Richie grew up in the Royal County, Meath. Brought up by a single mother, Richie became a man with a job. A good job. But he was always chasing something else. Money and security from his job made him look for more.

What he was looking for was more. More excess, more avarice. These issues came to a head and Richie suffered a severe mental health breakdown. He went to get help and tried to level himself back on the straight and narrow.

With medical help and support from his local GP, Richie got better again. But it got bad again pretty quick. Richie, very openly tells Wally and Jamie what brought him to this point in his life.

His story is full of sadness, problems and a man looking for something. But there's also hope and a positive outlook on the future.

Presented by Wally O Neill and Jamie T Murphy

Produced by Wally O Neill, Jamie T Murphy and Jorma Kirkko.

Edited by Jorma Kirkko.

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This week, hosts Jamie T Murphy and Wally O Neill sit down with Steve Huenneke.

Steve grew up in, St. Louis Missouri. He worked first as a journalist, and then for almost forty years as an economics professor, teaching in Missouri and three other US states. He emigrated from America in May 2018 to start a new life as a citizen of Ireland, in Wexford.

Steve is a poet. He has written his whole life, but rarely seeks to be published. He writes his poetry to read and share with friends and live audiences. His poems are a calling in every meaning of that word. They contain thoughts, memories and feelings about both his life and about the condition and evolution of the world.

Steve regularly participates in spoken word gatherings at Red Books in Wexford. He writes not under deadline, but as a lifeline.

Thanks to Jorma Kirkko as always.

Produced by Jamie T Murphy, Wally O Neill and Jorma Kirkko.

Edited by Jorma Kirkko.

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This week we have local woman, Mary Beary. Mary is well known to all of us here in Red Books and indeed to most of Wexford town.

A poet, a writer, an absolute beacon of hope and joy and also a mother. This is the story of Mary's son, Martin.

Martin died in the early hours of the morning of the 30th August 2016. He left behind a family of his own and a devastated mother.

Mary very openly tells us about her experiences with Martin. Before, during and after his death. A story that is in turn tragic, heart rendering and ultimately hopeful.

Produced by Jamie T Murphy, Wally O Neill and Jorma Kirkko.

Edited by Jorma Kirkko

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Jamie and Wally are joined by local man, Vinny Murphy. An infinitely interesting man. Vinny tells us about his own issues with mental health and shares some very personal stuff.

Vinny takes us on a journey that's both personal and engaging. From working in Australia to finding possible love in Boston. And the very real struggle of being in the mental health services here in Ireland....

Produced by Jamie T Murphy, Wally O Neill and Jorma Kirkko.

Edited by Jorma Kirkko

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