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Young trailblazers

Kathy Clugston chats to young trailblazers making waves with record swims, sports nutrition, endurance walking, Youth Ballet Festival and a Summer Youth Production of Grease.

Kathy Clugston presents John Toal this week with a line-up of inspiring stories.

She chats to Oscar Black who has made waves - literally - by becoming the youngest person ever to solo swim across the North Channel, from Northern Ireland to Scotland.

She also gets a backstage pass to meet some of the young stars in this year’s Grand Opera House Summer Youth Production of Grease. Get ready to slick back your hair and belt out “You’re the One That I Want!â€

Celebrate World Shark Day with marine biologist and filmmaker Dr Natasha Phillips, whose passion lies in protecting the ocean’s giants - especially the majestic basking shark.

The Belfast International Ballet Festival pirouettes into town, hosted by Northern Ireland’s own High Points Youth Ballet. With choreography by Ruaidhrí Maguire and original music from Amelia Clarkson.

A head of the Rugby World Cup, Irish rugby star Molly Scuffil-McCabe breaks the mould - an elite athlete and a committed vegan. We'll also hear from top performance chef Maurice McGeehan on the secrets to fuelling sport the plant-based way.

Marcus Christie of Portrush is honouring his late mother by walking nearly 400 miles from Cork to Portstewart - 14 marathons in 14 days! He’s just won Northern Ireland's Volunteer of the Year award. An extraordinary journey of heart and endurance.

Chef Paula brings Italian sunshine to the plate with a vibrant Fregola tossed with smoky grilled courgettes, sweet tomatoes, and luscious fennel butter. Summer in a bite!

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Sat 12 Jul 2025 11:03

Music Played

  • S Club

    Don't Stop Movin'

  • Teddy Swims

    Lose Control

  • Diana Ross

    Chain Reaction

  • Stevie Wonder

    Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)

  • Sia

    Chandelier

  • Tasmin Archer

    Sleeping Satelite

  • Bobby Darin

    Beyond the Sea

Broadcast

  • Sat 12 Jul 2025 11:03