The Women's Podcast

In today's episode, Róisín Ingle is joined by three of Ireland’s newest authors, Michelle Gallan (Big Girl, Small Town), Niamh Campbell (This Happy) and Rachel Donohue (Temple House Vanishing). 2020 will be a milestone year for each of these authors, as it marks the release of their debut novels. This conversation was recorded before the coronavirus outbreak, when all three women were able to come into studio and speak to Róisín about their new books and the inspiration behind them.Today is also Poetry Day Ireland. We pay tribute to Eavan Boland, leading Irish poet and champion of women's voices, who died on Monday. Nessa O’Mahony joined Róisín to take a look back on the poet’s life and read one of her most moving works, ‘The Pomegranate’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second of our ‘Big Night In’ zoom events, Róisín Ingle was joined by comedian and actor Deirdre O’Kane. In front of an audience of 250 podcast listeners, Deirdre spoke about lockdown life at home with her family in Dublin and about her new quarantine hobbies, which include painting pebbles and running into Ryan Tubridy on her daily walks along Dun Laoghaire pier. O'Kane also revealed how the installation of a “gin altar” in her kitchen has made the lockdown a bit more bearable. Check out @itwomenspodcast on twitter or facebook, for information on any upcoming live events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Róisín Ingle spoke with president and leader of Sinn Fein, Mary Lou McDonald. Earlier this month, McDonald received a positive diagnosis of Covid-19, after waiting sixteen days for her test results. She spoke openly and honestly about her experience with the illness and the immediate sense of connection she felt with everyone who has also contracted the virus. In this conversation, the party leader reveals what it’s like finally getting back to work, her hopes for post pandemic Ireland and what the future holds for Sinn Féin, on the sidelines of the historical agreement between Fine Gael and Fine Fáil. She also has some good Netflix recommendations in there too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Róisín Ingle spoke with entrepreneur, CEO and keynote speaker Margaret Heffernan. In her latest book ‘Uncharted: How to navigate the future’, Margaret explores the people and organisations who aren’t daunted by uncertainty. The timing of this book is remarkable given that we are in the midst of a global crisis nobody saw coming. In this conversation, Margaret reveals how the idea for the book came about, why creative thinking is a must have in times of crisis and what we, as a society, can learn from this pandemic when it’s over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the live recording taken from the first ever Zoom event for The Women's Podcast. Last Saturday night, Marian Keyes joined Róisin Ingle and a whole host of podcast listeners on Zoom for a virtual get-together. In this conversation, Marian spoke about lockdown life, grocery shopping for her elderly mother, her new found obsession with cosmetics and how cooking "proper fancy dinners out of a book" helps take her mind off things. There's also some great listener questions at the end of the discussion. Check out @itwomenspodcast on twitter or facebook, for information on any upcoming live events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Róisín Ingle spoke with Shawna Scott from Sex Siopa about the recent increase in sex toy sales due to the Covid-19 lockdown. In their conversation, Shawna reveals the most in demand products, the best toys for beginners and why now, more than ever, is a great time to start experimenting. Róisín also caught up with our book club members, Niamh Towey, Bernice Harrison and Ann Ingle, who have some great recommendations to help us through this long period of lockdown. From old reliables, laugh out loud reads and a book guaranteed to get the creative juices flowing, hopefully you’ll find something to add to your lockdown reading list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Róisín Ingle spoke with Dr Catherine Motherway, a Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Intensive Care Physician at University Hospital Limerick. In this open and honest conversation, Catherine reveals what life is really like working on the frontline in ICU. She spoke to Roisin about dealing with the emotional toll of the outbreak, preparing memory books for the families of Covid-19 patients and how, when news of the pandemic first broke, she didn’t sleep properly for three weeks.Also, in this episode, Róisín spoke with Women’s Aid chief executive Sarah Benson about the rise in cases of domestic violence during the coronavirus outbreak. Domestic abuse survivor Bernie D’arcy also shared her story about the ongoing abuse she suffered at the hands of her husband before finally finding the courage to escape the situation with the help of Women’s Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Syrian born journalist Razan Ibraheem spoke to Róisín Ingle about adjusting to this new life under lockdown and the importance of maintaining a routine each day. With the first case of coronavirus confirmed in Syria nearly three weeks ago, Razan discusses the disastrous impact the outbreak may have on her home country. Also, Irish TV presenter Angela Scanlon joined Róisín from her home in London which she shares with her husband Roy and their two year old daughter Ruby. She spoke to Róisín about the power of gratitude, the joys of baking bread with her mum over Instagram and her brand new RTE chat show, ‘Ask Me Anything’ which like lots of things is "up in the air at the moment". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode is all about food, glorious food. Róisín Ingle caught up with food blogger Roz Purcell, to talk about her new fundraiser "Feasta: A Homecooking Collection of Recipes for the Mater and Mercy Hospitals". It's a gorgeous pdf cookbook available to download for €5, and it was specifically developed to help the frontline staff working to fight against Covid-19, with proceeds going to the Mater Hospital and the Mercy Hospital.Also, Irish Times restaurant critic Catherine Cleary spoke to Róisín about her brand new podcast, The Comfort Feed and shared the secret of how to recreate a Big Mac at home. Irish Times contributor Tanya Sweeney was also on the line to tell us how she’s getting on under lockdown in Stoneybatter with her fiancé and toddler: "The first few weeks felt like we were in a tumble dryer, we didn’t know what way was up".Link to Roz’s GoFundMe:https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-cooking-for-good?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Róisín Ingle spoke with Dr. Zoë Lynch, a young Irish doctor who has just returned home to Ireland having spent the last two years living and working in Australia. After hearing the HSE’s plea for medical professionals to “be on call for Ireland”, Zoë dropped everything and set about trying to get the next flight home. Zoë was instrumental in organising the flight which brought over ninety young Irish doctors back to Ireland to work in hospitals around the country. Also Irish Times beauty writer Laura Kennedy joined Róisín to discuss some much needed self care and beauty hacks. Speaking from her apartment in London, Laura revealed what life is like under lockdown in a city of nearly nine million people. She also had lots of tips for chipped shellacs, dodgy roots and unwanted fuzz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.