Deirdre Ní Chinnéide Author

One of Ireland's best-loved broadcasters, Mary Kennedy's career in RTE has spanned more than three decades, including presenting the Eurovision Song Contest in 1995, along with, for many years, RTE's flagship programme Nationwide. She is author of the best-selling books What Matters, Lines I Love, Paper Tigers; and Lines for Living. A mum of four, she lives in Dublin. Deirdre Ní Chinnéide is a composer, singer, psychotherapist, spiritual director and workshop facilitator. The Aran islands off the west coast of Ireland provides a special setting for her retreat work and was the place of inspiration for her music. She has released two CDs. Celtic Passage, a journey of the heart, won Celtic Album of the year. She recently recorded her second album I will Sing for You, songs to soothe the soul. Journey to the Well is her first book.