Ruth Kennedy

RTÉ Radio One

Dr Illona Duffy talks to Claire Byrne about treating scabies

Dr Duffy on recognising the signs of scabies

Monaghan GP Dr Illona Duffy talks to Claire about the skin condition scabies, how to recognise it and what to do if you get it.

Highlights • 08 Jan 24

"We have some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world"

Dr Liz O Sullivan discusses a new report into breastfeeding in Ireland, the background to Ireland's comparatively low rates of breastfeeding and what can be done to change this.

Highlights • 06 Dec 23

300 Years of Wedding Dresses: "It's so delicate, like a cobweb"

Historian Michelle O'Mahony and costumier Gwen McGuirk talk about the history of wedding dresses and the exhibition 'The Dress: Three Centuries of Weddings'.

Highlights • 06 Dec 23

Thomas McCann on the high rates of suicides among Travellers

Psychotherapist and member of the Traveller community, Thomas McCann talks about the need for action on bullying, racism and suicide following the broadcast of Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost.

Highlights • 01 Dec 23

"It's all about accentuating what you have that's already good"

Listen: The Irish shapewear brand celebrating a range of sizes

Vacious is Ireland's answer to the new generation of shapewear and the two sisters responsible for it talk to Brendan about body confidence and looking your best whatever your shape and size.

Highlights • 27 Nov 23

Migraines: "The good is gone out of you. You can do nothing"

Callers talked to Joe on Liveline about how migraines affect their daily lives.

Highlights • 21 Nov 23

Janis Ian on Brendan O'Connor

Singer Janis Ian talks about coping with the loss of her voice, becoming famous at 14, her love of Irish audiences and an event at Tradfest 2024 to honour her life and works.

Highlights • 07 Nov 23

The Difficulties of being a Delivery Driver on Liveline

Delivery drivers speak to Joe Duffy on Liveline about the challenges they face in making deliveries; from bad signage and missing house numbers to robbery and assault.

Highlights • 05 Nov 23

Irish Chaser Darragh Ennis on The Ray D'Arcy Show

Irish Chaser and scientist Darragh Ennis talks about raising money for his old school, working on The Chase and using his knowledge of brain science to study for the ITV quiz show.

Highlights • 02 Nov 23

Dietician Louise Reynolds: "We need carbs every day"

Louise Reynolds, Dietician with the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute spoke to Colm Ó Mongáin about the importance of eating carbs, getting enough fibre and finding the bread that's best for you.

Highlights • 25 Oct 23