Ruth Kennedy

RTÉ Radio One

Student Calls for Reform of the SUSI Grant on Liveline

Joe Duffy talks to Megan Nichols who's having a tough time getting by in college. She's looking for SUSI to take account of people like her with no parental support.

Highlights • 13 Aug 21

Books at One on The Ryan Tubridy Show

Joanne Hunter and Greg Fletcher spoke to Ryan about 'Books at One' which aims to transform the role and function of bookshops in communities all over Ireland.

Highlights • 12 Aug 21

Jim Sheridan on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Jim Sheridan reveals what brought him to the story of Sophie Toscan du Plantier, the evolution of the 5-part documentary series, his views on fairness and justice and more in a wide-ranging interview with Ray D'Arcy.

Highlights • 16 Jul 21

Death Doula on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Eileen Pugh speaks to Ray D'Arcy about how she and her husband Derek prepared for his death and Melissa Murphy talks about her job as a Death Doula, a companion to people who are dying and their families.

Highlights • 15 Jul 21

"That's how Jill Biden ended up wearing our embroidery"

Irish designer Laura Weber shared her success story which has seen her work worn by Beyoncé, Saoirse Ronan and now First Lady, Jill Biden

Highlights • 05 Jul 21

"They just can't believe they're being re-victimised"

Entertainment reporter K.J. Matthews talks about Bill Cosby's release from prison and reactions from women who made allegations against him

Highlights • 05 Jul 21

The Pogues, featuring bassist Cait O'Riordan (L). Photo: Getty

Punk: "There was nobody saying you can't do that, you're a girl"

Punk Rock evolved as a backlash against the 'free love and peace' mantra of the hippy movement, as Cait O'Riordan explained.

living • 14 Apr 21

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, singer and presenter.

A beginner's guide to Irish Traditional Music

Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh is a born influencer. Speaking from the Baile na nGall studio from West Kerry, her enthusiasm for Irish traditional music was such that Claire Byrne said she was sold without hearing a single note.

Gaeilge • 31 Mar 21

Dr. Ruth Ogden aims to answer these questions in her research

Has our perception of time changed during the pandemic?

If you're confused about the passage of time, you're not alone...

living • 16 Mar 21

Tech2Students provides laptops to some whose only connection with school work was via mobile phone.

Tech2Schools: "We've got to lift people's spirits"

Remote learning is about so much more than course work for teacher Kevin Shortall, it's about the welfare of the students and the wider school community.

living • 15 Feb 21