This week on The Parting Glass Podcast, we welcome Sean McManamon or as he's known on stage, Manamon, a Dublin singer-songwriter pushing the boundaries of sound and storytelling. 🎸✨

With a fearless blend of indie rock, folk, and electronica, Sean’s music hits deep, his debut single “In A Frame” is a raw reflection on connection, while his latest release “Company” captures the power of finding solace in someone who truly understands.

🎤 From sharing the stage with Damien Dempsey at Vicar Street to Sunday sessions at Devitt’s with his brother Kevin (yes, the 8-time All-Ireland champ! 🏆), Sean’s journey is as unique as his sound.But his impact goes beyond music, through his work with The Soar Foundation, he’s helping young people discover their potential, proving that creativity and resilience go hand in hand.

Join us for an episode filled with music, memories, and a few pints’ worth of Dublin soul. 🍻💙

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🎉 SPECIAL EPISODE – THE PARTING GLASS TURNS 6 MONTHS! 🎉

🚀 Six months, 24 stories, and powerful conversations later… we’re just getting started!

To mark this milestone, we’re bringing you one of our most compelling episodes yet – a raw and honest conversation with Richard Boyd Barrett. Known for his fearless activism and fierce passion for justice, Richard opens up like never before.

💡 In this deeply personal and powerful chat, he shares:

🔥 Learning from an early age that he was adopted – and later discovering his birth mother was none other than legendary actress Sinéad Cusack

🔥 The incredible twist of fate – his mam used to do Sinéad's hair, neither knowing their true connection

🔥 His journey to Israel in 1987, witnessing firsthand the persecution of the Palestinian people during the First Intifada – a defining moment in his activism

🔥 His love of punk music, Damien Dempsey, and Christy Moore, and why he admires them for always calling out social injustices through their music

🔥 His unwavering fight for a fairer Ireland and what still drives him every day

This is not just a political chat—it’s a story of identity, discovery, and lifelong activism.

Thank you to everyone who’s tuned in, supported, and shared The Parting Glass Podcast over the past 6 months. Here’s to many more! 🍻

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This week, we sit down with Sarah Grace , who bravely shares her harrowing journey of survival after experiencing a violent sexual assault by an intruder in her apartment in 2019. The perpetrator was a stranger. In this deeply moving episode, Sarah opens up about the night that changed her life, the aftermath of trauma, and her long road to healing. She speaks candidly about the impact on her mental health, the struggles with shame and fear, and the strength it took to seek justice and reclaim her life.

Her story is one of unimaginable pain and hope. Prepare to feel pure rage of the humiliation and barbaric way victims have to navigate the old legal system to get justice. Sarah is sharing her truth not just for herself, but for anyone who has ever felt silenced, ashamed, or alone.

Through her Instagram account @busywarrioryoga, she shares motivational content, tips on healing, and yoga tutorials.

Buy Sarah's book >>>https://obrien.ie/sarah-grace

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual violence, please reach out for support. You are not alone. Help is available:

📞 Rape Crisis Centre 24/7 Helpline: 1800 77 88 88

📞 Women's Aid: 1800 341 900

📞 Samaritans (24/7 Support): 116 123

Let’s break the silence, support survivors, and create a world where no one suffers in silence.

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