Sin Scéal Eile

Ever heard of a Poetry Brothel? Rachel (amongst many other things) is the Madame of such a place. She pairs eager art lovers up with poets, tarot readers, and performers for private sessions. It all sounds very salacious and extremely novel. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know dogs are class. But then there's Koda, who alerted his Dad to a medical condition that otherwise would have gone untreated. Now that's a VERY good boy. Barry was once obsessed with training, running, ultra marathoning. He'd run through the parks and woods, not paying much heed to his surroundings. His recent health scare literally forced him to slow down and discover the quiet, sometimes hidden beauty that he had been missing. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul is loving his laid back but extremely busy life of late. He retired a few years back and now spends his time doing a bit of local tour guiding around Drumcondra, photography and even some radio. He's full of stories about all sorts, including Joyce, Sinead O'Connor, Joni Mitchell and even photographing Biden! Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean has taken a giant leap this week, he’s quit his job selling sheds and moved into the pin world full time. If you ever felt like you needed a pin to show that you’re witty, cool, and very millennial, then Sean “the king pin” Conroy’s collection is for you. Featuring such gems as Darth Brooks (yes, that’s Darth Vader playing guitar), a St Brigid’s cross pin that doubles as a fidget spinner, the Magic Naas Ball (who knew the Kildare treasure could read fortunes), or the pièce de résistance, the “Homer in the bush sliding pin”.Check out his website, deadly.ie you’ll want it all, and you deserve the best. I’m hoping with enough orders from Sin Scéal Eile listeners he’ll design us our very own pin! Yup Finglas! xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie is as Enniscorthy as they come. He was born and raised here and we had the pleasure of joining him for a pint in his local to find out more about him. He's movie mad, achieving a first in his film degree, but has sidetracked the industry in later life in favour of staying local and being present for his family. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mat is a fixer of all things. If something breaks at home, he’ll try his hand at figuring it out, whether in his tool shed at home, or the workshop he shares with pals. From guitars to cars, computers to cameras. Bonus points if he gets to use his 3D printer on the job! RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Edel’s soulmate was her Mam. They were closer than anything. That’s why, when her Mam died, so did a part of Edel. It’s a heartbreaking story of grief, one that’s known to so many of us. For Edel, it was her love of music, particularly the band Thin Lizzy, that got her through the rough parts. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pam mentioned in her directions that the path to her home was a little “off the beaten track” and she really wasn’t lying. As we drove our big camper down the little boreen, we came to her perfect wee house. She had a table set within the walled gardens where we chatted in the sunshine. Pam and her husband are living an idyllic life, but it's very different to the one they first set out for themselves. They’ve turned their backs on investment banking, and instead have chosen a greenhouse full of organic avocados and lemons, a field of geese and an amazing shebeen for private gatherings and community workshops. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken has such an epic career and it’s still on the up. He started out in the music business, touring the world as a backline tech (a life I know a bit about myself). Ken saw an opportunity to change industry which allowed him to spend more time at home with his kids and he snapped it up. He now works in live event broadcasting, helping put  together shows like the special olympics and the champions league final.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea is an Irish woman who grew up in the States. She always knew she would return here one day, but her cushy, dependable job with the US government meant that she was committed to her career. Andrea worked for 11 years in the refugee affairs division of the Department of Homeland Security. As the government changed, so did Andrea’s job. Andrea was faced with either reassignment or resignation. She’s now doing her PHD in Galway and living a lovely life in Kilkenny and hopes to work in human rights. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don’t listen to this episode unless you have a kayak on standby and are ready to paddle. Susan’s enthusiasm and passion for paddling is utterly infectious. 10 years ago she made kayaking her life by opening the Go Paddle Kayak Academy, which is really handy because I doubt there’s anything else she’d rather be doing. The river is her happy place. She monitors the rainfall on the mountains to see when new opportunities to fling herself down might appear. Her downtime is spent journeying across rivers in far away lands, sleeping in hammocks in the jungle and living her best possible life. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alina has faced so much in her life. She grew up in what she describes as “extreme poverty”. She is a member of the Roma community, something she didn’t always celebrate. As she travelled around the world she would often be mistaken for another heritage, “passing” as she calls it. Now she realises that in order for one to celebrate their culture, they need to take ownership of it, change the narrative by doing good things, and be the example that others can be proud of too. I took so much away from my chat with Alina today, a conversation that will stick with me and a beautiful poem that provided such a personal perspective. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny is a musician who I met while down at Feile Vegan (a vegan festival in Carlow). He was playing on the Friday night and I cornered him for a chat. He’s a vegan himself, though I’m not sure if that’s a prerequisite for playing the festival but it’s something he’s genuinely very passionate about and even sings about. It was the 2014 film, Cowspiracy, that got him over to the V side, as it did for so many.He’s recently been made redundant from his day job in TikTok, and to be honest, it sounds like a blessing in disguise. His role was tough going, monitoring the app for potentially dangerous trends. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray is a professional artist. His work can be seen on the streets of Belfast, in galleries, and on t-shirts and hats in his own merch store. He’s a shrewd business person as well as an avid cultural commentator. His work is topical and witty. He’s been in the game long enough to remember when painting illegally meant your work might be painted over within hours and you also might get arrested for it. He’s grateful that things have changed significantly in cities like Belfast, where the council now appreciates, respects and even commissions street artists.  xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon is a ceasefire baby. She’s also a young mother who has been loving the craic of the Belfast fleadh, hearing people speaking Irish and playing trad in the streets. Shannon is incredibly proud of her Irish heritage but she is also excited to bring up her son as part of a mixed family, knowing that he’ll learn from both her and her partner’s culture. xTSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan is a pal of mine who has one of those jobs that I’ll never really understand, though today I try my hardest. He’s got a PHD, he’s written theorems, and he lectures in Queens University. I love hearing his perspective on growing up in a Protestant area of Co. Antrim. His ongoing struggles with his national identity, as well as coming into his own identity (and his coming out story).xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe is a street artist, teacher, activist and old pal of mine. We sat in his back garden and discussed his phenomenal career as well as the obstructions and frustrations he faces trying to practice his craft. xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Azean welcomed us to her gorgeous home. It’s decorated so precisely and so minimalistically, there’s a feeling of space, serenity and peace. This is the space she now calls home, after many years of moving, sometimes couch surfing and sometimes moving when she wasn't really willing to move. She is originally from Singapore, but speaks with a beautiful Northern Irish lilt. In the last year alone, since she bought her home, her sanctuary, she has come into her own. She’s trying new careers, new hobbies and is finally allowed to rediscover her faith and herself.xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blezzing is an extraordinary young woman who has stayed strong and faced down so many challenges in her life. She suffers from chronic illness, and in turn has experienced medical misogyny and racism. Instead of letting them get the better of her, she’s become an intersectional, mental health activist, helping so many others.xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niamh has lived a few lives. From working in tech, to relaunching herself with a masters degree in art in her 30s. She’s now living in Belfast and utterly feels the buzz of the place. Her heart is leading her into a brand new passion, astrology. She tells me about all the different types of astrology practice, it’s ancient roots and how she might go about reading a birth chart.xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy runs a wonderful business where she helps people and companies live their best lives. There’s absolutely no way I can describe her job and do it justice, but it really is so fascinating. Why do we have to wait for a massive health scare or the like for us to realise that “this is not a rehearsal?” Lucy will help you live the life you want and need. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the middle of the fleadh we popped over to Emma's lovely house for a cup of tea. She has a dream home, beautiful dog and the kind of job that makes you feel like you're doing something worthwhile. She describes her role as kind of a matchmaker for activists to find good lawyers (I'm definitely paraphrasing here).Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who knew that just beyond the back of a housing estate in North Belfast there was a tiny oasis. A place where you can go, switch off your phone, be at one with nature and awaken your inner child. This is the space that Maeve has created. Her ceramics workshops allow you to be creative with no pressure to make anything functional. After that, you can then reset yourself in the sauna or hot tub and then dunk in the cold plunge while admiring the stunning view from Cavehill. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We caught up with Abhishek right before he headed to the airport to fly home to India. He arrived in Ireland 18 months ago and couldn’t love it more. In September he’ll graduate with a masters degree and all going well, will find a job that will allow him to stay. Abhishek is a delight to talk to, he’s bubbly, chatty and very articulate. Obviously he misses home, his Mom, her food and the epic 10 day festivals they have full of dancing and music. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aoife was our second guest on the All Curious Minds stage at All Together Now and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. She took us on a fiercely emotional journey about her experience with ayahuasca in Brazil. It led her to completely change her life and become the incredible woman she is today. Both our guests at ATN, Faye and Aoife, are stunning women. They’re courageous, raw, emotional, powerfully honest and conscientious activists. I was so honoured that they joined me. I was also so touched to see the tent completely packed, especially at 1pm on a Sunday. Thank you, so much. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow. Just wow. We had our very first live podcast with an audience down at the All Together Now festival in Waterford. We packed out the tent, and I couldn't have asked for better guests, Faye O'Rourke (Soda Blonde) and Aoife Dunne (whose episode we'll share tomorrow).Faye is so creative and channels all of her emotions into both her songwriting and her visual arts. We chat about her process, what drives her, and about getting dark with her art. An incredibly brave and fearless woman (even if she doesn't think so herself!) I can't thank Faye and Aoife enough for taking time out of the Sunday festival to join us on Sin Scéal Eile, and also to all the lovely listeners who piled in the tent. The All Curious Minds stage is ran so well by Raymond and David Bell (whose father you might remember from episode 14/365). Such an amazing family. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a more genuine and down to earth fella. Against all odds, Fergus has learned to walk again after a spinal cord injury. He’s now challenged himself to walk 4,500km across America to raise awareness and one million euro for Spinal Injuries Ireland. It’s no mean feat, even for the most able bodied person, but Fergus is determined and knows what he needs to do to succeed.We wish him all the best with this epic challenge. If you’re in the states, check out his walking route and join him for a stroll along the way. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian knows how to live a good life. After years of teaching, he has retired to his dream home on Inishbofin. He plays tunes in the local pub, cooks up a storm for the community festivals, and just generally treats himself to a nice life. What’s most adorable about Brian is his new fond love of tattoos, especially his matching ones with his daughter. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We meet some amazing people doing this series, none more so than the legendary Nicky Broujos. Admittedly, I know nothing about Irish football, but I know that Nicky is a complete gent. He’s kind, funny and super welcoming. He’s generous with his storytelling today, even though he says he doesn’t do a lot of chatting these days due to complications from his cancer treatment affecting his speech. Nicky was a goalkeeper for teams like Bray Wanderers, Sligo Rovers and Cliftonville across the 80s and 90s and has so many stories from that time but what really catches my attention today though is the incredible youthwork he did alongside football. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cillian didn’t intend on being in this project. His role for the day was to escort us onto the pilgrimage island and introduce us to Father La (episode 206). However, as he was giving us a short tour of the amazing island, it dawned on me that he has one of the most unique jobs in Ireland and we’d be silly not to interview him. With a bit of arm twisting, Cillian told us how exactly he ended up as general manager of Lough Derg and what exactly that entails. There’s 800 beds, man over board drills and so much more. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My call out for participants for this project reached Lough Derg, an inland island in Donegal, which many people know as ‘St Patrick's Purgatory’. It’s an ancient pilgrimage site that dates back to the 5th century. Each summer, thousands of people descend on the island and take part in a 3 day pilgrimage. They walk and pray barefoot, they fast and they stay awake for the duration of the first night and following day. I went to the island, not as a pilgrim, but to meet a very interesting man. Father La Flynn is the prior of Lough Derg and this year he is celebrating 50 years since his ordination. We chat about how a priest's role in the community has changed during his time, as well as all the things he's learned. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don’t think Ciara would mind if I called her a tech nerd, I think she’d take it as I mean it, as one of the biggest compliments going. She’s the kind of person who needs to know how things work, and she’ll teach herself everything she can to find out. That’s how she found herself in the role of Tech Manager, Projectionist and pretty much an all round cinema buff in both the Irish and Canadian film industries. Her take on what makes a good screening is beautifully analog and considered and she utterly cherishes the dying art of a good cinema experience. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel was standing at his front door, awaiting our arrival with a cup of tea in his hands. He had his story prepared and boy was it a good one. His story starts at the age of 14 when he found himself in Bermingham. He worked any job he could find, including on building sites and factories. Gabriel went on to become a paramedic for over 50 years and has seen all sorts, but it’s the joyful moments we touch on today.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Where are you from” is a loaded question for Mandy. She was brought up in so many places like London and Nigeria, her parents are from Lebanon. She’s spent her life moving, experiencing different worlds, different cultures. When it came time to have children, she found herself (and her husband) in Ireland. She can see the appeal of bringing up kids here, especially when all their little friends come knocking on the door to ask them out to play.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Laura first filled out the form to be in this project back in November 2025, she wanted to talk about her new home. It’s a home she had been planning for years, on her parent’s land. She built it with so much love and care, and designed it so perfectly. Her parents live next door, and her Dad would send her photos daily of the progress the builders would make while she was at work. When I got around to messaging Laura, I was excited to hear about the house. Life, as we know, can be very cruel. Laura replied to say her Dad, James McIntyre, had just passed away, but that she would still like to take part, to show me the house that her Dad was so proud of, and to honour his memory.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine is on the cusp of something great. A new chapter in her life awaits her, she just needs to jump. Catherine applied to be in this project as she wanted to represent a demographic whom she feels gets the short end of the stick in society. Single people. She knows that when it comes time to write her will, her assets will be taxed heavily, more so than if she were leaving it all to a child or spouse, and where’s the fairness in that? I spend our chat trying to convince her to sell all her assets and spend every penny on herself (and her dog, Roxy).xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jean is a gorgeous, chatty soul and a great storyteller. For her whole life she was living with a cluster of tangled up arteries (like balled up Christmas tree lights) right in the centre of her brain. It was only when things started to go a little bit wrong that it became a problem.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean didn’t have the easiest start in life. He entered foster care when he was just 10 years old, and instantly had to start advocating for himself. By the age of 15, he had a battle on his hands with the Irish government. He wanted to share his story of foster care online and in the media, but the law prevented him from doing so. Sean went to court and changed the law! He’s now a freelance filmmaker and workshop facilitator, making short films and documentaries that highlight the plight of those in society without a voice. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I met Adrian down at the festival, his friend nominated him and told me that he’d be a great shout for the podcast. He wasn’t wrong. I met Adrian for a brief chat, not knowing anything about him. What I found was a sweet, soft spoken man, who is extremely passionate about music. He talks so enthusiastically about other musician’s work, which is quite frankly, lovely to see. He’s an artist in an engineer's world, playing guitar and writing songs to ease his soul. He’s grieving the loss of his father, Des, who just three weeks ago left this world and by all accounts, sounds like he would have been delightful to chat to as well. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, if ever there was a person to say “music is life” it’s Sharon. She has lived what some would consider a “normal life”. Faced with very little job opportunities when she left school in the 80s, she took whatever job was going and was quite content with that. She built a home, raised her kids, but when she was secure and happy, it was time to rediscover her love of music. She once considered herself to be a shy person, but since throwing herself into music, she’s anything but. Sharon now goes to sean nós singing workshops, folk music gatherings, and has sung in choirs to 40,000 people. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emmet is the MC for the weekend down at Hibernacle festival. It's a small, gorgeous gathering of art and music loving folk, so Emmet fits right in. He’s a poet, born and reared in Cabra and is lucky enough to still live there. We had a lovely chat about his work delivering poetry workshops in schools and prisons, as well as what it really means to make a living as an artist in 2026.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you ever wanted to nerd out about bees, this is the episode for you. We chatted to my pal Mark Earley about his new career change and passion project. He and Kyle started Open Hive and now they keep hives across Ireland. We donned some fetching suits and met the hive out Mark's back garden and learned all about what makes bees so crucial to our world.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Dub who has found her tribe in West Clare. Jacinta is an actor and a writer who moved to Miltown Malbay from Dublin’s inner city and has never looked back. She’s settled in a new home, surrounded by nature, where her two boys can have space and her new little puppy, Travis, can be the centre of attention. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kev has been through the wars recently. I sat with him in his front room, surrounded by his vinyl collection and with his tiny dog, Penny, on his lap. He was so incredibly honest with me and told me his story of overcoming alcoholism, heartbreak, grief and loss. His main reason for talking to me today is so that other people know that it’s OK not to be OK, and when you need help, put your hand up, ask for it, and if they don’t hear you, ask again.RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was Esther-Mary who reached out to me first to nominate her husband Gordon (episode 191/365) to be in the project. It wasn’t long after meeting her that it was hugely apparent that I needed to include her in the series as well. She’s an incredibly accomplished physiotherapist who followed in her mother’s footsteps. She has spent her life travelling across the world as part of her work, but always returning home to their glorious cottage (and gallery) in the Burren. Esther-Mary and Gordon are a truly inspirational couple. They support each other's work and passions, while thoroughly enjoying life. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gordon is a bit of a local legend out in the West of Ireland. His work as a Burren tour guide sees him meeting hoards of intrigued tourists each year and guiding them around our unique landscape. He’ll happily point out the native lizards, frogs and hundreds of birds that surround us in what some mistakenly take for a barren landscape. Nature is Gordon’s hobby, his passion and his life’s work. He paints beautiful depictions of Irish wildlife, sometimes straight onto stone, and many times in beautiful hardback books. In his latest book, ‘Birdstyle’, he has elegantly captured the characteristics of 112 beautiful Irish birds. xRSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If ever there was an episode of this podcast that I would like the government to listen to, it’s this one. As we travel around all of Ireland and speak to a whole host of different people, from different socio-ecomonic backgrounds, different ages, different everything…there’s one topic that is affecting absolutely everyone. The housing crisis.Holly, her partner, and their small child are victims of the crisis. Each summer, they have to leave their rental home so that tourists can rent it on AirB&B. No matter what county they try (and they’ve been moving a lot), it seems they can’t find any decent, affordable and permanent places to live. Not the most ideal situation with a child who’ll be starting school soon. Holly is trying to be resourceful and knows that having just one income can hold them back, so she has launched a photography business. It’s something that she can do flexibly around childcare. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie is 22 years old, living and working in Galway city. She’s studying journalism and has a particular interest in documentary making. She works in a bar to pay her way through college and through this work finds herself having so many different conversations a day. She’s particularly interested in researching and advocating for men’s mental health. It’s a topic that worries her a lot, especially after losing so many young male friends to suicide in as many years. Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betsy is a writer, a single mother, and a survivor of domestic abuse. She left her home in America and moved to Ireland where she married an Irish man and had a son. When the marriage ended, she found herself in a very difficult position and she turned to domestic abuse services. She stayed with friends, found her feet and when she was stable, knew it was time to give back. She crowdfunded to buy a property which would house herself and her son, but would also be an artist residence space that she could offer to other single mothers who were in need of respite. She bought The Old Knitting Factory in 2020 and began her journey in Carraroe.Sin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave has found his calling as a musician, and thankfully left his old life as a software programmer behind. He used his lucky winnings on the Basic Income for the Arts scheme to write and record his second album. His music, like most art, is a processing tool. He turned to it in a big way after a severe tragedy in his life, and he has never looked back. Just to flag - today's episode tells a story some listener may find distressing. Please take care while listening. RxSin Scéal Eile - That's Another Story was hosted and created by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally. The podcast is produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio with original music by Elaine Mai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.