In our second programme on the Hope Foundation, Daphne Spillane catches up with the teachers and pupils of Midleton College after their return trip to Calcutta and learns of their experiences on meeting the street children. … Continue reading
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In this edition of Holy Matters, Daphne Spillane speaks with Maureen Forrest, founder of “The Hope Foundation” which was set up in 1999 and annually rescues thousands of children from the streets of Calcutta. Daphne also speaks with teachers & … Continue reading
Holy matters this week speaks with Padraig MacSweeney, Chairman of “The Irish Society of The Friends of St. James” and discuss the very challenging pilgrimage- “El Camino de Santiago“ … Continue reading
Brú Columbanus is an independent charity that provides “home from home” accommodation for relatives of seriously ill patients in any of the Cork Hospitals and the Hospice. Daphne spoke with Anne-Maria O’Connor- the event manager about this vital facility and … Continue reading
With a 1st class honours degree in Social Science and currently studying for a masters in Community & Voluntary Sector management, this amazing 23 year old girl from Hollyhill in Cork also set up her own charity “Turas le Chéile” … Continue reading
“Wake up and see the Stripes”. Diagnosed with a rare syndrome called “Ehlers Danlos”, type 111, this young 26 year old woman tells us of her daily challenge with pain and her fight with the HSE. … Continue reading
Daphne Spillane chats with Colin Jenkins who is the Port Chaplain from the Seamen’s Christians Friends Society. … Continue reading
with Daphne Spillane. Daphne’s subject this time is Knock Shrine. Following a her visit there she talks with Eddie O’Riordan and Mary Hurley, both regular visitors from Carrigtwohill to the Mayo shrine. … Continue reading
Daphne Spillane visits The Island Crematorium on Rocky Island in Cork Harbour. … Continue reading
Daphne Spillane chats with Rev. Michael O’Loingsigh C.C., Midleton.
Daphne Spillane and Conor O’Driscoll chat with Glounthaune resident, Rev. Brian O’Reilly, Church of Ireland Rector of the Cobh and Glanmire Union. … Continue reading