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It seems that Ogham has made a comeback with it recently showing up in a Coventry Garden, and also on Eurovision entrant Bambie Thug in Sweden. But what exactly is Ogham, and why is it being used again?  Joining Seán to explain is Professor David Stifter, Professor for Old and Middle Irish in Maynooth and currently working on the Digitisation of Ogham project ‘Ogham in 3D’.  Image: Florian Thiery

After a successful trial last summer, Wicklow Wolf is now going full steam ahead with its appropriately named ‘Sliced Can’ beer, which uses Brennan’s Bread in its ingredients, but how does it all work? Joining Seán to discuss is Quincey Fennelly, Co-founder of Wicklow Wolf.

It’s 20 years since we all waited with bated breath to see if Rachel Greene got off the plane, in the final episode of ‘Friends’.  It has gone on to be one of the most successful TV shows of all time, but is ‘Friends' really as good as it’s made out to be? Olivia Fahy is Editor of Geek Ireland and self-declared ‘Friends’ encyclopaedia and joins Seán to discuss.

The Cannes Film Festival recently took place, and to be more sustainable, they banned red meat. However, celebrities still arrived in their private jets. Is Canne's effort to be sustainable impactful or complete greenwashing? Dr Darren Clarke is an assistant professor in Climate and Environmental Sustainability in DCU and joins Seán to discuss.

During a recent trip away from the family home, Seán’s guest realised just how different the roles are that are played by mums and dads. But why is one practical, and the other fun? Joining Séan to discuss is Julie Jay, comedian and Irish Examiner columnist...

More than half of Irish households have a pet.Cats, gerbils and exotic birds make up part of the pet population, but dogs are by far the most "pupular" family furry.Once confined to the back garden - owners are now taking them out and about more and more, but is this a good thing for us and our pets?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Sexual harassment and discrimination on night outs is, unfortunately, a widespread experience that needs to be stopped. Safe Gigs Ireland wants to end this and is working to create safe spaces for everyone. Dola Twomey is the lead out of ‘Safe Gigs Ireland’ and a therapist at Sexual Violence Centre, Cork and joins Seán to discuss.

While war still rages in Gaza, there is a conflict in the north, with Hasbullah and Israel launching rockets at each other - and Irish troops are stuck in the middle of it.Tom Clonan, Senator and former Army Officer who served in the region, joins Seán to talk about the history of the conflict and why we’re there today.

Potatoes: the Irish family staple. And with them, there’s so much you can do, especially when it comes to making chips! You can have chunky chips, skinny chips, crinkle cut chips or even make some wedges. However, French fries have come out on top as being the fan favourites, with 62% of Brits saying they prefer French fries over the chunky chip! Joining Seán to explain why is Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef of The K Club. 

It’s that time of year again, when local groups across Ireland are busy getting their towns in pristine condition ahead of the Tidy Towns Competition. But, what do the judges look for when they roll into town? Mary Howard is the chair of the Ennis Tidy Towns Committee and joins Seán to discuss.