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Huge crowds converged on Croke Park over the weekend to witness the spectacle that is the All Ireland Hurling semi-finals.Hurling is much loved here and is starting to gain exposure abroad as well with the BBC showing the matches live, but for most of us, it is something to be watched rather than played.Hurling requires a very specific skillset that can take years to master, but former Wexford hurling captain Diarmuid Lyng is trying to re-connect people with the joy of actually taking part in one of the ancient aspects of our cultural heritage by engaging them in wild hurling.So, what is wild hurling?Diarmuid Lyng joins Seán to discuss.

The community in Castlebridge, Co. Wexford, a town of 2,000 people, is currently campaigning to get their first playground. But, why is it such a struggle, and do we need a new approach in Ireland, so that we see playgrounds as a necessity rather than a privilege?Joining Seán to discuss is local mother and campaigner Lucie Revay, who comes originally from the Czech Republic…

With many of the biggest musical acts in the world being solo women, we were told earlier in the year to prepare for “Pop Girl Summer”.But, it appears that some of the Irish music festivals don’t seem to have gotten the memo…Aoife Barry is a Freelance Journalist and Arts Columnist with the Sunday Times. She joins Seán to discuss.

Being homeless is undoubtedly a terrible experience, and unfortunately it is one that too many people in this country are familiar with. But, there are organisations out there providing hope for people, and it is sometimes possible to come out the other side.Allen Bobinac is the Manager of the Lighthouse Homeless Cafe in Dublin, and lived on the streets of the city for a year. He joins Seán to discuss.

According to a new report from Children’s Books Ireland, more than 1 in 5 Irish children under the age of four are not being read to. So, what are the benefits of reading aloud to your children?Joining Sean to discuss is Leona Forde, Children’s author, best known for her popular Milly McCarthy series of books…

John Gibbons, an environmental journalist and author, dives into the debate around home-based wind turbines, inspired by a proposal from the UK Energy Secretary. He discusses the regulatory and economic hurdles of installing these turbines while advocating for the benefits of solar energy. Gibbons highlights the innovation in solar technology and battery storage, pointing out its increased viability and the influence of global advancements, particularly from China, in reshaping the renewable energy landscape.

Irish Unification is a very emotive subject and often quite personal issue.It can often be quite difficult to evaluate the various reasons people have for being for or against it.But, one argument that often arises that is somewhat more measurable is the economic impact for all concerned.So, just what would be the cost of unification?John Doyle is the Vice President for Research at Dublin City University, and joins Sean to discuss.

The summer holidays are long, especially for our teenagers who often sit outside the traditional models of summer camps and the like. What do you do when a lot of options are either too expensive or just non-existent in the first place?Joining Seán to discuss is Journalist Jen Hogan, who has been writing about this for the Irish Times…

One of the symptoms of ADHD is time blindness, but how does this differ from poor time management?Joining Seán to discuss is Nicola Coss, ADHD Ireland National Service Development Manager.

The excavation of the Tuam mother and baby home site has been hailed as “A light at the end of the tunnel” according to the families affected.Anna Corrigan is down in Tuam all week and ahead of a public press statement from the Tuam Babies Families Group this afternoon she spoke to us today...Anna believes her two brothers John and William Dolan may be buried there…She joins Seán to discuss.