With Halloween just around the corner, iRadio’s Groupchat is stepping into the paranormal with PJ O’Sullivan from Púca Vogue Paranormal Investigators.

PJ talks about what first got him into ghost hunting, from strange childhood memories to a shared sighting that never left him, and how his mum pushed him to set up the team. He also explains what a typical investigation involves, from cameras and trigger objects to EVP sessions and overnight lockdowns.

Plus, hear what happened during a two-night stay at Redwood Castle near Galway, including eerie “Priest’s Room” moments, doors moving on their own, and the unexplained sounds caught on camera.

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and in this episode we’re unpacking what ADHD can look like in real life in children and adults and why so many people still go undiagnosed for years.

Chartered Clinical Psychologist Dr. Fionna McDarby explains the different presentations, from hyperactivity and impulsivity to the quieter inattentive type that can be missed in school, and how ADHD can affect everything from organisation and relationships to self-esteem and even interoceptive awareness.

We also dig into the rise of online ADHD assessment platforms, the red flags to watch for, what a proper assessment should include, typical costs, and where to find trustworthy support, including ADHD Ireland.

Shaun Harris – better known online as Shaun with a Fada – joins iRecommend to show how Gaeilge doesn’t have to mean grammar books, exams and fear. With clever puns, wordplay and plenty of laughs, he’s built a huge following by making Irish feel fun and accessible.

Shaun chats about growing up through Irish, taking a 10-year break from the language, and the moment an awkward run-in with an old teacher pushed him to start again.

He also talks about his new book of Irish puns (with a glossary and illustrations), how he writes the jokes, and why social media is helping a whole new generation find their cúpla focal again.

ATU Sligo lecturers Robert Craig and Mary Nolan join the podcast after taking home Return Award Gold for a simple idea that turned into a huge community impact. By collecting deposit return bottles and cans across campus, their team has raised almost €30,000 for the North West Hospice - the equivalent of around 250,000 returns.

They talk about how it started with spotting return containers ending up in general waste, and how students and staff quickly got behind it.

Mary also shares what the hospice means to her personally, and how the fundraising will support the new €15 million hospice building opening soon.

Plus, they explain what’s next: bulk collections with Return, rolling the initiative out across more ATU campuses, and why anyone with an idea should “just go and do it.”

Seven budding radio journalists joined iRadio for a special show this week.

On the TY Takeover, we looked realities of life for teenagers in 2026, and the difficulties in getting part-time jobs. We reflected on the the future the Gaeltacht, and the funding that is needed. Also, have you noticed 'The Traitors Phenomenon'? We examined it with this season's OG Traitor Carla Geary.

The TY Media week programme is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee and has been devised by Learning Waves in association with iRadio.

Making friends as an adult isn’t always easy - especially once college ends, people move abroad, and everything feels like it revolves around the pub.

Leah chats to Redmond Newell , founder of Galway-based Social Beyond the Pub, about why he started the group and the big response it got from people in their 20s looking for a more relaxed way to meet others.

They talk about why making friends can feel more daunting in your 20s, the extra challenge for people in rural areas, and how price, lifestyle and “the next morning” are changing how young people want to socialise.

Plus, Redmond shares what to expect from their next meet-up at Wildlands in Moycullen - and why showing up solo might be the best way to do it.

What started as a simple idea between two Galway friends has turned into Clean Cut Meals - one of the West of Ireland’s biggest meal prep success stories.

Valerie chats to co-founder Michal Dyer about spotting the gap in the market after a J1 in San Francisco, and how they went from cooking meals at home for friends to building a food business in Clarinbridge.

They get into the real challenges early on - cash flow, securing a kitchen, and the strict rules that come with food production - plus why they scaled slowly, the reality behind food safety concerns, and Michal’s straight-up advice for any young entrepreneur thinking of taking the риск.

Money is something we all have to deal with, but it can feel like you’re expected to know the basics without ever being taught them.

Valerie is joined by Tom Hodgkinson, better known as Capital Conditioning on TikTok, to talk budgeting in real-life terms - from “paying yourself first” to simply getting a clear picture of what’s coming in and going out each month.

They also unpack what investing actually means, how it differs from saving, and why inflation matters more than people realise.

Plus, with the new Irish investment account announced as part of Budget 2027, Tom breaks down what the thresholds and limits really mean for the average person who wants to start investing without the jargon.