Loose Cannons

Nearly two in five people in the midlands are Irish speakers. New analysis of the 2022 Census from the CSO shows over 90,000 people in the region can speak our native language. However, the proportion of Irish speakers in the region has continued to fall in the past 12 years, from 40.7% in 2011, to 39.5% in 2016 and 38.8% in 2022. The Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Hannah Kearon hav...

The Loose Cannons are discussing the pressure of being perfect. Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes also look at the lessons they have learned over the years and deal with issues of people pleasing and being brave.

The rise of dating apps in the last 10 years has changed the way people date. Research shows that 53% of adults under 30 had used online dating. This morning the Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes are looking at the world of dating. They have been discussing everything from first dates, to how to be single and happy with Westmeath Matchmaker Mairead Loughman from Love HQ

Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes look at the pressure of being perfect and discuss the lessons they've learned over the years on the need to always be pleasing other people.

Four in five people are planning an overseas holiday this year, with Spain, the UK and Italy our favourite destinations. However, a survey from PayPal shows 79% of us are making cutbacks to afford it, by giving up daily trips to the coffee shop and swapping takeaways for eating at home. Most will spend an average of €2,320 on their summer break. The Loose Cannons, Mary Sherwin, Sinéad Hubble and H...

Are you a hoarder? Is there a junk room or drawer in your home? The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Caitriona McMorris have been going through their drawers and presses to discuss the weird and wonderful things they have cluttering up their home.

An overwhelming majority of older people surveyed want an Independent Commissioner for Ageing in Ireland. The role, already in place in Northern Ireland and Wales, would see a person appointed like an Ombudsman to advocate for over 65s. 94% of older people surveyed by Active Retirement Ireland say they wanted the office set up here. The Loose Cannons Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Ciara Kinnarney...

Some of the advice women would give their younger selves is to be more confident, learn to say no and don't waste your time with negative people. Our Loose Cannons - Mary Sherwin, Helen Stynes and Sinead Hubble have been looking at the list to see if they agree with the advice.

Should members of An Garda Síochána have tattoos? Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes find out more.

Mary Sherwin and Helen Stynes dive deep into the topic of Adult Children living at Home.

The title of Ireland's most eligible bachelor has been won by Westmeath man. 29-year-old Ciaran Clarke from Rosemount took the title back to the Lake county after Kerry's Bryan Murphy claimed it in 2022. Mr. Clarke beat out competition from the likes of Killucan's James Doyle and Fabu D, also known as Black Paddy, at the Mullingar Arts Centre on Saturday night. The Loose Cannons of Mary Sherwin an...