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On the 12th of August 1946, a Junkers 52 aircraft took off from Paris Le Bourget with a group of French Girl Guides, bound for Dublin on the invitation of the Irish Girl Guides. The aircraft had twenty-six people on board, including the crew. En route, the plane crashed, and one of the Girl Guides, along with two of the crew, went out to search for help, leading to a miracle rescue.

Bill Nelson, Local Historian and author of ‘A Miracle on Djouce’, joins Seán to tell the story, 80 years on.

Seeing an owl out in the wild is rare enough, but one at sea is something you’d never expect. 70 miles off the coast of Norfolk, an exhausted barn owl landed on a boat and was looked after by the crew.

James Stannard, Conservation Officer for the Barn Owl Trust, joins Seán to discuss.

One of the problems with talking about climate change is that it can be a bit of the same depressing message over and over again. So, how do you make the topic more attention-grabbing? Bring it to OnlyFans!

Joining Seán to discuss is Jessica Riches, OnlyFans Creator and Writer of ‘Headline Newds’.

It is the 30th anniversary of the acclaimed film ‘Michael Collins’. What legacy does it have?

Joining Seán to discuss is Writer for Ireland’s Own Mick Jordan, who was also an extra in the film.

More than 52,000 attempts to access websites categorised as adult content were blocked by the Stormont Assembly’s network in the past year, according to figures released through a Freedom of Information request by James McCarthy, Political Reporter for the Belfast Live website.

So why are so many people trying to watch porn at work?

Joining Seán to discuss is Ciara O’Brien, Tech Correspondent for the Irish Times.

Across Dublin city, plaques remember the achievements and lives of notable figures across all professions, but how does this system actually work? Who decides who gets a plaque?

Joining Seán to discuss is Donna Cooney, Green Party Councillor and Chair of the Naming and Commemorations Committee for Dublin City Council.

During the Rose of Tralee this week, the eventual winner talked about having Alopecia, and showcased her collection of weeks. It did demonstrate how the condition can impact anyone at any age.

Joining Seán to discuss her experience is Chloe Sheehan, who has Alopecia Areata hair loss.

Recent controversy over Amanda Knox turning her experience of being wrongly convicted for murder into a comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe again brings into question whether or not there are different standards when it comes to men and women doing comedy.

So, does society not tolerate women being funny?

Joining Seán to discuss is Norma Sheahan, Comedian and Actress.

The remains of the so-called ‘Kerry Cow’, discovered 30 years ago on the Dingle Peninsula, have undergone new analysis with startling results.

Joining John Fardy to discuss this is Martin Moucheron from the School of Archaeology at UCD…

Romcoms are meant to make us feel good, but what happens when romantic gestures look more like red flags under a modern lens?

Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist and co-host of the ‘Tough Love’ podcast, joins guest host John Fardy to discuss.