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When you think of Guinness, you might not associate it with Kenya, but it’s huge there! During Micheál Martin’s visit to the country, he had a tour of the brewery. Newstalk Reporter, Andrew Louth, was there, and joins Seán to discuss the drink’s impact.

It has been announced that a new ten pin bowling alley is to open in south Dublin before the end of the year. But, what is the current bowling scene in Ireland like? And just how competitive does it get? Joining Seán to discuss is Christopher Sloan, Professional Bowler and Chairperson of the Irish Tenpin Bowling Association.

If you’re sitting in a room with someone you love right now, wondering if they feel the same, there are some tests you can do in order to find that out. Chrissie Russell has been looking at this in today's Irish Independent and joins me on the line now, Afternoon Chrissie.

The topic of childfree weddings is often debated. If you’re unsure of where you stand on the issue, there’s now a solution that may be a compromise between both points of view.Wedding Nannies are now available to come and mind your children on location for your special day, and joining Seán to discuss is The Wedding Nanny, Aisling Roche. 

Bob Dylan has announced shows in the UK, and some of the press are making a stink of the fact that he does not allow phones at the performances, an attempt to curb poor audience behaviour and engagement. If filming is considered rude, what is good concert/gig etiquette?Newstalk’s Henry McKean has been out asking concert-goers, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

After having a presence in West Cork for decades, the Buddhist community finally has a proper Tibetan temple perched on the cliffs near Castletownbere. Joining Seán to discuss is Malcolm MacClancy, Centre Director of Dzogchen Beara…Image: Dzogchen Beara

The rifle that was used in the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last weekend was an AR-15, a weapon that many Americans have taken pride in.Joining Seán to discuss the history and culture of this firearm is Zusha Elinson, National Reporter for the Wall Street Journal and co-author of ‘American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15'.

Jess Kelly, Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, joined Seán to discuss ‘Malvertising’ - online viruses and malware, disguised as regular ads! They go through how hackers use them, and how you can avoid them.

The National Museum of Ireland is appealing for more information after two axe heads, which are believed to be more than 4,000 years old, were sent in a Flahavan’s flapjack box by an anonymous letter writer. Assistant Keeper of Irish Antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland, Matthew Seaver, joins Seán to discuss the significance of a find like this.

If you’re planning on flying today, you might not like what you’re about to hear. The 17th of July has an unusual history of failed flights that met a tragic end. Two are even within a year of each other. Joining Seán to tell more is Irish Independent Journalist and host of The Home Show on Newstalk, Sinead Ryan.