White Noise

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Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 9 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s episode I speak to the very lovely Ciara O'Malley. 

Ciara and her boyfriend David Gavin moved to Canada from Co. Mayo in 2017. 

They were childhood sweethearts, madly in love and excited to start a new adventure together. A few months after settling into their new lives, David travelled to a GAA match with his teammates. They stopped at a lake to cool down but tragedy struck when David was pulled under the water and never resurfaced. This is a heartbreaking story but Ciara bravely tells me about what she went through that year as they searched for David's body.

Coming away from my chat with Ciara, I was blown away by her strength & determination. She has an incredible outlook on life now & what she has achieved on her personal journey of grief is astounding to say the least. 

So Ciara, a massive thank you once again for coming on the podcast & being so open, honest & real with me. I know in my heart David has never left you & he will be continuing to keep you on your toes xxx

 NEW EPISODE

" Modern Day Miss!"

Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 8 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s episode I sit down with the very lovely Deborah Gorman. Deborah is from my hometown in Newry & has been working in the Credit union for 20 years. 

Sadly on the 2nd of June 2007, Deborah tragically lost her eldest Daughter Patrice. Patrice, who was working for Tony & Guy hairdressers at that time was driving home from Belfast on the A1 when she lost control of her vehicle & crashed. 

Today Deborah opens up about losing her Daughter so suddenly. She talks to me about how for her, time does not heal, but rather she has learned to live with the pain.

Deborah, your an incredible Mother. Patrice was so lucky to have you in her life as were you. Seeing you talk about your three wonderful children, your face does light up! It’s evident that you live & breath them. 

Deborah, thanks again for coming on & chatting with me. It was so lovely reminiscing with you about Patrice & the character she was. 

A beautiful, bubbly, strong & determined young woman. It was a privilege to know you Patrice, keep sparkling from up there  #whitenoisepodcast #irishpodcaster #foreveryoung 

Im so delighted to have our Cheryl all the way from Ireland joining me on the podcast. 

Cheryl is a very important person in my life & has been from day one. For all of you that don’t already know, Cheryl’s Mummy Katrina & my Mummy Gráinne are Sisters which makes us first cousins, but in fact we’re so much more. Cheryl is my Sister from a different mister, my best friend & my wingman all rolled into one! We’ve been together since day dot & have had each others backs ever since. 

Sadly back in October 2004, Cheryl tragically lost her Big Brother Christopher, who was only 23 at the time to a freak accident whilst he was at work.  

Cheryl shares her story about her Brother & her fondest memories of their short time together. We reminisce it all, from his unique calmly demeanor, to his big loud hardy laugh & not forgetting that massively gorgeous infectious smile of his that could have brightened up the darkest of days! 

There is no doubt about it that my chat with our Cheryl was a very emotional one. Today being our Christopher’s anniversary, 17 years on, its still so very raw & painful for us to talk about. I suppose you could say that was the day our family fractured forever. 

Asking our Cheryl to relive the worst day of her life was never going to be an easy thing to do. I am so incredibly proud of the woman she has become & I know our Christopher would be beaming with pride from up there for his wee Sister. 

Christopher was a beautiful man who is without a doubt, the perfect angel, forever young and never forgotten. 

A man, a friend, a brother, a son, a grandson, a cousin and a hero! 

This episode is especially for you our fella.

we’ll love & miss you always xxx

Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 6 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s episode I sit down with an absolute gent of a man who goes by the name of Paul Culloty. 

Co. Kerry native Paul, now lives in a little town called Bluewater in Townsville south of Cairns Queensland, with his wife Aleisha & their two gorgeous kids, Cora & Neddy. 

Some of you may already know Paul from the TV programme, Australian Ninja Warrior which does be aired on channel 9. 

Paul, or as the show liked to refer to him as thee “Irish Ninja!” was very successful & he managed to make it all the way to the semi finals in August of last year. 

Paul reminisces to me about driving trucks with his Father from no age, losing his biggest supporter in life, his Mother, Siobhan to cancer back in June of 2015 & how he stubbled across a gorgeous little Aussie girl one night in the local pub. 

I think it’s fair to say that Paul’s passions in life are his family, lorry driving, cattle chasing & beer drinking. 

Outro

Paul, your an incredible family man, with a heart of gold. I’ve no doubt in my mind that your Mother is watching over proud as punch of what you’ve accomplished in your life so far. 

Thank you so so much for coming on & having the craic with me man. I throughly enjoyed it! One day soon, I hope we will meet in person & have that pint together. 

Now, wouldn’t that be mighty? 

Anyways, mind yourself & hopefully I’ll see ye on the telly again very soon. 

God bless x

#irishninja 

Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 5 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s episode I sit down with Stephen Maguire. 

Originally from Dublin, Stephen now lives in Sydney’s west with his partner Charlene & their 3 beautiful Daughter’s, Fiabh, Layla & Frankie. 

Stephen who works in the construction industry has seen quite a few dark days. After loosing both his Mother & then his Father a few years later, very suddenly, Stephen took to the bottle. 

Stephen opens up to me about his grief, work stress & daily struggles & how he now knows that drink is never the solution. 

I found this chat with Stephen a very emotional one. There is no doubt about it that Stephen is a very hardworking family man who just wants to be the best version of himself. 

In life we all make mistakes & are only human & when you hit rock bottom it’s takes unbelievable strength & courage to face those demons head on & fight your way back to the top! 

Stephen, you are one brave man with the biggest heart & I wish you & your gorgeous little family all the luck in the world. 

Never forget we’re all behind you! 

Thanks again for chatting with me. 

God bless x 

Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 4 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s episode I sit down with the very successful & very driven Eamon Eastwood. 

Eamon is the founder of Taste of Ireland here in Australia. 

Originally from Cookstown, Co Tyrone. It all started when Eamon arrived as a backpacker for the Olympic Games in Sydney. 

He noticed a gap in the market here with all the Irish people but no Irish produce. 

So in 2002, Eamon cheekily raffled off a bag of Tayto’s at a fundraiser for $25. 

Fast forward on right through to 2020, Taste of Ireland is now the largest distributor of nostalgic European food brands in the Southern Hemisphere. 

Coming away from my chat with the very successful CEO, I laughed at thinking it all started with a packet of Tayto’s.

There’s a big msg for us all in Eamon’s story & it’s that if you put your heart & soul into your dream then that dream is going to become a reality. 

So Eamon, cheers for the cup of tae & craic! Wishing you all the best for your next chapter. 

God bless x 

Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 3 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s episode I sit down with the very beautiful Saoirse Connolly.

Saoirse originally from Dublin is a Mother (amongst many other things) of two gorgeous children Fia & Bodhi.

She chats to me today about becoming a first time parent & about the home birth or her second child, her son Bodhi. 

Saoirse is an incredible woman, listening to her chat about her life experiences has been amazing to say the least. 

Coming away from our chats, Saoirse reminded me today of how phenomenal us women really are. 

Our magical & marvellous bodies, how they are capable of creating & birthing new life into the world is simply beauty at its best. 

So Saoirse, thank you so much for talking to me. I really enjoyed your company & craic! 

You truely are a real life WONDER WOMAN. X

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Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 2 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

For today’s episode I sit down with a very witty Woman from my hometown in Newry, the Insta sensation & the face of the panic station, Lianne McCooey. 

Lianne talks to me today about growing up as an only child in Newtownhamilton or as she likes to call it “ The Beverly Hills of South Armagh.” 

Realising at an early age that she was gay, Lianne took the bull by the horns & came out to her family & friends, which was not an easy thing to do. 

Fast forward through the school years & University, Lianne always had a passion for working with the public & wanted to have her own business & be her own boss, that being so, McCooey’s was born March 2013. 

Lianne chats about the highs & lows of running her own business & the effect 2020 had on her Mental health. 

Knowing McCoo (as I like to call her) from back home & with following her on Insta & I can honestly hand on heart say that she is one of the most down to earth, funniest people I’ve ever met.  She just says it as it is & I personally think that is to be commended. 

So McCoo, you’re an absolute legend my man! Thank you so much for coming on & having the craic with me. We will have a pint together soon, please god x 

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Today from 1pm Season 2, episode 1 of @ White Noise will be live across all podcast platforms. 

This week I speak to the very fabulous Luke McCaul AKA Peaches Queen. 

Luke chats to me about what it was like growing up in Dublin in the 90’s. 

After realising at a very young age that he was gay & liked to cross dress, Luke embraced it head on. He talks to me about getting bullied & picked on because of his sexuality, but that never phased him. He knew deep down he was destined for bigger & better things. 

So, Luke moved out of his home house when he was 18 to be bang in the middle of the whole gay scene in the city centre & to explore the world of drag & in 2010 he was crowned ‘Alternative Miss Ireland’ as the very fabulous Peaches Queen  

Peaches is a big part of Luke’s life here in Sydney. What they have created over they years here has been amazing & he is getting ready to host his very own drag show in the Gaelic club Surry Hills on Saturday 25th of September. Tickets are now available to purchase from Luke. 

Folks, this will be one hell of a peachy  night!!!! 

Coming away from our chat I was buzzing like a bee,

Luke’s bravery towards life is amazing, I only wish I was half as brave as you were growing up in my teens. 

It’s takes courage to grow up & become who you really are & Luke you have mastered this without any flaws whatsoever. 

What a beautiful person you are both inside & out. It’s a pleasure to know you & thank you again for coming on the podcast & being so open & honest with me. X 

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White Noise is back with a BANG!!!!!

Today from 1pm you can catch this BONUS episode across all podcast platforms. 

As most of you know, Sydney is in lockdown!

So I thought I would bring the date forward & hit the GO button. 

Kicking us off is this BONUS episode, 

“Loose Women in LOCKDOWN!” 

Myself, Tina & “The Duchess” catch up over a baileys, a cup of Barry’s tae & a wee vodka coke. 

If nothing else, we hope this episode gives you all a-bit of a laugh during these isolated times x