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When Sean O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’ opened at the Abbey Theatre 100 years ago, a riot broke out. But why? Joining Sean to tell us the story was Frank McNally, Chief writer of the Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times...

We’re talking about one of those surprisingly relationship-making — or relationship-breaking — behaviours: kissing. It sounds simple, but a recent conversation in the media has highlighted how many of us really don’t know whether we’re good at it — or how our partner might feel about our technique. Some experts have even suggested that poor kissing can lead to serious frustration in relationships if it goes unaddressed.Joining Sean to unpack it all was Emily Power Smith, Clinical sexologist and sex therapist  

Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you. And it all kicks off on February 3rd.Follow The Claire Byrne Show on the GoLoud app, or wherever you get your podcasts.

A hundred years ago, 33 Irish men were released from prison in Scotland. Among them was a TD. But what is the story behind their incarceration? Joining Sean to explain the story was Pat McGarty, Senior lecturer in public policy at MTU.

Another film version of Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights staring Margot Robbi and Jacob Elordi is to be released. But what is the real meaning and reading of the book ? Is it a love story as the movie versions seem to portray or is there more themes other than romance in the iconic novel ?Sean was joined by Emily Hourican Journalist and author, to discuss

While individuals may have decided to cancel their Amazon subscriptions or delete their Instagram accounts over security concerns, some European governments are taking bigger steps to move away from US tech.Brian Honan is Chief executive of BH Consulting, an independent advisory firm on cybersecurity and privacy based in Dublin, and he has been analysing the importance of digital sovereignty amid the current geopolitical turmoil and he joined Sean to discuss.

Could ferry boats solve Dublin congestion? Two Fine Gael representatives seem to think it will.  Dublin is the third most congested city, the sixth slowest city in the world for traffic. The M50 has repeatedly been called Ireland’s largest carpark, and we saw that in action during the floods from storm Chandra.   Sean was joined by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councillor John Kennedy to hear why he thinks ferries could make a difference to Dublins transport system.

Sean was joined by James Keaty today on the program. James has been living in his car because he has been finding it so difficult to get rental accommodation that allows pets. He and Sean discussed the issues he has been facing amid the housing crisis. And how he is coping with living in his car with his partner and three dogs.

This weekend marks St. Brigid day, the day for our female patron saint. In 2023 St. Brigids day was officially recognised as a public holiday.  EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is hosting Rebels and Revolutionaries: Women’s History Tour to honour this. Sean was joined by Dr. Catherine Healy, the historian in residence at the epic museum

Joanna Fortune joins Sean to discuss listeners' parenting queries..