The Trina Mara Podcast

Graham Gouldman from 10cc chats to Trina Mara about the upcoming shows at Vicar Street in Dublin on 24th and 25th of September

Shane Casey from "The Young Offenders" chats to Trina Mara about his new show as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival called "The Man who talks to statues" running at the Civic Theatre in Tallaght from the 5th-11th September. We also chat about his iconic Young Offenders' character "Billy Murphy"

Comedian Adam Hills who you'll know as the host of "The Last Leg" and covering the Paralympics in Paris chats to Trina Mara about his love of tennis. He delves into the world of Para-standing Tennis in his new Sky Documentaries show "Foot Fault"

With Oasis reuniting, the tribute band "Live Forever" have been inundated with bookings. Trina Mara chats to "Noel Gallagher" a.k.a Paul from the band www.liveforeveroasistribute.ie

Katie Maguire had been unwell for a decade before finally being diagnosed with Lyme Disease. She speaks to Trina about how it affected her life and the film she is now making called "Warrior", which was inspired by her health journey. She would appreciate your help with funding the film Donate to "Warrior" film here

Ali Campbell from "UB40 featuring Ali Campbell" chats to Trina ahead of their RDS show.

Deirdre O'Keefe from www.burdy.ie chats to Trina about Pensions Auto-enrolment which comes into effect next year and what it means if you already have a pension Instagram: cleverburdy

Catherine O'Keefe from the Menopause Success Summit chats to Trina about free HRT that is expected to be announced in the budget. www.menopausesuccesssummit.com www.wellnesswarrior.ie

Vogue Williams chats to Trina Mara about working with Heinz and Barnardos on their latest campaign which urges us to put the phone down during family meal time. We also chat about mansions, the Olympics and wanting to move in with her in-laws!

Kim and Lyn are the professional organizers behind "A Sorted Affair" and they chat to Trina Mara about decluttering your life and how to get started Instagram: a.sorted.affair

Chartered Clinical Child Psychologist Dr.Malie Coyne speaks to Trina Mara about the importance of putting our phones and devices away to sit down for family meals Heinz have teamed up with the charity Barnardos top open it's "Cannection Cafe" from 16th-23rd of August in Dublin where the only payment is conversation. You can then avail of a free Beanz-based meal through the exclusive "BEANardos menu". Heinz will also donate to Barnardos Breakfast Clubs for every trio-can of "Heinz Meanz Meals" cans that are bought.

Tráic Ó'Braonáin is on the look-out for Irish singers and bands for Irish Music Month this September with a 10k prize up for grabs

Mary Byrne chats to Trina Mara about her show "Mary Byrne Check Me Out" which is the story of her life combined with music. We speak about her depression, the stigma of being a single mother in 1980's Ireland, gaining confidence as a singer, the loss of her parents and so much more Instagram: marybyrneofficial

Nutritional Therapist Sarah Brereton has tips for travelling this Summer and avoiding the bloat

Visual impairments in children especially short-sightedness is on the rise. Michael Terberg from Thomson Screening chats to Trina Mara about the importance of getting your child's vision and hearing tests as it can determine their educational outcomes.

Oliver James has appeared on Davina McCall's "This Time Next Year" where he helped Darren lose over 8 stone. Oliver has The Weight Loss Academy where he can help people achieve their weight loss goals regardless of their location. His book is called "The Road to Weight Loss: Create your Roadmap to Weight Loss Success".

Edel O'Connell is Chairperson of the Latin Quarter and Business Development Manager at the Nox Hotel and The Snug Townhouse in Galway. She chats to Trina Mara about all the events happening in the Latin Quarter and why it's a great place to visit for all

Bestselling author Andrea Mara (who happens to be Trina's sister-in-law) is on the show discussing her latest book "Someone in the Attic" and has some news about who'll be playing some of the characters in the on-screen adaptation of her book "All Her Fault"

Antoinette Coffey helps women achieve their goals and this week, we're discussing prioritizing YOURSELF even if that means just having 15 minutes in the morning to have your cup of coffee before the rest of the family are awake! Instagram: @antoinettecoffeycoaching

Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner Selene Daly welcomes the banning of sunbeds which is being called for by Tánaiste Micháel Martin

He's the Hitman, Pete Waterman. Trina Mara chats to the legendary Pete Waterman who produced some of the most successful songs in the music industry as part of "Stock, Aiken and Waterman". We chat about how it all began for him, what went on behind the scenes and why at age 77, he isn't planning a retirement party anytime soon!

"Gogglebox Ireland" are seeking new faces for the next series of the popular show. Miriam Smyth from Kite Entertainment chats to Trina Mara about what they're looking for. You can apply by emailing: [email protected] with who is in your household (min of 2), who you are, what you're into, where you're based and include a phone number

Webdoctor's Dr.Sarah-Anne Bennett chats to Trina Mara about the symptoms of menopause and when it might be time to visit your GP. www.webdoctor.ie

Asha, the first elephant born in Ireland, has now sadly contracted the virus that killed her daughter Zinda and adopted daughter Avani in the last week. However, Gerry Creighton who looked after the elephants at Dublin Zoo for over 30 years, is hopeful that her age will give her a better chance of survival. www.dublinzoo.ie

SIMS IVF Group Scientific Director Graham Coull chats to Trina Mara about embryo selection www.sims.ie

Gerry Creighton who looked after the elephants at Dublin Zoo for over 30 years speaks to Trina about the tragic death of two elephants, Avani and Zinda. They contracted Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV). The virus, which attacks membranes, rapidly causes fever and bleeding with a mortality rate up to 85%. Almost all Asian elephants carry the virus, in the wild and in zoos, but it only develops into an illness for some and there is no vaccination against it. It does not pose a health risk to humans.

Trina Mara was invited to Áras an Uachtaráin for a Garden Party celebrating Irish Music Month which is in September 2024. President Michael D.Higgins and his wife Sabina attended the event with performances from established and up-and-coming Irish artists including Brad Heidi, Gavin James, Shobsy, Negro Impacto, Aby Coulibaly, Ham Sandwich, Susan O'Neill and Dermot Kennedy

Ed Finn chats to Trina Mara about his recent travels to Columbus, Ohio plus your final chance to win Return flights to JFK with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie www.edfinntravels.com

Glen Power from The Script chats to Trina Mara about the loss of his bandmate Mark Sheehan who passed away last year, to new material and the medical treatment that works wonders for him in Las Vegas.

Peter Stewart tells Trina Mara about how he accidentally became a Louis Walsh impersonator

Danny O'Donoghue from The Script chats to Trina Mara about their new album "Satellites" which is released on August 16th and continuing on after the sad passing of his bandmate and friend Mark Sheehan.

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery are in studio this week with Trina uncovering the REAL Ibiza - not just the clubbing and nightlife you might have heard about plus win return flights to Newark with United Airlines thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie www.edfinntravels.com www.thetravelexpert.ie

Cathy Wheatley, who is the mother of twins born via a surrogate, chats to Trina Mara about the latest development in legislation surrounding surrogacy.

Paul Merriman from AskPaul reveals the latest research carried out by An Post Insurance about funerals in Ireland. But how do you cover the cost? Get the peace of mind you need with An Post Insurance Funeral Insurance For more information visit www.anpostinsurance.ie

Journalist Michelle MacMullan chats to Trina Mara about her play "Motherhood" at Smock Alley Theatre from June 26th-28th. It's a play in 3 parts from her own experience of teenage pregnancy, to being quizzed about her fertility in her 30's and then an IVF struggle.

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery are back in studio this week taking a look at escorted tours. Are they really just for old people? Plus win return flights to New York with Delta thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.edfinntravels.com www.thetravelexpert.ie www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie

Trina Mara speaks to Klara McDonnell who decided to freeze her eggs with SIMS IVF after receiving a cancer diagnosis www.sims.ie

Mateo Saina, best-known as the Maitre D from the "First Dates" restaurant has another new venture. Aswell as the RTE TV show, he is re-opening an eatery in Dublin - "Ian's Kitchen by Mateo". It's on Whitehall Road West in Kimmage.

Ed Finn has been off travelling again - this time, exploring New York plus your chance to win return flights to New York on Aer Lingus with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie www.edfinntravels.com

Comedian Bernard O'Shea chats to Trina Mara about the Paddy Power Comedy Festival at the Iveagh Gardens in Dublin, running Thursday July 25th to Sunday July 28th. Tickets on sale now at Paddy Power Comedy Festival Tickets

Dr.Adeola Adewole is the Clinical Director of SIMS IVF Swords and chats to Trina about secondary infertility, AMH, Egg Donation and Pre-Genetic Testing. www.sims.ie

The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery gives her travel tips from luggage allowances to the new app that makes US customs an even quicker experience plus you could win return flights to Chicago on United Airlines with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.thetravelexpert.ie www.shannonairport.com www.tropicalsky.ie

Nick Charalambous from Alpha Wealth speaks to Trina Mara about how to reduce your tax bill and cut down on everyday expenses www.alphawealth.ie

Ranae Von Meding chats to Trina Mara about the inequality she and her wife are experiencing as same-sex parents to their three children. She has urged the public to copy the template on her Instagram bio and send an email to Minister Stephen Donnelly to fix this. Instagram: @ranaevonmeding

Tim Carey, Head of Operations at An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission, chats to Trina Mara about how to fill out your ballot on polling day and not spoil your vote.

Actress Shona McGarty chats to Trina Mara about leaving "Eastenders" after 16 years playing "Whitney Dean", Bianca's stepdaughter and how excited she is about her new stage role in "2:22 - A Ghost Story" where she'll star alongside Jay McGuinness from The Wanted and former Love Island host Laura Whitmore. It opens at the 3Olympia Theatre in Dublin on June 20th, running until August 11th.

Ed Finn from www.edfinntravels.com is in studio taking a look at Minneapolis plus win Return Flights to Boston on Aer Lingus with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky. www.thetravelexpert.ie www.shannonairport.ie www.tropicalsky.ie Winner will be called on Wednesday 5th June and must be available to take the phonecall Terms and conditions for the competition are as follows: Shannon Airport will endeavour to book your chosen dates of travel; however, you may be offered alternate dates depending on seat availability. This prize is valid for one return flight for two passengers and is non-transferable. It includes assigned seating and one 23kg checked bag per passenger. Booking requests must be submitted a minimum of 14 days prior to departure date. Travel must be completed as follows: Aer Lingus flights to Boston and New York are valid for travel before 14th December United flights to Newark are valid for travel before 25th October United Flights to Chicago are valid for travel between 24th Mary and 24th September Delta Airlines flights to New York are valid for travel between 25th May and 06th October If a passenger travelling is under the age of 16 on the departure date, they must be accompanied by a passenger over the age of 16. The passenger must provide a valid email address and contact phone number for the flight reservation. Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from the relevant airline. Passengers must have a valid passport and all necessary documentation needed to travel to the United States. All regular airline terms and conditions apply once your reservation has been confirmed. For the avoidance of doubt, the recipient of this prize can only travel to the destination, which is the subject of this prize, via Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co. Clare. To the extent that this term and condition is inconsistent with any of the other terms and conditions herein contained, this term and condition shall prevail. Other terms and conditions may apply in relation to the flight and/or flight arrangements.

Bree O'Neill runs the ISPCC's Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes and with the exams looming, the ISPCC are providing webinars to assist students and their parents through this stressful time. How can you help your anxious child when you're feeling anxious yourself? ISPCC is offering two free webinars on coping with exam anxiety – the first is specifically for parents and carers, while the second will focus on young people along with their parents and carers. The two-part series will focus on explaining what anxiety actually is and how it manifests itself, support for dealing with an anxious child, anxiety management tips and tools and Childline’s Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes, which provide free ongoing support for both young people and their parents. They will be hosted by ISPCC parenting lead Siobhan Harvey and Niamh Clarke, Manager of ISPCC Smart Moves programme, while Bree O’Neill who manages Childline’s Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing programmes will be the keynote speaker. For more information on the webinar for parents and carers, please go to https://bit.ly/44riFL1 To find out more about the webinar aimed at young people, please go to https://bit.ly/3wqPVFt

Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell chats to Trina Mara about the use of paracetamol and the important information you need to be aware of when taking them Instagram - wondercare_irl

The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery is in studio to tell us about the very overlooked Fuerteventura as a holiday destination plus win Return Flights to Newark on United Airlines with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky. www.thetravelexpert.ie www.shannonairport.ie www.tropicalsky.ie Winner will be called on Tuesday 28th and must be available to take the phonecall Terms and conditions for the competition are as follows: Shannon Airport will endeavour to book your chosen dates of travel; however, you may be offered alternate dates depending on seat availability. This prize is valid for one return flight for two passengers and is non-transferable. It includes assigned seating and one 23kg checked bag per passenger. Booking requests must be submitted a minimum of 14 days prior to departure date. Travel must be completed as follows: Aer Lingus flights to Boston and New York are valid for travel before 14th December United flights to Newark are valid for travel before 25th October United Flights to Chicago are valid for travel between 24th Mary and 24th September Delta Airlines flights to New York are valid for travel between 25th May and 06th October If a passenger travelling is under the age of 16 on the departure date, they must be accompanied by a passenger over the age of 16. The passenger must provide a valid email address and contact phone number for the flight reservation. Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive an email confirmation from the relevant airline. Passengers must have a valid passport and all necessary documentation needed to travel to the United States. All regular airline terms and conditions apply once your reservation has been confirmed. For the avoidance of doubt, the recipient of this prize can only travel to the destination, which is the subject of this prize, via Shannon Airport, Shannon, Co. Clare. To the extent that this term and condition is inconsistent with any of the other terms and conditions herein contained, this term and condition shall prevail. Other terms and conditions may apply in relation to the flight and/or flight arrangements.