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Nov 8, 2024 • 3min
Vet performs surgery and saves goldfish
A vet has dramatically saved a family's 17-year-old goldfish after he was struck down by a killer tumour.Emer O’Reilly from MyVet Lucan carried out a rare and intricate operation on the pet, and joins Seán to discuss.
Nov 8, 2024 • 9min
The biggest box office flops in history
When Hollywood spends big bucks on a movie, it expects a decent return. But, what happens when a movie flops? Joining Seán to discuss is Tim Robey, Film critic with the Daily Telegraph and author of ‘Box Office Poison: Hollywood’s Story in a Century of Flops’...Image: Disney
Nov 8, 2024 • 17min
Ivan Yates on what to expect from Election 2024
Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially kicked off the next General Election today, dissolving the Dáil.With voting set to take place on November 29th, Ivan Yates joins Seán to discuss what we can expect.
Nov 7, 2024 • 7min
The words Ireland contributed to English
Did you know that the Irish gave the world the submarine, the ejector seat and of course, Guinness?But, we’ve also given the English language hundreds more words and phrases.Colin Murphy, Author of ‘Who Gives a Focal?’, joins Seán to discuss.
Nov 7, 2024 • 8min
Paul Mescal Lookalike Competition - Henry McKean Reports
The Irish premiere for ‘Gladiator 2’ is happening tonight in Dublin, and beforehand, a much more important event took place: the Paul Mescal Lookalike Competition!Henry McKean went down there to enter - and sent in this report.
Nov 7, 2024 • 7min
How to dry your clothes in the winter
A Twitter user yesterday posted a picture of their laundry hanging out in the garden, asking the question: “It isn't raining, but it is a damp day. Does laundry actually dry in these conditions, or is it pointless hanging it out?”So, in the winter season, what are the best ways to dry your clothes, and what should be avoided? For example, letting your laundry dry in an unventilated room can cause mould and even ‘black lung’...Joining Seán to discuss is Sinead Ryan, Presenter of The Home Show on Newstalk.
Nov 7, 2024 • 9min
What is a ‘sperm donor party’?
As a society, we’ve really taken to celebrating all of life’s milestones, from baby showers to gender reveals, and now: sperm donor parties…Freelance Journalist, Édaein O’Connell, joins Seán to discuss her experience of going to one.
Nov 7, 2024 • 8min
How to manage and know your allergies
A 56-year-old man has died after suffering what is believed to be an allergic reaction to wasp stings. Michael Sheehan was cutting a hedge with friends at his home in Cork, when he was stung on the back and neck several times on Tuesday.Clinical Director of Allergy Ireland, Dr Iseult Sheehan, joins Seán to discuss allergy management and awareness.
Nov 7, 2024 • 14min
Are kids reading enough today?
A new survey in the UK has found that kids are now reading in record low numbers, but is the situation in Ireland different?Joining Seán to discuss is award-winning Children’s Author, Sarah Webb.
Nov 6, 2024 • 7min
What’s behind recent concert injuries?
With both Chris Martin from Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo both falling through the stage in recent weeks, what is causing a spate of mishaps in live touring, and what can be done to safeguard performers?Joining Seán to discuss is Milad Highani, Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales in Sydney…
