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Aug 28, 2023 • 4min
New Images on Irish Rail Dart Services
Sean was joined by Barry Kenny, Spokesperson for Irish Rail to discuss Iarnród Éireann's advertising campaign on its Dart services promoting the biodiversity of the Dublin Bay area...

Aug 28, 2023 • 9min
The release of the Osprey Chick
A bird thought to have become extinct as a breeding bird in Ireland back in the late 18th century has successfully bred and raised two, maybe 3 chicks in Fermanagh. The Osprey, aka the fish hawk chicks, were discovered by Giles Knight, environmental farming scheme adviser with Ulster Wildlife who joined Sean on the show this afternoon.

Aug 28, 2023 • 12min
UK's first women only co-living space
With residents aged from 58 to 94, New Ground is the UK’s first cohousing community exclusively for older women. Setting it up was an 18-year battle – but with soaring numbers of people living alone, is this an idea whose time has come?Maria Brenton, one of the founders of the Newground co-housing community joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Aug 28, 2023 • 10min
Why we need to go back to the washing line
Catherine Cleary Freelance Journalist & Co-Founder of Pocket Forests joined Sean on the show to discuss why we need to go back to the washing line.

Aug 24, 2023 • 8min
Whiskey Forgeries on the Rise
If you like whiskey and happen to spot your favourite at a knock down price, it might be too good to be true. Whiskey forgery is proving to be an increasing problem around the world.Sean was joined by Michael Cowman, Whiskey Advisor and co-host of the 'Pour Decisions' Podcast to discuss...

Aug 24, 2023 • 10min
Irish ancestors used stars 'for both navigation and weather signs'
It appears Ireland has a very unique connection to the night sky. Over the centuries, we used to look at the stars and use them to tell stories, tell the time and navigate our oceans. A journalist with a particular interest in folklore, Seán Mac an tSíthigh has painstakingly gone through Irish manuscript archives in UCD and uncovered a wealth of information about our ancestors that was previously unknown. He joined Sean to discuss...

Aug 24, 2023 • 22min
'It's all about how you raise the dog' - What is the friendliest dog breed?
A survey about dog breeds done by Dogs Trust has found that labradors are regarded as the most friendly dog and rottweilers are the most scary. Is this true or just good PR?Henry McKean went to find out...

Aug 23, 2023 • 13min
ChatGPT 'become more useful' in latest version
Nearly every day there's another story about AI or ChatGPT. A new iteration of ChatGPT has been just been launched and Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent joined Sean to discuss...

Aug 23, 2023 • 10min
Meet the 'Weed Nuns' putting their faith in cannabis
Nestled in the valleys of California, a group of women have come together to form a new type of nun. They believe in spiritualism, service and activism, but most of all, they believe in Mother Earth and how she can heal us. Devoting their lives to their chosen plant, cannabis, they have a thriving CBD business working alongside the cycles of the moon.Sean was joined by Sister Kate from Sisters of the Valley…Image: Sisters of the Valley

Aug 23, 2023 • 7min
Why do people look so much younger today?
If you're watching popular shows from the 80s and 90s such as Cheers or Seinfeld you may notice that a lot of the characters appear older than they would today. So why do people appear younger nowadays? Sean was joined by Selene Daly, Registered Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Dermatology to discuss…


