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Feb 24, 2026 • 10min

Should you write a will in your 20s?

Only one in three adults in Ireland have a will, and most people don’t make one until much later in life. But, with major milestones like home ownership and parenthood happening later, should people in their 20s be thinking about it now?From a Dublin rope technician climbing Mont Blanc, to a young mum in Offaly planning for her child’s future, more young adults are seeing a will as peace of mind, not just a document for the wealthy.Joining Seán to discuss is Jacquelyn Dunne from Dunne Solicitors and Founder of The Journey Folder.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 6min

Why have we ditched estate cars for SUVs?

Why do we love the SUV so much, and why have a majority of people picked it over the humble estate car?Paddy Comyn, Head of Automotive Content and Communications with DoneDeal Cars, joins Seán to discuss.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 16min

Should Ireland have a National Women's Museum?

With JP McManus offering the site of the now-shuttered Rugby Experience Museum to the State as a gift, the Minister for the Arts is today bringing to cabinet a proposal to use this building to house a new National Women’s Museum.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Sandra Collins, Head of UCD Library and former Chair of the Advisory Committee on Women’s Stories, who made the recommendation for such a museum...
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Feb 23, 2026 • 8min

What’s behind the boom in Bible sales?

In a country once dominated by the Church and later known for turning away from it, a surprising trend is emerging. Booksellers across Ireland say more young people are buying Bibles, not for school or as gifts, but for themselves. So, what’s behind the shift?Joining Seán to discuss is Seán O’Toole, second year law student at DCU and Founder of DCU Bible Study.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 14min

Ireland has more stillborn babies than road deaths every year

Ireland has one of the highest stillborn rates in Europe: 4 in 1,000, compared to an average of 0.8. It’s a small figure, but that is little comfort to families who have experienced this loss...Mairie Cregan of Féileacáin, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, joins Seán to discuss.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 7min

Should the Government ramp up land purchases?

The state currently owns about 100,000 hectares of land, but should the Government ramp this up?Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State for Nature…
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Feb 23, 2026 • 12min

Irish living in London - Henry McKean Reports

Over 150,000 Irish-born people live in London, and another 1 million have some sort of Irish heritage. Many young Irish are flocking to London, including Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Henry McKean met people connected to the London Irish Centre and met the young and old Irish outside Twickenham at the 6 Nations rugby match, and sent us this report.
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Feb 23, 2026 • 9min

Why is there opposition to a suspension bridge to Sicily?

Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni hopes to get her plans for the world’s longest suspension bridge, linking the Italian mainland with Sicily, off the ground. But there is a lot of opposition to the project.Joining Seán to discuss is Nick Pisa, Senior Reporter with Mail Online…Image: Webuild
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Feb 23, 2026 • 15min

Guy Winch on how to deal with work burn out

Guy Winch, clinical psychologist and author of Mind Over Grind, offers practical takes on workplace stress and burnout. He explores why work feels so draining, the pitfalls of quiet quitting, blurred boundaries with remote work, and simple daily habits to decompress and find small wins. Short, actionable conversations about choosing people over pay and managing career satisfaction.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 9min

Papparazo’s perspective on viral new Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor photo

Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested yesterday for suspicion of misconduct in public office - which is where paparazzi were able to get a lucky unflattering photo of the infamous figure, which has since gone on to be on the front page of almost every newspaper!Joining Seán to give his perspective on the snap is Aaron Parfitt, Paparazzo based in Manchester.

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