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A new book about fairy forts saw the authors traipsing up and down the country to find these mysterious places. But, what are they for and why shouldn’t they be disturbed? Joining Seán to discuss is Jo Kerrigan, a Specialist in Ancient Crafts and Folklore and Co-Author of ‘Irish Fairy Forts: Portals to the Past’...Image: O’Brien Press

Just like Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon, as we get older, we often discount our ability or our suitability to do certain things on account of our age.But, does saying “I’m too old for this or that” actually accelerate the ageing process?Professor Rose Anne Kenny is the Chair of Medical Gerontology at Trinity College Dublin, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Orient Express railway carriages that now host a restaurant in Galway have just undergone a major restoration. But, how exactly do you retain their iconic art deco authenticity while running a modern kitchen?Joining Seán to discuss is Ronan O’Halloran, General Manager of Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate…

How do you really know if you want kids?This is a question that many people ask themselves, particularly women when they are told that they’ve got a ticking biological clock, and that time is ‘running out’...Ruthie Ackerman, author of ‘The Mother Code’ faced this dilemma and was overcome with indecision.She joins Seán to discuss.

Changes to agriculture practices and climate change have put our native bee population under threat.The great yellow bumble bee, which was once seen quite widely buzzing around the countryside, is now confined to a few small areas in Co.Mayo.Joining Seán to discuss is someone who has been monitoring the population of this bee closely, Ecologist Karina Dingerkus…

Did you know that art galleries can be good for you?A recent study revealed that just by looking at art can relieve you from anxiety and support your well-being.Seán is joined by Dr Claire Howlin, Researcher and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin, to discuss.

Yesterday, Manchester United lost 2-0 to West Ham. For one fan, Man Utd losing really matters.Frank Ilett from @theunitedstrand on Instagram has been growing his hair since October of last year, and is refusing to cut it until Man Utd win 5 games in a row…Frank joins Seán to discuss.Image: @theunitedstrand YouTube

Since the partition of Ireland in 1921, economic and social interaction between the two jurisdictions was limited until more recent times.One effect of partition has been the low number of marriages between people of the two jurisdictions, and since the end of troubles and the signing of the Good Friday agreement, this trend seems to have continued.So, why then do we not tend to marry northerners?Joining Seán to discuss is John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin.

If you look around any town or city, you will see staff wanted posters on the windows of businesses.CSO figures show that Ireland is at full employment. The last time this rate was matched was in the booming Celtic Tiger years.So, how difficult is it for employers to attract workers? Newstalk reporter, Josh Crosbie has been finding out.

We’re used to the idea of American or Australian tourists coming here to trace their lineage, but do we really know where our own line comes from, and how far back can you trace an Irish name?The television series Sloinne, which airs at 8.30 on TG4 on Sunday night follows seven guest hosts as they attempt to answer these questions.Bríd Seoighe is the Series Producer of Sloinne, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: TG4