Niall Ó Sioradáin

Niall Ó Sioradáin

RTÉ Radio 1

The Deepest Breath on The Ray D'Arcy Show

The Deepest Breath, Irishwoman Laura McGann's stunning freediving documentary, recently won the Outstanding Long Documentary award at the 45th Annual Sports Emmys in New York. Laura talks to Ray about the film.

Highlights • 29 May 24

Dr Amati: "The power of food is becoming so clear"

Dr Federica Amati, Lecturer in Nutrition at London's Imperial College School of Medicine, talks to Claire about the importance of reconnecting with our food to protect our physical and mental health.

Highlights • 22 May 24

Would you ditch your smartphone for a dumbphone with Snake?

Reporter Brian O'Connell tells Colm Ó Mongáin about a small but growing trend of people swapping their smartphones for app-free 'dumbphones'.

Highlights • 13 May 24

The World's Most Disappointing Viewing Experience on Drivetime

The Irish Independent's Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile talks to Cormac about the Louvre's plans to enhance the viewing experience of its most famous exhibit - the Mona Lisa - and how destinations are dealing with over-tourism.

Highlights • 25 Apr 24

Farmers and Mental Health on Oliver Callan

Galway farmer Shay Concannon talks to Oliver about his own mental health issues and why he thinks more farmers are struggling with theirs.

Highlights • 25 Apr 24

"Emotional abuse is the cornerstone of all abuse"

Psychotherapists Helen Villiers and Katie McKenna talk to Oliver about their new book, You're Not the Problem and how narcisstic parents damage their children.

Highlights • 19 Apr 24

Why 'movement snacking' can bring more wellness to your workday

Personal trainer and wellness coach Karl Henry tells Brendan how we don't have to wait until work is over to improve our wellness and why we should be envious of people who have to stand all day in their jobs.

Highlights • 18 Apr 24

Somniphobia: Is this what's disrupting your sleep?

Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan joins Ray to talk about her new book, Sleep Well: 8 Habits to Help You Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Refreshed, which aims to get people resting and sleeping better.

Highlights • 15 Apr 24

Fall in Sales of Electric Vehicles on Drivetime

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent and Brian Cooke, Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry talk to Colm Ó Mongáin about a decline in sales of EVs in the first quarter of 2024.

Highlights • 03 Apr 24

Being an Air Traffic Controller on Oliver Callan

Gwen Morgan, Director of Operations at AirNav Ireland, which manages Ireland's airspace, talks to Oliver about what it's like and what it takes to be an air traffic controller.

Highlights • 02 Apr 24