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For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to get an alternative pet. Sean was joined by Darragh Patel, Assistant Manager of Petmania in Carlow Town. to discuss...

A drug called pregabalin is currently available on prescription from your doctor. However, a number of medical professionals are now calling for it to be reclassified as a ‘Schedule 2’ drug, or what some other countries refer to as a Class C drug. But why? Sean was joined by Dr. Kieran Harkin, GP in Merchant’s Quay to discuss...

At the age of 12, Eoin MacCraith was diagnosed with cancer. His father, Brian, decided to contact the Make A Wish foundation to help with his wish – he wanted to meet Tom Morello, lead guitarist for Rage Against the Machine. Eoin was flown to LA to meet Morello and, unbelievably, they ended up forming a lifelong friendship. Dr Eoin MacCraith joined Sean to discuss the importance of Make A Wish in...

An organisation based in Limerick installs and manages a bee hive on the rooftop of your company. But how does it all work? Sean was joined by Patrick Casey, Founder of Bee Green to discuss.. Image: Bee Green

What are the best biscuits for dunking? Researchers dunked 17 of the most popular biscuits into a mug of hot water. Coming in first was the Jaffa Cake which withstood 116 dunks before breaking. The worst was the digestive with 6 dunks. Henry McKean has been looking into this...

Sometimes the advice grandparents give can be helpful but a lot of the time, it can be uninvited. So, should you give advice to your adult children about your grandchildren or should you just back off? Sean was joined by Anne McCormack, Family Therapist to discuss...

One of our listeners got in touch with the show after they received a parcel that they hadn't ordered. It turned out to be part of what is known as a brushing scam. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Sean to discuss...

Passing the family farm down to the generations was often a cause for rift and division if not handled properly, but what if there isn’t anyone to pass the farm on to anymore? Fewer than 6 per cent of farmers in Ireland are under 35, and with the closure of shops, pubs and post offices in villages all over Ireland, it seems that rural life is declining faster than ever. Elaine Houlihan is the Pres...

An Irish artist is bringing visibility to an invisible issue, in her new exhibition called 'Got Damp.' Visual artist, Avril Corroon has collected one thousand litres of water from thirty properties where damp is an issue. Avrill joined Sean to discuss how she uses 'damp' as a material in her important art work… Image: Instagram @avcorroon

Banking services, streaming, shopping – it seems like you need an email address to do anything these days. With most companies moving to online services for their customers, is it possible to exist without an email address? Caitriona Redmond, Cost of Living Expert with the Irish Examiner joined Sean to discuss…

This Sunday, the Scottish Laughter Championships take place. What are the benefits of Laughter Yoga? Sean was joined by Laughter Yoga Leader and the host of the Scottish Laughter Championships, Natalie Gilray…

Breastfeeding benches, specially designed seats for the nursing of babies in public places, launched in Brussels in 2021. Now, a proposal has been made here to install Ireland’s first one. Sean was joined by Lyn Hagin Meade, Green Party Councillor with South Dublin County Council... Image: Elvie

Hundreds of cannabis users turned out for an event in the Phoenix Park in Dublin yesterday where the drug was being openly consumed. 'The Major Smoke Up' was organised by the Dublin based Major Group for Cannabis Reform Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte attended the event and he joined Sean to discuss...

An ultra marathon runner was caught jumping in a car for a part of a 50 mile run. But is cheating ever acceptable? Henry McKean looks at the fallout...

A new study released by Trinity College claims that over 50% of elite female GAA players experience some symptoms of incontinence but are doing so in silence. Clinical health physiotherapist and TCD lecturer Elizabeth Culleton-Quinn surveyed 180 players about whether they suffer from these symptoms. She joined Sean to discuss the issue and let the players know that these are treatable conditions t...

Since 1997, The Stinging Fly, an Irish literary magazine, has been a fountain of new writing and a go-to spot for publishers looking for the Next Big Thing. But how did a modest outfit from Dublin become such an important player in the book world? Sean was joined by Declan Meade, Founder and Publisher of The Stinging Fly... Image: The Stinging Fly

The not guilty verdict for Gerry Hutch in the Regency Murder Trial has made headlines both inside and outside Ireland. According to some reports he remains the subject of Garda investigations. In some parts of Dublin, he is viewed in a completely different light. Newstalk's Henry McKean reports...

An Australian politician has caused consternation by suggesting the best way to boil an egg is to wrap it in tin foil and microwave it. Sean was joined by TV Chef and mindful eating coach, Aisling Larkin to discuss...

A new study in the UK has found that the cost of living crisis is driving singletons to shift towards cheaper daytime dating instead of expensive ones at night time involving restaurants and bars. The trend is known as ‘Daylight Dating’. But does this lose the romance of an atmospheric evening environment? Joining me now to discuss is dating coach Frances Kelleher...

The platonic ideal for a pop song has always been one that lasts around three minutes. In part, this was influenced by technology. But it seems, not only are songs getting shorter but also the structure is changing. No intro, verse, chorus or bridge - but straight into the hook. Is TikTok and Spotify to blame? Music journalist Danny Wright joined Sean to discuss...

It’s said that we have at least a quarter of a million items in our homes – from forks to toiletries to bed linen. While some of us are good at regular clear outs, others stuff their closets, cubby holes and presses to the brim! So how can you tackle that drawer that’s always full or the shed that hasn’t been stepped in for years? Anne Marie Kingston has been decluttering in Cork for 30 years and...

Over the weekend, a photograph of a woman posing in front of the infamous train tracks to Auschwitz caused a major stir on Twitter. It brings into question how Instagram has changed the way people behave in tourist and indeed sacred spaces. Sean was joined by Pip Jones, Travel Journalist and Presenter of the Travel Gold Podcast to discuss...

Ireland makes up 60 pc of fake tan users worldwide. That’s according to Irish retailer Penneys, that recently revealed their figures on fake tan sales worldwide. That makes us think, what makes Ireland’s bond with fake skin glow so strong? Sean was joined by Laura Mullet, TV stylist and fashion expert for RSVP Magazine…

The new Netflix show ‘Obsession’, based on Josephine Hart’s 1991 novel Damage, features nudity parity between the male and female leads. This is another step in an increase in male nudity over the past few years on TV. But can there ever truly be an equality between male and female nudity? Sean was joined by Adelaide Waldrop, the lead Intimacy Coordinator on ‘Obsession’... Image: Netflix

At Aintree, Saturday’s Grand National was delayed after protesters attempted to get access to the racecourse and tie themselves to fences along the route. Animal Rising, the group behind the protests, has called for an end to horse racing and the use of animals for profit and entertainment. Racing Commentator, Richard Hoiles Racing Correspondent joined Sean to discuss…