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Saturday Social: Spicebags Podcast Host Mei Chin Gives Her Lunar New Year Recommendations Dublin is celebrating Lunar New Year this week with lots of great events across the city. 'Spicebags' podcast host Mei Chin told Rachael what events she's heading to and some easy recipe ideas to celebrate the Lunar New Year at home:

These Bizarre Old Irish Cures Give Flat 7UP A Run For It's Money Sheep's milk to cure baldness, cobwebs dipped in whiskey to heal cuts.... Ever wondered what people in Ireland used as cures before modern medicine? The National Folklore Collection at UCD is home to a list of bizarre remedies collected by school children in Ireland in the 1930's. Archivist Jonny Dillon explained more about folk medi...

January Feeling Very Long? Here Are 3 Practical Tips To Boost Your Mood It's dark, cold and goes on forever. January can leave people feeling a little low and in need of a bit of a boost. Psychologist Dr John Francis Leader had some practical tips on The Saturday Social with Rachael this week.

Dry Jan Ideas: Dublin's Only 'Free Roam' Virtual Reality Experience If you're looking for something fun to do with friends in January which doesn't involve drinking....this is the perfect fit! Zero Latency is Ireland's only 'free roam' virutal reality experience and is based here in Sandyford. Rachael spoke to it's Managing Director, Ronan Cunningham to find out more about it:

Unique Hen Party Ideas In Dublin With Editor Of One Fab Day Are you getting married this year or are you organizing a friend's hen? Looking for something a bit more than your traditional dinner and drinks? Rachael chatted to Editor of One Fab Day Jessica O'Sullivan to find out some unique hen ideas:

Snuggle Season: Psychologist Emma Kenny Says Spooning Is Good For You & Here's How Long You Should Do It For Tis the season! Cuddling and spooning during the winter months can help boost your happy hormones. And if you're not a 'touchy feely' person, there are things you can do instead on hugging, like eating peanut butter! Rachael spoke to psychologist Emma Kenny who revealed how long we should b...

Love Of Spuds: Chef James Martin Talks New Book Which Celebrates The Humble Potato Following on from his cook book 'Butter' - chef James Martin has dedicated his new book to an Irish favourite - the potato! He spoke to Rachael about some of the decisions recipes in his new book, his favourite type of potato and how to cheat at peeling:

New Wedding Trend Alert: Move Over Flower Girls, Meet The World's First 'Flowerina' Jewel Ellis is a professional ballerina based in Atlanta, Georgia. She has become the world's first 'Flowerina'. She spreads flowers at wedding ceremonies like a flower girl, except she does it while performing ballet! Rachael Ryan spoke to Jewel on The Saturday Social about accidentally becoming the new hottest we...

The Saturday Social: Irish Glee Star Damian McGinty Says Lip Syncing Was Challenging On Gruelling Shoots For Hit TV Show The actor looked back at his time on the hit TV show on The Saturday Social with Rachael Ryan this morning. He spoke about joining the cast of Glee when it's success was at it's peak and the challenges of filming massive group sequences. Damian, who now lives in Texas, is releas...

Halloween Podcasts: Ireland's Longest Running True Crime Podcast Host Shares Spooky Podcast Recommendations Sinead McHugh is behind the 'Mens Rea' podcast which will be launched on Go Loud on Sunday. She shared her top True Crime podcast recommendations with Rachael for spooky season:

Free Halloween Events: Puca Festival Creative Director Outlines The Spooky Free Events They Have On 2022's Line Up The Puca Festival in Meath celebrates Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween. Festival Director Melissa Heyward spoke about this year's programme on The Saturday Social:

Here Is How To Mind Yourself & Your Family As Sniffle Season Rolls In The weather is turning and that means that sniffles will be heard more often in office and kids will be coming home from school and creche under the weather. So, Rachael decided to get tips from an expert to mind ourselves this winter. Dublin pharmacist and Family Health podcaster Sheena Mitchell had great tips to keep the sniff...

Cuffing Season: Dating Expert Explains What It Is & Why Irish Singletons Need Winter Warmers The leaves are getting crunchy and the temperatures are dropping which means one thing, it's cuffing season! Rachael spoke to Dr Caroline West, Bumble's Sex and Relationship Expert on The Saturday Social. She explained what cuffing season is and some cosy date ideas for the Autumn:

The Joy of Baking: 2210 Patisserie's Una Leonard On Finding Her Happiness Through Sweet Treats Baker extraordinaire Una Leonard has always had a complicated relationship with food. She has always had a passion for food but an eating disorder led to a massive decline in her mental health. Una spoke to Rachael Ryan on The Saturday Social about how she found her happiness through baking and how it ev...

The Mindset Detective: Pauline Rodich Reveals How You Can Talk Yourself Into A More Positive Self Author Pauline Rodich spoke to Rachael Ryan on The Saturday Social about the power we all have to change our mindsets and how you can do it by taking some easy steps. Her new book 'Just Trust' is available on Amazon right now. Listen back to the full interview here:

Wildlights Preview: Dublin Zoo Marketing Manager Reveals What Visitors Can Expect This Year This year's theme is 'The Magic of Life'. Rachael spoke to Aoife Davey, Head of Marketing at Dublin Zoo to find out what visitors can expect:

Brides to be, struggling to know where to start when it comes to wedding shopping? Founder of Spellbound Bridal, Laura Erskine revealed her top tips on The Saturday Social with Rachael Ryan. From picking a shape that suits you, to the big trends for 2022/2023:

'Potted Potter' the unauthorised Harry Potter Experience is coming to Dublin. The show tells all the story of all sever Harry Potter books, in seventy minutes. The parody by Dan and Jeff is coming to Dublin's Gaiety Theatre from October 19th-23rd. Dan Clarkson, the man behind the show, chatted with Rachael on The Saturday Social.

If you like pasta, and grannies, this is for you. Over ten years ago Vicky Bennison began a YouTube channel, travelling Italy and filming grandmothers or 'Nonnas' making delicious handmade pasta. She wanted to capture these unique recipes before they are lost. The channel became hugely popular and now has hundreds of thousands of followers. It became so in demand that Vicky published a cookbook in...

'South Pacific' is coming to Dublin from September 13th-17th. The classic musical tells the tale of a powerful love story that takes place during the Second World War in the South Pacific. Rachael spoke to Joanna Ampil who plays Bloody Mary in the show. She explained how this cast have reimagined the classic show:

This week marks 'Back to School' for many parents and kids across Dublin. It can be a busy and stressful time for many, but we want to take the stress out of it for you! Siobhan O'Neill from Mams.ie joined Rachael Ryan on The Saturday Social. She had some brilliant tips for the week that's in it.

Dublin Horse Show 2022 Highlighting Positive Impact Horses Have On Society The Dublin horse show is back at the RDS this year. It's taking place from August 18th-21st. One of the things they are highlighting this year is the positive impact horses have on society. Rachael spoke to Audrey Darby, Occupational Therapist with Child Vision Equine Therapy unit about the incredible work they do.

Here Are The Best Free OPW Sites To Visit In Dublin This August If you're stuck for something to do with the kids over August there is a whole host of OPW sites around Dublin to check out. Katie Morrisroe, Head of National Historic Properties at the OPW recommended her top picks on The Saturday Social with Rachael Ryan.

Body Positivity Campaigner Explains Why She Think Love Island Is Toxic Felicity Hayward is a curve model and author of 'Does My Butt Look Big in This?' She spoke to Rachael on The Saturday Social about

Dublin Hairdresser On Why The Mullet Is This Summer's Biggest Hair Trend Have you noticed a lot of mullets around the city? According to a survey, 1 in 10 men and 7 in 10 women are now rocking the iconic 80's. Rachael spoke to Senior Stylist David Boardman from Dylan Bradshaws hairdressers in Dublin. He explained the modern twist people are taking on the classic hair do.