Moncrieff

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July 13 Dublin Zoo in the heatwave - Henry McKean Reports
As the good weather continues, how are the wild animals in the zoo coping in the heat? Henry McKean visited Dublin Zoo and met the Macaques from Indonesia, an old world monkey and the Dhole, a red type wolf from Asia.
He sent in this report!
14 min
July 13 What is travelling like as a solo parent?
While solo travelling is becoming more popular, people can still find difficulty booking activities and accommodations that seem to be built around couples. This includes families, where the automatic assumption is that there will be two parents.
So, what is it like to travel as a solo parent?
Linda O’Sullivan joins Seán to share her experiences.
9 min
July 13 Four Questions: Main Character Syndrome
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!
16 min
July 13 Why is antisemitism and anti-zionism conflated with each other?
The Jewish Representative Council of Ireland (JRCI) is collaborating with a group called Movement Against Anti Zionism (MAAZ) for a training course this coming Thursday called ‘Anti-Zionism as the New Anti-Semitism'. Seán’s guest is concerned that this is not representative of many Irish Jews, who are proudly anti-zionist themselves - she is against the conflation of antisemitism and anti-zionism.
Ria Czerniak-LeBov, Irish Jewish artist and lecturer based in Dublin, joins to discuss.
20 min
July 10 How do you daydrink without falling asleep?
With the current heatwave, there’s one thing you’re probably going to do in your free time: daydrinking. But, when you’re out and about with friends, how do you do it without eventually falling asleep at the table?
Sarah Keogh, Registered Dietitian with Eatwell.ie joins Seán to discuss!
9 min
July 10 Should chess be recognised as a sport in Ireland?
Should chess be recognised as a sport? Why is it not recognised as a sport here in Ireland like it is in other countries?
Joining Seán to discuss is Desmond Beatty, Chairperson of the Irish Chess Union.
16 min
July 10 Should Irish men embrace the budgie smuggler?
As the heatwave continues, Irish people will be flocking to beaches, rivers and lakes this weekend. Irish men have traditionally steered clear of the speedo, but is it time to go European and embrace it?
Joining Seán to discuss is Stylist Judy Gilroy.
10 min
July 10 Erdoğan gifts revolvers to NATO leaders - why?
It’s usually customary for a visiting world leader to give a present. President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan continued this custom at the recent NATO summit, where he gave leaders a revolver, with six bullets…
Joining Seán to discuss is James Crisp, Europe Editor for The Daily Telegraph.
Image: Reuters
11 min
July 09 Why are companies making their own ‘office fragrances’?
Big companies across the world are now developing their own distinctive fragrances for their offices, but there is a mystery around why they are actually pumping out these aromas.
Joining Seán to discuss is Columnist on Corporate Life at The Financial Times, Pilita Clark…
7 min
July 09 What does a national sandcastle competition involve?
The National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition returns to Bettystown Beach this Saturday.
Joining Seán to discuss is Shauna Murphy, last year's senior sculptor winner at the National Sandcastle and Sand Sculpture Competition.
9 min