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As the summer comes to an end, I suspect most of us have been more than delighted with the hot weather, but can bees say the same thing?

Beekeepers across the country say their hives are struggling because of the drought.

Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss further is Aoife Nic Giolla, Beekeeper who runs Galtee Honey Farm and Founding Member of The Native Irish Honeybee Society.

Have you ever gotten up from a chair with a groan and wondered why you feel ten years older than you should? Well, some people are opting to discover their body’s biological age, using epigenetic tests. These tests analyse an individual’s DNA to see if they are physically older or younger than their actual age.

A range of them are available on the Irish market, so Newstalk Reporter Bairbre Holmes went to find out what they are, and how they work…

Are you feeling burned out at work? You probably aren't alone.

A study from 2025 found that job burnout is at 66% - which is an all-time high. So how do we prevent job burnout?

Joining guest host John Fardy to discuss is Alison Hodson, Country Director with CIPD.

Learning to swim is more than just a fun activity for children, it's a potentially lifesaving skill. From building water safety and confidence to supporting physical and social development, the benefits can start early.

Joining John Fardy to discuss this is Jane Walker, Co-Founder at Happy Cubs.

The birth of the second ever Indian rhino born in Ireland happened on the 13th of July in Fota Wildlife Park in Cork.

How did the birth go, and what do the early days of a rhino’s life look like?

Joining Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Liam McConville, Senior Ranger at Fota Wildlife Park.

The benefits of ‘social’ prescribing

When you visit your GP, you probably expect a prescription for medication, or perhaps a referral to a specialist. But what if you were prescribed a choir, an art class, a dance group? That’s the idea behind social prescribing and research suggests it can benefit both our mental and physical health.

Joining Fionnuala Jones to talk more about this is Professor of Music Therapy, Dr Hilary Moss.

A new book is looking to support rural heritage by preserving Irish rural sayings!

Anne Marie McAleese, Rural Action Board Member and former BBC Radio Ulster Broadcaster joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss!

Every Wednesday, Cassie Delaney will join to tell unusual stories on heinous crimes…

This week, Cassie joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss cases where unbelievable twists happened when they went to trial!

What is involved in a ‘silent’ retreat, and what are the benefits you can get from it?

Broadcaster and Journalist Jane McNamara is back from her third silent retreat, and joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.

Men carrying handbags? Once seen as distinctly feminine, bags are now being embraced by the likes of Harry Styles, Jacob Elordi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. From practical crossbody bags to designer totes, men’s fashion is changing, but is Ireland ready to leave the old rules of masculinity behind?

Laura Jordan, stylist and owner of Style Savvy, joins guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss.