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Love and Courage

Ruairí McKiernan

The Love and Courage podcast features interviews with inspirational people who are making a real difference in the world today. Guests are typically people passionate about social justice, and who have demonstrated courage and conviction in their lives. Ruairí McKiernan is a multi award winning Irish social innovator, campaigner, writer and public speaker. He is the founder of the pioneering SpunOut youth organization, and helped set-up the Uplift and the A Lust For Life non-profits. In 2012 the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins appointed Ruairí to the Council of State, a constitutional advisory body whose members include all former leaders of the country. Ruairí is the recipient of numerous awards, including a Fulbright fellowship, and he contributes regularly to the media on youth, health, community and social justice issues.
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Ann Marie Flanagan - Disability Rights ChampionMarch 30, 2024
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John Seed - Legendary 78 year old Australian environmental activist February 20, 2024
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Rev Tim Costello - Renowned Australian Humanitarian May 03, 2023
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Don O'Leary - Director of Cork Life Centre December 31, 2022
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Wallis Bird - Musician and Songwriter November 28, 2022
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Michael Barron - Human Rights Activist, Founding Director of BelongTo (LGBTI+ org)October 12, 2022
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Eugene O'Brien - Playwright, Screenwriter, Former ActorAugust 28, 2022
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Grace Dyas - Artist, Activist, Director, & PerformerJuly 24, 2022
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John Connell (returns) - writer, producer, farmerJune 08, 2022
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Kindred Motes - Social Justice Advocate and Entrepreneur from AlabamaMay 10, 2022
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Noeline Blackwell - Human Rights Lawyer and CEO of Dublin Rape Crisis CentreApril 11, 2022
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Tara Flynn - Actor and WriterMarch 12, 2022
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Johann Hari - Bestselling Author of Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the ScreamFebruary 01, 2022
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Keith Walsh - Writer and BroadcasterDecember 22, 2021
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Sarah Clancy - Poet and ActivistNovember 21, 2021
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Anne Rynne - Singer, Songwriter, Community StalwartOctober 19, 2021
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Declan O'Rourke - Singer-songwriter and authorSeptember 12, 2021
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Colm O'Gorman - Author, Activist, Amnesty Director, Charity founderJuly 29, 2021
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Razan Ibraheem - Irish-Syrian journalist and activistJune 27, 2021
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Joe Murray - Veteran Human Rights ChampionMay 09, 2021
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Colm Mac Con Iomaire - Violinist and ComposerApril 22, 2021
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Noelle Brown - Actor, Playwright, Campaigner on Mother and Baby HomesMarch 25, 2021
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Tony Griffin - Writer, Charity founder, Former Sports StarFebruary 22, 2021
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Syrian refugee campaign and life during lockdown - My interview on the United Ireland podcastFebruary 15, 2021
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Michael McCaughan - Writer January 30, 2021
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