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Jan 6, 2025 • 12min

What is ‘pig butchering’? Avoiding online scams

A recent survey concluded that Ireland is the most phished country in the world. At this time of the year, people are particularly vulnerable to online scams. So-called ‘pig butchering’ is now on the rise in Ireland, but what is it and how can you safeguard against it?Joining Seán to discuss is Adrian Wreckler, Tech Correspondent for the Irish Independent…
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Jan 6, 2025 • 7min

What are ‘Swap Centres’?

The Green Party are motioning a commitment from Dublin City Council to do a case study of Copenhagen's work on localised Re-Use Centres, otherwise known as ‘Swap Centres’. These centres bring people from the community together to swap clothes, furniture, books and whatever else you’re having to cultivate community and foster a culture of upcycling.To tell more, Seán is joined by Janet Horner, Green Party Councillor for the North Inner City.
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Jan 6, 2025 • 26min

What are your snow day memories? - Henry McKean Asks

The current weather might have you looking back on some of your fondest memories when the snow would grace you with its presence. So, what are some of your favourite snow day memories?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.
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Jan 3, 2025 • 16min

When should you take down your Christmas tree?

Simon Tierney joins Sean Moncrieff to discuss some hard life lessons learnt from taking his tree down too early...
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Jan 2, 2025 • 7min

Are young people uninterested in farming?

Young people are opting against a career in farming, with a new CSO survey revealing that less than 5% of farmers in Ireland are under the age of 35.Why is it that young people from agricultural backgrounds don’t see a future working the land? Or is there something else going on?Joining Seán to discuss this is Macra President, Elaine Houlihan.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 7min

How a simple chat can help with suicide prevention

A group of volunteers in Limerick claim a simple chat could mean the difference between life and death. Volunteers from across the county patrol the River Shannon hoping to help people who are struggling with their mental health.Seán is joined by Lee Reeves, member and Ambassador of Limerick Treaty Suicide Prevention, to discuss…
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Jan 2, 2025 • 10min

Why some mums regret staying at home

With the financial restrictions today, it can be hard for families to have a stay at home mum. However, those who can, sometimes regret it.Jen Hogan, Journalist and Columnist with the Irish Times and host of Conversations with Parents Podcast joins Seán to discuss.
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Jan 2, 2025 • 27min

25 years since the millennium - Henry McKean Reports

It’s been 25 years since the millennium turned over - back when the Liffey digital clock broke down, and when people were terrified about Y2K.Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their memories, and joins Seán to discuss.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 12min

Families reuniting for Christmas - Henry McKean Reports

There wasn't a dry eye at Dublin Airport, as families reunite for Christmas from all over the world!Henry McKean sends in this report…
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Dec 23, 2024 • 11min

How the Ancient Romans treated soldiers

While the Ancient Romans waged battle across their empire, how exactly did they treat pain on the battlefield and what sort of medical equipment did they use? My next guest collects such equipment and even does reenactments. Joining me now is Martin McAree, Chairperson of Legion Ireland, The Roman Military Society of Ireland…

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