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Dec 19, 2024 • 20min
Is the Christmas card dead? - Henry McKean Reports
Did you get any Christmas cards this year? It seems like something that has been dying out...Henry McKean has been investigating how popular the card is (or isn't) and joins Seán to discuss.
Dec 18, 2024 • 6min
Why is there a Guinness shortage in the UK?
Due to a shortage of the supply of Guinness in London currently, and the fact that it is now the best selling draught beer in the UK, some pubs have resorted to using ration cards…Kate Davidson, owner of the Old Ivy House Pub in London, joins Seán to discuss.
Dec 18, 2024 • 9min
Gardaí to spend €12 million on shoes
The Garda Síochána intends to spend 12 million euro on shoes for the force over the next few years, with every member of the 14,000 currently serving Gardai to have three pairs of official shoes each.Joining Seán to discuss is Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for The Irish Times…
Dec 18, 2024 • 8min
What is a ‘hiccuping’ star?
A rare ‘hiccupping’ star has finally been documented for the first time ever. But, what is it, and why is it so big?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Charlotte Angus, Post Doctoral Researcher in the Astrophysics Research Centre at Queen’s University Belfast…
Dec 16, 2024 • 20min
Saying ‘no’ around Christmas - Henry McKean Reports
At this time of year, we are rushing around saying yes to everyone, but is it time to actually take a step back and just say “No, I can’t do it”?The public have been saying yes to answering Henry McKean’s questions, and he joins Seán to share what he’s heard.
Dec 13, 2024 • 6min
New record set for world’s oldest newlyweds!
A new Guinness World Record has been verified for the oldest newlyweds: Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman are both over 100 years of age!Joining Seán to discuss is Sarah Sicherman, Bernie’s granddaughter…
Dec 13, 2024 • 11min
Can sandwiches count as a meal?
Kemi Badenoch, the Tory leader, has sparked outrage after claiming that sandwiches are not ‘real food’ and that ‘lunch is for wimps’...Joining Seán to discuss this is Russel Alford, one half of the ‘GastroGays’ and Restaurant Critic for the Sunday Times.
Dec 12, 2024 • 6min
UK shop knits nude versions of local townspeople!
A shop in England has knitted the effigies of local townspeople for their Christmas window display, but there’s a twist… they’re all naked!Joining Seán is Sara Steele, Owner of the Carpet Gallery and Haberdashery store in Hampshire…
Dec 12, 2024 • 9min
Having fun with a ‘sober’ Christmas
Christmas is a time for festive cheer and, for most, a time when they drink too much beer!But, what about those who are sober at Christmas?How do they manage? And more importantly, how do they incorporate fun?Joining Seán to discuss is Katie Byrne, Columnist with the Irish Independent.
Dec 12, 2024 • 9min
Making the perfect cheeseboard
What makes a perfect cheeseboard? Is it the creamy textures, the bold flavours, or the perfect pairing with chutneys and crackers?Joining Seán to discuss is Kevin Sheridan, Managing Director of Sheridans Cheesemongers Ltd.Image: Sheridans Cheese
