Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

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RTÉ Radio 1

4 episodes

5 days ago

A fresh, engaging and thought-provoking look at religious and spiritual life both in Ireland and overseas. Presented by Áine Lawlor.

Society & Culture

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A fresh, engaging and thought-provoking look at religious and spiritual life both in Ireland and overseas. Presented by Áine Lawlor.

Society & Culture

Episodes (4/4)

Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

Episode 3

Imam Ibrahim Michael Noonan, founder of Galway Mosque. Dr. Barry Cannon - far-right extremism. Report: Sacred relics. Historian Nikki Carter - Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Michel-Yves Bolloré - does God exist? Essay: Prof Brendan Kelly

5 days ago

53 minutes

Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

Episode 2

Threats to global religious freedom - Michael Kelly. Religion & politics: peace/conflict? – Rev. Dr. Gary Mason. Religions in the NEIC - Richard Carson & Sophie Maneva. Remembrance reflection – Richard Downes. Chaplains report – Siofra Mulqueen

1 week ago

54 minutes

Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

An Extended Interview with Rev. Dr. Gary Mason

An extended interview with Rev. Dr. Gary Mason from the second episode of 'Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor' first broadcast on 07th November 2025.

1 week ago

22 minutes

Divine Sparks with Áine Lawlor

Episode 1

On All Hallows’ Eve, Gen Z’s Catholic revival (Ellen Coyne, Sarah Ryan Purcell & PJ Cronin), Siofra Mulqueen report – Patron Saints. John Henry Newman’s ultimate accolade (Fr. Gary Chamberland). Modern paganism (Dr. Jenny Butler). Ghosts of Halloween past (Michael Harding).

2 weeks ago

53 minutes