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  • S1 · E2346
    September 9 · 11 min

    Haircuts 4 Homeless - Henry McKean Reports

    Haircuts 4 Homeless was set up by veteran hairdresser Stewart Roberts in England, who brought the concept to Ireland where skilled hairdresser volunteers give haircuts to homeless people. Once a month in the Capuchin Day Centre, Peter Mark hairdresser Trevor Hynes leads a team of stylists, hairdressers and barbers with Haircuts 4 Homeless Ireland - giving stylish haircuts, bringing back dignity and putting a smile back on their faces. Henry McKean went out to see the process, and sent in this report.

  • S1 · E2344
    September 9 · 13 min

    Plaque erected dedicated to Donogh O’Malley - who was he?

    The kids are back in secondary school, and the fact that free secondary school education exists in the first place is because of Donogh O'Malley, who introduced this 60 years ago… Michael O’Dwyer, co-ordinator of the Remembering Donogh O’Malley Programme, joins Seán to discuss.

  • S1 · E2343
    September 8 · 10 min

    BBC ends Ski Sunday - what does it mean for winter sports?

    As part of its continued budget cuts, the BBC has announced that it has axed Ski Sunday, a show dedicated to winter sports, which has been airing since the 1970’s. Joining Seán to discuss this is Eddie Edwards, AKA ‘Eddie the Eagle’.

  • S1 · E2342
    September 8 · 13 min

    Moving home to Ireland at 29 - what is it like?

    For various reasons, Ian Smith, Journalist with the Irish Independent, left Ireland and for about 8 years lived in different European cities. When he eventually returned, he wondered if that was the right choice… He has been writing about his experience, and joins Seán to discuss.

  • S1 · E2341
    September 8 · 6 min

    The drunk shopping phenomenon - has it happened to you?

    Many people enjoy shopping, many people enjoy alcohol. Mix the two: what could possibly go wrong? One US survey estimated that the drunk shopping industry is worth about €38 billion a year! Eoin McGee, Presenter of the ‘Understanding Money’ podcast, joins Seán to discuss.

  • S1 · E2340
    September 8 · 21 min

    Student from Gaza shares experience of studying in Ireland

    A number of students from Gaza hoping to study here have had their visas refused for a multitude of complicated reasons. For Seán’s guest, he was lucky enough to receive an education in Ireland. Abdallah Aljazzar, English Literature Student originally from Gaza, joins to share his story.

  • S1 · E2339
    September 8 · 13 min

    What is proper walking etiquette?

    If you live in a town or city and regularly walk through it, are there things about the experience that annoy you? People walking with their heads in their phones, and, god forbid, tourists? Kelly Earley, columnist with The Journal and co-host of the ‘For Tech’s Sake’ podcast, joins Seán to discuss.

  • S1 · E2338
    September 7 · 7 min

    How Pope fashion has changed over the years

    Every year, the likes of Vanity Fair and Vogue publish a list of the best dressed celebrities. This year, Pope Leo XIV was featured for his wearing of runners and a baseball cap. So, is the Pope trying to become a new fashion icon? And how has Pope fashion changed over the years? Patsy McGarry, Journalist with the Irish Times, joins Seán to discuss.

  • S1 · E2337
    September 7 · 13 min

    Low birth rates - what can be done?

    In Ireland and in many other countries around the world, birth rates are dropping. Singapore, which has one of the lowest rates, is throwing grants and increased parental leave in an attempt to boost this. But, what is the right answer here? Joining Seán to discuss is Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times.

  • S1 · E2336
    September 7 · 7 min

    Annals of Inisfallen goes on display in Ireland for first time in 40 years

    For the first time in 40 years, the Annals of Inisfallen will go on display in UCC. At nearly a thousand years old, it is an account of the history of Ireland. Pádraig Ó Macháin, Professor of Modern Irish at UCC, joins Seán to discuss. Image: University College Cork

  • S1 · E2335
    September 7 · 19 min

    Four Questions: Katie Taylor Celebrations

    We’re looking back on the weekend and looking forward to the week ahead through the lens of these four questions: What delighted you over the weekend? What annoyed you over the weekend? What did you learn over the weekend? What are you looking forward to this week? Joining Seán to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!

  • S1 · E2334
    September 7 · 14 min

    How should Trump be handled this week?

    US President Donald Trump will be arriving in Ireland next Saturday. He will have a meeting with President Catherine Connolly and the Taoiseach, before spending time in his golf course in Doonbeg for the Irish Open. Of course there will be protests, but what should our Government do about his visit? Should self interest take place over principal? Joining Seán to discuss is former Irish Ambassador in Washington DC, Daniel Mulhall.

  • S1 · E2333
    September 4 · 8 min

    What does it mean to be ‘skinny fat’?

    Occasionally, you might hear about people who are super fit, but develop an illness normally associated with someone who is overweight. What is this ‘skinny fat’ phenomenon? Personal Trainer John Belton joins Seán to discuss.

  • S1 · E2332
    September 4 · 6 min

    Newly-proposed world map shows countries’ true sizes

    The UN general assembly is due to vote on changing the world to move away from the traditional Mercator map, which shrinks the size of Africa and exaggerates northern landmasses, for a design that more accurately reflects the true size of countries. Joining Seán to discuss William Durkan booked, Lecturer in Geography and GIS at UCC.

  • S1 · E2331
    September 4 · 14 min

    Choosing paint - how do you know what’s right?

    If you’re painting or repainting your home, how should you choose your colours? Is it based simply off your favourites, or do certain colours suit a room better? Róisín Murphy, Architect and Artist, joins Seán to discuss!

  • S1 · E2330
    September 4 · 13 min

    How do you get your child wanting to read?

    A recent study found that half of Irish parents said it was a “challenge” to find “appropriate and enjoyable” books for their children and nearly a quarter of parents feel that reading with their child is a “chore”. Joining Seán to discuss how to get your child to want to read is author of ‘Milly McCarthy and the Doggy Daycare Drama’, Leona Forde…

  • S1 · E2329
    September 3 · 6 min

    Seven skunks captured and destroyed in Kildare - where did they come from?

    It’s just been revealed that earlier this year the National Parks and Wildlife Service captured and destroyed seven skunks in Kildare, with the potential of there being more… Patricia Devlin, Investigative Reporter with The Journal Investigates, joins Seán to discuss.

  • S1 · E2328
    September 3 · 5 min

    Ireland’s first solar-powered race car!

    Ireland’s first-ever solar-powered racing car has been unveiled by a team of engineering and technology students from DCU! Joining Seán to discuss the achievement and how the car works is Rían Gill, Team Manager at DCU Solar Racing. Image: @dcusolarracing on Instagram

  • S1 · E2327
    September 3 · 15 min

    Why are the Irish so secretive? - Henry McKean Asks

    Are the Irish friendly, or is there a deep rooted guarded side to us? Why are the Irish secretive when it comes to emotions and family matters? Are friendship circles closed to outsiders with indirect masking? And, is this based on our dark history or British Rule and the Catholic church? Henry McKean has been out asking these questions to the public, and joins Seán to share what he has heard…

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