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May 19, 2025 • 8min
‘The Elders’: a theatre group for over 65s
What started off as a once-off community project in 2018 has now turned into a vibrant community performance group for over 65s.To discuss, Seán is joined by Director, Performer and Facilitator of The Elders, Andrea Scott.Image: Mill Theatre

May 19, 2025 • 10min
What does a will look like if you are single?
Deciding how to split up your wealth among loved ones and family can be quite daunting and confusing, but creating a will helps to iron out any confusion over how your wealth is divided when you pass away. But, what happens to your estate if you are single when you die?Joining Seán to discuss is John Costello, Solicitor with Noble Law and Specialist in Wills and Administration of Estates.

May 19, 2025 • 8min
What we can learn from the history of droughts in Ireland
As the long absence of rain begins to have a serious impact on the country, Seán’s guest has been exploring what the history of droughts can teach us about how to manage current and future ones.Joining to discuss is Michelle McKeown, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC…

May 19, 2025 • 9min
Going back to education in your 50s
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to go back to education in your 50s?Dr Suzanne Crowe recently went back to college to study law after two decades, while still juggling her full-time job and all the other responsibilities that life brings.She joins Seán to discuss.

May 19, 2025 • 25min
Quitting your job - Henry McKean Reports
The BBC has confirmed Gary Lineker will leave his presenting roles sooner than planned.His departure comes after he shared an Instagram post about Zionism that included a drawing of a rat, historically used as an antisemitic insult.Henry McKean has been out and about talking to people about quitting, and joins Seán to discuss.

May 16, 2025 • 6min
How this group use JCB diggers to dance
One of the highlights of the Balmoral Show this year, one of Ireland’s largest agricultural shows which is currently taking place in Co. Antrim, is the JCB Dancing Diggers.These enormous, powerful machines are manipulated by their highly trained drivers to dance to music. Joining Seán to discuss is Matt Lucas, Captain of the JCB Dancing Diggers Team…Image: Balmoral Show

May 16, 2025 • 14min
Does TikTok teaching work?
This time of the year, young people are turning to TikTok to study for their exams!But, how well does this method of learning work?Katie Linehan, French and Spanish Teacher with the Dublin Academy of Education, joins Seán to discuss.

May 16, 2025 • 7min
The story behind ‘The Balcony Movie’
An odd reality of urban life is that although those who reside in big cities are surrounded by other people, they rarely get to know a lot of their neighbours.This was also the experience of Paweł Łoziński, until he decided to start greeting passers by from his balcony.Paweł Łoziński is the Director of The Balcony Movie. He joins Seán to discuss.Image: MUBI

May 16, 2025 • 5min
Record number of Irish beaches awarded Blue Flag status
A record number of Irish beaches have been awarded with a Blue Flag, announced this morning. But, what exactly does a blue flag mean, and where are the best beaches in Ireland?Joining Seán to discuss is Caroline Delaney, Outdoors Editor for the Irish Examiner…Image: Beach Awards

May 16, 2025 • 8min
GPO Museum announce new Pride Tour event
A new event at the GPO Museum seeks to highlight the contribution of the LGBTQ community to the struggle for Irish independence.Joining Seán to discuss is Caitriona Travers, Tour Guide at the GPO Museum...


