excellence for the patients of Kerry.

Tune into Radio Kerry every Wednesday night from 8-9 PM on 96-98 FM or you can listen to it live on the Radio Kerry website. Where I will be talking to someone different every week who has overcome obstacles in their life, faced adversity, achieved great things or the ordinary Joe Soap because at the end of the day everyone has a interesting story to tell!

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Email address - [email protected]

Twitter - ianoconnell00

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YouTube - Ian O'Connell

Click this link to listen to the full episode on the Radio Kerry website in the podcast section. Enjoy!

https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/stand-out/elma-walsh-standout-with-ian-oconnell-december-8th-2021-261585

I am delighted to say that my guest on tonight's programme is Elma Walsh. Elma is the mother of the brave and inspirational Kerry teenager Donal Walsh. At 12 years old Donal was diagnosed with Osteo Sarcoma cancer and nine months of chemotherapy Donal came back to the playing field not as a trainer but as a coach to his peers. In February 2102 the Cancer returned, this time to his lung and Donal had to have half of his lung removed and endured another round of chemotherapy treatment until June

In October 2012 Donal was diagnosed for the third, and ultimately final, time with tumours in five places. On May 12 2013 Donal moved on to his final journey and reached “God’s Highest Mountain”. I speak to his mother about Donals cancer journey, his legacy and why suicide is not the answer to life's problems. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

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In this episode of the Be Yourself Podcast I talk about what's going on in my life, I will be answering a Q&A from the most frequently asked questions I received when I put a question box on my social media platforms last week. I will be telling you what my plans are for the near future and much more. Thank you so much for the support as always, if there is any guest you would like to see on the podcast or if there is any topics that you want covered make sure and let me know via my own Instagram or The Be Yourself Podcast Instagram page. Enjoy the episode!

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In this short package I take a look at the Fitbit smartwatch, what is it used for, and I will be looking at the pros and cons of the Fitbit. I get the opinions from the people who use a Fitbit and from those who know them best. I hope you enjoy it and don't forget to give it a like and a share. 

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This is a short documentary style feature that I put together that gives you an insight on the day of my accident, my time in hospital and my life after my accident. I use sound effects and a clip from my interview on the Late Late Show.                     

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