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Jul 23, 2024 • 8min
50th anniversary of women at the Forty Foot
This month marks the 50th anniversary of women bathers at the Forty Foot, the iconic swimming spot in Dublin Bay. The summer of 1974 heralded a bizarre face-off between men and women at the popular spot. Sean was joined by Brian Fennell, husband of the late Fine Gael politician and activist Nuala Fennell.
Jul 23, 2024 • 19min
Around the World:Italian Competition Agency investigating work practices at Dior
Jonathan DeBurca Butler joins Seán Moncrieff to take listeners through the week's international stories…
Jul 23, 2024 • 11min
Is it time to ditch your car?
As the climate crisis heats up, are more and more people ditching their cars? but can you really manage without it? Independent climate and Environmental Researcher, Sadhbh O’Neill, discusses this with Sean.
Jul 22, 2024 • 6min
Are we going to stop having big families?
Is having a big family a thing of the past? According to a new study, women may soon have the opportunity to be able to delay motherhood, with a drug that is being looked at for its potential ability to slow the ageing of ovaries.Medical journalist, June Shannon, joined Sean to discuss.
Jul 22, 2024 • 6min
Botanists vote to remove racist reference from plants’ scientific names
Last week, scientists voted to eliminate the names of certain plants that are deemed to be racially offensive. The decision was made after a gruelling six-day session attended by more than 100 researchers, as part of the International Botanical Congress. Botanist Sandy Knapp of the Natural History Museum in London, joined Sean on the show to discuss
Jul 22, 2024 • 22min
Henry McKean on the joy of quitting.
Oh the joys of quitting, can it ever be a good thing? Our Reporter, Henry McKean went to find out and he joined Sean on the show to share his results.
Jul 19, 2024 • 9min
How Dungeons & Dragons is good for your mental health!
A new UCC study has shown that taking part in Dungeons & Dragons, the table-top role-playing game, can be good for players’ mental health. Joining Seán to discuss her findings is Study Lead and PhD Researcher at UCC School of Applied Psychology, Orla Walsh.
Jul 19, 2024 • 13min
The history of hurling, and the hurling stick
As the country prepares for the All-Ireland Final this weekend, what exactly is the history of hurling, and the hurley stick itself? Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Paul Rouse, Professor at the School of History in UCD.
Jul 19, 2024 • 12min
Who is the most successful celebrity nepo baby?
The most successful celebrity nepo baby has been revealed in a new study by LatestDeals.co.uk. The list is topped by Miley Cyrus, followed by every other member of the Kardashian family. But, is it fair to still classify these as nepo babies? Sarina Bellissimo is a Broadcaster and Entertainment Journalist, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Disney
Jul 19, 2024 • 6min
What is ‘cab slagging’?
The hashtag #cabgslag has nearly 4,000 posts on TikTok, with most videos being posted by female users. What is ‘cab slagging’, you may ask? Urban Dictionary defines it as: “A girl that’s dating/having a fling with a culchie, and thus ends up sitting in the cab of his tractor as he works.” Joining Seán to tell more is Aoife Rooney, Assistant Editor at Weekend Magazine.
