Could you go an entire year without spending ANY money on luxuries? That means no takeout coffees, Netflix subscriptions, nothing! Well, a woman and her family took on the challenge and did just that.  Money Coach, Kel Galavan joined Tom Dunne on the show today...

How to have a no-spend year

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Newstalk Reporter Bella Finn is taking part in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon - but has never gone for a long run before! She investigates how realistic going from the couch to doing a 5km run is…

How realistic is going from the couch to 5km?

John Lennon's 'Help!' guitar has become one of the most expensive guitars of all time. The guitar owned by the Beatles star sold yesterday for a whopping 2.9 million dollars, setting a new world record for the highest-selling guitar at auction in Beatles history.  Joining Seán to discuss is Owen McQuail, Owner of “Some Neck Guitars”. 
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John Lennon’s Guitar sells for $2.9 million!

Vilnius, the little capital in Lithuania, unknown to many, has been named Europe’s cheapest city break.   Brendan Harding, writer in the business community in Lithuania, former travel journalist and originally from Carlow town moved to the Lithuanian capital nearly 10 years ago.  He joins Seán to discuss what life is like in Vilinius.

What is the cheapest capital in Europe?

An artist in Ghana, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, has set a new world record, becoming the youngest male professional in the world at the age of one year and 152 days.  Joining Seán to discuss is the artist’s mum, an artist herself, Chantelle Kuukua Eghan.

World’s youngest professional artist verified by Guinness World Records

New bylaws in Wexford concerning the decibel level at which buskers can play music have caused a protest movement to develop.  Joining Seán to discuss is Cameron Allan, a musician and artist in Wexford.

How to have a no-spend year

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