Gertrude Cotter

The global pandemic Covid-19 is having a huge impact on the lives of people in many and varied ways across the world. As well as the direct health effects, there are enormous economic and social impacts; all of these are further increasing already major inequalities within and between countries. In this show we are grateful

In November 2019 I accompanied a group of volunteers and staff from Trocaire, to observe the negotiations of the UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights where we also spoke directly to representatives of the Irish and UK Governments. We amplified the voices of the 8,163 people from across Ireland who took action urging our

In this week’s show we feature the welcoming evening which took place at UCC for the University of Sanctuary scholar awards.  As a University of Sanctuary, UCC welcomes asylum-seekers and refugees who is not eligible for the state Free Fees scheme, SUSI grants and/or the state pilot support scheme (documentation of status will be required).  The scholars have met the academic

This programme features student teachers from UCC who have been working on a number of projects relating to development education.  It includes an interview with  Dr. Stephen O’Brien of the School of Education.  

It was with deep sadness that I learned of the death of Sally O’Neill Sanchez who has died aged 68 in April 2019, following a horrific motor accident in Guatemala.  Also killed in that accident were her colleagues  Ana Paula Hernandez, Daniel Tuc and Ana Velasquez. Sally worked for the charity Trócaire, which she joined

My colleague Eanna Dowling presents “Tree People”

www.mixcloud.com/GertrudeCotter/the-global-hub-féile-bríde-0319 Spring 2019: A Time of Hope – Féile Bríde My colleague Eanna Dowling at CRY was out and about at Féile Bríde where he speaks to Caoimhe de Barra CEO of Trocaire, Michael Doorley of Concern and Joe Murray Programme Manager of Afri Ireland. He was also out and about in Cork where he met

ASYLUM SEEKERS FETAC 3 RADIO COURSE UCC in conjunction with CRAOL and Community Radio Youghal ran  a Radio Skills course to coincide with Refugee Week, January 21 to 25th 2019. The course was available to those currently living in Direct Provision Accommodation Centres. Congratulations to Asad, Dolapo, Nassim, Ozwell, Sultan, Blerina, Uzma (Full names not

  2018 Review, part 1 Broadcast date: 11th December 2018 Vox Pop: Mná na gCorcaigh Interview: Dr Jacqui O'Riordan Song: Woman Without Pride, The Cranberries Clip: Somali Women's Radio Interview: Tom Crowley from Trócaire on Justice for Guatemalan women Public Talk: Mona, a farmer from Palestine, talks in Carrigaline Interview: Senator Frances Black discusses the

  Oscar Romero Broadcast date: 9th October 2018 Audio clip: Recording of the shooting of Archbishop Romero, while saying Mass Interview: Tom Crowley, Trócaire's Head of Region for Latin America, presents a portrait of Oscar Romero, and reveals Trócaire's role in supporting social justice and development work in El Salvador. Interview: Professor Dermot Keogh talks

Programme 6             Latin America, first show of 3  Broadcast date:           18th September 2018  Feature Interview:    Professor Dermot Keogh discusses issues affecting Latin America, focussing on recent developments in Nicaragua, the role of the Church, and on Argentina.    Interview:                  Peader King, presenter of the RTÉ documentary series What in the World, discusses contemporary life in Honduras, drawing on his experience

  Pope Francis and the family Broadcast date: 14th August 2018 Feature Interview Part 1: Fr Donal Dorr, author of “The Pope Francis Agenda”, explores Care for the Earth, and Care for the Poor. Poem: Benjamin Fitzgerald, age 9, reads a poem about Family. Song: Ag Chríost an Síol, Liam Ó Maonlaí Interview: Avril Warren,

  Broadcast date: July 10th 2018 Field recording: A round of applause greets Palestinian farmers at a public meeting in Carrigaline. Interview: Gerry Liston, legal officer with Sadaka, the Ireland Palestine alliance, explains the legal and political background to the Occupied Territories Bill. Public Talk: Mona from Palestine shares her experiences of farming in the

  Education and Global Development Broadcast date: June 5th 2018 Presenter Gertrude Cotter explains the Id Est programme at UCC, which introduces student teachers to global development issues. Interview with student teacher, Ms O’Shea from the Nagle Rice Secondary School in Doneraile explains what she learned from the Id Est programme and how she applied

Faith in Action Broadcast Date April 17th 2018 Interview Féidhlim Harty, environmental scientist and member of the Society of Friends, talks about Environmental Engagement as Spiritual Expression, exploring the theme of Faith in Action from a Quaker perspective. Studio Chat Co-presenters Gertude and Éanna reflect on the issues raised by the Féidhlim Harty interview. Reflection

Programme 1             Gender and Women’s Empowerment  Broadcast date:           March 13, 2018      Mná na gCorcaigh 1. A selection of women ranging in age from 8 to 90+ were asked two questions, (1) What are the main issues facing women in the world today? (2) What are the main issues facing women in Ireland today? The first item

Gertrude prefaces the Latin American Conference in Maynooth 2016 by discussing her own personal interest in Latin American justice since her postgraduate degree. Chris O’Connell then talks about LASC, or the Latin American Solidarity Center, which he chairs; this organization was founded in 1996 in conjunction with Maynooth College to promote social justice campaigns and

Delighted to report that my radio show The Global Hub has been awarded a Distinction Award by CRAOL the Community Radio Forum of Ireland. “An excellent production showcasing a rich local and global history. Excellent example of teamwork” (CRAOL) Having run a ten week course in Development Education and Radio at Youghal Local Radio (funded

“Moving On” is the story of two people, Valerie Brown and Matthew Whitney. It is primarily the story of their move out of residential care for people with disabilities. Valerie and Matthew both lived in residential care for many years and have been engaged in a long process of preparation to move to their own

Delighted to report that my radio show The Global Hub has been awarded a Distinction Award by CRAOL the Community Radio Forum of Ireland. “An excellent production showcasing a rich local and global history. Excellent example of teamwork” (CRAOL) Having run a ten week course in Development Education and Radio at Youghal Local Radio (funded

Delighted to report that my radio show The Global Hub has been awarded a Distinction Award by CRAOL the Community Radio Forum of Ireland. “An excellent production showcasing a rich local and global history. Excellent example of teamwork” (CRAOL) Having run a ten week course in Development Education and Radio at Youghal Local Radio (funded

In 2016 I carried out a series of interviews with people with a link to Ireland, who had worked in different ways, in different decades in different parts of the world and in different jobs!  Here you will find a flavour of these interesting conversations which also form an oral history of the Irish connection

Inside Education and Nigeria in 1960s : July 5, 2016    Gertrude Cotter interviews Dr. Stephen O’Brien; School of Education, UCC     Irish in the Global World series:  Gertrude Cotter Mrs. June Barry; lived in Nigeria during 1960s [Part of Irish in the Global World series]    Audio Link: https://soundcloud.com/user-89946576/steve-o-brien-and-june-barry-5-july-2016    Summary: Dr. Stephen O’Brien reviews his recent pedagogy-focused published work on learning power, personal learning,

    Family Carers Cork: January 12, 2016    Gertrude Cotter interviews members of Family Carers Ireland: Mary MacDonald, Peter Cox, Pat O’Malley, Kitty O’Donohue      Summary: Ms. Cotter introduces Family Carers Ireland as a nonprofit, political organization, based in Cork, which aims to be a voice and support system for those who take care of family dependents. Mary MacDonald takes care

On the night of last Friday 13 November Paris experienced bombings by gunmen and suicide bombers who hit a concert hall, a major stadium, restaurants and bars, almost simultaneously – and left 130 people dead and hundreds wounded.  Dr. Piaras MacEinri, Dept. of Geography, UCC gives some perspectives on the events.

Niyi Kolawole, a current University College Cork PhD candidate, discusses the current state of the Irish health system. Focusing on structural racism in the health system.