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Oct 9, 2024 • 9min
Meet Ireland’s only mink-detection dog
Some sniffer dogs uncover drugs, and others recover missing people, but Lorg - a three-year-old labrador retriever, is Ireland’s only mink-detection dog.Seán is joined by Lorg’s owner, Senior Project Manager of the Breeding Waders Project, Owen Murphy, to discuss the work of Conservation Detection Dogs.

Oct 9, 2024 • 9min
Does Google have an ‘illegal monopoly’?
US officials have confirmed they are considering breaking up Google's "illegal monopoly" of internet searches.Joining Seán to discuss the implications of this is Tech Editor for the Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler.

Oct 9, 2024 • 0sec
Life after the Irish Defence Forces
For many in the Defence Forces, their job is a vocation.They live a life less ordinary than most, yet one of order, discipline and battle. This type of career is not without its struggles, but what happens when it ends?Seán is joined by Chris Donovan, Irish Veteran and ONE Resident, to discuss.

Oct 8, 2024 • 0sec
What does it mean to be a ‘stoic’?
Ryan Holiday will be speaking in the Dublin Convention Centre on a philosophy that is over two and a half thousand years old: stoicism. But, what exactly is it?Seán is joined by Ryan Holiday, author and podcaster, to discuss.

Oct 8, 2024 • 8min
Shane McGowan mural unveiled in Tipperary
A mural of the late Shane McGowan was revealed in Tipperary over the weekend. Mural Artist, Neil O’Dwyer, is behind the new piece, and Seán to discuss the painting process.Image: @irishmurals Instagram

Oct 8, 2024 • 11min
First Mormon Temple to open in Ireland
The first Mormon Temple in Ireland has been given the green light for construction following an announcement by the leader of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.Joining Seán to discuss this is Ben O’ Farrell, local member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints.

Oct 8, 2024 • 8min
31-year-old treasure hunt comes to an end
‘On The Trail Of The Golden Owl’, a book of riddles published in 1993, contained 11 clues, and a hidden 12th one - leading treasure hunters to search for the long sought-after prize. Now, the 31-year-long treasure hunt has come to an end!While the winner has not yet revealed themselves, Seán is joined by the founder of GoldenOwlHunt.com, Jo Bartley, to tell more about the hunt’s cult following…Image: L’essentiel

Oct 8, 2024 • 11min
How to acknowledge disappointment
From an early age, we are told to be positive and look on the bright side of life.After all, with all the hunger and suffering in the world we should be grateful, right?However, toxic positivity can be bad for our health, and maybe we’re gaslighting ourselves...Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Oct 8, 2024 • 7min
The problem with potholes
A survey in the UK has found that AA was called out to almost half a million breakdowns caused by potholes in the first nine months of this year…So, how do Ireland’s roads compare, and can you claim insurance if your car is damaged by a pothole?Seán is joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, to discuss.

Oct 7, 2024 • 9min
Are solar farms viable now?
Michael O’Leary has invested just over €140,000 installing solar panels and 90kW of batteries at his 2,000-acre home in Gigginstown, Co. Westmeath.It comes after what has been a noticeable shift in the opinion from Irish people about panels as a way to power their homes.Ciaran Marron is Founder of Activ8 Solar and joins Seán to discuss.


