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Dads Don't Cry

by Peter Shelley

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Stephen

October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Niamh, who shares the story of her brother Stephen and the impact his death has had on her. Niamh talks about Stephen’s vibrant personality, entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and…
Louis

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Ciaran, who shares the heartbreaking story of his son Louis and his own experiences of grief. Ciaran talks about the journey to becoming a parent, including fertility challenges…
Hunter

October 2, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Dylan, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing his own dad, followed closely by the loss of his first son, Hunter. Dylan talks openly about the anticipation and excitement…
Where to Listen

July 26, 2026 · 3 min

The podcast is now airing as a special series on RTÉ Radio 1, with new episodes broadcast every Wednesday at 10:00pm. Missed the live broadcast? You can catch up from around 10:45pm each Wednesday by visiting RTÉ.ie/dadsdontcry or…
Episode 27: Listeners Questions

July 13, 2026 · 28 min

After a short break, Peter returns with a solo episode to share what's been happening behind the scenes, including the exciting news of a special summer series for Dads Don't Cry. He opens up about returning to Slane Church for the…

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Episode 26: Ría

June 22, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, Peter sits down with Mark to share the story of his daughter, Ría, who died due to a Fetal-maternal hemorrhage (FMH). Per the pathologist, it happens rarely, is not predictable or preventable. Sadly one…
Episode 25: Frankie

June 15, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Sinead, Frankie’s mammy, to share the story of her beloved son and the profound impact his loss has had on her life and family. Sinead opens up about her pregnancy, the concerns…
Episode 24: Finn

June 8, 2026 · 1 hr 55 min

This week on Dads Don’t Cry, Peter is joined by Chloe, Finn’s mam, for a deeply moving conversation about love, hope, resilience, and loss. Chloe shares her journey through pregnancy, receiving Finn’s diagnosis of Down syndrome, and the…
Episode 23: Georgia "Sesame"

May 25, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

In this deeply honest episode of Dads Don’t Cry, Peter is joined by Finlay to share the emotional story of pregnancy loss, grief, healing, and hope. Finlay opens up about the excitement of expecting a baby, the devastation of discovering…
Episode 22: Róisín

May 18, 2026 · 1 hr 59 min

In this deeply moving episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Lynda, Róisín’s mam and co-founder of Fairy Footprints, to share her powerful story of love, loss, and resilience. Lynda reflects on her early journey into…
Episode 21: Robyn-Grace

May 11, 2026 · 2 hr 28 min

In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, Peter is joined by Michelle to share the powerful story of her daughter, Robyn-Grace. After early scans revealed serious concerns, Michelle received the devastating diagnosis of a rare and fatal…
Episode 20: The Journey Initiative

April 27, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter sits down with Jane Dalrymple, Clinical Midwife Specialist in Fetal Medicine at the Rotunda Hospital, to explore the compassionate, often unseen work of supporting families through pregnancy…

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About the show

Dads Don’t Cry is a RTÉ Radio 1 series airing on Wednesday nights at 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1, and podcast hosted by Peter Shelley, created to break the silence around grief, child loss, and life after the unimaginable. Born from Peter’s own experience of losing his daughter, Aodhla, the podcast is a space where bereaved parents and families share the stories of the children they love and miss. These are honest conversations about love, loss, relationships, hope, and learning to carry grief while continuing to live. While the name is Dads Don’t Cry, these conversations are for everyone. Fathers, mothers, siblings, grandparents, friends, colleagues, and anyone who wants to better understand grief will find compassion, honesty, and connection here. Every child remembered on this podcast matters. Every story shared helps someone else feel a little less alone. Please listen with care. Some episodes contain conversations that may be emotionally difficult. Take a break if you need to, and remember that support resources for bereaved families are included in each episode description. For further information about the series, Peter’s story, and a full list of support organisations, visit the Dads Don’t Cry page on the RTÉ website.