Best Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio Podcasts (2024)

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Peter Stewart - Louis Walsh Impersonator 5:49

5d ago5:49

5:49

Peter Stewart tells Trina Mara about how he accidentally became a Louis Walsh impersonatorBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Danny O'Donoghue on new album "Satellites" and continuing with The Script after bandmate's passing 5:09

8d ago5:09

5:09

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.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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The Real Ibiza Uncovered 9:11

6d ago9:11

9:11

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…

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Cathy Wheatley on surrogacy legislation changes 9:00

8d ago9:00

9:00

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

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That awkward conversation about your funeral wishes with Paul Merriman and An Post Insurance 5:22

11d ago5:22

5:22

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.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Minister for Justice Helen McEntee on Coco's Law 6:01

7d ago6:01

6:01

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee speaks to Trina Mara about Coco's Law and the consequences of bullying on social media, sharing intimate images or threatening to share images.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd t/a Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Michelle MacMullan on "Motherhood" - From teen pregnancy to IVF 13:02

12d ago13:02

13:02

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.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Take the stress out of travel with an escorted tour 14:19

12d ago14:19

14:19

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…

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SIMS IVF: Klara McDonnell Patient Experience: "After cancer diagnosis, I froze my eggs" 10:41

13d ago10:41

10:41

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

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"I feel the disadvantages of the smartphones outweigh the advantages" 6:36

14d ago6:36

6:36

Mark Kelly, Principal of St.Joseph's National School in Bree, Enniscorthy, Co.Wexford talks to Trina Mara about the school policy not to allow smartphones until the end of 6th class.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd t/a Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Artist Yana Koretska on being welcomed in Ireland & the heartache of her mother and sister staying behind in Ukraine 6:05

15d ago6:05

6:05

Yana Koretska came to Ireland after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In Part One, she tells Trina about her career as an artist and how she has been welcomed by her host family. Her mother and 11-year-old sister decided to stay in Ukraine. Instagram - yanessa_ukrainian.artist www.yanakoretska.artBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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First Dates' Maitre D Mateo Saina opening eatery in Dublin 5:51

19d ago5:51

5:51

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.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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It's New York New York with Ed Finn 10:25

19d ago10:25

10:25

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.comBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Comedian Bernard O'Shea on Paddy Power Comedy Festival 10:38

19d ago10:38

10:38

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 TicketsBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Eco-Free Confectionary 5:31

20d ago5:31

5:31

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at the company Chocolate Eclaire, who sell luxury and eco-friendly confectionary. To find out more, Traic had a chat with its founder Clare Tate. Enjoy!By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Wexford primary school introduce "No Smartphone" policy 5:21

22d ago5:21

5:21

Mark Kelly, Principal of St.Joseph's National School in Bree, Co.Wexford joins Trina Mara to speak about their policy whereby children will not be given smartphones until the end of 6th Class (Confirmation time). The policy was agreed by parents, teachers and the board of management.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd t/a Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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"My granny is right in the thick of the war in Ukraine but she won't leave" 4:27

23d ago4:27

4:27

Ivan Soraka chats to Trina Mara about the realities of having family members still living in the thick of the war in Ukraine.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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SIMS IVF: Dr.Adeola Adewole talks secondary infertility, AMH, Egg Donation & Pre-Genetic Testing 16:26

26d ago16:26

16:26

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.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Travel Tips with Sarah Slattery plus win return flights to Chicago on United with thanks to Shannon Airport & Tropical Sky 15:36

26d ago15:36

15:36

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…

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How to reduce your tax bill & cut back on everyday expenses with Alpha Wealth 17:46

26d ago17:46

17:46

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

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Ranae Von Meding on inequality for same-sex parents 13:18

26d ago13:18

13:18

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: @ranaevonmedingBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Dr.Richard Hogan on shocking images your children are viewing 5:22

28d ago5:22

5:22

Dr.Richard Hogan is a Family Psychotherapist and writes every Thursday for the Irish Examiner where he looks at mental health in teenagers and families. He shared some shocking research on what images your children are viewing onlineBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd t/a Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Ivan Soraka on his Ukrainian parents raising their family in Ireland 4:57

29d ago4:57

4:57

Ivan Soraka chats to Trina Mara about moving to Ireland at a young age and how his parents adapted to life in IrelandBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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How to fill out your voting ballot 9:42

1M ago9:42

9:42

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.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Shona McGarty on playing "Whitney Dean", saying goodbye to Eastenders & her new role in "2:22 A Ghost Story" 11:11

1M ago11:11

11:11

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 …

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Your Guide to Minneapolis 8:49

1M ago8:49

8:49

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…

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Ukrainian born Ivan Soroka on growing up in Ireland 5:27

1M ago5:27

5:27

Ivan Soroka chats to Trina Mara about his Ukrainian parents and what it was like moving to Ireland at the age of six.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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EV Charging Stations 5:44

1M ago5:44

5:44

On this episode of Ours To Protect on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at a brand new Irish product which combines a heat pump with air conditioning system with a car charging point. This edition saw Traic have a chat with EVACHS CEO Jeff Aherne about how this product came about. Enjoy!By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Helping your teenagers with exam anxiety 8:59

1M ago8:59

8:59

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 fi…

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How many paracetamol do you get through? 9:27

1M ago9:27

9:27

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_irlBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Get beach ready for Fuerteventura 9:00

1M ago9:00

9:00

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…

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SIMS IVF: Egg Donation 16:45

1M ago16:45

16:45

Roisin Baggott is the Egg Donation Lead at SIMS IVF and talks us through the various options for those wanting to avail of egg donation. www.sims.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Dr.Richard Hogan on appropriate age for smartphones 5:24

2M ago5:24

5:24

Dr.Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist joins Trina Mara to discuss the big question we're all wondering - at what age should children be getting their own smartphoneBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd t/a Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Alla Mikhnova: "My husband is still in Ukraine. I check the news every morning" 4:43

1M ago4:43

4:43

Alla Mikhnova chats to Trina Mara about the Russian invasion and how her husband is still in Ukraine. She checks the news every morning to see what has happened overnight.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Dating OUTSIDE your usual type for relationship success 13:51

2M ago13:51

13:51

Feargal Harrington from Intro Matchmaking on why dating outside of your usual types can often lead to relationship success. www.intro.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Simon Chambers on "Much Ado about Dying" 14:15

2M ago14:15

14:15

Filmmaker Simon Chambers finds his life drastically interrupted when he is called back to London from India to care for his single, gay Uncle David, who had been an actor before he retired. He refuses to go into a care home and despite not knowing where he left his false teeth, he can recite all the lines of the Shakespeare plays. Simon has won the…

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Travel Saturday heads to Hollywood 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

Travel journalist Ed Finn and The Travel Expert Sarah Slattery have just returned from Los Angeles - they tell us everything you need to know about the City of Angels www.edfinntravels.com www.thetravelexpert.ie www.shannonairport.ie www.tropicalsky.ie Winner will be called on Tuesday 21st and must be available to take the phonecall Terms and condi…

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SIMS IVF: Specialist Fertility Counsellor 12:52

2M ago12:52

12:52

SIMS IVF Specialist Fertility Counsellor Helga Behan chats about looking after yourself before and during fertility treatment. www.sims.ieBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Vinny McBrien - Social Media Influencer on algorithms - Part 2 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Reporter Eoin Glackin chats to social media influencer Vinny McBrien about the ups and downs of the job and social media algorithmsBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd t/a Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Eco Friendly Construction 5:18

2M ago5:18

5:18

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, we looked at how using natural materials can improve building performance and durability. For this, Traic spoke to Niall Crossan, technical director of the Ecological Systems Building Company in Athboy, Co Meath, to find out more. Enjoy!…

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Fr.Vasyl Kornitsky: "We brought the children to Dublin Zoo & when a plane went overhead, they took cover" 4:50

2M ago4:50

4:50

Reporter Eoin Glackin chats to Fr.Vasyl Komitsky from Donnycarney Church in Dublin. He came here from Ukraine in 2012 and has been working closely with the local Ukrainian community.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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What to expect in South Africa plus win return flights to New York 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

Ed Finn and Sarah Slattery are exploring South Africa today plus giving you a chance to win return flights to New York with thanks to Shannon Airport and Tropical Sky www.shannonairport.ie www.tropicalsky.ie www.edfinntravels.com www.thetravelexpert.ie Winner will be called on Tuesday 14th May and must be available to take the phonecall Terms and c…

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Paul Harrington in studio 30 years after Eurovision win 14:49

2M ago14:49

14:49

Paul Harrington joins Trina Mara in studio to look back 30 years after his Eurovision win with Charlie McGettigan and the song, "Rock n Roll Kids"By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood chats to Trina 9:22

2M ago9:22

9:22

Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel Horwood chats to Trina Mara about his TV persona and playing the Wicked Witch of the West in "The Wizard of Oz" at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre from May 28th-June 8thBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Meal Plans to protect your bone health 6:56

2M ago6:56

6:56

Registered Dietician and Physiologist Orla Walsh, who is working on an osteoporosis awareness campaign in association with the Irish Osteoporosis Society and organised by Amgen, talks us through meal plans to protect your bone health.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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The Big Bounce Challenge for June Bank Holiday 3:24

2M ago3:24

3:24

Kate O'Neill chats to Trina Mara about the Big Bounce Challenge happening on Saturday 1st June and Sunday 2nd June at Palmerstown House Estate in Co.Kildare. It's Ireland's largest inflatable 5km obstacle course for individuals and groups that will test your skills and endurance. Adults and children aged 7 and over can participate. There'll also be…

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Vomiting bug remedies for your family 6:03

2M ago6:03

6:03

Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell shares some remedies if the vomiting bug has hit your household. She also has the Wondercare Podcast Instagram - @Wondercare_IrlBy Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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Vinny McBrien - Social Media Influencer - Part 1 5:37

2M ago5:37

5:37

Vinny McBrien tells us about his experiences on social media as a young influencer.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd t/a Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Fr Vasyl Kornitsky Part One - "I quickly realised that my job as a priest was to create a safe haven for them" 5:26

2M ago5:26

5:26

Reporter Eoin Glackin spoke with Ukrainian priest Father Vasyl Kornitsky of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Donnycarney, Dublin. Fr Vasyl came to Ireland in 2012. He told us about how his job changed after the war broke out.By Choice Broadcasting Ltd & Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio

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Hedgegrows 5:30

2M ago5:30

5:30

On this episode of Ours To Protect here on Ireland's Classic Hits Radio, Traic had a chat with to Mark Mac Dubhghaill of to find out about the importance of hedgegrows for the environment. Enjoy!By Choice Broadcasting Ltd

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