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Jan 2, 2025 • 7min

Are young people uninterested in farming?

Young people are opting against a career in farming, with a new CSO survey revealing that less than 5% of farmers in Ireland are under the age of 35.Why is it that young people from agricultural backgrounds don’t see a future working the land? Or is there something else going on?Joining Seán to discuss this is Macra President, Elaine Houlihan.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 7min

How a simple chat can help with suicide prevention

A group of volunteers in Limerick claim a simple chat could mean the difference between life and death. Volunteers from across the county patrol the River Shannon hoping to help people who are struggling with their mental health.Seán is joined by Lee Reeves, member and Ambassador of Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, to discuss…
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Jan 2, 2025 • 10min

Why some mums regret staying at home

With the financial restrictions today, it can be hard for families to have a stay at home mum. However, those who can, sometimes regret it.Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with the Irish Times and host of Conversations with Parents Podcast joins Seán to discuss.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 27min

25 years since the millennium - Henry McKean Reports

It’s been 25 years since the millennium turned over - back when the Liffey digital clock broke down, and when people were terrified about Y2K.Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their memories, and joins Seán to discuss.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 12min

Families reuniting for Christmas - Henry McKean Reports

There wasn't a dry eye at Dublin Airport, as families reunite for Christmas from all over the world!Henry McKean sends in this report…
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Dec 23, 2024 • 11min

How the Ancient Romans treated soldiers

While the Ancient Romans waged battle across their empire, how exactly did they treat pain on the battlefield and what sort of medical equipment did they use? My next guest collects such equipment and even does reenactments. Joining me now is Martin McAree, Chairperson of Legion Ireland, The Roman Military Society of Ireland…
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Dec 23, 2024 • 9min

Should celebrity memoirs recognise ghost writers?

Christmas is a major time for celebrity memoirs: the number one book in the country this Christmas is the autobiography of one of Ireland’s most famous rugby stars. However, the Society of Authors is calling on celebrities to do more to ensure that their ghostwriters are properly credited…Joining Seán to discuss is Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, who writes under the pseudonym of Sam Blake, and is the Chairperson of the Society of Authors…
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Dec 23, 2024 • 9min

How two brothers beat the Guinness shortage

You may have found it funny to hear about a shortage of Guinness in British pubs in the last while. Well, two brothers have discovered it’s no laughing matter, and have taken action by ensuring they have a supply of the black stuff.Colm Lynch from Hop Pole in Wandesworth joins Seán to discuss.
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Dec 23, 2024 • 22min

What was the best decade for Christmas? - Henry McKean Asks

When was the best time to have Christmas? Are they better now than ever - or were things simpler and better back in the day?Henry McKean has been asking the public for their festive favourites, and joins Seán to discuss.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 9min

Was the Silent Night really that silent?

The nativity, also known as the Christmas pageant, claims to tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.However, new research suggests that the so-called ‘silent night’ may not have been that silent…Seán is joined by Chris Greenough, Professor of Social Sciences at Edgehill University, to discuss.

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