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There’s no rest for a bean an tí in the Gaeltacht, but what does it mean to open your home to generations of young people learning and living through the Irish language.

Joining Seán to speak about her experience is bean an tí Máire Uí Choilm.

An experimental bullet train in China broke its own world record for acceleration, going from zero to 800km an hour in about five seconds, potentially paving the way for ultra-high-speed transportation.

The maglev train accelerated to 800km an hour from rest in just 5.3 seconds on a 1km test-track at the Donghu Laboratory in the Hubei province.

Maglev trains use magnetic force to lift the entire train slightly above the tracks, removing associated friction, while a magnetic wave generated by coils around the tracks drives the vehicle forward.

So, is this the future for rail transportation, and will we ever see it in Ireland?

Joining Seán to discuss is Associate Professor in the UCD School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Dr Paul Cuffe.

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!

Compared to other countries, are Irish people lagging behind when it comes to showing affection? Do we tend to keep each other at arm’s length?

Ceire Sadlier, Contributor with the Irish Times, has been writing about this and joins Seán to discuss.

Rom-coms have always made us believe in the possibility of love and, usually, a happy ending. But, what happens when filmmakers start breaking the rules with the couple not ending up together? Joining John Fardy to speak about this is Cartoonist Luke Healy.

A new survey of 2,000 adults in the UK has found that 38% of men thought that they could qualify for the Olympic Games if they received professional coaching and a strict training regime…

Is this a ridiculous fantasy, or could you also compete if you put your mind to it?

Enda Murphy, Psychotherapist and author joins John Fardy to discuss.

Is love really about fate and soulmates, or do we create our own “invisible string” through the choices we make?

Dating and relationship expert Francis Kelleher joins John Fardy to discuss.

For the first time ever, the Comedy Area at Electric Picnic will take place each day over the festival weekend.

One of the many acts who will be performing in the tent is the esteemed Comedian and actor, John Colleary.

He joins guest host John Fardy to discuss!

Today is the international day of the 'ciotóg', or left-handed people, known for their creativity, problem-solving skills and unique brain connections. But could our handedness be something we learn rather than something we’re born with? A new study suggests hand dominance may develop through practice, challenging what we thought we knew about why some of us become lefties and other righties.

Joining John Fardy to discuss is Dr. Natalie Uomini, Scientific Consultant and Editor.

A new community food market is opening in Kildare this month, helping individuals and families make their weekly shop go further. Supported by FoodCloud the project offers affordable groceries while giving people in need a choice and dignity.

Joining John Fardy to discuss this is Matt Ryals, Feed Kildare Founder.