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A leaked EU Commission document suggests that the UK could be removed from the list of countries providing European Content. There are concerns this could cause problems for RTÉ and Virgin Media, whose schedules would include very popular UK content like Coronation Street, Eastenders, Love Island and others. Under the proposed changes, there would be a reduction in the number of British shows aire...

As the country prepares for President Biden’s upcoming visit, one particular town is particularly busy in the hope that he will visit his ancestral home of Ballina in County Mayo. Sean was joined by Mark Duffy, Cathaoirleach of Ballina Municipal District and Independent Councillor...

For years, people’s whose names contain a fada have had to contend with various forms and certificates omitting a key part of their identity. However, increasingly the state and other bodies are offering more and more protection for Irish names. Aodhán Ó Deá, Director of Development at Conradh na Gaeilge joined Seán to discuss the importance of a fada...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to publish a book. Sean was joined by Deirdre Nolan, Publishing Director of Eriu, an imprint of Bonnier Books to discuss...

The global debate of ‘which animal is better, cats or dogs?’ seems never ending. However it’s safe to say that when it comes to the protection and welfare rights, canines come up trumps. This was the primary reason why cat lover and former veterinary nurse, Emma Martin decided to set up her own cattery in an act of altruism for her female friends. Emma Martin, Owner of Emmadale Cattery and Small P...

It may surprise you to discover that there could be enough water on the moon to support a mission. The challenge is in unlocking this as a liquid. Mahesh Anand, Professor of Planetary Science and Exploration at the Open University joined Sean to discuss the new discovery…

We often think of puddings as a uniquely Irish breakfast staple but it is in fact global and particularly prestigious in France. Now an intriguing chocolate blood pudding from Cork has won a major accolade at the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Black Pudding, which is the Oscars of the pudding world. Sean was joined by Tim McCarthy, Butcher at McCarthy Butchers of Kanturk... Image: McCarthy's of...

A modern day Robin Hood is among us, and his target is greedy landlords in the Netherlands. Irish expat Shane White contacts people renting over-priced accommodation, and tells them how to get their money back free of charge. He joined Sean to discuss how it all started… Image: Rent Buster

Some people take to the bottle to forget the past, but what about the bottle that could help remember the past. Head of Archives at Irish Distillers, Carol Quinn has teamed up with genealogical website Ancestry.com to reveal records of Jameson Distillery’s employees spanning a century. Carol joined Sean on the show to discuss…

Tourists that come from all over the world to Dublin will regularly spotted visiting the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street. Along with hearing the story behind the song, they are also entertained by the statues ample cleavage. On Twitter over the weekend, Dr Charlotte Proudman said: “Name one statue of a man in which women rub its testicles in the name of tradition”, with a photo of man touchi...

Do you remember the feeling of a toy landing into your cereal bowl when you were a kid? One person who loved it so much, decided to collect the toys and dedicate a YouTube channel to toys in breakfast bowls. Nick Symes or Cereal Mad joined Sean on the show to discuss… Image: Instagram @cerealmad

Heat pumps are a more efficient way of heating the home but why are they increasing and not decreasing the overall electricity bill? Sean was joined by owner and director of Renewable Building Solutions, Mike Teahan to discuss why this may be the case…

In this new digital age our privacy is exposed more and more each day. With random act of kindness videos becoming the norm nowadays, it begs the question, should we stop filming people in public? Sean was joined by Amal Award, journalist and author to discuss...

Kieran Cunningham, sports writer and columnist with The Irish Star joined Sean on the show today to recap the stories making the headlines this past week...

A project which aims for parents to replace their school pick up and drop offs with a more environmentally friendly solution than the car is now going to be rolled out to schools across Dublin. Sean was joined by Francesco Pilla, Professor in the School of Architecture in UCD and Founder of the Bike Library... Image: Francesco Pilla - Twitter

Just when you thought the hype around 3D printing had died a death, scientists have started dipping their toes in the world of culinary arts. After some trial and error, researchers at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab figured out how to 3D print a creamy, gooey cheesecake. Jonathan Blutinger, food robotics engineer and PHD from Columbia University’s creative machine lab joined Sean to d...

Ever dreamed of a crash course for a happy lifestyle in the world's happiest nation? Finland is the World's happiest country and they are giving you the chance to find your inner Finn. A four-day intensive Masterclass of Happiness is on offer to a lucky 10 people to change their outlook on life and think like the Finnish do. Heli Jimenez, International Marketing and PR manager with VisitFinland jo...

The longest period of time a human has spent living continuously underwater is 73 days but now a scientist in Florida is aiming for 100 days. This is a mission to explore what happens to the body and mind in this unusual environment. Today is Day 24. Sean was joined by retired US Naval Officer, Biomedical Engineer and aquanaut Dr Joe Dituri from his underwater bunker, which is 9 metres deep in the...

The walled city of Derry is full history, right up to recent times, so when it comes to learning about it all, there are many directions you could take. Gleann Doherty from Derry Guided Tours provides walking tours of the city and covers many different bases and he joined Sean LIVE in the Guildhall in Derry to discuss...

“That’s such a vibe”, “vibe check”, “that’s just not my vibe”-if you’re a parent to a gen zer you might be familiar with those phases. The word vibe is used so excessively these days that it’s almost completely lost its original meaning. Sean was joined by Gail Flanagan, Linguist tutor from the School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick…

Danny Gallagher is the seventh son of a seventh son and according to Celtic lore, he therefore possesses the power to heal people simply by touching them. He is the subject of a new book, Born to Heal and he joined Sean LIVE in Derry to discuss... Image: Danny Gallagher/danny-gallagher.com

A DUP MP is on a mission to find fellow Dolly Parton fans in the UK Parliament. Jim Shannon submitted a House of Commons motion to mark the 50th anniversary of Dolly's iconic track 'I Will Always Love You.’ The MP for Strangford has already secured 33 signatures. Henry McKean joined Sean LIVE in Derry to discuss…

Mark Durkan has lived in Derry all his life and played a key role during negotiations of the Good Friday Agreement. He is a former leader of the SDLP and former Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. As the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaches, Mark joined Sean live in the Guildhall in Derry

Boris Johnson is currently facing a grilling from MPs on the Commons Privileges Committee in a hearing established to ascertain whether or not he deliberately misled parliament over the PartyGate scandal. Sean was joined by Philip Webster, Former Political Editor of The London Times…

With the continued cost-of-living crisis comes shrinkflation. Shrinkflation is when products shrink in size but will often remain at the same price. Henry McKean took to the streets to see how it is negatively impacting customers and find out why it happens...