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Many kids are preparing to head off on a 6th year holiday once the Leaving Cert comes to an end. But, how can parents prepare their sons and daughters to ensure a happy and safe experience on, for what will be for many, their first experience of going abroad independently, while keeping their own anxiety levels at bay in the process?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Chris Luke, retired Consultant in Emergency Medicine and host of the Irish Medical Lives podcast, who has been writing about this in the Journal…

With summer loving in full swing, we often see more Public Displays of Affection, in the streets and at rock concerts. But, is it socially acceptable to snog and hug passionately in public, in 2025?Henry McKean joins Seán to discuss!

Close to 30% of first-time house buyers are now buying on their own. Solo buyers face special challenges that those buying as a couple don’t face.Joining Seán to discuss is a woman with first-hand experience of this: Jennifer Sheahan, former Home of the Year Winner and Columnist for the Irish Examiner…

A community archeology project in north Co. Dublin has made a number of remarkable discoveries over the past month or so, including a Roman era pot and a playing dice made from antlers and bones. But, how do community and volunteer excavation actually work?Joining Seán to discuss is Christine Baker, Heritage Officer with Fingal County Council and Director of the Drumanagh Excavation...

‘Breeding for profit’ is the modus operandi for many in the animal trade, as investigations show that Ireland has become the puppy farm capital of the world...Just how damaging is this industry, and what about the pets who are impacted?The DSPCA are warning people to do their own checks when getting a dog.Gillian Bird, Head of Welfare Advocacy & Sustainability joins Seán to discuss.

Technology has undeniably made life easier, but with many women using period tracking apps to keep note of their cycle, researchers in Cambridge University are urging for this data to be protected.The recommendation is for public health bodies in the UK to create an alternative to the private apps, but is this realistic?And just how important is tracking your period?Doctor Yvonne Williams from the Shannon Medical Centre joins Seán to discuss.

Ed Sheeran has said that he identifies as ‘culturally Irish’, but what does that mean exactly, and is it a feeling shared by many people who were born outside of this island?Larry Donnelly is a Boston Attorney and Law Lecturer at NUI Galway. He joins Seán to discuss.

A 200 year old condom, in excellent condition, has now gone on display in Amsterdam. But, what does this artefact tell us about sexual practices in the past? Joining me now is Maria Holtrop, Rijksmuseum curator...

Smartwatches promise a lot, from measuring your heart rate to calculating your sleep pattern. But, how accurate are they at counting the number of calories you’re burning?Joining Seán to discuss is Cailbhe Doherty, Lecturer in the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science at UCD…

When you think of classist societies, the most familiar one you may think of would be the UK, with accents over there maybe leading you to make all kinds of assumptions on their wealth and background.But, how classist is Irish society? Are we just as bad as them?Author and Playwright Kevin Barry has some thoughts on this, and joins Seán to discuss.