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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.