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Jul 22, 2025 • 10min

How I Live Well: Growing your own vegetables

It’s How I Live Well time! Where someone joins to discuss what they do to improve their life…This week, Andrea is joined by Mary Bishop, Head of Education at ‘Grow it Yourself’ to discuss the benefits of growing your own vegetables.
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Jul 22, 2025 • 15min

Should pets be allowed in rental properties?

Almost 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Government to stop tenancy agreements banning pets, after a 112% increase in surrenders to Dogs Trust.So, should pets be allowed in rental properties?Joining Andrea to discuss is Ciara Murrin, Head of Communications at Dogs Trust, Maurice Deverell, Landlords Member of Irish Property Owners Association and more.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 18min

Ask the GP with Katie Mugan

Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Specialist Katie Mugan joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries…
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Jul 21, 2025 • 10min

Woman left stranded by no show airport bus in Sligo

There was frustration for a recent Bus Éireann passenger waiting for the early-morning bus service from Sligo to Dublin Airport, as the bus did not stop at its designated bus stop in Castlebaldwin Village.Maura joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss what happened.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 13min

Why weren't there more Tipperary fans in Croke Park?

The Liam McCarthy cup was lifted once again yesterday as the Tipperary hurlers took to the Hogan stand to claim their title as All Ireland Hurling Champions 2025.However, the victorious side were left celebrating to a sea of red, as it appeared most of the fans in Croke Park were there to support Cork.What does this say about the ticket allocations, and how did so many Cork fans get their hands on tickets?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Off the Ball’s Eoin Sheahan, as well as listeners, to discuss.
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Jul 21, 2025 • 12min

Should art be child friendly?

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) removed a film showing two men kissing after a member of the public claimed it was “harmful” to her child’s health.Was it the right thing to do?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by Willie White, Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, Katie Makk from the Opinions Matter Podcast and Lucy Medleycott, Director of the Irish Street Arts, Circus And Spectacle Network.Image: IMMA
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Jul 21, 2025 • 11min

The Pod Squad: What It Was Like

Welcome to The Pod Squad!We review podcasts every week so you always have something new to listen to.Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy and Laura Donnelly from Newstalk’s Newsroom join guest host Anna Daly to review ‘What It Was Like’!Image: Superreal
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Jul 21, 2025 • 24min

Ryanair staff get paid €1.50 per oversized bag found

Michael O’Leary has admitted what we’ve all long suspected – Ryanair crew get paid bonuses for spotting and fining oversized bags…He said that Ryanair staff are paid €1.50 per bag to catch oversize bags, with a cap of €80 per month.So, would you put someone through the misery of the oversized bag debate for €1.50?Guest host Anna Daly is joined by listeners to discuss.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 15min

Summer Memories with Celine Byrne

It’s time for some summer memories!We chat to some well known names and faces and reminisce over those long summer days.Soprano Celine Byrne joins Anna Daly to reminisce!
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Jul 18, 2025 • 10min

What does it take to be a ballerina?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a ballerina?How gruelling it can be on the body – is it anything like Black Swan?Ireland’s most celebrated ballerina, Melissa Hamilton, joins guest host Anna Daly to discuss.

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