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Octogenarian and daredevil Maeve Keane told Sean about how she drove a Ferrari around Mondello Park to celebrate her 83rd birthday.

A publican in Galway has managed to salvage the set of the iconic pub from The Banshees of Inisherin from a skip and he has now rebuilt it on the mainland. Film fans can now visit the set in Mee's Bar, Kilkerin, Co. Galway. Co-Owner of Mee’s Bar, Luke Mee spoke to Sean.

The Barbie Movie has been banned in Vietnam due to a map used in one of the movie’s scenes. The 9 dash line map in the South China Sea is a sensitive diplomatic issue in the region, but what exactly is it and why is it causing so much tension? Professor of Law at Queens University Belfast, Richard Collins spoke to Sean.

A few weeks ago, an extraordinary fresco was unearthed by archeologists in Pompeii which showcases what many think might be a precursor to the modern pizza. A food history enthusiast decided to recreate the ancient dish. Rachel Roddy, food writer and author based in Rome spoke to Sean about how she recreated the ancient recipe.

Niamh Ní Dhrisceoil is Ireland’s first female skipper, and will feature as part of an RTE show airing next Tuesday called Mealladh na Mara on RTÉ 1. Niamh spoke to Sean about working on her family’s lobster boat and living in Cape Clear.

Facebook’s owner, Meta, is launching a new app on Thursday set to rival Twitter. The new app is called Threads. Host of the For Tech Sake podcast, Elaine Burke joined Sean.

A beach in east Cork is closed to the public due to a Lion's Mane jelly fish. Lecturer in Zoology in UCC, Dr. Tom Doyle, let Sean know just how dangerous these jellyfish can be and what to do if you encounter a jellyfish while swimming.

Recently, an interview with a Taylor Swift fan disguised in a blanket and sunglasses went viral as the fan had called in sick to work to go to the gig. Newstalk's Josh Crosbie found out the excuses workers use when they want to skip work...

When humans begin settling on other planets how will space settlers go about raising children? Is it ethical to raise children in outer-space conditions? Sean spoke to astrophysicist and author of 'Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space', Erika Nesvold.

There’s been a 400% increase in the amount of people seeking help for sex addiction, with one leading psychiatrist saying people are skipping work to spend the day watching pornography. Addiction Counsellor in the Sexual Health Centre, Donal Clifford spoke to Sean.

In order to record a particularly unusual time in Irish life, the National Museum is currently collecting artefacts from the Pandemic, so that future generations will be able to see and understand that time through meaningful objects. Keeper of the Irish Folklore Collection at the Museum of Country Life in Mayo, Clodagh Doyle joined Sean.

Videos have been going viral on social media of holiday goers running to place their towel on a sun lounger. Hotels across Europe have put measures in place to stop people from taking all the sunbeds. Travel journalist, Eoghan Corry joined Sean.

He has been hailed the Guru of Guinness, and apparently his pub serve the best black stuff with people travelling from all over the world to sample his stout. What makes a great pint of Guinness? Owner of Mulligans Irish pub in Manchester, Padraig Brady joined Sean.

New rules come into effect today which mean that mothers will be able to take breastfeeding breaks in the work place up to the age of two. What will the legislation mean on a practical level and does it go far enough? Journalist and author Jen Hogan spoke to Sean.

Sean was joined for Movies and Booze by Fionnuala Jones, Lynda Coogan and Olivia Fahy with thanks to Marks and Spencer.

A recent survey from Lovin’ Dublin shows that 5 out of the top 10 best places to eat in Dublin are food trucks. But what is it about food trucks that makes them so popular? William Murray of the Currabinny Food Company And Food Truck joined Sean to discuss why food trucks are so popular...

Gen Z are so obsessed with subtitles from seeing them on TikTok and Instagram reels, they now must have them switched on when watching TV and steaming. Sean was joined in studio by James Dempsey to discuss...

The world’s best bartender has retired after nearly 30 years running the Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. He has perfected the skill of guessing the cocktail you would like based on what you’re wearing, who you’re with, and the personality you give off. Colin Field has made cocktails for the likes of Kate Moss, Johnny Depp, and Bruce Willis, including a cocktail worth €1400 and joined Sea...

When the Ryder Cup comes to Ireland in 2027, the hope is that people arriving in Shannon Aiport will be presented with air taxis to get to Adare Manor. Russell Vickers, CEO of Future Mobility Campus in Shannon joined Sean to discuss...

A number of Irish people have been invited to become members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the US. Colm Bairéad, Writer and Director of Oscar Nominated film 'An Cailín Ciúin' is one of those and he joined Sean to discuss...

Research published today in Denmark shows a potential link between using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in the menopause, and an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. Is there a way to combat this possible heightened risk, and how does it happen? Sean was joined by Dr. Genevieve Ferraris, menopause specialist with The Menopause Hub...

A misunderstanding at the Oireachtas Committee secret payments discussion has gone viral. Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath asked RTÉ’s Interim Deputy General, Adrian Lynch ‘who are you loyal too’ but was lost in translation and heard as ‘who are you lying too’. The video has gone viral thanks to Newstalk’s Rory Walsh. Henry McKean has been looking at communication breakdowns and different accents withi...

Apple, the American tech company, are trying to trademark the image of the fruit – and we’re not talking about the iconic logo of the bite taken out of the apple, but the actual fruit itself. They’ve managed to do this in some countries already, however one fruit company in Switzerland is not going down without a fight. Manuela Macchi, chartered trademark attorney at law firm Keltie joined Sean to...

Over the weekend, sign language interpreters for Glastonbury went viral for literally performing with the music. It was also an aspect of the Government’s Consultative Security Forum where interpreters had to sign for protesters too. So how do you interpret sign language, and how does it differ from country to country? Declan Buckley is the son of deaf parents and joined Sean to talk about it…

This is the time of year when you'd be forgiven for thinking there are more Americans in Ireland than in America. Of course, there are other tourists but the Americans are different. Particularly because of how much they spend. Sean was joined by Michael Vaughan, Hotelier in Lahinch at the Vaughan Lodge Hotel in Co. Clare