The Gab with Ronan Lardner

Rainbows with Siobhán Holohan

The night of April 1st 2008 was a night the Holohan and Carroll families will never forget. Aoibhe, their precious little 4 year old, woke up distressed. Eventually, this led to medical assistance, but unfortunately Aoibhe lost her battle. Listen, as her mom Siobhán grieved but found the strength to carry on and set up ACT for Meningitis to educate, assist and inform families, while keeping Aoibhe's legacy and memory close to her heart.
Keep looking......... you'll find a beautiful rainbow.
Music credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

Through the Eyes with Yvonne O’Shaughnessy

Yvonne O'Shaughnessy is the health and nutrition coach. Ronan sat with her recently to tackle the complex world of 'Stress management' at her clinic on Bothar na Mine, Galway city. No stranger to the national broadcaster, Yvonne features on The Today Show on RTE and RSVP live and magazine.
There is no doubt that the last two and a half years have taken their toll on our bodies, creating high levels of anxiety and stress. Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but what Yvonne can see may lead to solving some of these issues. Sit back, relax and have a listen. It could change your life....
Music credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

Coming out of his Shell with Stephen Ryan

After the big move from Galway city to tranquil Ballykeaghra near Tuam, Stephen and Sandra Ryan knew that sheep and cattle farming alone wouldn’t financially sustain a growing family and hefty mortgage. A man who doesn’t rest on his laurels, Stephen started to think. With the aid of Google, he looked up ‘speciality farming’. What he found, set him on course for the highs and lows of a shell shocking niche market. Listen, as he takes us at snail’s pace on a journey to the success he enjoys today. Music Credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

A Stroke of Luck with John and Elaine McMahon

Being a quick thinker is part and parcel of a wedding photographer, but *F.A.S.T had a whole new meaning for John McMahon in November of 2016. Then in his mid forties, while working on his office computer, his faculties started to fail him. Things that were so simple started to become very difficult. His journey was just beginning. Follow John and his wife Elaine, as the green glow of traffic lights guided them through the most important hour of John’s life…….
*F.A.S.T ( Symptoms of Stroke)
 F for facial weakness
 A for arm weakness
 S for speech problems
 T for time to call emergency services
 
Music Credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

The Resilience of a Child with Rosanna and Saoirse Ruane

The resilience of a child. How often have we heard this phrase? Kiltullagh’s Saoirse Ruane has taken it to a whole new stratosphere. This brave young lady and her wonderful family have been through hell and back. From a sore leg to cancer diagnosis and chemo to amputation, the Ruane’s faced it all with determination and love. Now 10 years old, she walks, runs, cycles and plays camogie…… what next? Listen to Rosanna, Saoirse’s mamma, and the lady herself as they share their story.
Music Credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

Galway Climbs with Charlie, with Karla Quinn and Barry McCabe

For a generation, Charle Bird brought us hard hitting news as a journalist on RTE. Little did we realize, on a recent Late Late Show appearance, he was going to give us one more devastating story. This one was different, it was personal. His diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease struck a chord and sent an empathetic shockwave through the country he so deeply loves. The man’s voice, which was instrumental to his reporting, was under threat of being no more. Upon announcement of one of his wishes to climb Croagh Patrick, the nation decided to reign in behind him. Charlie is on an uphill battle, and in true Irish fashion, we are going to travel a part of that journey with him on April 2nd. Karla Quinn and Barry McCabe have both traveled the MND road with loved ones. They are also two driving forces behind the Slieve Aughty and Knockma climbs. Listen to their stories. Thanks to Deputy Ciaran Cannon for his contribution.
 
Music Credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

Eye On The Ball with Jason Byrne

Deadlines are second nature to Donegal’s Jason Byrne. As a sports journalist with the Irish Sun, he knows only too well how precious time is. Having a close knit family, a wonderful fiancé, house plans and upcoming nuptials, life couldn’t get much better, until an appointment with an optician unearthed something sinister. Something that would take him on an unexpected journey. Jason sat with Ronan to share his journey…
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The Bucket List with John Concannon

School is not for everyone, as Kilconly's John Concannon knows only too well. In his early teens he replaced the classroom for the great outdoors. Whilst learning the agricultural ropes from his Dad, he had an idea. An idea that proved to be the best he ever had. Through belief, grit and determination John brought a passion from it's infancy to an internationally recognized and respected manufacturing company. From young love to young family and buckets to multi-million euro businesses, John has experienced it all. He sat with Ronan.
Music Credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

In The Bag with Josh Evason

Creativity takes courage. This is Josh Evason in a nutshell. The seventeen year old has managed to redefine the word 'busy.' Not only is he an extremely sociable young man who hold a prestigious Irish Dancing title, he RUNS HIS OWN BUSINESS! Did I mention that he is a high achiever in school? I'm even tired writing this piece!
 
Listen to his incredible story. From a dream to reality and a classroom to the world stage, this guy has it all. He literally has it in the bag. Enjoy!
 
Music credit: Hadwin Channel and Mokka Music

In an Instant with The Grogan Family

August 5th 2012 is a day the Grogan family will never forget, and all for the wrong reasons. A day that changed their son Shane’s life and their lives forever. He was attacked on his way home after an enjoyable day at the races, leaving him with a catastrophic brain injury. He now requires 24 hour care 7 days a week. As we approach the tenth anniversary of Shane’s attack, his family spoke with Ronan...
 
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