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Sep 30, 2024 • 9min

Should the Church allow weddings outside of churches?

A new study from the Iona Institute finds that people are opting less and less for a Church wedding. But, one of the report’s recommendations is for the Church to follow American Catholicism’s lead and allow marriage ceremonies to take place outside of church buildings.Joining Seán to discuss Breda O’Brien, Columnist with the Irish Times and patron of the Iona Institute.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 10min

Can you separate the art from the artist?

A new play in London explores the darker side to beloved children’s author Roald Dahl and his antisemitism. It begs the question: can you separate the art from the artist? Joining Seán to discuss is Pop Culture and Entertainment Expert, Deirdre Molumby.Image: Manuel Harlan
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Sep 30, 2024 • 7min

No Irish on number plates - why?

The regulations for number plates on cars state that the county on the plate should be shown in Irish, but that seems to be disappearing. So, what's going on? Dave Humphries from completecar.ie joins Seán to discuss.
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Sep 30, 2024 • 26min

What was your first date like? - Henry McKean Asks

Melania Trump has revealed that on her first date with Donald Trump, he took her on an hour and half car ride on to view a property. Combining business and pleasure.What was your first date like with your partner? Henry McKean has been finding out, and joins Seán to discuss.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 9min

Why squeezing your exercise into the weekend works

If exercise takes a back seat in the working week, don’t worry! Cramming the recommended amount of physical activity into the weekend still has significant health benefits, research suggests.John Belton, owner of No.17 PT, Human Performance and Wellness Coach, joins Seán to discuss.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 9min

The most expensive duvets in the world!

If you want a good duvet - a very good duvet - the company Novegr is selling ones for up to 30 grand! How can they be so expensive?Their CEO, Nils Stemen, joins Seán to discuss.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 9min

How to manage sex with an age gap

Yesterday, Catherine Zeta Jones posted a naked picture on Instagram. She claimed that it was difficult to know what to get Michael Douglas after 25 years of marriage.It got us thinking about sex when there’s an age gap in your relationship? How can you manage this through the years?Seán is joined by Emily Power Smith, Clinical Sexologist and Sex Therapist, to discuss.
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Sep 27, 2024 • 10min

Domino’s dip going for thousands on eBay - why?

When Domino's Pizza recalled their famous garlic and herb dip in the UK recently, it sent consumers into a frenzy of panic. Now, secondhand dips are going for enormous sums on eBay so that people can get their hit. So, can we really not live without our condiments?Joining Seán to discuss is Russell Alford, one half of The GastroGays and Sunday Times Restaurant Critic…
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Sep 26, 2024 • 8min

How to avoid poisonous mushrooms

The months of September and October are mushroom season. With thousands of wild species in Ireland, how can we tell which are poisonous, hallucinogenic or edible?Joining Seán to discuss is Anja Murray, Ecologist, author and Columnist for the Irish Examiner…
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Sep 26, 2024 • 6min

Why is Trump’s face so orange?

While some commentators have suggested that Donald Trump’s face reached peak tan in 2020, his complexion remains bafflingly orange. We have asked an expert to analyse his face for us to try and explain what’s going on.Joining Seán to discuss is Professor Caitriona Ryan from the Institute of Dermatologists…

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