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According to a new survey carried out in the southeast of the country, evidence has now been produced that one of Ireland’s most elusive birds, the nocturnal nightjar, is indeed still present in Ireland. Joining Seán to discuss is John Lusby, Conservation Officer with BirdWatch Ireland…Image: BirdWatch Ireland

David Keohan, also known as ‘Indiana Stones’, is reviving the ancient tradition of stone lifting in Ireland. A hobby he got into during lockdown has now encouraged people across the country to put themselves to the test of lifting some of Ireland’s ancient stones to win the glory and honour historically attached to them. David joins Seán to discuss.Image: Nick Bradshaw

We live in a society where the term ‘high value man’ is flung around.But, what is a high value man? And what happens to men when they can’t live up to this standard? And, ultimately, are young men these days unhappy?  Joining Seán to discuss is Joe Humphreys, author of The Irish Times Unthinkable philosophy column...

Ticker tape synesthesia is a cognitive state in which those who experience it can actually see the words being spoken to them. But, how does it work?Joining Seán to discuss is Mark Price, Professor in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Bergen…

Over the last couple of decades, it has become increasingly difficult to get basic household appliances fixed, with the old adage ‘it would be cheaper to buy a new one’ being said more and more. A new proposal aims to make repairing a viable option again. Joining Seán to discuss is Ossian Smyth, Green Party TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Circular Economy…

National Science Week, and in that spirit, what are the world’s most weird and wonderful inventions?Joining Seán to discuss her top picks is Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland, Ruth Freeman.For more information on events across Science Week, check out scienceweek.ie. With thanks to Research Ireland.Image: Ostrichpillow

On Friday, the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was called out to Ballymun to carry out a controlled explosion. But,how exactly does this unit operate, and what danger are these men and women putting themselves in?Joining Seán to discuss is Ray Lane, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the Ordnance Corps in the Irish Army and author of ‘Only a Soldier Knows’...

Ever caught yourself sharing way too much with someone you barely know and afterwards think, ‘why the hell did I just do that?’ While it can feel good to open up, oversharing can actually lead to awkwardness and misjudgment but how can you stop yourself from being way too open with relative strangers?Joining Seán to discuss this is Dr Claire Hayes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.

Are some of us just more lucky in life compared to others? Can you make your own luck and twist it to your advantage, or is it something you are born with? Like being born on the right side of the tracks, or with pretty privilege?Henry McKean has been out asking the public if they believe in luck, and joins Seán to discuss.

While most people have witnessed the odd streaker here or there, either at a match or watching at home on TV, what is it like to actually do this on a regular basis in front of thousands of people?Mark Roberts is the world’s most prolific streaker, having carried out naked streaks at everything from Wimbledon to the Champions League Final. He joins Seán to discuss.