On Thursdays Deise Today Damien Tiernan speaks to Sr Anastasia and Sr Elyette-Mar. They are members of the Sisters of Mary Morning Star who came to live in Waterford in January 2019 have decided to set up a new prayer initiative called “Dial a Prayer”. The sisters want to bring the intentions, thoughts and prayers of people in the Waterford and Lismore Dioceses to the Lord in their adoration and daily Mass.
Also on the show, new Waterford TD Marc O Cathasaigh, who is spokesperson on social protection. As well as Sinn Fein TD David Cullinane who talks about the Dail sitting today.
And Cian O Flaherty, the CEo of the Feed The Heroes campaign has details of what is involved.
In the second part of the show, Deirdre Kinsella, a teacher at the Mercy School in Waterford, and a mother of three children, has tips on how to keep the kids entertained during confinement.
Relationship expert Bernadette Ryan tells us how to live with our families in close quarters.
The president of the Irish Postmasters Union Sean Martin has details of steps taken by post offices to facilitate payments to people during the crisis.
And Catherine Foley, author of Beyond The Breakwater, will be reading excerpts from her book on Facebook every evening. She gives us a sneak preview.