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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 remembe
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Signup to Generate a PitchDads 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.
Dads Don't Cry is hosted by Peter Shelley. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Estlin" (28 October 2026, 73 minutes), "Enzo" (21 October 2026, 76 minutes), and "Stephen" (14 October 2026, 68 minutes).
Dads Don't Cry publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 85 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for Dads Don't Cry is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dads Don't Cry requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dads Don't Cry's contact route on record: verified email.
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Peter Shelley hosts Dads Don't Cry, a society podcast with 32 episodes published.
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Episode #5
In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Amy to share the heartbreaking story of her daughter Estlin, who died in a car crash just days before her fourth birthday. Amy speaks about Estlin’s vibrant...
Episode #4
In this episode, host Peter is joined by Nina to share the story of her son Enzo, who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Nina opens up about the morning she lost Enzo, the shock and guilt that...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
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...
Episode #1
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...
Episode #28
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...
Episode #27
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...
Episode #26
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...
Episode #24
<p>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.</p><p>Chloe shares her journey through pregnancy, receiving Finn’s diagnosis...
Episode #23
<p>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...
Episode #22
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Lynda...
Episode #21
<p>In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, Peter is joined by Michelle to share the powerful story of her daughter, Robyn-Grace. </p><p><br></p><p>After early scans revealed serious concerns, Michelle received the...
Episode #20
<p>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...
Episode #19
<p>Nine years after losing his first child at birth, Nathan joins host Peter to share the story of Layla’s pregnancy and the devastating loss that followed when he was just 21 years old. He reflects on the insensitivity...
Episode #18
<p>In this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter is joined by Vanessa, Elsie’s mam, who shares her family’s powerful and heartbreaking story. What begins as the joy of a surprise twin pregnancy soon becomes a high-risk...
Episode #17
<p>In Episode 17 of Dads Don’t Cry, host Peter sits down with Elaine to share the story of her daughter, Willow - a story that begins with hope and love, and unfolds into unimaginable heartbreak.</p><p><br></p><p>Elaine...
Episode #16
<p>This week, we’re doing something different.</p><p>While Dads Don’t Cry usually explores the impact of losing a child, this episode gently turns the lens the other way, asking what it means to lose a parent...
Episode #15
<p>In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Caroline shares the beautiful life and radiant personality of her daughter, Indie Mai, a joyful, loving child who touched everyone around her. She reflects on Indie’s final...
Episode #14
<p>On this episode of Dads Don’t Cry, Peter is joined by Izzy’s mam, Lauren, during a week that should have been filled with joy celebrating Izzy’s second birthday. Instead, Lauren bravely shares the unimaginable story...
Episode #13
<p>In this deeply moving episode of Dads Don’t Cry, Peter sits down with Kim to honour the life and loss of her daughter, Penelope—a bright, unapologetically herself child who filled every room with her spirit. Kim...
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