Are We There Yet ? with Kathryn Thomas

Welcome back to a new season of ‘Are We There Yet?’ with Kathryn Thomas, presented in association with Mater Private Network. To kick off Season Two, Kathryn is joined by broadcast icon: Doireann Garrihy.Doireann opens up the small joys of motherhood and tells Kathryn what she's got planned for her big podcast tour that kicks off next month. Doireann explains why her husband making her laugh literally causes her pain, her secret to booking podcast guests, and how becoming a mother has changed her perspective on her work ethic. Kathryn asks for essential tips on dealing with morning radio hygiene, while Doireann elaborates what days not to ask her mother for help! Doireann will be visiting the following cities on ‘The Laughs of Your Life 2026’ tour:Cork Opera House - Thursday 7th May 2026Kerry Gleaneagle Arena - Saturday 9th May 2026Mayo TF Royal Hotel & Theatre - Saturday 16th May 2026Dublin 3Olympia Theatre - Thursday 28th May 2026Limerick University Hall - Saturday 30th May 2026For more information on how to book tickets, please visit:https://www.doireanngarrihy.com/ 

Kathryn Thomas and her hit podcast 'Are We There Yet?' is back next Tuesday with special guest Doireann Garrihy!Presented in association with Mater Private Network, Kathryn and Doireann talk about the joys of motherhood and so much more. Season Two launches next Tuesday 21st April wherever you get you podcasts.

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. Happy St Patrick’s Day! To celebrate this important date in the Irish calendar, Kathryn Thomas is delighted to chat to Irish historian and author Donal Fallon for a special bonus episode all about pubs. Fresh from publishing his best-selling book, ‘The Dublin Pub: A Social & Cultural History’, Kathryn and Donal have a hilarious chat about the importance of pubs to Irish women, why they need to be recognised as significant cultural spaces, and how they both met their respective partners in Dublin’s iconic drinking spots!Season Two of ‘Are We There Yet?’ will return very soon with some impressive guests - stay tuned for more details…

This week is the Season Finale of Season One of ‘Are We There Yet! On a special episode, Kathryn sits down with radiation oncology expert Dr Lorraine Walsh to talk about all your questions about the big c -  Cancer.As a Radiation Oncologist specialised in Breast Cancer at Mater Private Network in Limerick,  Dr. Walsh brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. As she tells Kathryn, Lorraine has dedicated her career to advancing cancer treatment in Ireland - with her main areas of focus including breast, gynaecological and lung cancers with a special interest in cutting-edge technology to improve patient outcomes.Dr. Walsh has a keen interest in MRI-guided brachytherapy for cervical cancers, reirradiation of gynaecological malignancies, and the adoption of novel radiotherapy technologies such as intensity-modulated (IMRT) and image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) to reduce normal tissue toxicity during breast, lung and pelvic irradiation. Get ready for an insightful discussion on her work, her research, and the future of cancer care in Ireland, all taking place at Mater Private Network.For more info on Dr. Walsh’s work, please visit: www.materprivate.ie

Presented in association with Mater Private Network. This week, Kathryn Thomas has an in-depth, extended chat with Irish pop icon Samantha Mumba!  Samantha exploded on to the world stage in 2000 with her breakout single “Gotta Tell You” that went rocketed to the tops of the charts.From her early days at Dublin’s legendary Billy Barry stage school, Samantha talks about her early ambitions as a budding pop-star and how she remained sane in a cruel industry that often didn’t look after its young talent. Samantha reflects back on her sudden rise, where she found herself starring in a Hollywood blockbuster produced by Steven Spielberg, no less.She tells Kathryn all about the close bond she had with her father, as well as her experiences of racism - what it’s really like to identity as a mixed-race woman in Ireland? Samantha opens up her outspoken Eurovision journey and finally what’s next…Next week: Kathryn chats to Dr Lorraine Walsh from the Mater Private Network.

Presented in association with Mater Private Network.In a special episode, Kathryn Thomas talks to consultant geriatrician Dr Shane O’Hanlon about one of her favourite subjects: ageing! Dr. O’Hanlon provides Kathryn with expertise on all aspects of healthy aging - with the aim of improving quality of life and longevity.  Dr. O’Hanlon explains how simple changes in your lifestyle can make a huge difference to the quality of your life and potentially help you live longer. Unsurprisingly, exercise plays a huge part, alongside a healthy diet, which is music to Kathryn’s ears.Shane explains the latest groundbreaking treatments available to treat Alzheimer's, how hearing loss and loneliness can have adverse effects on your mental health and why our use of AI might not be a completely bad thing.Dr. Shane O’Hanlon is a Consultant Geriatrician at Mater Private Network Dublin, for more info visit: www.materprivate.ieFor more information on the new medication mentioned in the episode, please visit:https://alzheimer.ie/creating-change/research/new-treatments/Or contact: Alzheimer Society of Ireland Helpline 1800 341 341 (free & confidential) Next week: Kathryn chats to pop icon Samantha Mumba !