RTÉ News is pleased to announce the appointment of RTÉ journalist, Samantha Libreri, as Eastern Correspondent. Samantha will be reporting and providing analysis across RTÉ News platforms on social, economic, cultural and political developments on all aspects of life in the Eastern region including all of Dublin, parts of east Meath, north and east Kildare and north Wicklow.

Samantha Libreri joined the RTÉ Newsroom in November 2000 and was initially employed as a runner while studying English and Sociology in UCD. She went on to become a freelance radio and television journalist for RTÉ, while also working as Editor of Ireland’s largest student newspaper, UCD’s The University Observer. In 2005 she was appointed as a full time journalist for RTÉ News and during her twenty-year career as a reporter, she has covered hundreds of news stories of national and international importance, major events and elections for television, radio and online. She has also presented some of RTÉ’s flagship radio programmes including Morning Ireland and Drivetime.

She has reported extensively on issues in the Greater Dublin Area in addition to major stories such as the Carrickmines fire tragedy, the controversy over expenditure at the FAI and the Creeslough Explosion. She has also reported internationally from Europe, the US, Africa and Australia on stories including the resignation of Pope Benedict, the Berkley balcony collapse and Ireland’s first appearance in a Women’s World Cup.

In 2007 she won a Justice Media Award for her work on a year-long series on Road Safety with Charlie Bird and in 2011 and 2012 she was named Transport Journalist of the Year for her reporting on Ireland’s transport infrastructure.

Samantha is from Finglas in Dublin and is married with two young children. She is an avid reader, runner and Shamrock Rovers fan. In December 2012 she wrote a book about her home place called “Finglas: A People’s Portrait,” published by New Island Books.

Commenting on her new role Samantha said: “As someone who was born and reared on the northside of Dublin and who has lived and worked all my life in the capital, being appointed RTÉ’s Eastern Correspondent is a dream come true. I hope to bring my 20 years of reporting experience to this new and expanded role to tell the stories of those who live in the commuter belts of Meath, Kildare and Wicklow while also keeping audiences up to date with the major developments in Dublin which impact on those who live, work in and visit the capital. I have always been so proud to work for RTÉ and am delighted to be taking on this role at such a vital time for reliable, accurate and engaging journalism.“

Samantha will be taking up the post in late May.

We were saddened to learn this morning of the passing of our friend and former colleague, Alf McCarthy who died yesterday.

We remember Alf as a popular presenter who loved radio, who loved broadcasting, who loved people and who loved performing. All of these traits shone through in his long and distinguished career in RTÉ which spanned more than 35 years, from 1979 to 2015. During his time in RTÉ, as well as being a much-loved colleague, he was best known as presenter of Late Date on RTÉ Radio 1, as one of the popular presenters of Live at Three and PM Live on RTÉ One television and, of course, as host of the current affairs and arts programme, Corkabout on RTE Radio Cork – and on RTÉ Radio 1 – which he presented for more than 20 years. A man of many talents and interests, he also created satirical and comedy series, and produced a number of documentaries for RTÉ. He will be sorely missed.

We are thinking today of his family and of his many friends across RTÉ, past and present, particularly our colleagues in RTÉ Cork.

Alf was 73, as was our former colleague, Larry Masterson who sadly passed away earlier this week.

Larry was legendary in the industry; deeply respected,  much liked, and widely admired. Following a diversion from his early career as a social worker, his career in television spanned over 40 years. From an initial foray in current affairs, Larry soon found his niche in entertainment, and his work with Mike Murphy on The Live Mike – including his infamous Candid Camera style inserts – were not only hugely innovative, but were cultural moments then and now. As executive producer on The Late Late Show, the world’s longest running live entertainment show, Larry ensured the continuity of the programme’s iconic status in Irish life. He said a good Late Late should be like a good night out. Audiences, whether they knew it or not, had countless great nights out with Larry. His contribution will be long remembered.”

RTÉ Director General, Kevin Bakhurst

In response to growing concerns raised regarding the adverse impact of TikTok content on the mental health of young teenagers, RTÉ’s Prime Time undertook an investigative experiment creating new TikTok accounts set to an age of 13 years. The shocking findings were revealed to viewers on Tuesday on RTÉ One and are now available on RTÉ Player here.

The investigation sheds light on the social media platform’s potentially detrimental effects on the mental health of young teenagers as within 20 minutes, Prime Time was being shown videos directly referencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts. By the end of an hour of scrolling, TikTok’s recommender system was showing a stream of videos almost exclusively related to depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts to the users it believed to be 13 years old.

Prime Time‘s experiment involved the creation of three new TikTok accounts, each set with an age of 13 years old and using separate sim cards for each new user. Without actively engaging with content or searching for specific topics, Prime Time observed the videos recommended by TikTok’s algorithm.

The content was then shown to the Chair of the Faculty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland, Dr Patricia Byrne, and Dr Richard Hogan, a psychotherapist who specialises in working with families.

“I work in this area every day… but even for me, seeing that was very emotional and provokes a very strong, very strong emotional reaction,” Dr Patricia Byrne said. “I didn’t expect to feel as emotional as I did watching it, but they’re very powerful imagery and very intense.”   

Dr. Richard Hogan, a psychotherapist specialising in working with families, described his emotional response as “deflated” and “angry.”  “I find myself getting emotional watching that because I work with so many brilliant teenagers, so many wonderful teenagers who have been pulled into the murky world of serious mental health issues because of things like that,” he added, responding to one of the videos referencing suicide. “It is absolutely suggesting suicide as a course to deal with your psychological upset there. I mean, that is, that is heinous,” he told Prime Time.

The investigation’s findings underscore the need for action to address the harmful impact of social media algorithms on vulnerable young users. Representatives from TikTok will today meet in front of an Oireachtas Children’s Committee, while at the weekend Tánaiste Micheál Martin stated in his Ard Fheis speech that social media platforms must get children off their apps.

Statistics about rates of self-harm in Ireland are compiled by the National Suicide Research Foundation, however, they only cover instances which result in people attending emergency departments. Since 2002, when the foundation began collating the data, there has been an increase in the number of presentations to emergency departments by approximately 18%. What particularly concerns consultants is the high and growing numbers of teenagers presenting.

“What we know is that every year the age group that has the highest rate of self-harm is those aged 15 to 19 years but of huge concern is, over recent years, the age group with the most rapid increase in rates in self-harm is those aged 10 to 14 years. And that is really a worrying sign,” said Dr Patricia Byrne.

TikTok’s algorithm, which drives users towards content, has come under scrutiny. Salvatore Romano, Head of Research at AI Forensics, emphasised the algorithm’s role in promoting self-harm as a coping mechanism, exacerbating distress for vulnerable individuals. AI Forensics, a Portugal-based research organisation, carried out a similar exercise as part of a report examining the impact of TikTok on teens in the US, Kenya and Philippines with Amnesty International in 2023.

In response to queries from Prime Time, TikTok stated its commitment to addressing mental health issues and providing support for users in distress. However, concerns persist regarding the platform’s efficacy in safeguarding young users from harmful content. After conducting the experiment, Prime Time gave TikTok the usernames of the accounts set up which allowed TikTok to have access to all the videos that had been shown to the accounts and also provided screenshots from ten example videos. Seven of these videos have since been removed however TikTok said “RTÉ’s test in no way accurately represents the behaviour or experiences of real teens who use our app… Out of hundreds of videos that would’ve been seen during RTÉ’s testing, we reviewed ten that were sent to us and made changes so that seven can no longer be viewed by teenagers.” 

The European Commission recently launched an investigation into TikTok’s practices, focusing on the platform’s alleged failure to adequately protect children. With TikTok’s EU headquarters located in Dublin, Coimisiún na Meán, holds significant responsibility for regulating the platform’s operations within the EU. Johnny Ryan, Senior Fellow at the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) said: “Our regulator, Coimisiún na Meán, has the power in law to tell TikTok or any other company in this same category, ‘stop your algorithm that is hurting our kids, that is causing self-loathing, self-hate, suicide in our children. Switch that off.’ And it has the power to do that.” 

Watch Prime Time on RTÉ Player and read the digital report at RTÉ.ie/Primetime.

The programme will also feature an exclusive interview with American immunologist Anthony Fauci.

Three plays never-before performed will feature in the finals of the 2024 RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival, including a new Irish play, ‘Margaret’. The festival is also set to feature performances by two first-time qualifiers. The RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival, which is held under the auspices of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland, will run from Thursday May 2nd to Friday May 10th.

The draw for the nights on which the plays will be presented took place last Sunday, April 14th. Speaking at the draw Regina Bushell, Festival Director, said: “The RTÉ All Ireland Drama Festival has celebrated a number of significant anniversaries in recent years and this year is particularly special as it marks the 20th year of RTÉ as title sponsor.” To mark the occasion, the festival will this year present a special one-off Bride Rosney Memorial Award, recognising a best newcomer from across all skill sets involved.

The 2024 finalists are:

– Bridge Drama will perform ‘The Wake’ by Tom Murphy on Thursday May 2nd, 2024.

– Wexford Drama Group will perform ‘How I Learned to Drive” by Paula Vogel on Friday May 3rd

– Ballyduff Drama Group, directed by Ger Canning, will present ‘The Ferryman’ by Jez Butterworth on May 4th.

– Prosperous Dramatic Society will perform ‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller on Sunday May 5th.

– First-time qualifiers Clontarf Players will premiere ‘Radium Girls’ by D.W. Gregory on May 6th.

– Dalkey Players will present ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller on Tuesday 7th May

– Newpoint Players present ‘In the Shadow of the Glen: Reimagined’ (after JM Synge) on May 8th.

– First-time qualifiers Ballycogley Players, directed by Pat Whelan, will perform ‘Out of Order’ by Ray Cooney on Thursday May 9th.

– Ballyshannon Drama Society will premiere ‘Margaret’, a new Irish play by Shaun Byrne, on Friday May 10th.

Tickets go on sale online from 10 am on April 18th on the Dean Crowe website at http://www.deancrowetheatre.com/ and from midday at the theatre box office, phone (090) 6492129. Admission €22. Concessions (€20) are available.

Marty Campbell and Shane Murray have lifted the coveted Home of the Year 2024 trophy for their renovated 1920’s terrace home in Dublin.

In tonight’s final on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player, the three judges Hugh Wallace, Amanda Bone and Sara Cosgrove recapped the seven stunning finalists of the tenth series of Home of the Year. And announced Shane and Marty as this year’s winners.

The couple’s style was inspired by their passion for hotels and travel. They love how their home represents their personalities and their lives together. When Shane and Marty purchased their house in 2022 it was in a state of disrepair. Renovating the home was a big project which involved upgrading the heating system, replacing windows and knocking down a wall. They also repositioned the kitchen and gutted the interior and exterior of the home and changed the front garden layout to allow for an electric charging station for a car.

Judge Hugh Wallace said: “Our winner is special because of the attention to detail, the bold colour schemes and really every single inch was used in this home! This series we visited so many yummy homes up and down the country and as always, it’s been an absolute pleasure to see the creativity and design flare of all the homeowners. Home of the Year is a great escape, what a joy!” 

Judge Amanda Bone said: “This competition is so special because it’s about our homes which have a heart and soul which help to make us who we are. The winning home won for its clever, imaginative and intriguing refurbishment. The sheer variety of Irish homeowners’ design interests are very well demonstrated by the different types of homes in the final. Another stellar year.”

Judge Sara Cosgrove said: “Series ten and what a series! I loved traveling the country and exploring a whole range of homes competing this year. It was incredibly difficult to choose our seven finalists, the quality and individuality of the homes are clear to see. For the final three homes to be refurbishments of older homes and for the styles of those to be so diverse are a great example of how a home can be made truly unique to the homeowner. In saying this I feel the winner is a truly worthy one showcasing what Home of the Year is all about, individuality, personality and clever design.” 

Winners Marty Campbell and Shane Murray said: “We are over the moon. We are delighted. It’s been such a great experience, so we are happy, proud, all those emotions! We didn’t believe we’d get into the final. We didn’t believe we would win it so it’s been amazing. Seeing the standard of the homes. I just don’t know how the judges picked so hats off to everyone else who made the final.”

The other six finalists were:

• Peter Carvill – The Gate Lodge in Tyrone
• Kieran and Olivia McDaid – The Rectory in Derry
• Craig Dee & Matthew O’Rourke – Renovated country cottage in Waterford
• Ian Humphreys and Sarah MacCarthy – The Old School House in Cork
• Rebecca & Eamonn McMackin – New build family home in Offaly
• Eugene McCarthy – Modern terrace in Dublin

Home of the Year is proudly sponsored by AIB.

Catch up with all the episodes of Series 10 and earlier series of Home of the Year on RTÉ Player www.rte.ie/player

RTÉ Media Sales today announced its4women.ie as the new sponsor of Oliver Callan on RTÉ Radio 1 from Monday 8^th April 2024.

Oliver Callan’s brand-new morning radio show is a sharp hour of entertainment that charms the mood of the nation, discussing trending topics, the latest in sport, and the arts. Broadcasting from 9am to 10am weekdays the show enjoys life stories of both studio guests and listeners with Oliver’s wickedly fresh take on all the hot topics of the day, as well as music, comedy, and everything in between.

Brokered by B Connected Media, the 12-month RTÉ Radio 1 sponsorship includes 5 x 10-second sponsor-credited stings per show, sponsor-credited promos in Morning Ireland, Today with Claire Byrne, Liveline, Drivetime and Brendan O’ Connor, as well as listen back and homepage sponsorship.

Tara Farrell, Sponsorship Manager, RTÉ Radio said: “We are delighted to welcome its4women.ie back to RTÉ Radio 1. Securing a sponsor so soon in its tenure is a great endorsement of both the Oliver Callan show and RTÉ Radio 1.”

Gary McClarty, managing director of MCL Insurance Services (Ireland) Limited, said: “Teaming up with RTÉ Radio 1’s Oliver Callan Show through the its4women.ie sponsorship presents a remarkable opportunity. Just as Oliver Callan’s brand-new morning radio show captivates audiences with its sharp wit and diverse content, we at its4women.ie are energised to connect with listeners across Ireland, igniting conversations, and infusing our distinctive touch into the nation’s morning routine. It’s more than just entertainment; it’s about forging meaningful connections with our audience, sharing stories, and embracing the dynamic spirit of everyday life.”

Stephen Lamb, director, B Connected Media, said: “Securing the sponsorship deal between its4women and RTÉ Radio 1’s morning show, hosted by Oliver Callan, is a momentous achievement. This collaboration seamlessly aligns its4women’s dedication to empowerment with Oliver’s commitment to engaging and informative programming. By enhancing brand visibility and association with trusted content, we’re set to make a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of listeners. It’s a convergence of brands dedicated to enriching lives and resonating with audiences nationwide.”

Broadcasting on RTÉ Radio 1 every weekday, the 9am -10am hour is now the joint second most listened national radio shows with 343,000 listeners*.

Watch our promo: RTÉ Supporting the Arts | What’s on

This April RTÉ is delighted to support the Incognito Art Sale for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, the Turning Heads exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland, and Poetry Day Ireland, as well as an array of fantastic events spanning original theatre productions, live music, international photography, young film-makers, new Irish opera, poetry, and Irish-language.

• Celebrity – Glassmask Theatre, Dublin | More: Celebrity — Glass Mask Theatre
• We are Music Generation | More: We Are Music Generation 2024 | Music Generation | Music Education Ireland
• Turning Heads exhibition at the National Gallery of Ireland | More: Turning Heads: Rubens, Rembrandt and Vermeer | National Gallery of Ireland
• Incognito Art Sale for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation | More: Online Art Sale for Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation | Incognito
• Abbey 120 Years | Abbey Theatre – The Abbey Theatre is the national theatre of Ireland.
• New Music Dublin | More: Home | New Music Dublin | Ireland’s foremost contemporary music festival
• Fresh International Film Festival | More: Fresh Film | Encouraging young Filmmakers & Empowering them as artists
• Poetry Day Ireland | More: Poetry Day Ireland | Thurs 25 April 2024 | Poetry Ireland
• The Last Pearl – Blue Rain Coat Theatre Company | More: Upcoming events — BLUE RAINCOAT
• Akihiko Okamura – The Memories of Others world premiere | More: Akihiko Okamura ‘The Memories of Others’ – A new photography exhibition, photobook and film premiere at Photo Museum Ireland – Explore this free contemporary art Museum in Dublin supporting Irish Artists — Photo Museum Ireland
• Music Current Festival 2024 | More: MUSIC CURRENT FESTIVAL 2024
• Lá Mór na Gaeilge | More: Home – Lá Mór na Gaeilge (lamornagaeilge.ie)
• Elsewhere – A new opera by Michael Gallen | More: Elsewhere – Tour – Abbey Theatre

During 2023, RTÉ supported a record 170 arts and cultural events all over Ireland through the RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme. Spanning film, music, dance, opera, festivals, literature, theatre and exhibitions, and with dedicated promotion on RTÉ’s television, radio and digital services, and extensive support across RTÉ’s social channels, the RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme is a lifeline to Ireland’s creative and cultural sectors.

To find out more information about RTÉ Supporting the Arts and to apply visit
About RTÉ Supporting the Arts – About RTÉ (rte.ie)

Find out what’s happening near you on www.rte.ie/culture

RTÉ’s biggest ever drama commission for young people, Louise Lives Large, launches on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player today (April 3rd).  

Filmed on location in Kildare, this eight-part series is an international co-production with Canada’s WildBrain and Belgium’s Ketnet with funding partners Coimisiún na Meán and Screen Ireland. It tells the story of artistic 13-year-old Louise Edgar who has just got the all-clear after a year of cancer treatment.

The show sees Louise ask “what now?”. She has missed out on everything and feels she’ll never catch up with her now worldly, intimating and moreover teenage peers. That’s until she finds an unlikely new best friend in Jess, the school loner, who inspires her to write up the ‘Live Large List’ and leap headfirst back into life, one item at time. Whether she triumphs, fails or makes a complete and utter ‘cringeshow’ of herself doesn’t really matter; Louise is finally and fully living large.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyubAy00irw

Louise Lives Large is a witty, dynamic and sometimes poignant drama aimed at 9 to 13-year-olds. The storylines are made real by its ensemble cast; an honours class of new talent, led by Beth Fallon as Louise, Aimee Kennedy as Jess and supported by Damian Williams, Luan Ní Cheallaigh, Katie Fitzpatrick, Harvey McGann, Rachel Lynch, Matthew Whelan and Noah Rafferty.

Created and written by Carol Walsh, Louise Lives Large is produced by Tailored Films’ Julianne Forde and Mairtín de Barra, Storyhouse’s Maarten Schmidt, Vérité Films’ Virginia Thompson and Robert de Lint, and co-produced by Xavier Rombaut of Polar Bear. The episodes are directed by Ruth Treacy and Laura Van Haecke.

Suzanne Kelly, Head of Children’s & Young People’s Content at RTÉ said: “The arrival of Louise Lives Large to our platform in 2024 marks a very significant milestone for RTÉ Kids. Since I took up my role in 2019, it was always my ambition to invest and grow home-produced Irish drama for kids. The Irish drama sector is world renowned and working alongside the sector this past number of years to create impactful, thoughtful stories for our youngest viewers has been such an inspiring collaborative process. The launch of our first home grown drama series Louise Lives Large, produced by Tailored films in conjunction with Vérité films, Ketnet, Wildbrain and funding partners Coimisiún na Meán and Screen Ireland is the culmination of a lot of hard work, but is only just the beginning of a new re-energised drama offering for Irish kids and I for one am so excited as to what it might deliver!” 

Creator and head writer Carol Walsh said: “The goal of Louise Live Large is to bring teens and families together to enjoy a great story. It’s also about the journey of countless teenagers who struggle with illness, bullying, and ostracism, in a way that reflects true-to-life experiences but doesn’t shy away from the humour and courage they display. It’s a series about survival, self-definition, and, above all, hope.”   

Producer Julianne Forde said: “Who hasn’t felt like they were on the outside at some stage? It’s part of the school experience. We wanted to create a show based around this concept of feeling left behind and counteracting that with a protagonist who wanted to take control of her life. Show creator Carol Walsh personally experienced being out of school for a prolonged period due to illness. From this starting point we developed this series, which has an empowering message about resilience.” 

Watch episode 1 of Louise Lives Large on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player at 4pm today. The full series will be available to stream from Wednesday April 10th.

Watch all the games live across RTÉ and Virgin Media Television from Saturday 23rd March 

All Ireland games live on RTÉ Radio

The Guinness Women’s Six Nations kicks off tomorrow when presenter Daire O’Brien will be joined by Ciara Griffin and Lindsay Peat on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player from 1.45pm for live coverage of France v Ireland from Stade Marie-Marvingt, Le Mans.

RTÉ Radio 1’s Saturday Sport will have live commentary of the game from 2.15pm while fans can follow a live blog on RTE.ie/sport and the RTÉ News App followed by match report and reaction from the Ireland camp.

This Sunday, 24 March, sees Italy v England live on RTÉ Player from 2.50pm with Ireland v Italy live from the RDS on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player on Easter Sunday 31 March (2.30pm)

Full televised fixtures schedule below.

RTÉ Radio will have commentary and coverage across all of Ireland’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations matches from Michael Corcoran, Neil Treacy, Paula Fitzpatrick, Laura Guest, Tania Rosser, Sharon Lynch and Philip Doyle. RTÉ.ie/Sport will have match coverage alongside news, analysis and interviews.

Guinness Women’s Six Nations Fixtures 

Saturday 23 March

Exclusive episode released to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Award-winning children’s series Dizzy Deliveries is back, with season two premiering on 15^th April on RTÉjr with all episodes available to view on the RTÉ Player from then. After the phenomenal response to the first series, the captivating world of Dizzy Deliveries returns with brand new episodes full of adventures, fun and laughter.
 
Dizzy Deliveries is the first TV show to use the key word signing system Lámh. It recently won a prestigious Clio award at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Lámh is used by children and adults with Down syndrome, autism, and communication difficulties to support their communication and self-expression. As the drama unfolds in each episode Lámh signs are brought to life, as Joe, the erstwhile delivery man hilariously attempts to deliver his packages. Featuring children who use Lámh, they assist Joe in his chaotic and funny adventures. Dizzy Deliveries helps audiences to add Lámh to their own vocabulary in a fun and immersive way.
 
Series two will contain thirteen episodes, directed by BAFTA award-winning writer and director Nia Ceidiog (whose credits include Fireman Sam and Something Special with Mr. Tumbles for Cbeebies) with theme music from Maria Doyle Kennedy and Kieran Kennedy. This season features some great cameos from famous Irish faces including singer-songwriter Mundy, chef JP McMahon, Special Olympics gold medalist Timothy Morahan, and horticulturalist Diarmuid Gavin.

To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day today there is a special treat for fans of Dizzy Deliveries – you can watch a full show from the brand new series on RTÉjr YouTube! The exclusive episode is full of music and fun, and there’s a cameo from singer, Mundy too!

Link to Youtube 
 
Series 1 of Dizzy Deliveries broke new ground in Irish broadcasting. It quickly became a beloved fixture on the TV schedule and the most-watched RTÉjr commission on the RTÉ Player. Young viewers adored the show, in particular the families of loved ones with intellectual disabilities and communication needs. Importantly, the show also engaged children who don’t have those needs but who are fans of Joe and his robot sidekick Ozzy and his boss Aisling.
 
Dizzy Deliveries is produced by the award-winning production company Macalla Teoranta, responsible for Home School Hub as well as several awarding-winning feature films from Róise & Frank to Ireland’s entry into the 2020 Oscars, Arracht.  Jointly funded by Coimisiún na Meán and RTÉ the series was shortlisted for a Royal Television Society award in 2023.
 
Speaking ahead of the new series, Suzanne Kelly, Group Head of Children’s and Young People’s content at RTÉ said: “RTÉjr is thrilled to be part of the exhilarating and important journey of Dizzy Deliveries. As we embark on Season 2’s premiere on RTÉjr & RTÉ Player, I am reminded of the profound impact our show has had. From helping to break down barriers to igniting new avenues of communication through Lámh signing, every episode is a testament to the power of inclusion and possibility. It’s Public Service television at its very best as Joe, Aisling, Ozzy and of course the real stars, the kids, spread laughter, learning and joy.  We are proud to play a part in supporting this talented production team bring Dizzy Deliveries 2 to our screens.”
 
Mary Cullen, Manager of Lámh said of “Dizzy Deliveries TV show with Lámh signing has been a dream come true for families, children who use Lámh and everyone in their communities! It’s a massive hit with families, schools, pre-schools and everyone, who all love learning Lámh signs in a fun way with Joe, Aisling, Ozzy and friends. Families who use Lámh signs at home have told us how so many people are watching Dizzy Deliveries and are using Lámh signs now at school, at pre-school, playing sports and in the community, which helps with fun, friendship and inclusion for everyone. Dizzy Deliveries Series 2 will give us more adventures, more excitement and more Lámh signing, we can’t wait!”