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2 in 3 adult's over 50 old have High Blood Pressure HALF DONT KNOW IT Get Checked before damage is done . RTÉ sports broadcaster Michael Lyster almost died when he had a massive heart attack but was saved by the quick actions of his wife Anne and journalist friend Vincent Hogan. Michael had a pacemaker fitted within days and was back presenting The Sunday Game within weeks. We asked our team of presenters who would like to conduct the interview with the Irish Heart Foundation and Michael was first with his hand up ! Michael caught up with Dr Angie Brown Irish Heart Foundation Medical Director and consultant cardiologist to share her knowledge ... Every hour someone in Ireland suffers from a stroke. Every day, hundreds of Irish people are diagnosed with heart disease. The lives of these people are often cut tragically short. Many are left disabled. Almost 9,000 people die each year, making heart disease and stroke one of the nation’s biggest killers. It shouldn’t be this way and this fact forms our reason for being. We are the nation’s heart and stroke charity. Since 1966, we’ve been here, working to save lives and heal hearts. The mission is to eliminate preventable death and disability from heart disease and stroke and to support and care for those living with these life-changing conditions. If you would like to support the Irish Heart foundation .. The Irish Heart Foundation 17-19 Rathmines Road Lower Dublin 6 D06 C780 Tel: 003531 668 5001 www.irishheart.ie

Introduced by John Low Narrated by John Kavanagh Read by Jim Norton • Denys Hawthorne Nicholas Boulton • Marcella Riordan William Butler Yeats was born in Dublin in 1865. His father was a lawyer and a well-known portrait painter. Yeats was educated in London and in Dublin, but spent his summers in the west of Ireland in the family’s summer house in County Sligo. The young Yeats was active in societies that attempted an Irish literary revival. His early poetry was influenced by John Keats, William Wordsworth, William Blake and many more. His earliest volume of verse was published in 1889. Together with Lady Gregory he founded the Irish Theatre, which was to become the Abbey Theatre, and served as its chief playwright until the movement was joined by John Sing. His plays usually treat Irish legends; they also reflect his fascination with mysticism and spiritualism. After 1910, Yeats’s dramatic art took a sharp turn toward a highly poetical, static, and esoteric style. Although a convinced patriot, Yeats deplored the hatred and the bigotry of the Nationalist movement, and his poetry is full of moving protests against it. He was appointed to the Irish Senate in 1922. His poetry, especially the volumes The Wild Swans at Coole (1919), Michael Robartes and the Dancer (1921), The Tower (1928), The Winding Stair and Other Poems (1933), and Last Poems and Plays (1940), made him one of the outstanding and most influential twentieth-century poets writing in English. His recurrent themes are the contrast of art and life, masks, cyclical theories of life (the symbol of the winding stairs), and the ideal of beauty and ceremony contrasting with the hubbub of modern life.

Bill Tyson - Your Money Your Choice series is Sponsored by SPRY finance. In this podcast Bill Interviews Adam O’Rourke CIP QFA and Director of Ulysses Financial Services LTD Ulysses Financial Services, fully understand that every individual or business has unique financial aspirations. Whether its someone planning for a comfortable retirement, the team is dedicated to tailoring investment strategies that align with your goals or a private investor looking to grow wealth, or a business seeking strategic investments Retirement Planning: Secure your future with investment strategies that align with your retirement goals, ensuring a comfortable and worry-free retirement. Ulysses investment services extend across a broad spectrum, offering solutions for: Individual Investors: Unlock the potential of your wealth with personalised investment portfolios designed to meet your financial goals and risk tolerance. Business Investments: From start-ups to established enterprises, we provide strategic guidance on making sound investment decisions that contribute to the growth and sustainability of your business. Why Choose Ulysses Financial Services for Your Investments? Personalised Approach: We believe in the power of tailored solutions. Our team takes the time to understand your unique financial situation, risk tolerance, and long-term objectives to create a personalised investment solution. Market Insights: With their finger on the pulse of financial markets, they provide insights and guidance that empower you to make informed investment decisions in an ever-changing economic landscape. Trusted Partnerships: Ulysses Financial Services maintains strategic partnerships with reputable investment platforms, ensuring access to a diverse range of investment opportunities. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting, Ulysses Financial Services is committed to being your partner in financial success. Ulysses financial will navigate the complexities of the investment world for you, so you can focus on what matters most. Contact Adam to embark on a journey toward financial prosperity. Email: adam.orourke@ulyssesfinancial.ie Visit www.ulyssesfinancial.ie

Alan Lewis - A former International Irish cricketer and former International rugby union referee. He played 121 times for the Irish cricket team between 1984 and 1997 including eight first-class matches against Scotland and 23 List A matches. He captained Ireland Cricket team 35 times and is one of only six players to have played more than 100 times for Ireland, behind only Peter Gillespie and Kyle McCallan. In 1995, Lewis won the man of the match award in a Benson & Hedges Cup match against Kent, this added to his 1991 Man of the match award in the NatWest Trophy against Middlesex. This made Alan the only Irish player to win man of the match awards in both competitions. He also played a match for the MCC against Scotland in 1995. Alan played eight further times for Ireland that year, including a match against Australia, before his final match against the Earl of Arundel's XI on 20 August. He played twice more for the MCC against Scotland, in 1998 and 2002. Alan also played rugby union but his career was cut short by injury so he took up refereeing. In no time Alan reached the highest level of refereeing and was selected for the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups. Alan gives his views to Gary Cooke on where we have come with refereeing at the highest level and have, we gone too far ! and a lot more !

Victim Support at Court or V-SAC is a charity that provides emotional and practical support to victims of crime when they come to court. It is free and confidential and is accessible to victims of ALL types of crime and ALL age groups, their families and prosecution witnesses. V-SAC’s service is nationwide, so regardless of what criminal court a victim is due to attend, they can link in with V-SAC for support. This means they do not need to go through the court experience on their own - they will have a V-SAC volunteer with them every step of the way. Victims Support at Court are currently recruiting for counties Wicklow, Kilkenny, Wexford and Waterford. Victim Support at Court Áras Uí Dhálaigh Four Courts Dublin 7 T: 01 8726785 Visit www.vsac.ie

Travel with TD Active to the cities of India’s Golden Triangle – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur – and explore some of the country’s most famed landmarks and architectural marvels. Visit ancient palaces and monuments, proud fortresses, mosques and bustling cities. Take a rickshaw ride in Old Delhi’s bustling streets, and awaken your senses on a kaleidoscope of colour and sound in its buzzing markets. On an excursion to Agra, we will gaze in wonder at the most famous monument to love, the Taj Mahal. We’ll also visit the Amber Fort in the Pink City of Jaipur and, of course, have plenty of leisure time to discover the highlights of India at your own pace. Combining beautiful architecture, delicious food, friendly people and captivating culture, India’s Golden Triangle really does have it all. For tours departing 29th October 2024, we can enjoy Diwali, the festival of Lights which is celebrated every year by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains to mark the victory of light over darkness or good triumphing over evil. https://www.traveldepartment.com/holiday/indias-golden-triangle #traveldept #seniortimeslive

In this podcast we look at Irelands Budget 2025 . With an election looming and 10s of extra billions pouring into state coffers - its hardly surprising that we can look forward to lots of goodies in 2025 . The biggest Irish spending budget yet . But is all as generous as it seems ? Bill and Conor give you the inside track on budget 2025. Comments or suggestions email info@slp.ie This series is sponsored by SPRY Finance . visit : www.spry.ie

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