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After 5 years, Artist Dorothy Cross has completed her ambition to repatriate a mummified body from Ireland to Egypt. But, how did it all begin?Dorothy Cross, Artist and Producer of the ‘Kinship: Home’ project joins Seán to discuss.Image: Dorothy Cross

With summer around the corner, you may be getting your arrangements ready for a break away. But, if you are a pet owner, getting them cared for can be a bit of a conundrum. Many choose to put pets in kennels, but what about letting someone house sit your pets while you're away?Joining Seán for more on this is Bray-based Veterinarian, Pete Wedderburn.

How has the pandemic affected babies born during lockdown? With fewer social interactions and a shift in routines, these babies have had unique experiences. A groundbreaking study has been tracking their gut health, allergy rates, and social development.To tell more about this fascinating research, Seán is joined by Professor Jonathan Hourihane, Paediatric Consultant and lead of the ‘Floral Study’.

The resurgence in interest in vinyl isn’t just restricted to the purchase of records. There is now a growing craze for getting custom records cut on a lathe machine. Joining Seán to discuss is Tasha Trigger, owner of Lathe to the Grave…

Anecdotally it seems that girls are getting their period earlier, but is this true and should we be having ‘the talk’ a little earlier?Dr Geraldine Connolly, Co-Founder of ‘My Girls Gynae’ joins Seán to explain what is happening, and why young girls are maturing faster…

A couple in America have announced they have gotten a so-called ‘bathroom divorce’, and that it saved their marriage… but what is this, and is it a good idea? Joining Seán to discuss is Jennifer Sheehan, Irish Examiner Columnist and former winner of ‘Home of the Year’.

The ongoing Urban Fox Survey has now topped 2,000 sightings of the wily nocturnal mammal. But, what has been learned from the project?Joining Seán to discuss is Jodie O’Regan, Project Officer for the Urban Fox Survey at the University of Galway…

Seán’s guest set out on a journey 8 years ago to self-build a house for her and her son.Make-up Artist, Jade Kirwan, was given a site from her farmer father in Tipperary, but hiring a builder was not an option due to the cost. Since then, she has been hiring contractors, project managing and getting her hands dirty including insulating the whole house herself…She has been documenting everything on social media and has amassed 20 thousand followers. She says “sheer ignorance and determination” has gotten her this far…Jade joins to discuss her journey.Image: @my_solo_self_build on Instagram

What are the Chinese and Russian disinformation campaigns affecting Ireland? A Norwegian study has found Ireland mentioned thousands of times in so-called ‘influence networks’...Joining Seán to explain is Alexander Dukalskis, Associate Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations in UCD.

Tattoos and body art are becoming more popular - and for the weekend that’s in it, some people might fancy a permanent reminder of their Irishness…Tattoo Artist Ryan Kelly, owner of the Heartbreak Social Club, is no stranger to this, and has tattooed everything from a shamrock to a portrait of Michael Collins…He joins Seán to discuss.