Nell Mescal, Cherie Denham, Jay the Barber, Cormac Neeson, Skateboarding The Wild Atlantic

Join John Toal for a packed programme of stories, music, and inspiration. We’ll hear from rising star Nell Mescal on her new EP The Closest We’ll Get and her upcoming Belfast gig, and catch up with Becky Gilmour from Banbridge, who’s skateboarding the Wild Atlantic Coast to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Jay Millar, better known as Jay the Barber, shares how he’s helping the homeless through haircuts and training, while opening up about his own health challenges. Paula McIntyre brings her culinary expertise with roast duck breast with cider dried fruit and hot red cabbage slaw, and Cormac Neeson of The Answer talks about the special Led Zeppelin tribute, recreating their legendary 1971 concert in The Ulster Hall. We hear about how a dog’s bark saved Adam Cooke’s life, and John chats with Cherie Denham whose new book The Irish Kitchen celebrates Ireland’s rich culinary traditions.