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Declan O'Rourke, Bobbin Lace Making and Happiness Cafes

Declan O'Rourke about his new album, The Happiness Cafes for Dementia carers, Sally Hayden on her debut book, tradition of lacemaking, live music in studio and courgette fritters.

John chats to Declan O'Rourke about his new album, he visits The Happiness Cafe in Kilkeel which provides support for Dementia Carers, journalist Sally Hayden describes searching for good in a divided world in her award-winning debut book: My Fourth Time.

The New Leaves band perform live music in studio ahead of their gig in the Black Box in Belfast.

Proinsias ó Coinn investigates the mystery of a young boy that went missing in 1938 in a new documentary.

We celebrate Craft Month in Belfast with Lace maker Unagh McCulloug who has been bobbin lacemaking for over 40 years, a commitment that was recognised earlier this year with an MBE.

And Paula McIntyre makes Courgette Fritters with a Yoghurt Dressing.

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