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One of Ireland's most famous Architects and Furniture Designers was Eileen Gray, whose 50th anniversary of her death is this year. Her ashes were interred in the famous Pere Lachaise in Paris, but were recently discovered to be missing from their niche. There is now a mystery as to what happened to them…

Seán’s guest recently travelled to Paris to visit the niche and bring a relic from her homeplace in Wexford to put in it as a memento in place of her ashes. Frank McNally from The Irish Times joins to discuss.

This week, the world record was broken for the most ever red cards in a single game of football: a whopping 53 red cards were shown in a Brazilian youth game.

According to the referee's notes, a brawl broke out in the second half and the military police were called due to extensive damage to the stadium…

What is the history of the red card in the sport?

Joining Seán to discuss is Sports Presenter Daniel Hussey.

Ted Cruz, the US Republican Senator, yesterday claimed that one of the reasons Americans voted against the Republicans in the Midterm elections is because of the cost of living crisis. He says that record numbers of people are resorting to eating Spam. He says, "Here are some stats that are a lot more real and personal. Spam, Hormel’s processed meat substitute, broke record sales, selling 113 million cans last year. That is nearly as much spam as was sold during the entirety of World War II. 29% of Americans have used buy now, pay later for groceries this year. That’s double the share just two years ago.”

So, what is Spam exactly and what is its history?

Joining Seán to discuss is Regina Sexton, Food Historian at UCC.

As years go on, the Irish language seems to drift further and further away. The language itself is hard to learn, but what if there was a way to fix that?

Hector Ó hEochagáin has made a trilogy of books that help you use Irish in everyday life.

He joins Seán to discuss his newest book, ‘Irish Words for Every Occasion’.

A 109-year-old wedding dress belonging to an Irish nun has found a new home on display in an antique pram shop in Wicklow.

The dress belonged to Sister Theodora (Mary Carroll) who was from Wexford, but went to England at the age of 12 to become a nun. The dress and accompanying shawl were made for her by other nuns after she was officially professed a nun and became a bride of Christ.

The dress was constructed during the War. It was crocheted using hair pins and a silk thread.

Mags McCarthy, owner of Mags, Rags Arts and Crafts, a vintage, antique and alterations shop joins Seán to discuss.

Beta is an arts and technology festival that will run in various venues, and launches in Dublin tomorrow. The Project Art Centre will be hosting a sound installation - and it’s for dogs!

Gabriela Waclawska, Sound Artist and Composer joins Seán to discuss how it works.

As you might know, there’s some talk in the UK about issuing an apology for its part in the transatlantic slave trade and the historical harms it brought. But, should there be other things that need an apology?

For example, Shirley Bowers, Leader of Arise Ministries, is from the same town as Oliver Cromwell, and has been travelling around Ireland to apologise for his actions. She joins Seán to discuss.

The Oireachtas Committee on RTÉ funding, reform and transformation got bogged down on who paid for a tracksuit top, with the €20m funding shortfall hardly discussed. But, is Ireland gripped by tracksuit culture, and is it here to stay?

To discuss further, Seán is joined by Henry McKean.

Rachel O'Dwyer, Writer and Lecturer in Visual Cultures at NCAD is arguing that there is now a return to older 18th century considerations when it comes to marriage. Just like Caroline Lucas in 'Pride and Prejudice', people in the Ireland of today must consider their financial future and security over matters of the heart when they marry...

Is this true? Has marriage become more about the money?

She joins Seán to discuss.

If you’re going to travel by ferry, it is more environmentally friendly than flying, but still produces emissions. The future for sea travel could be electric, as there are already options coming into the market…

Ben Tracy, Correspondent for Climate Central joins Seán to discuss.