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With a quarter of priests set to retire in the next 15 years, could the diaconate become even more important? What roles do they currently do? John Taffe has been a permanent deacon in Ireland since 2013, and joined Sean on the show to discuss

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to run in an election in Ireland. Sean was joined in studio by Noel Rock, Former Fine Gael TD and Director of Public Affairs for Red Flag to discuss...

"So many women in Ireland are suffering with menopause” - says broadcaster Grainne Seoige. In her new documentary for TG4 she explores the topic that affects so many women in our country with a main focus on stigma still surrounding this issue. Grainne’s documentary is called, Meanapás: Meon Nua, and she joined Seán on the show to discuss...

As humans we have the ability to make and sustain friendships and it is considered something that indicates a healthy personality. The ability to care for others and give emotional support to those who are special to us, outside our marriage and family, is something innate in most of us from childhood. But would you agree to go to friendship counselling if a friendship was failing? Sean was joined...

As the Laughter Lounge here in Dublin evolves into a theatre space and a comedy club, a new play entitled ‘The First Irish Coffee’ kicks things off from November 14th. The story behind the show pits Limerick against Dublin in the battle to discover just who actually invented the Irish Coffee. Sean was joined by the writer of the play, Lee Coffee.

Ireland needs a task force to tackle the current bird flu epidemic says Niall Hatch of Bird Watch Ireland. He is very concerned about the State response in comparison to other European countries. The Avian Flu is devastating the Irish seabird population. Niall Hatch, Head of Communications and Development at Birdwatch Ireland joined Sean on the show...

Writing in the Irish Independent, Chrissie Russell says the phrase 'daddy daycare' really annoys me.' Do we take the role of fatherhood seriously enough and do dads these days do the same heavy lifting as mums? Henry McKean met stay at home dads and people from all generations...

William Murray from the Currabinny Food Company joined Sean on the show to discuss different recipes in which you can use your leftover pumpkin...

A lot of things have been to space on the various missions over the past 60 years but this may well be a first. A specially designed bottle of champagne, designed to withstand the spectral forces beyond planet earth. Sean was joined by Octave de Gaulle, Director of the Space Design agency...

With the prevalence of smart phones and an ever-growing variety of apps and websites, sharing of intimate images is experienced by more and more people. It used to be called “revenge porn” but it’s so much more than that now, with images of men and women being shared widely without permission, leaving the victim feeling powerless. Mia Landsem, who had such an experience is now helping other women...

Data on the number of people identifying as lesbian, gay or bisexual in Northern Ireland appears to suggest that the community is much smaller than the UK percentage average. But are these figures telling the real story or is there a latent homophobia up North that discourages people from being comfortably open about their sexuality? John Laverty, Night Editor with the Belfast Telegraph joined Sea...

Loose Women TV Presenter and Birds of a Feather actress Linda Robson, says she never takes her clothes off in front of her husband because of her Catholic heritage. Henry McKean asked relationship experts and people of all backgrounds about getting undressed in front of their partner and what is ok and off limits, farting, nose picking?

Cork County Councillors were discussing a pilot project to introduce a Columbarium wall in Bantry. This is a wall with individual spaces for storing urns following cremation. These spaces are often rented in other European countries, but how do they operate here? David McGowan, funeral director in Sligo and Ballina joined Sean on the show to discuss...

Mary Butler is a TD and Junior Health Minister, and so spends her time deep in healthcare provision. Around three years ago, Minister Butler noticed a mole on the bridge of her nose and urged her doctor to refer her for a specialist to look at it. She has just returned to work in Leinster House after a skin cancer diagnosis, and she joined Sean in studio...

For this weeks 'How To' slot we’re looking at how to know what are the best appliances to buy for your kitchen. Sean was joined in studio by Darragh Garvey, White Goods purchaser for Harvey Norman...

Clara Malone used to work for a multinational company before she did and about turn and decided to retrain as a celebrant. Now, she conducts marriages, naming ceremonies and even alternatives to First Communions and Confirmations. Clara joined Sean on the show to discuss her line of work...

A partial solar eclipse took place on Tuesday morning. Around a quarter of the moon covered the sun. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie had his telescope out and finds out about the power of the moon.

A new world record has been set for driving the fastest mile in reverse. The record has now been officially certified by the Guinness Book of Records. Sean was joined by Scott Burner, reverse driver and YouTuber...

A protest took place outside Leinster House today to mark World Right to Die Day. Dr Brendan O’Shea, Assitant Professor for General Practice in Trinity College Dublin and a spokesperson for the Irish Doctors Supporting Medical Assistance in Dying. Brendan joined Sean on the show from the protest...

A new Jewish Cultural Centre is set to open imminently in Rathmines here in Dublin and will even feature a classic New York style Jewish deli. All this is in response to the changing face of the community in Ireland. Sean was joined now by Rabbi Zalman Lent, Rabbi of the Orthodox Dublin Jewish Community...

In the space of just a few years the Chinese fast fashion giant Shein has become an online behemoth. A new documentary exposes not only how it targets consumers but also the work practices of the company. Sean was joined by Iman Amrani, the director of Untold: Inside the Shein Machine...

Pregnant women will be handed free vapes by a south London council to stop them spending money on cigarettes and help them to eventually become smoke free Is this something we should see happen in Ireland? To discuss this further I’m joined by Kate Cassidy, Health Promotion Officer for the HSE...

Fin Dwyer, historian and host of the Irish History Podcast joined Sean on the show today to recap some of the stories making the headlines over the weekend...

The Banshees of Inisherin is released today in cinemas across the country but it was this time last year that the filmmakers wrapped up the project on Achill Island. But what impact did the making of the film have on the island and what are the tourism prospects? Sean was joined by Chris McCarthy, Manager of Achill Tourism to discuss...

Elisa Allen, PETA’s Vice President of Programmes joined Sean on the show to discuss octopus consumption and the 'octopus'...