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Novel Ideas: Margaret Ward

Margaret Ward discusses her book ‘Unmanageable Revolutionaries: Women and Irish Nationalism’, a new edition of which has recently been published by Arlen House.

The Round Up- 25th March 2022

Chloe Murray is joined by Hazel Haworth, Gerard Doran and Chris Higgins from Dementia NI to speak about how they adapted to the covid pandemic and the Herbert Protocol.

Novel Ideas: Ian Walsh

Chloe Murray speaks to Ian Walsh about the release of his latest book ‘The Belly of the Whale’; a first person narrative on his story and history with alcoholism.

The Round Up- Friday 8th April 2022

Once again the people of Northern Ireland are showing their kindness to help others. We talk to the Dean of Belfast, Stephen Forde about their latest fundraising for Ukraine. Tina Calder also brings us the latest.

Food Matters: Episode 8 – Sustainable Food Places

Kerry Melville, Nourish NI is joined by Allan Bogle, Derry City & Strabane District Council and Paul Cunningham, Mourne Larder to talk about Sustainable Food Places’ the UK wide programme trying to create change in the food system.

Food Matters: Episode 7 – Food and Nutrition

Kerry Melville Nourish NI is joined by Barbara Bray MBE, PhD Researcher, Queens University and Rachel Reid-McCann PhD Researcher, Queen’s University to talk about their research focusing on improving nutrition in older adults.

Food Matters: Episode 6 – Food and Tourism

Kerry Melville discusses the relationship of food and tourism in Northern Ireland with guests Michelle Shirlow, CEO of Food NI and Gary Quate, Experienced Development Officer.

The Round Up- Thursday 7th April 2022

Around 87 people get a life-changing epilepsy diagnosis every 24-hours in the UK – with one in every 100 people living with epilepsy in the UK. Bridin Quinn spoke to Caoimhe Clements about her own personal experiences living with epilepsy to mark Epilepsy Purple Day. Tina Calder also brings us the latest.

The Round Up-Wednesday 6th April 2022

One in five believe that there is not enough affordable and sufficient housing in their area. Bridin speaks to Arlene Creighton from Women’s Aid and Craig Taylor from Nationwide Building Society about the Community Grants Programme and how that will help the community. Tina Calder also brings us the latest.