Sin Scéal Eile
Society & Culture
About
Sin Scéal Eile is a brand new podcast and photo series from acclaimed Irish photographer Ruth Medjber that will see her meet and chat with 365 people in one year.All the Stories, Portraits, Podcasts and Behind the Scenes content can be experienced on our dedicated website: sinscealeile.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- 126/365: George Kane, Aungier Street, Dublin.
Director George Kane talks about his work in film and TV, and his journey into comedy. He describes what a director does and his path in the creative industry, including his move to London.
- 125/365: Ged Walsh, Rathgar, Dublin.
In this episode, Ged Walsh from Rathgar, Dublin, discusses his love of history, reading, and collecting signed books. He also shares stories and details about his life with his dog, Dexter.
- 124/365: Amelhyne O'Regan-Farineau in Grangegorman, Dublin
Amelhyne O'Regan-Farineau reflects on her college years and passion for audio, discussing her future career choices in radio or podcast production. She believes the medium of radio is thriving with Gen Z.
- 123/365: Catherine Galway in Co. Kerry
Catherine Galway, in County Kerry, shares insights into her home life and her "welcome home retreats." She focuses on creating relaxing environments for meditation and yoga. The episode is hosted by Ruth Medjber and produced by Dee Reddy.
- 122/365: Maurice Galway in Co. Kerry
Maurice Galway, an artist and festival producer, recounts his life experiences, including traveling the world with his children and a unique encounter with a fox. He shares these stories from his home in Co. Kerry, offering a personal jour…
- 121/365: Frances Fogarty in Dingle
Frances Fogarty, founder of The Slow Concept in Dingle, shares her journey from a fast-paced life in hospitality to building a sustainable clothing business. She discusses her process of creating new clothing items from reclaimed textiles,…
- 120/365: Kevin Flannery at the Dingle Aquarium. Dingle
Kevin Flannery provides a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dingle Aquarium, highlighting conservation efforts and the facility's various exhibits. He shares the story behind the aquarium's founding and his passion for marine biology.
- 119/365: John Murphy, Pearse Street Train Station, Dublin.
John Murphy, the individual behind the public pianos in Irish train stations, shares insights into his role as a professional piano tuner and the intricate engineering of these instruments. He discusses the initiative to bring musical elem…
- 118/365: Mark Ó’Géaráin at Massy’s Woods, Co. Dublin.
Mark Ó'Géaráin, a storyteller, shares a folk tale. He discusses his experiences at the Dublin Leprechaun and his interests in trees and being a part-time Santa. The episode is from the podcast Sin Scéal Eile.
- 117/365: Sorcha Durham in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
Sorcha Durham, a musician and mother from Kerry, discusses her unique upbringing with uilleann piper parents and her career, including ten years with the band Walking on Cars. She now makes her own music and lives in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
- 116/365: Zia Bergin-Holly, The Project Arts Centre, Dublin
Zia Bergin-Holly, a lighting and set designer, shares her experiences working in theater, including her time with The Project Arts Centre in Dublin. She discusses the creative process of designing lighting and sets for various productions.
- 115/365: Úna Harty, The Phoenix Park, Dublin.
This episode of Sin Scéal Eile features Úna Harty discussing The Phoenix Park in Dublin. The podcast is hosted by Ruth Medjber, with sound by Ronan Lally, and produced by Dee Reddy at Poddle Audio.
- 114/365: Wayne Marshall, Phibsborough, Dublin
Wayne Marshall from Phibsborough, Dublin, shares his experiences as an ordinary man who enjoys his community and has recently taken up photography. He was interviewed by Ruth Medjber.
- 113/365: Christian Hoey in Castleknock, Dublin
Christian Hoey discusses his diverse career path, including becoming a master barber and spray painter. He shares his personal experiences and emphasizes the importance of mental health, rest, and slowing down in life.
- 112/365: Loretta O’Sullivan, Ratoath, Co. Meath
In this episode of Sin Scéal Eile, Loretta O’Sullivan shares her story of turning redundancy into an opportunity to pursue her dream career as a goldsmith. She discusses building a workshop, returning to college for business skills, and cr…
- 111/365: Lesley Bond, Monastervin, Co. Kildare
Lesley Bond shares her unique story of being a caretaker on the Great Blasket Island, where she lived for six months without electricity or Wi-Fi. She and her husband welcomed visitors and provided basic accommodation. Her new book details…
- 110/365: Una Healy, Howth
This episode features Una Healy discussing a mark to help consumers trust products, services, or brands created by humans. It highlights the importance of human ingenuity in a world of AI-generated content.
- 109/365: Emma Ferrari Ní Chearúil at Raidió Rí-Rá Studios, Fumbally Exchange.
Emma Ferrari Ní Chearúil, a Kildare native, discusses her journey to fluency in the Irish language and her work with Raidió Rí-Rá. She promotes Irish language use and supports new Irish music.
- 108/365: Gerard Kennedy, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin.
Gerard Kennedy shares his life journey, including 30 years at Aer Lingus, working in the Oireachtas, and his decision to study law in his 50s. His partner Caroline also contributes to the stories with context and clarifications, including…
- 107/365: Hazel Chu, Dublin City Hall
In this episode of Sin Scéal Eile, Ruth Medjber interviews Hazel Chu about her political career and views. They discuss Chu's background as a young mother and woman of color, and her engagement with societal issues.
- 106/365: Lisa Keogh, Dublin Mountains
Lisa Keogh shares her experiences living with her family and pets at the base of the Dublin Mountains, highlighting the tranquility and natural beauty she enjoys, alongside the occasional challenges of rural life. She cherishes the peace a…
- 105/365: Cara Byrne, Tiknock, Co Dublin
Cara Byrne, a psychotherapist, is interviewed about her practice of "walk and talk" therapy. She explains how hiking with clients can be beneficial for those who struggle with traditional office settings or are new to therapy.
- 104/365: Amy Cahill, Dublin
Amy Cahill, a 23-year-old teacher, shares her experiences in her first year of teaching in Dublin. She discusses her passion for her job and working with children.
- 103/365: Ryan Roe, Lombard Street, Dublin.
Ryan Roe discusses his upbringing amidst drug use and his path to sobriety. He shares his story with humility, crediting his family and teachers for their support. Ryan now strives to be a good role model for his younger siblings.
- 102/365: Shantanu Starick, Harold’s Cross, Dublin
Shantanu Starick shares his experiences from a photography project where he traveled to seven continents between 2012 and 2015, exchanging his photography skills for shelter, food, and transport. This episode details his unique approach to…
- 101/365 - Declan O'Leary, The Docklands, Dublin.
Declan O'Leary, a father of two, talks about his experiences with fatherhood and his work in the Dublin Docklands. He shares his daily routine and the importance of fitness to keep up with his children.
- 100/365: Miriam Lanigan, Shankhill, Dublin.
Miriam Lanigan discusses developing narcolepsy and cataplexy in her 40s. She describes how the conditions affect her ability to drive, work, and travel, particularly impacting visits to her son in Canada. Despite the challenges, Miriam mai…
- 99/365: Peter Cooney in Artane, Dublin
Peter Cooney, diagnosed with Stage Two Hodgkin's Lymphoma, discusses how his cancer journey has led to a more positive outlook on life and an increased appreciation for the support of those around him. This episode is part of the podcast p…
- 98/365: Fatima Ahmed, The Coombe, Dublin City Centre.
In this episode of Sin Scéal Eile, Fatima Ahmed discusses her personal experience with stillbirth and advocates for more open discussions about stillbirth, miscarriages, and traumatic births. She highlights the need for women to share thei…
- 97/365: Ray O’Neill in Cabra, Dublin.
Ray O'Neill, winner of Cabra's Lovely Gardens competition, discusses his home and garden in Cabra, Dublin. He shares tips on finding a home and creating a garden, as well as his catering business, Slice.
- 96/365: Ken Eivers, Dublin Castle, Dublin.
Ken Eivers, a tour guide with Secret Street Tours, takes listeners on a tour around Dublin Castle, Christchurch, and Stephen’s Green, sharing his personal story of addiction and recovery. He highlights various buildings and discusses diffe…
- 95/365: Ann Byrne in Crumlin, Dublin
Ann Byrne discusses coping with grief and starting a support group in Rialto after her husband's passing during lockdown. She also shares her experiences with Reiki healing and helping others. The episode details her personal story of resi…
- 94/365: Karen Cowley, Killester, Dublin.
Karen Cowley, a musician known for her work in Wyvern Lingo, shares her journey through motherhood and education. She also talks about her unexpected passion for playing the harp.
- 93/365 : Gabriela Meade Diaz, Claremorris, Co. Mayo.
Gabriela Meade Diaz discusses her life in rural Mayo after moving from Mexico City. She shares her experiences of raising her son in a small village.
- 92/365: Ali Boylan in Wicklow
Ali Boylan, a registered HSE midwife, discusses common myths surrounding childbirth in Ireland and advocates for home births. She highlights the benefits of the HSE homebirth service, emphasizing empowering women to give birth in a comfort…
- 91/365: George Fitzgerald in Finglas, Dublin
This episode of Sin Scéal Eile features George Fitzgerald, a resident of Finglas, Dublin. He discusses his life experiences, from his childhood in Ballyfermot to his career at An Post and his family life.
- 90/365: Sarah Elaine McHugh, County Library Tallaght.
In this episode of Sin Scéal Eile, Sarah Elaine McHugh from County Library Tallaght highlights modern public library services, such as no fees, diverse borrowing options, and their role as community spaces. The discussion covers the evolut…
- 89/365: Jess Majekodunmi in Ceannt Fort, Dublin.
In this episode, Jess Majekodunmi shares her experience of uncovering new family connections through a DNA test. She discusses tracing her family's Nigerian heritage back to 1930s Dublin, highlighting her unique connection with Ireland.
- 88/365: Dimitrios Politis, Sallins, Co. Kildare.
Dimitrios Politis, an immigrant from Greece, shares his experiences living in Ireland since 1989. He reads a piece he wrote about his journey.
- 87/365: Alan LaCasse, Co. Laois.
This episode features Alan LaCasse, who discusses his life journey, including his adoption and building a family, alongside his recent diagnosis of terminal colon cancer. He shares his story to raise awareness about recognizing symptoms an…
- 86/365: Gráinne Clear in Navan, Co. Meath.
In this episode of Sin Scéal Eile, Gráinne Clear talks about her work in children's book publishing and her views on the psychology of reading. She shares her experience of finding her dream job in the industry.
- 85/365: Róisín Sheehy in Tymon Park, Dublin.
Róisín Sheehy talks about her work as a professional birdwatcher. She shares her experiences observing herons, blackbirds, and swans in Tymon Park, Dublin. This discussion is part of the Sin Scéal Eile podcast series.
- 84/365: Lisa Walsh at the Liffey, Dublin City Centre
In this episode of Sin Scéal Eile, playwright Lisa Walsh shares her perspective on growing up in Dublin, her career, and the significance of the River Liffey in her life. She discusses her work, which often focuses on community, people, an…
- 83/365: Oli McHugh, Annaghkeen, Co. Galway.
Oli McHugh discusses his life and his renovated thatch cottage in Annaghkeen, Co. Galway. He shares details about his home, which is filled with art and surrounded by native Irish trees on his land.
- 82/365: Martin Donnelly in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.
This episode features an interview with Martin Donnelly in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim. He is a local legend known for his woodworking and teaching. The discussion covers his handmade furniture, Steiner schools, and playing music.
- 81/365: Tony Clayton-Lea, Co. Meath.
In this episode of Sin Scéal Eile, journalist Tony Clayton-Lea shares insights into his work covering arts, culture, and music. He also offers advice on interviewing techniques.
- 80/365: Gillian Pryor in Malahide, Co. Dublin
Gillian Pryor, a dog lover, copes with loss by raising a puppy for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland. This brings her joy and connects her with a new community. The podcast interviews and photographs people from all over Ireland, sharing thei…
- 79/365: Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan in Glasnevin, Dublin.
Chandrika Narayanan-Mohan, a poet and immigrant, shares her experiences growing up traveling the world as a "diplo-brat" and her journey to finding a permanent home in Dublin. She discusses the challenges of immigration and her eventual se…
- 78/365: Íde Hughes in Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.
Íde Hughes discusses her recovery from anorexia, her food-focused Instagram @ideiseating, and her work at Ursa Minor cafe.
- 77/365: Colm O’Doherty, Lucan, Dublin.
Colm O’Doherty, a part-time taxi driver, recounts his diverse life experiences, including building an airport in Baghdad and climbing Kilimanjaro and Everest base camp. He also discusses his and his wife's vegetarianism since the 1990s.