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From unfiltered conversations about sex and relationships to the latest viral scandals iRadio’s Groupchat dives into the hottest topics that matter most to you.
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Episodes
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- International Singles Day: Dating in 2026 · 13 minInternational Singles Day might be over, but we’re keeping the celebrations going with a proper chat about single life, dating and everything in between. Valerie is joined by…
- Becky Hill talks her New Album, EP and Using Your Voice · 11 minThis two-time Brit award winning singer has been on the scene for over a decade, bringing us some of the biggest hits of the 2010s and 2020s. With a constant flair for…
- iRecommend: Dating in Dublin · 12 minWhat happens when the hardest part of your life feels like getting over a broken engagement… and then you’re thrown back into the chaos of modern dating? This week on iRecommend…
- Beyond Surviving: Hearing Survivors in Court · 10 minThe judge’s closing remarks in the Russell Brand case have been widely welcomed for their clear message: whatever women wear, wherever they go, whatever they drink, they retain…
- Breaking Stereotypes: Latisha McCrudden · 18 minDiscrimination, stereotyping and prejudice are still everyday realities for Irish Travellers in 2026. Latisha McCrudden speaks honestly about what that looks like in school, in…
- Business Spotlight: Squid · 10 minThis week on Business Spotlight, we’re chatting to Matthew Coffey, CEO and co-founder of Squid Loyalty - the Dublin startup that’s now Ireland and the UK’s largest digital…
- How to Ask About Pay: Ireland’s New Rules · 13 minChoosing the right career can feel overwhelming - especially if you’re leaving school, finishing college, trying to land your first job, or thinking about a complete change…
- Inside Ireland’s Swinging Scene: Swing State · 11 minWe’re getting a little adventurous on Between the Sheets this week as we lift the lid on swinging in Ireland - consensual sex outside traditional monogamy, with everyone fully in…
- Vintage Fashion Boom: The Velvet Hanger · 11 minPre-loved fashion is having a serious moment, and if you’ve been scrolling Vinted, digging through charity shops or hunting for a proper vintage gem, you’ll get why. Valerie is…
- Bowel Cancer Ireland: Awareness That Saves Lives · 15 minIreland is mourning the heartbreaking death of Olympian Ciara Mageean, who passed away aged 34 after sharing her stage four bowel cancer diagnosis. In this episode, we talk about…
- Coldmber in Galway: Sunrise Dips for Charity · 10 minColdvember is back at Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill, and it’s bringing the early-morning buzz to Galway again - freezing sea dips, music, chats, and a massive sense of…
- New Nurses in Limbo · 10 minNewly qualified nurse Della Clarke from Westmeath joins iRadio’s Groupchat after finally graduating - only to be left waiting on a contract. Della shares how she switched from…
- Business Spotlight: Irish Breakfast Box · 13 minThis week on Business Spotlight, we’re chatting to two Irish lads in New York who’ve turned a serious craving for a proper fry into a booming business. Niall Boyle and Noel Keran…
- Solo & Co-Parenting: Practical Tips from Broode.ie · 15 minBecoming a parent can be amazing and absolutely overwhelming all at once — from the sleep deprivation and “am I doing this right?” spiral to the pressure of social media’s…
- Breaking the “Man Up” Myth This Movember · 13 minThis episode includes discussion around suicide, so listener discretion is advised. It’s Movember season, and while the moustaches might raise a smile, the message is serious…
- Ghost Hunting in Ireland with Púca Vogue · 18 minWith Halloween just around the corner, iRadio’s Groupchat is stepping into the paranormal with PJ O’Sullivan from Púca Vogue Paranormal Investigators. PJ talks about what first…
- ADHD Awareness Month: Getting Answers in Ireland · 15 minOctober is ADHD Awareness Month, and in this episode we’re unpacking what ADHD can look like in real life in children and adults and why so many people still go undiagnosed for…
- Turning Bottles Into Hope in ATU Sligo · 15 minATU Sligo lecturers Robert Craig and Mary Nolan join the podcast after taking home Return Award Gold for a simple idea that turned into a huge community impact. By collecting…
- Shaun Harte's Book of Irish Puns · 11 minShaun Harris – better known online as Shaun with a Fada – joins iRecommend to show how Gaeilge doesn’t have to mean grammar books, exams and fear. With clever puns, wordplay and…
- iRadio's TY Takeover 2026 · 1 h 5 minSeven budding radio journalists joined iRadio for a special show this week. On the TY Takeover, we looked realities of life for teenagers in 2026, and the difficulties in getting…
- Social Beyond the Pub · 9 minMaking friends as an adult isn’t always easy - especially once college ends, people move abroad, and everything feels like it revolves around the pub. Leah chats to Redmond…
- Business Spotlight: Clean Cut Meals · 13 minWhat started as a simple idea between two Galway friends has turned into Clean Cut Meals - one of the West of Ireland’s biggest meal prep success stories. Valerie chats to…
- Budget 2027: The Irish Investment Account · 10 minMoney is something we all have to deal with, but it can feel like you’re expected to know the basics without ever being taught them. Valerie is joined by Tom Hodgkinson, better…
- Nitrous Oxide in Ireland: The Hidden Dangers · 12 minFresh concerns are being raised about the growing use of nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) in Ireland, particularly among young people —-and the risks are far more serious than many…
- Skincare Hype vs Science: What’s Worth Buying? · 13 minBeauty trends move fast, from viral ingredients to “must-have” routines and eye-watering price tags… but what’s actually worth it? Valerie is joined by content creator Sam Kelly…
- Anna Clifford on Stand-Up Nerves & Highs · 13 minValerie is joined by comedian Anna Clifford, one half of Comedy for Witches, for a chat about astrology, crystals, seasonal living and the general chaos of being a woman in your…
- Business Spotlight: EOS Elite · 16 minValerie chats to Lorcan Healy, founder and CEO of EOS Elite, the Irish sports performance brand built around helping people push beyond their limits. Fresh out of school in 2018…
- Boundaries, Backlash & Parenting on TikTok · 11 minSocial media is such a big part of family life now - but what happens when you’re sharing not just the fun bits, but the reality of parenting a child with additional needs?…
- Mental Health Awareness with Aidan Loughnane · 16 minThis episode contains discussions around suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Valerie is joined by mental health advocate and content creator Aidan Loughnane (Running With…
- Switching Off: How to Leave Work at Work · 13 minHow good are you at actually switching off from work? For so many of us, the working day doesn’t end when we leave the office - it follows us home through emails, Teams…
- Between the Sheets: Controlling Behavior and Red Flags · 16 minControlling behaviour in a relationship can start small - a mood shift when you wear something you love, go out with friends, or do anything that doesn’t suit them. But over…
- Breaking Barriers: Women Leading Men’s GAA · 14 minNicola Brennan is making headlines in the GAA world after becoming manager of Leitrim club Melvin Gaels’ men’s football team - stepping in mid-championship with almost no time to…
- You Autumn Watch List · 13 minLooking for something new to watch as the evenings get darker? This week, Valerie is joined by Eimear Powell, who shares film and TV reviews on social media, to chat…
- Inside the Public Sector Strike: Teacher's Thoughts · 10 minMore than 300,000 public sector workers have taken part in a 24-hour strike, shutting schools and disrupting healthcare, courts and other services as talks on a new pay deal drag…
- Business Spotlight : Jordan Breen Art · 13 minJordan Breen is a 27-year-old full-time artist from Enniskillen who’s turned Irish-themed paintings into prints that are now selling all around the world. In this episode, he…
- What to expect from the public service strike · 16 minMore than 300,000 public sector workers across Ireland are set to take part in a 24-hour strike - with schools and colleges closed, healthcare appointments cancelled, court…
- Finding Birth Family in China: Leah Cahill's Reunion · 15 minLeah Cahill is back, and since we last spoke she’s taken a massive step: after a DNA test and the help of an organisation in China, she found her birth parents - and travelled to…
- Iced coffees at an interview? · 14 minCan you bring an iced latte into a job interview… or is that an instant red flag? Valerie digs into the “unwritten rules” of getting hired - and whether we’re all overthinking…
- Public IVF in Ireland: The Reality of Access · 20 minIreland’s public IVF scheme is finally here, but what’s it actually like trying to access fertility treatment through the state? Valerie is joined by Eilbhe Kennedy, who recently…
- Would You Let the State Matchmake Your Love? · 11 minCould the government become the new Cupid? Singapore has rolled out a matchmaking service for government workers aged 21–35, using a Nobel Prize-winning algorithm to pair people…
- Cold, Flu or Cough? When to See Your GP · 14 minWe’re talking about something we all have to navigate at some point: how to look after your health and get the most out of a GP appointment - especially when you’ve only got…
- Mark: Creating Safe Spaces for Boys to Talk · 13 minA new school-based programme is creating non-judgmental spaces for young boys to be honest about how they’re really doing. In this episode, Programme Director Donal Kearney joins…
- iRecommend: Girl of Darkness · 12 minThis week on iRadio’s iRecommend, we’re leaning all the way into spooky season — stepping into a world of ghosts, ancient magic, witches, folklore and mysterious stone circles…
- Business Spotlight: ORA Wellness · 13 minThis week on iRadio's Groupchat Business Spotlight, we’re chatting to Aishling Croughan, founder of Ora Wellness Studio in Athlone - a new space built around the idea that…
- Budget 2027 Breakdown with Sean Defoe · 15 minBudget 2027 has landed, the government has “loosened the purse strings” - but what does it actually mean for you? Political correspondent Sean Defoe joins us live from Leinster…
- Getting real about renovations with The Renovation Strategist · 14 minIf you’ve ever watched a renovation show and thought, “That looks amazing… but how much is that actually going to cost?”, today’s conversation is for you. Our guest is Rachel Uí…
- 'Early detection is key' - Niamh Noonan on cancer at 30 · 16 minWe were joined by Niamh Noonan, who has gained a significant following on social media for sharing the realities of her day to day life after facing breast cancer. Niamh was…
- Business Spotlight: By Izzy The Label · 11 minFor today’s iRadio Groupchat Business Spotlight, we’re shining a light on an Irish businesswoman who has taken something she loved doing as a child and turned it into a thriving…
- The power of community and creativity with Ghlór Mná · 14 minThe saying goes "She believed She could so She did" This ties in perfectly with Ghlór Mná, which is a writing and creative wellbeing community for women and mothers in the west…
- Finding your 'Brotherhood' and redefining masculinity · 15 minToday we’re talking about something that affects men from all walks of life — connection, mental health, purpose and the importance of having a strong support system around you…
