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How do you go wild camping in Ireland?
Wild camping has seemingly grown in popularity here, but what exactly makes it "wild", and how do you go about it in Ireland?Adventurer Derek Cullen joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss!
Aug 10
14 min
Do you have a favourite child?
You may not ever admit it, but research shows that most parents have a favourite child. In one study in the UK, up to 74% of mothers and 70% of fathers have been shown to give preferential treatment towards one child over another. It raises the question: is it ever okay to admit you have a favourite child?Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones for more on this is Freelance Journalist and Parenting Columnist with thejournal.ie, Niamh O'Reilly…
Aug 10
9 min
Four Questions: I’ve never had a birthday party!
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 guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Maia Dunphy and Donal O'Donoghue!
Aug 10
20 min
When is it okay for a political leader to go on holiday?
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham received criticism for going on holidays 2 weeks after he took the job, but Eoin O’Malley, Associate Professor in Politics at DCU, argues that politicians should be able to take holidays.He joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.
Aug 10
14 min
Model village streaker makes comeback after public backlash
A tiny topless streaker has returned to a model village after a public backlash, but why did this miniature figure spark such debate?Joining Seán to explain is Zoe Stroud, Marketing Executive for Godshill Model Village.
Aug 7
8 min
The difference between identity and reputation
People can surprise you in many ways, your elderly next door neighbour could be into archery, or your normally-boring accountant could go on a naturist holiday every year.We see ourselves differently than others might see us, so why is that?Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, joins Seán to discuss.
Aug 7
13 min
Is cinema etiquette dead?
Loud chewing, phone use, talking; it’s getting difficult to enjoy the film experience because of bad cinema etiquette… So, how did we get here?Joining Seán to discuss is movie reviewer Brian Lloyd.
Aug 7
13 min
M&S sell crotchless thongs - how are customers reacting?
If underwear has no crotch, is it still underwear? Marks and Spencers are exploring this mystery by selling their own line of crotchless underwear!Laura Mullet, Style Journalist, joins Seán to discuss.
Aug 7
8 min
Meet the woman who drives a ‘dog bus’!
Dog walking services are very common, but the service Sharon Telford offers in Leeds is a bit different: it’s a dog bus service!So, how does it work?She joins Seán to discuss!
Aug 6
6 min
The history of Irish protesting
As you probably know, Donald Trump is expected to visit Ireland next month, mostly to watch golf. Lise Hand argues in the Journal that this is our chance to show the world how good the Irish are at protesting!The Journalist and Broadcaster joins Seán to discuss.
Aug 6
9 min
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