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Former broadcaster Fergal Keane when renovating an old farm shed discovered a large batch of unexploded ordnance. Specifically, Gelignite thought to trace back to the War of Independence.  Following the discovery the former journalist contacted authorities where a bomb squad of the Irish army conducted a controlled explosion. Fergal joined Sean on the show to discuss his extraordinary discovery

Celebrating 100 years of Brendan Behan, the Museum of Literature Ireland has remembered the literary giant's life through an audio-visual tribute. The Borstal Boy writer, who was considered the first Irish celebrity, was considered a genius in field however his struggle with alcoholism took him at the ripe age of 40. Behan departed, leaving audiences with the legacy of his words and his celebrated plays. Author of the Butcher Boy, Pat McCabe, created the museum tribute to Behan and recounts on his life as a novelist, playwright, social commentator and Irish Republic. He joined Sean to discuss the literary great...

It’s the first week in October, and according to Nature’s Calendar of mircoseasons, it is Beech Nuts Fall season. Which, is one of the 72 microseasons in Nature’s Calendar, based off the traditional Japanese method of using small changes in nature as indication for what time of year it is.  One of the authors of 'Nature’s Calendar: The British Year in 72 Seasons', Lulah Ellender joined Sean to discuss...

A new ESRI report shows Ireland's gambling problem is far worse than previously thought, with 130 thousand people considered problem gamblers, a figure 10 times higher than previous estimates.  But with gambling comes lies, deception and balancing a double life.  Davy Glennon, former Galway and Westmeath hurler and joined Sean to discuss...Image: Sportsfile

Bono's daughter, Eve Hewson plays a working class mum from the flats. There has been some criticism online over her casting in this role.Henry McKean joined Sean to discuss...

By now, we’ve all heard of or seen the pictures of the Sphere in Las Vegas where U2 were the first act to perform in the $ 2.3 billion venue. Outfitted with surround LED screens and lights to ensure a concert experience like no other. But, what do you think of it being built on your door step? Or better yet, wedged between residential flats? That’s the plan for the world’s next Sphere venue in Newham London. Campaigners from the community called Stop MSG Sphere London are asking the Mayor of London to reconsider the proposal of the site being used to build the mega stadium. Ceren Sonmez, who is part of this campaign group joined Jarlath Regan to discuss...

Over the past few decades, The way we consume coffee has changed dramatically in Ireland, with the lazy method of milk and sugar being replaced in popular culture by cappuccino’s and mocha’s.   But how does coffee consumption differ internationally, and has the importation of different coffee cultures changed the way we here in Ireland consume coffee? Jarlath Regan was joined by Stephen Daly, coffee fiend and Presenter on Today FM...

A letter written by Christopher Columbus after his return to Europe after his time in the Carribean is up for auction later this month. But why is this document so significant and how does it help us to understand the true motivations of this controversial figure? Jarlath Regan was joined by Caroline Dodds Pennock, Lecturer in International History at the University of Sheffield and author of On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe... 

They say that your skin and teeth are a good indicator of your overall health but as it turns out so is your fridge. If your fridge is chaotic and all over the place, your diet will most likely be a reflection of that. That is the philosophy subscribed to they those who participate in fridge architecture which is the strict organisation and stocking of your smeg or whirlpool. Jarlath Regan was joined by Karl Henry, Personal Trainer and Corporate Wellness Speaker to tell us how we can get our fridge in tip top shape...

“Don’t let the bed bugs bite” is becoming more of a manifestation rather than a nice sentiment in Paris as the city is facing a bed bug epidemic. The infestation of bed bugs has been brought to attention worldwide as people share the reality of what the epidemic of bed bugs looks like – from bites to fecal matter left on sheets. Jaralth Regan was joined by bed bug expert from Bed Bug LTD David Cain to discuss...