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October 8 · 7 min
Irish experts warn about Australian ‘health guru’ hosting talks in Ireland
More than a dozen scientists, doctors and academics recently signed a letter warning about an Australian woman called Barbara O’Neill. She describes herself as a healer, and will be speaking next week at a series of events in Ireland hosted by a group that promotes ‘Bible-based health principals’. She is banned from giving health advice in Australia. David Robert Grimes, Disinformation Expert, signed this letter, and joins Seán to discuss.
October 8 · 8 min
How cutting overseas aid impacts a Cambodian classroom
Under the Trump administration, the US has cut massive amounts of overseas aid, and they’re not the only country doing that. How does that impact the countries dependent on that aid? Colm Byrne, Teacher from Portmarnock has lived in Cambodia for the past 40 years and is CEO International Operations of SeeBeyondBorders Ireland. He joins to discuss the current situation in Cambodia.
October 8 · 13 min
Have you lied on your CV? - Henry McKean Reports
More than three quarters of jobseekers lie on their CV, from falsifying qualifications to securing employment, to exaggerating their achievements. To discuss further we are joined by Henry McKean.
October 8 · 19 min
How suicide bereavement services work
This Saturday is World Mental Health Day. As part of that, Pieta with Lyon’s Tea have partnered to host a tea and talk day, encouraging others to come together over a cup of tea. Pieta is all about preventing suicide and self harm, but that is not the only service they provide. When someone dies by suicide, what’s left behind is a devastated family… Seán is joined by Laura Hallinan to discuss her family’s story… If you were in any way affected by this interview, do not hesitate to reach out to Pieta's free 24-hour Crisis Helpline number: 1800 247 247.
October 7 · 6 min
Has butter made a comeback?
There was a time when butter was viewed as deadly, and not in a cool way! Spread some on your toast, and it’ll go straight to your heart! But seemingly, even in this health-obsessed world, butter has made a huge comeback! Mary Sharpe, Producer of Irish Gourmet Butter, joins Seán to discuss.
October 7 · 13 min
The portrayal of periods in media - and why it’s important
On television, the biggest representation for periods you might see would be in advertisements, where a nondescript blue liquid takes the place of menstrual blood. Sharon Horgan’s new HBO Max series, ‘Youth’, bucks this trend, by having her character experience an unexpected period. Aoife Barry, Arts, Culture Writer and Columnist for the Sunday Times has written about this important representation, and joins Seán to discuss! Image: HBO Max
October 7 · 7 min
Should Cork Prison become a protected structure?
Cork Prison has existed since the early 1800s. It first started as a military barracks before becoming the site of executions after 1916. The building is old and has been abandoned for the past decade. Cork City Councillors have voted to begin the process to add a Cork prison to the Register of Protected Structures in an attempt to prevent it from being demolished. One of those voting is John Maher, Labour Councillor in Cork, who joins Seán to discuss.
October 7 · 17 min
Moncrieff’s Murder Club: Haunted Houses
Every Wednesday, Seán will be joined by someone to hear unusual stories on heinous crimes… This week, Cassie Delaney joins to discuss cases involving ‘haunted’ houses!
October 7 · 13 min
Why was smoking so popular?
After yesterday’s Budget 2027 announcements, cigarettes are now over €20 a pack, the highest cost in Europe. With cigarettes being pushed out of the zeitgeist more and more, some generations are looking back on smoking with a hint of nostalgia. Why was it so ubiquitous? John Dolan, Journalist with the Examiner and Echo joins Seán to discuss.
October 5 · 6 min
Would you use a government-sponsored dating app?
Singapore recently launched a matchmaking service for government workers aged 21 to 35, an initiative that comes as the country wrestles with a record-low fertility rate. ‘FirstDate’, which uses a Nobel-winning algorithm to match participants, has drawn a mixed response. Could a similar service work in Ireland? Joining Seán to discuss is Matchmaker Sharon Kenny.
October 5 · 11 min
Why are horses so important to Darndale?
In the north Dublin suburb of Darndale, there is a local park known for the amount of horses in it. Horse ownership has been a notable feature of life in parts of Dublin, but in many cases, the owners don’t have the resources available to properly care for the animals. Noel O’Reilly is a Darndale resident, and joins Seán to discuss.
October 5 · 8 min
Matthew McIllhenny on ‘The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary’
One key figure in the peace protest in Northern Ireland who doesn’t get spoken about as much is David Ervine, who played a big role in the loyalist ceasefire, and had a fondness for words. Matthew McElhinney is Director and co-writer of 'The Man Who Swallowed a Dictionary', which is focused on Ervine. It runs at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin from October 13th to the 24th, and he joins Seán to discuss.
October 5 · 17 min
Four Questions: You wouldn’t say that to a man!
We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Liadán Hynes!
October 5 · 13 min
What’s the best way to start an email?
There’s no doubt that you’ve received many emails that say “hope you are well” or other platitudes such as “hope you’re enjoying the weather!” and “hope you had a great weekend!”, even though the writer of this email probably doesn’t care in reality. So, why has this become a thing in email greetings, and how should we handle our correspondence? Joe Humphries has written about this in The Irish Times, and joins Seán to discuss.
October 2 · 8 min
Aerial house photos were all the rage - where have they gone?
There was a time when someone would hire a helicopter, take pictures of houses in rural areas, and then sell that photo to those homes who would proudly display them. Why is this no longer a thing? Róisín Murphy, Architect and Interior Designer joins Seán to discuss.
October 2 · 9 min
Meryl Streep to voice lion in new Narnia movie - why are people mad?
Four months before Greta Gerwig's upcoming ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ is scheduled for cinema release, the Director has confirmed that Meryl Streep will voice Aslan the lion, taking over from Liam Neeson, much to the absolute dismay and anger of purists and many conservatives. So, why is this seen as controversial? Entertainment journalist Olivia Fahy joins to discuss!
October 2 · 10 min
Do we all turn into our parents?
During the course of life, you grow to adore your parents, eventually realise they're fallible, and turn into them whether you want to or not. Just like how Brooklyn Beckham swore off his family for their focus on business, only to launch his own business himself. Colm O’Regan has been writing about all of this, and joins Seán to discuss.
October 2 · 11 min
What do work days look like around the world?
How long is your working day? Or more specifically, how much work do you do for your employer? In Ireland, long lunch breaks have become a distant memory, but in other parts of the world, that is the norm. So, what do work days look like around the world, and how do they compare? Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Careers Portal and a future of work expert joins Seán to discuss.
October 1 · 5 min
Do men read romance novels?
Romantic novels are hugely popular, and have always done quite well. Of course, their main audience is women, but are men included in this audience too? And what would a man get from these ‘romantasy’ novels? Tomas Kenny from Kenny's Bookshop in Galway joins Seán to discuss.
October 1 · 5 min
Van Gogh painting not seen in decades to be auctioned at $180 million
For decades, María Elena Arrieta de Blaquier, an Argentinian heiress, owned a vast collection of rare and expensive art. She has since died, and the art is going up for sale. Van Gogh’s ‘Châtaigniers en Fleurs’ (Chestnut Tree in flower) is valued at $180m and has not been seen in public for decades. It is to be auctioned along with 11 other works. André Zlattinger, Deputy Chairman, UK & Head of Modern Art, Europe at Sotheby’s.

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