IASLT in Conversation
Episodes
In conversation with Orlaith Maher
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Orlaith Maher, an SLT working with Down Syndrome Ireland, talks about her experience of being diagnosed with tongue cancer at the age of 25
Zelda Greene, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Neonatology
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode were talk to Zelda Greene, Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in neonatology. Zelda was the first SLT to be appointed t...
IASLT Biennial Conference 2026 - Inspiring Connections, Advancing Together
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to Emma Wall, chairperson of the current IASLT conference committee. IASLT conference will be held on the 21st and 22nd of Ma...
Parents' expereinces and expectations of SLT services for autistic children in Munster
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to the 2024 winners of the IASLT Postgraduate Research Award for submissions to the IASLT journal Advances in Communication a...
IASLT In Conversation - New Graduate SLT
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Okafor, a recently graduated Speech and Language Therapist. Stephanie speaks about her hopes and the challeng...
Shona McEachran: Experiences of Assistive Technology for Communication
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Shona McEachern who is living with a highly aggressive form of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and is using Assistiv...
IASLT in Conversation: SLT students
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak with two final year Speech and Language Therapy students Aine and Holly about the profession, the importance of student place...
Anne Horgan and Anne Tangney: Retired SLT Managers
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Anne Horgan and Anne Tangney, both of whom retired from their role as SLT Manager of Cork North and South Primary Care SLT ...
IASLT In Conversation: Irene Walsh
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are speaking with Irene Walsh, recently retired Associate Professor of Speech and Language Therapy in Trinity College Dublin. Irene...
IASLT In Conversation: Pauraic Ryan
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are speaking with Pauraic Ryan, a Senior SLT working on the Neurosurgical team in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. Pauraic discusses his journey to...
In Conversation with Gina O'Donohue
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are speaking with Gina O'Donohue, retired Speech and Language Therapist who has spent 40 years working in the Irish Health Service...
Deirdre Kidney - IASLT SLT Support and Mentor 2024
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to the 2024 winner of the IASLT SLT Support and Mentor Award, Deirdre Kidney from St.Vincent's University Hospital. Deirdre w...
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: Tom Costelloe
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist from the University of Galway in 2012. His SLT journey has seen him venture from London to the Englis...
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: Dr Seán Pert
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sean Pert shares his experiences of gendered expectations of how to interact with clients on placement, the benefits of being a male ...
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: Abbie Alcorn
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we delve into Abbie's experience of cultural diversity in the HSE community and SLT in particular. She shares how this diversity shap...
Equality Diversity and Inclusion Series: David O'Shea
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk about David's experience as one of the few men in a career dominated by women. We discuss the management of clients with diffe...
Aideen Lawlor: IASLT Unsung Hero 2024
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to the 2024 winner of the IASLT Unsung Hero Award, Aideen Lawlor, SLT Manager from St Mary's hospital in Dublin. Aideen was no...
Aine Kearns: The IASLT Service Excellence Award 2024
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Dr Áine Kearns, Associate Professor at the School of Allied Health at the University of Limerick, and the 2024 winner of t...
FEES Panel with Patricia Gillivan Murphy, Sheila Robinson, Ciara Landy and Monica Clancy
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IASLT in conversation chats with four SLTs working in the area of FEES: Patricia Gillivan Murphy, Clinical Specialist based in The Mater Hospital Dubl...
The Mutual Recognition of Professional Association Credentials: The MRA Agreement
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Anne Healy from the IASLT about the MRA process and what is involved.
The IASLT 2023 Conference
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Caroline O'Flynn SLT who is the social media co-ordinator for this year's IASLT conference. The conference will be held onl...
SLT Support and Mentor 2023! Siobhán Ward Lynch
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk to Siobhán ward Lynch, Senior Speech and Language Therapist and Practice Tutor based in Letterkenny Primary Care centre. Siob...
Aoife O'Shea IASLT 2023 Service Excellence Award
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking to Aoife O’Shea, Senior Speech & Language Therapist working with Happy Talk in Cork, and the 2023 winner of the Speech and ...
IASLT Unsung Hero Award 2023: Fiona Guihen
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we are talking to Fiona Guihen, Senior Speech & Language Therapist based in Primary Care in Meath and the 2023 winner of the IASLT...
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training - EMST with Sandra Brandon SLT
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Brandon, Senior Speech and Language Therapist in Galway University Hospital and PhD candidate at NUIG talks about her research and experience w...
Speech and Language Therapists working in Mental Health
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Grace Walsh and SLT working in the area of infant mental health talks to Anna McLeod, and SLT working in CAMHS. Both are part of the ...
In conversation with Edel Dunphy, COO of the IASLT
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off season 2 of our IASLT in Conversation podcast, we talk to Edel Dunphy, COO of the IASLT to hear about the developments in the organisation...
The Assisted Decision Making Capacity Act: Implications for SLTs
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bríd Spillane, SLT with St John of God Community Services talks to Dr Sinéad Kellaghan, acting SLT Manager from HSE South East Comm...
DLD: A Teacher Perspective
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to celebrate this year's DLD Awareness Day: Growing with DLD, we asked Aisling O'Connor, a primary school teacher that is relatively new to D...
Special Extended Podcast on Living with Aphasia
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A panel discussion exploring diverse perspectives on aphasia advocacy and raising awareness among health professionals, policy-makers and members of t...
Student SLT Placements
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are in conversation with Practice Education Coordinator Kerrie O'Grady and Dr Fiona Ryan, an SLT clinical specialist to talk about the challen...
Inclusion Ireland CEO Derval McDonagh
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here we are conversation with Inclusion Ireland CEO and former Speech and Language Therapist Derval McDonagh. Derval talks about her role, and how SLT...
Interview with Gary Boyle for Brain Awareness Week
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
March is Brain Awareness Week. Claire Meskill joins Gary Boyle to talk about Parkinson's Disease and the role of the SLT
Launch of the New IASLT Website for 2022: Conversation with Anne Barrett
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to the IASLT Website Chairperson Anne Barrett about what we can expect from the new www.iaslt.ie website
Toys for Christmas: Supporting Speech and Language with Emma O' Leary
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole interview Emma O' Leary from life with tiny humans about what toys are useful to support speech and language in the lead ...
DLD Day 2021: Perspective from teacher Julie Sweeney
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In anticipation of DLD day taking place on the 15th of October 2021, listen to Brenda Mockler, parent to a child with DLD discuss DLD from the perspec...
IASLT Conference 2021: What to expect
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole, who is a member of the scientific committee on this years IASLT Biennial conference committee discuss what to expect fro...
Ciara O'Toole DLD See Me: An interview with Sophie Franks
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An interview with Sophie Franks about her experiences as an adult with DLD
DLD See Me: An interview with Damian Quinn
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ciara O' Toole interviews Damian Quinn ahead of DLD day 2020.
DLD See Me: The Needs of Children with DLD in School
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ciara O' Toole interviews Dr Aoife Gallagher on the needs of children with DLD in School
Aphasia Awareness Month with Dr. Helen Kelly
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Dr. Helen Kelly share her wealth of knowledge about aphasia, with some hints and tips about how to communicate with and support people with ...
Verbal Dyspraxia Awareness Day with Professor Trish McCabe
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Verbal Dyspraxia Awareness Day took place on the 14th of May 2021. Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole interview Professor Trish McCabe on her experience of ...
Parkinson's Awareness Month with Veronica Clark
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness month, Veronica Clark is featuring on the IASLT in conversation. Veronica is the current chair of the Europe...
World Down Syndrome Day 2021
21 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
World Down Syndrome Day 2021 is celebrated on the 21st of March. Listen to six young adults with Down Syndrome share with us their experience of Speec...
Working in Children's and Adolescents Mental Health with Sarah Burns and Mary Scullion
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Children's Mental Health Week took place from the 1st to 7th February 2021. Mental Health is a topic that is becoming more and more prevalent in recen...
International Cochlear Implant Day with Clinical Specialist Jennifer Robertson
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To mark International Cochlear Implant day, which takes place on the 25th of February 2021, clinical specialist Speech and Language Therapist Jennifer...
A Parent's Experience of DLD
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Dr. Ciara O' Toole invite a parent of a child with DLD to share their experiences of living with DLD from a parent perspective, recorded to ...