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Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Soccer Chat with Brian Colleran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, GAA View with Aidan Raftery and Amputee Boat Pull with Shane Mc Loughlin.

This week on Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick was out and about in Knockvicar Alpaca Farm and spoke to Andrew Chilton who talked about Farming For Nature and organic farming, and the 'Inside The Gate' Open Framing Event taking place on Sunday, the 30th of August.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Shannette Budhai and Marie Mitchell from Roscommon Badminton Club, Performance Analysis in GAA with Robbie Murphy, Soccer Chat with Brian Colleran, GAA View with Aidan Raftery, Robbie's Corner with Robbie Mulvey, and Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady.

On this week's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick was out and about and spoke to Phil from the St. Michaels GAA Club, North Roscommon who shared her experiences of early life living in lighthouses across Ireland.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; GAA and Soccer Chat with Brian Colleran, Robbie's Corner with Robbie Mulvey, NMH Foundation Sports Event Update with Carolina Miyasaka, and Run With The Roses with Peter Turner and Niall Tully.

Two young sisters from Strokestown, County Roscommon, Róisín (8) and Cara (6), daughters of Noel and Edel Doherty, have taken part in The Big Brave Cut, a new fundraising initiative supporting the building for the new Sunflower Children’s Hospice, which is to be built in County Mayo. By taking part in The Big Brave Cut, Róisín and Cara are making a meaningful difference to not one, but two worthy causes, creating a wig for a child in need, while also raising vital funds for children and families who will benefit from the Sunflower Children’s Hospice. The brave sisters donated an impressive 12 inches of hair each and this is not the first time they have done this. Adrianne was delighted to get to chat with the entire Doherty family to and got to see these amazing little girls up very close on zoom. They have managed to raise hey have managed to raise €4,000 so far, but you can still make a donation for this worthy cause. Please visit https://gofund.me/9158fac46 or for more information on The Sunflower Children’s Hospice visit sunflowerchildrenshospice.ie/

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; World Cup Review and GAA with Brian Colleran, Robbie's corner with Robbie Mulvey, Aine's All Ireland Hurling Championship Report, Wheelchair Sport Update with Jack Squibb, and Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady.

Thousands of adult learners face financial barriers to education says AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation. They have just launched a Pre-Budget Submission, entitled ‘Investment Where It Matters Most’, calling on Government to make adult learning a priority in Budget 2027. The submission sets out five practical, costed recommendations to strengthen Further Education and Training, and community education, removing barriers to learning to ensure no learner is left behind. Adrianne spoke to Conor Thompson from AONTAS, to discuss their submission and what they would like to see in Budget 2027. To read the Submissions go to https://www.aontas.com/advocacy/budget- 2027/ and for more information on the supports AONTAS offer or to become a member then please go to www.aontas.com

Two young sisters from Strokestown, County Roscommon, Róisín (8) and Cara (6), daughters of Noel and Edel Doherty, have taken part in The Big Brave Cut, a new fundraising initiative supporting the building for the new Sunflower Children’s Hospice, which is to be built in County Mayo. By taking part in The Big Brave Cut, Róisín and Cara are making a meaningful difference to not one, but two worthy causes, creating a wig for a child in need, while also raising vital funds for children and families who will benefit from the Sunflower Children’s Hospice. The brave sisters donated an impressive 12 inches of hair each and this is not the first time they have done this. Adrianne was delighted to get to chat with the entire Doherty family to and got to see these amazing little girls up very close on zoom. They have managed to raise hey have managed to raise €4,000 so far, but you can still make a donation for this worthy cause. Please visit https://gofund.me/9158fac46 or for more information on The Sunflower Children’s Hospice visit sunflowerchildrenshospice.ie/

On Saturday, 18th July it is 50 years to the day since the opening of Knock Basilica in County Mayo, and over that time it has welcomed millions of pilgrims from Ireland and across the world who go to find healing of both mind and body through prayer and blessings. They hold various events throughout the year and Adrianne speaks here, with Noirin Mulhearn who is Head of Communications at Knock Basilica, about the upcoming program of events for the Autumn and the itinerary for the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Please check out www.knockshrine.ie

Fiona Ferris, Deputy CEO and Head of Training with AsIAm joins Adrianne to discuss their National Autism Conference, which will take place this year on Saturday, 12th September in the Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin. They also chat about an upcoming fundraising 5km walk, which you can compete in virtually, from the comfort of your own county. To register for their conference or the 5km ‘Run4Autism’, which takes place on Sunday, August 16th , then please go to www.asiam.ie or if you have any queries then contact Fiona directly at [email protected]

The cost of achieving a Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) has increased by an average of 3.8% over the past year and by 23.6% since 2020, according to the latest Report launched by the SVP Vincentian MESL Research Centre. Unfortunately, social welfare payments have not increased to keep up with these increases in the cost of living, which means more people are living in poverty than ever before. Adrianne speaks here with Niamh O’Carroll, an MESL Researcher, about their report findings and the four key priorities that they are putting forward for government to implement in the upcoming Budget 2027, which includes an increase to core social welfare rates and targeted income supports to families with children aged 12 years and over. Please visit Vincentian MESL Research Centre at SVP to access the MESL 2026 Report, and for further information or supports please contact [email protected] or go to www.budgeting.ie

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland SEAI, is urging homeowners to start their home energy upgrade journey over the summer months, and Adrianne speaks here with Brian McIntyre, Program Manager with the SEAI to find out why and the various grants available for home improvements. For information on all grants and to apply please go to www.seai.ie

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; World Cup Review and GAA with Brian Colleran, Robbie's Corner with Robbie Mulvey, Castlerea Crusaders Athletics Update with Peter Turner, and Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; World Cup Review with Brian Colleran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, Conor Connelly Tribute, and Shane McLoughlin Interview.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; World Cup Review and GAA with Brian Colleran, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, and Connaught Rugby with Hugh Gavin, Sean Jenson and Bryon Ralston.

How would you deal with the idea you may get dementia young and lose your memory and your ability to hold a conversation? Well, this is what Matthew Joseph is dealing with, while trying to decide whether he wants to get the test and if he really wants to know if he has the gene. Early onset dementia can be hereditary and can affect people as young as in their 20’s. Matthew has seen his beloved mum slowly drift away from the disease, not able to hold a conversation and eventually she passed away from complications associated with dementia. She was diagnosed with the condition in her fifties and passed away at the age of 58 due to losing her ability to swallow. Adrianne chats with Matthew about his family history with early onset dementia, having had 6 members of his family die from it. They also talk about his new single ‘Psychic’ and how he is trying to bring awareness to this terrible condition though his music profile, and the various tv documentaries and interviews such as this one hoping to also raise funds towards research into finding a cure.

Adrianne speaks here with Jacinta Greene Beatty who is a native of Roscommon and a Lecturer in Hospitality & Tourism Management at SETU, South East Technological University in Waterford. She is also the Program Leader of a new part-time degree course, which means students can work while obtaining a degree. www.setu.ie/courses/bachelor-of-business-in- hospitality-and-tourism-management. For SUSI Part-Time Degree Funding go to SUSI Funding. Closing date for applications is 5pm on 31st July, 2026.

Jacinta Greene Beatty is one of the organisers of this year’s Castlerea ParkRun, which is being held on Saturday, 11th July. Jacinta chats here with Adrianne about this upcoming event, which is in memory of Douglas Hyde, Ireland’s first President who was born in Castlerea and was the Founder of Conradh na Gaeilge, so you are encouraged to use a cúpla focal on the day. This is a FREE, fun, and friendly event, which you can walk or run, and if you can’t take part in the 5k then just come along as a volunteer or spectator and enjoy the music, talk and refreshments, which will take place in the Trinity Arts Centre, Castlerea. Please email [email protected] to help and you must register for the ParkRun via www.parkrun.ie/register/Castlerea

Adrianne speaks with Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids, who have launched an online awareness campaign with Irish Internet Hotline entitled ‘It’s Not the End of the World’ to address the 66% surge in reports of intimate image abuse. This campaign is supported by the Community Foundation of Ireland and offers leadership, guidance, and support, in times when young people can feel traumatised and alone.  It comprises a free downloadable guide offering advice, help, and resources for children and young people dealing with intimate image abuse, along with three short videos highlighting difficult scenarios young people may encounter. and is accessible at www.cybersafekids.ie/not- the-end Reports of intimate image abuse can be made quickly and confidentially on www.hotline.ie

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; World Cup Review & GAA with Brian Colleran, 10 Miler Run with Frank Murphy, Noel Magee Interview, Robbie's Corner with Robbie Mulvey, and GAA All Stars with Thomas & Cian Mulry.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Robbie's Corner with Robbie Mulvey, Roscommon Roundup with Robbie Mulvey, World Cup Roundup with Ronan Barrett, Athlone Boat Club News with Paul O' Donovan, and World Cup with Brian Colleran.

RosFM celebrated National Community Radio Day & the Launch of it's 10 Year Licence, with music, workshops, training and Interviews. Presenter's Lovers Parmire and Joe Bambrick's guests were; Brian Greene, Chairperson of CRAOL, RosFM's Martina Dockery, Aileen Purcell, Niamh Loftus, Louis Fargo, RosFM Chairperson Bernie Kearney , and CRAOL Media Skills Trainer Deirdre Hunt.CRAOL Chairperson Brian Greene chatted with RosFM's Mike Nolan, John Ralph, Patsy McCaul and Seamus Duke about National Community Radio Day and the importance of community radio.

Clinical trials help medical professionals to find better ways to prevent cancer, to detect it earlier, to treat it with new therapies, and to improve quality of life for cancer patients, so as part of Cancer Trials Ireland’s annual campaign to encourage greater discussion between doctors and patients about available clinical trials, they hosted an online event for people with cancer on 22nd May entitled “Let’s Talk Trials”. Adrianne speaks here with Emer Mulvaney, Contracts and Public & Patient Involvement Programme Manager about this event, which can be viewed on www.cancertrials.ie/letstalktrials/ and about people getting involved in cancer trials around the country. To find information on all the cancer clinical trials currently taking place in Ireland visit www.cancertrials.ie or call the Irish Cancer Society’s FREE Nurseline on Freephone 1800 200 700.

Denise Dunne, Head of Operations with Cystinosis Ireland speaks with Adrianne about this very rare disease (only 2,000 cases in Ireland), and the supports that they offer people with the condition and their families.

‘I Wonder if I had Turned Right’ is a book by Michael ‘Haulie’ Grady, which is the story of his journey through life and a celebration of the spirit that carries us all. Haulie is a larger- than-life character who has come from humble beginnings, but has lived life to the full and, as he would say himself, has blagged his way through a lot of it. He speaks here with Adrianne about his book, a few of his memories and what the title means. The book ‘I Wonder if I Had Turned Right’ can be bought on amazon or in your local bookstores, such as Newsround and Rummage in Roscommon town.

The Summer Meals Project runs throughout July and August across County Roscommon. Backed by the Galway and Roscommon ETB and community groups, the initiative provides hot meals to children and teens (ages 10–18) attending participating UBU youth services. Ruth Griffin, ETBI Youth Services Manager chats here with Adrianne about the Summer Meals Project and what it means for some children who may have gone hungry when school finished for the Summer. Involvement in the Summer Meals Programme requires active participation in your local youth services, so sign up by going to ETBI Service Directory or visit your local Foroige or Youth Services offices and Family Resource Centres like the South Roscommon Family Resource Centre and the Ballaghaderreen Family Resource Centre frequently host community summer camps, play days, and family food events.

Since 2008, Roscommon have been hosting students from Wageningen University in the Netherlands for 2 weeks in the month of June. They are studying ‘International Community Development’, like the ‘Community & Rural Development’ work that the Roscommon LEADER Partnership engages in throughout the year. As part of their studies, the students undertake 2 weeks of field research work in the community they are temporarily living in. Adrianne is joined in studio by Anthony Dockery, SICAP Coordinator with Roscommon LEADER Partnership who runs this project and organises host families for these students in County Roscommon, she is also joined by three of these Dutch students to talk about the research they have been doing, Mart Marck who is spending his two weeks in the village of Loughglynn, and Hannah Vink and Loekla van Geleuken who are living with host families in Roscommon Town.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery: Premier League Soccer and World Cup with Brian Colleran, Roscommon Round Up with Robbie Mulvey, Formula 1 with Michael O' Grady, Southern Gaels Hurling Club with Robbie Mulvey and Concussion Update with Heidi Kivimaa.

On this week's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick chats to Paula Corcoran from North Roscommon, who has Cerebral Palsy and is non verbal but uses a piece of technology called 'Tobii' operated with the eyes, to communicate. Paula explains how the technology works and shares her experiences of growing up with Cerebral Palsy.

Having spoken to Colin White last week from the Irish Kidney Association about the need for kidney donors and for people to carry donor cards, Adrianne is joined this week by Susan Mulligan who is an organ donor recipient. Susan talks about her life on dialysis and the kidney transplant operation she had in 2019, which has changed her life. She is so grateful to the family of the donor, who have literally given her life, and she has even gone on to have a baby, which would not have been possible before the transplant. Please register for a donor card by clicking on www.ika.ie/donorcard or support the Irish Kidney Association’s work by donating at www.supportkidneycentre.ie

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement. It occurs when nerve cells in the brain (specifically those responsible for producing dopamine) die or are damaged. Ciara O’Connell is 48 years of age and has been living with the condition for over 13 years. Ciara tells Adrianne about her diagnosis, her symptoms, the medication available and the DBS or Deep Brain Stimulation surgery she has had that has changed her life. She also talks about the supports that are available to both the person with Parkinson's and their families/carers. These supports are provided by the charitable organisation Parkinson's Galway-Roscommon that is run by amazing volunteers like Caroline Rushe. Adrianne also speaks with Caroline about these services i.e. physiotherapy and peer support groups etc. For information, or to become a member please call Caroline on 086 2566655 or Marie on 087 7783825. You can also visit https://www.parkinsons.ie/our- services/branches/galway-roscommon- branch/ for a full list of services or to donate and their FB page is Parkinson's Ireland Roscommon FB.

Listen Link was developed by members of Roscommon Comhairle na nÓg after young people identified mental health as a key issue during the 2023 Annual Youth Conference. Since then, members have worked together to shape the initiative and advocate for improved mental health supports for young people across County Roscommon. They recently presented their Listen Link initiative at Leinster House following an invitation from Senator Gareth Scahill who has been championing their initiative, which involves counsellors visiting schools to counsel and support students when they are suffering with their mental health. Kate Duffy is one of the members of Roscommon Comhairle na nÓg who has worked on this initiative and she joins Adrianne here to discuss what it involves and when we might see it rolled out in schools around the county.

Jigsaw Roscommon is a mental health charity for young people living in Roscommon. Their services are confidential and non-judgemental. They offer free therapy (online and in person) to young people aged between 12 - 25. Adrianne chats here with Vinnie Flannery, the Clinical Manager and a Social Worker with Jigsaw Galway/Roscommon about the services they provide, including mental health workshops and one-on-one counselling sessions. For information go to www.jigsaw.ie/location/roscommon/ You can also email [email protected] or call 090 66 43010 and you can start the process of coming to Jigsaw Roscommon at jigsaw.ie/go

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer with Brian Colleran, Visually Impaired Tennis with Marguerite, Vinny and John, Castlerea Crusaders with Peter Turner and Michelle Flatley, and GAA News.

On this week's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick chats to singer Cliona Hagan ahead of her performance tonight in Saddlers Inn, Boyle. Cliona talks about the country music scene, introducing new country artists and performing in Saddlers Inn.

On this week's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick chats to Singer Chloe Sweeney from Ballina ahead of her performance tonight in Saddlers Inn in Boyle. Chloe chats about her music career, influences and performing at Saddlers Inn.

Donor Awareness Week was from the 16th to 23rd May this year, but we should all be aware of our own kidney function all year round and carry a donor card everywhere we go. Adrianne chats with Colin White, the National Advocacy Manager with the Irish Kidney Association about kidney disease, the donation of organs, and the importance of people becoming donors. They also discuss the various services that the IKA provide including family and peer support groups, holiday homes and their support centres situated at Beaumont Hospital (the National Centre for Renal Transplantation) and Cork University Hospital, which offer ensuite rooms and kitchen facilities for people coming for dialysis or follow up appointments. They rely on the public’s generosity to help them provide these services so if you wish to donate then please go to www.ika.ie or to sign up for a donor card then click on www.ika.ie/donorcard

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer & GAA with Brian Colleran, 8 Ball Pool Challenge with Darren Dunne, and Creggs Rugby Club Inclusion & Disability Day with Micheal Glennon.

On this week's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick chats to Damien Devaney PRO of Elphin Windmill Wheelers Cycling Club who spoke about Sunflower Hospice, Children's Hospital and the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice cycling 105km to raise funds for the build and also chatted to Martina Jennings, CEO of Mayo/Roscommon Hospice who spoke about founding of the charity, the need for funding and the services they offer to those in the community.

On this week's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick spoke to Sean Flanagan about the Saddlers Inn Boyle promoting country music artists, starting this Friday and running through June, and his goal to bring new and established bands and artists to Boyle from around the country.

Shane Byrnes is a Singer Songwriter from Limerick. He has been through some tough times over the past 10 years, having experienced alcoholism, which led to homelessness and addiction. He has managed to turn his life around with the help of his faith and the 12-step program. He is now trying to help others by speaking about his experiences, but he is also trying to make it in the music industry, and he has just released his debut single called ‘Can’t Sleep’, which is inspired by his own personal experiences of life on the streets. You can find the song on https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shanebyrnes/cant-sleep/ orhttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/shanebyrnes/cant-sleep/ and follow him on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/shanebyrnesmusic?igsh=eXVsbWdhcGlsODdz&utm_source=qror Tik Tokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@shane.byrnes.musi_r=1&_t=ZN-96Ux5lZcgy6

Oxfam Ireland has launched an emergency appeal as the deadly Ebola outbreak spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here Adrianne speaks with Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland, about the virus outbreak and the help they are currently providing through local volunteers, but he says that funding is critical to prevent uncontrolled spread of the virus and reduce the risk of a wider regional health crisis. They therefore urgently need your help in order to keep sending the supplies needed, but also to plan for the future in providing clean running water and other services that can stop these viruses from spreading or happening ever again, so they are asking you to please give what you can and go to www.oxfamireland.org to donate and help Oxfam to scale up their response to this crisis.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer Fixtures, Predictions and Results with Brian Colleran, Paralympics Table Tennis with Kevin O' Callaghan, Roscommon Round Up with Robbie Mulvey and Elite Cyclist and the Journey with Daire Feeley.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer Fixtures, Predictions and Results with Brian Colleran, Visually Impaired Rugby with Ian McKinley, Paralympics Table Tennis with Kevin O' Callaghan, Roscommon Round Up with Robbie Mulvey, and Shane McLoughlin Interview.

On this week's Feel Good Friday Joe Bambrick shares an interview he did at St. Michael's GAA Club, Crossna Community Centre where he spoke to the Connaught Senior Scor Ballad Group Winners, Aoife, Sorcha, Ronan, Chloe, and Niamh, and to their mentor AnnMarie about the event and how they got involved, and also shared a song with listeners.

Joining Joe Bambrick on this week's Feel Good Friday is Edel McQueenie, Walk Organiser - The National Famine Way, who chats about the Annual May Remembrance Walk from May 16th - May 24th 2026. A nine-day supported commemorative journey retracing the 165km historic route and how people can get involved.

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer Fixtures, Predictions and Results with Martin Dunne, Wheelchair Soccer with Donal Byrne, Wheelchair Sport Update with Jack Squibb, and Roscommon Round Up with Robbie Mulvey.

On this week's Feel Good Friday with Joe Bambrick, Sarah Waldron who is a yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher for both children and adults talks about the benefits of yoga, the classes she teaches throughout various communities and shares a relaxation exercise with listeners.Manomaya

Featured on this week's Inclusive Sport with Aidan Raftery; Premier League Soccer Fixtures, Predictions and Results with Brian Colleran, Rugby View with Adrian Leddy, Running Track with Donie Flynn and Jennifer Doyle, and Roscommon Round Up with Robbie Mulvey.