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One hundred years ago, on 7 April 1926, Irish woman Violet Gibson attempted to assassinate Benito Mussolini in a busy Roman piazza. Mussolini survived, with the bullet merely grazing his nose. Who was this Dalkey-born woman who attempted to change the course of history? Joining Seán to discuss is Patrick McGarty, Writer for the Irish Independent.

April Fool's Day last week saw its fair share of joke headlines and social media pranks. However, some practical jokes have been criticised as being in poor taste. Most notably, an offensive joke social media post from the Wicklow GAA has been condemned by TD Jennifer Whitmore and Tánaiste Simon Harris. With all this in mind, Terry Prone, Columnist with the Irish Examiner, joins Seán to discuss wh...

“I’m a workaholic and proud of it, I’m not interested in having a work life balance.” So wrote Dylan Jones in The Times. So, do we still reward workaholics? Donal O’Donoghue, Managing Director of Sanderson Recruitment, joins Seán to discuss…

Today the National Wax Museum launched a Taylor Swift wax works, which cost €40,000! This is two years after the Sinead O'Connor wax works was removed after complaints from her family because of the unlikeness... Henry McKean was there for the big reveal with Swifties, sent in this report.

It’s time to head back to 1936, to the Berlin Olympic Games. Ireland was one of two countries to boycott the games, alongside the Spanish Republic. Off the Ball’s Cameron Hill joins Fionnuala Jones to discuss.

Heineken Ireland have launched their new music platform, ‘Heineken Greenlight,’ bringing city gigs across Ireland for the bank holiday weekends. Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Elijah Hewson, Robert Keating, Josh Jenkinson and Ryan McMahon of Irish rock band Inhaler, who will be bringing Heineken Greenlight to Cork City!

‘Why can’t all lads be sound like Hozier?’ That was the title of an article Fionnuala Jones’ guest wrote 10 years ago about her experience of being harassed, and her entertaining and authentically honest look into real life. It continues with her current stand-up comedy show ‘BIG’, which is about her body, the physical change she has gone through in recent years and misogyny. Comedian Alison Spitt...

Fionnuala’s guest has been collecting historic post boxes for over 30 years… Despite his collection now making part of the Postal Museum on the Isle of Wight, many of the most interesting specimens in his collection actually hail from Ireland. Arthur Reeder joins to discuss!

A US Judge has halted a controversial White House construction project, after plans for a massive new ballroom led by Donald Trump resulted in the demolition of part of the historic East Wing. The ruling makes clear that the President cannot act alone and that Congress must approve such changes. Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUIG. Image: Reuters

Every Wednesday, Podcaster Cassie Delaney will join to share some unusual stories on heinous crimes. This week, Cassie joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss cases of murders involving reality TV stars.

We all know exercise is great for our mind and bodies, but how can it affect your skin? Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Professor Caitriona Ryan, Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists.

With roughly 6 million Catholics in the UK, competition for school places in Catholic schools is fierce. Fionnuala’s guest, Mark Paul, London Correspondent for the Irish Times, joined the fray. He has been writing about his experience with all this in today’s paper, and joins to discuss.

Finbarr Murray from County Meath made headlines after tasting a jar of homemade jam from 1976 he discovered while clearing a family home near Navan. Not only did he make the discovery, he tasted it too, and said it was still “perfect”! He joins Fionnuala Jones, as well as Dr. Primrose Freestone, Associate Professor in Clinical Microbiology at the University of Leicester to discuss.

Spring is in the air, and we’re starting to plan holidays. Whether it’s a summer trip, leisurely cruise or city break, we can all fall into the trap of overpacking - which can be pointless and a costly mistake in some cases! To give some tips and hacks to lighten your load, Fionnuala Jones is joined in studio by Michelle Jackson, author, Journalist and Broadcaster.

After the upheaval of the pandemic and the wave known as the ‘Great Resignation’, a new way of understanding why we quit is emerging. Today, we’re looking at the idea of ‘jolts’ - those sudden moments, big or small, that can push us to rethink our jobs, our priorities, and even our lives. From burnout and bad bosses to life milestones and unexpected change, research suggests many of us are just on...

For many people, exercise is a positive part of daily life - boosting mood, improving health and helping manage stress. But, what happens when that healthy habit starts to tip into something more extreme? Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Luke Tyburski, keynote speaker and Executive Coach…

Why do some people overthink everything, while others stay calm under pressure or jump headfirst into every new idea? A new book by Oxford academic Marius Ostrowski suggests the answer lies in how we think. He’s identified ten distinct “thinker types”, from the optimistic Happy Camper to the anxious Worrywart, arguing that most of us are a mix of two or three.  He joins Fionnuala Jones to dis...

First they wanted the vote - now they're giving the kids their surnames. What will the feminists insist on next?! Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Rejection is an inevitable part of dating, but it doesn’t have to define your confidence or your future relationships. In today’s conversation, we’ll explore how to handle dating rejection in a healthy way, why it happens, how to build resilience, and what you can learn from the experience. Whether you’re getting back into dating or feeling discouraged after a setback... Joining guest host Fionnua...

Tech giant Apple will mark their 50th anniversary this Wednesday. The company went from a garage start-up to a more than $3.5 trillion powerhouse, but what impact have they had on industry in Cork? Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is John Dolan, Journalist with the Irish Examiner and The Echo.

Do you suffer from back and neck pain after sitting at your desk all day? How you set up your workstation, whether at work or in the office, can really help reduce or remove that niggling pain. Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Theresa Flynn, Senior Physiotherapist in Ergonomics at St Vincent’s University Hospital, and member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.

As grocery costs rise, switching to supermarket own-brand products offers an easy way to save without compromising on quality. With similar ingredients and taste, these simple swaps can make a noticeable difference to your weekly budget. Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss making the switch is Catriona Redmond, Consumer Columnist with the Irish Examiner.

Common wisdom dictates that abstinence ensures better quality semen for reproduction purposes. However, a new study shows how regular sex and masturbation actually help to ensure a fresh supply of top grade sperm by flushing the older cells. Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Rebecca Dean, a researcher in the Department of Biology at Oxford…

Dr Niall Breen from the Portmarnock GP Clinic joined Andrea Gilligan to tackle your medical queries.

Tom’s guest is a member of Gen Z, meaning she is a digital native, growing up in a world of MP3 music, streaming platforms like Netflix and smartphones. But recently, she decided to jump on the so-called ‘Analogue Challenge’, ditching all modern appliances for the glories of old-fashioned devices. Aoife Rooney is the Assistant Editor of Weekend Magazine at the Irish Independent, and joins to discu...