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For many homes across the country, nothing signals the arrival of winter quite like a turf fire.These days though, turf fires are a contentious issue.To discuss, Seán is joined by Ger Hough, Owner of Hough's Pub in Bangher, Co Offaly…

While there has been much discussion online of so-called ‘trad wife’ influencers, one woman has now written a book about her own journey of escape from a very troublesome marriage which bore many of the hallmarks of the trad wife movement.Joining Seán to discuss is Tia Levings, Author of ‘A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy’.

A new documentary film on TG4 this week explores the colourful and grisly history of whaling in Ireland, which was motivated primarily by the demand for the animals’ oil,  which could be used as a fuel.Joining Seán to discuss is Aenghus Mac Eochagáin, Director of 'Fathaigh na Farraige' (Giants of the Sea) on TG4.

Three major celestial events are set to take place tonight including a supermoon, a lunar eclipse and the Harvest Moon. But, what can we expect exactly?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Niall Smith, Director of the Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork.

You can’t open a newspaper these days without hearing about the childcare sector, but what about doggie daycare?Well, it’s a thing. And one of the most popular locations is The Canine Centre in Churchtown in Dublin.Naomi Tracey is the owner of the Canine Centre and joins Seán to discuss how they operate.Image: Canine Centre

Tracking has become a facet of modern life; tracking packages, shipments, and our children’s whereabouts seems relatively normal.Less normal is the world of marital tracking, where loved ones and family members can see each other’s location at all times thanks to features like Find My Phone.Joining Seán to tell more is Kirsty Blake Knox, Journalist with The Irish Independent.

Assisted dying has been a contentious topic in Ireland for some time now, as has the rhetoric around it.Meanwhile, in New Zealand, assisted dying has been legal since the 7th of November 2021.However, the decision there was also met with contention. Tōtara Hospice in New Zealand is the only hospice that facilitates the right to die on site.Seán is joined by the CEO of Tōtara Hospice, Tina McCafferty to discuss…

Yesterday was World Afro day, and although it has become a staple of pop culture, is there still a stigma around having one, and how hard are they to maintain? Denga Phiriga is the Owner of Whipped to Glow and joins Seán to discuss.

Teaching someone how to drive is not for the faint hearted. It can often involve grabbing doors, closing eyes and perhaps the odd scream.Basically, it can be a nightmare!To discuss, Seán is joined by Brenda Bolger, Driving Instructor at Bolger’s Driving School.

New figures that have been released by the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre show that there has been a significant increase in women opting for home births in Ireland. But, why is this? And how does it all work?Joining Seán to discuss  is Dr Krysia Lynch, Chairperson for the Association for Improvements in Maternity Services in Ireland.