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Dec 20, 2024 • 2min
Winter Solstice at Newgrange
Tomorrow marks the shortest day of the year and with that comes the Winter Solstice at Newgrange.We spoke to Anthony Murphy, Mythical Ireland founder and author about what people can expect.
Dec 20, 2024 • 6min
Is it fair to rely on grandparents for childcare?
While mo re than half of UK grandparents help with childcare, not all of them feel appreciated. Is it fair to rely on grandparents for childcare and how should we show our appreciation to them? Jen Hogan, Journalist and Irish Times Columnist joins me now to discuss this.
Dec 20, 2024 • 4min
Today is the final National Slow Down day of 2024
As thousands of people take to Irish roads this weekend to make the journey home for Christmas An Garda Síochána in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority are launching their final National Slow Down day today. Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries from the Garda National Roads Policing Bureau
Dec 20, 2024 • 3min
32 year old woman found dead in Gorey named locally
A 32-year-old woman found dead in Gorey has been named locally as Paula Lawlor Gardaí believe she was the victim of an assault in a house in Baile Eoghain in Gorey. Shane and Ciara were joined by Independent Councillor for Gorey-Kilmuckridge, Nicky Boland...
Dec 19, 2024 • 6min
New report shows a significant decrease in adolescents happiness levels.
The State of the Nation Children’s Report has found that in 2022, 78.5% of children aged 10–17 reported being happy with their lives, representing A significant decrease from 88.2% in 2018. For more on this Shane and Ciara were joined by Dr Patricia Byrne, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychologist.
Dec 19, 2024 • 4min
Nearly 100 people crashed during driving tests over past two years
New figures from The Road Safety authority show that nearly 100 people have been involved in crashes during their driving test since 2023. Dominic Brophy Director of the Professional Driving Instructors Association joined the show to discuss.
Dec 19, 2024 • 7min
Michael Healy Rae on the prospect of joining Government
The 34th Dáil sat for the first time since the General Election on Wednesday morning, as government formation talks remain ongoing Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry joined the show earlier to discuss...
Dec 19, 2024 • 5min
Why women trying to look younger are a sign feminism is going backwards
Celebrities like Demi Moore and Trinny are setting unrealistic expectations of how people should look in their 60s. So says freelance journalist and author Kate Mulvey
Dec 19, 2024 • 6min
How to recognise and manage your child's cold or flu this Christmas period
The HSE is preparing for a surge in flu illnesses as almost 2000 cases of Covid-19, RSV and influenza have been notified in the past week. But how do you know when to take your child to the GP? Dr Brendan O’ Shea, Kildare GP, Medical Director at K Doc and Asst. Prof Primary Care at Trinity College joined Shane and Ciara this morning.
Dec 19, 2024 • 5min
Average price of Dublin home is now over €600,000
The average price of a home in Dublin is now over €600,000, according to the Central Statistics Office. The headline figure is 12 times the average full-time salary in the State which is about €50,000 Carol Tallan, CEO of the Property District joined the show this morning to discuss.
