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Michaelmas is a Christian festival observed in many Western Christian liturgical calendars on 29 September, and on 8 November in the Eastern Christian traditions. Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29th to honour the Archangel Michael and mark the shift from the harvest season into the darker, colder months of autumn and winter.   

Sean was joined on the show by Marion McGarry, Lecturer with ATU Mayo to discuss.

What is a snag list and what is it like for smaller projects like new build homes? How do snag lists work and can they delay the completion of your home? Kevin Hollingsworth, Chartered building surveyor from the Society of Chartered Surveyors joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Kids asking for a dog is a tale as old as time. So, what do you do when your kids are constantly asking for a pet? Irish Independent columnist Kirsty Blake Knox joined Sean on the show to discuss.

Prosecutors in New York are reopening an investigation into allegations that seven Cornell University fraternity brothers drugged and gang-raped a former student. The lawsuit alleges that the Cornell fraternity members were offered “essay” mitigation for their actions. 

Harriet Alexander from the Daily Mail US joined Sean on the show to discuss.

There is a story known as the parable of the Mexican fisherman, which is all about living for today and recognising what’s really important in life. But, will living this way pay the electricity bill?

Michael Houghton, Host of The Irish FIRE Podcast has tried it out himself, and joins Seán to discuss.

Here in Ireland, blood in foods has been an important part of life for centuries. It has sustained warriors in epic battles, kept off hunger, offered protection from bad luck and provided sustenance during winter.

Joining Seán to discuss the importance of bloody Irish foods is Food Writer and author of ‘Blood, Guts and Black Pudding’, Kate Ryan...

Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister, Antonio Tajani, has prompted furious backlash after saying that women will make better mothers if they wear longer skirts. He said that while it might be “nice to marry a glamorous girl”, such a woman may have “gone through a string of boyfriends, dumped them, walked out, and has a tendency to cheat”...

Nick Squires, Correspondent for the Daily Telegraph in Rome joins Seán to discuss what has been happening.

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!

As you may have seen, the White House attempted to ban multiple media outlets for their alleged unfair coverage of President Trump. While all of this was happening, the White House launched ‘Trump TV’ - a 24 hour streaming channel seemingly owned by the Trump organisation.

Scott Lucas, Professor of US Politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD joins Seán to discuss.

For years, restaurant toilets tended to be a boring afterthought, but recently, they have emerged as arguably the most unexpectedly glamourous room in the building. From prosecco bars to antique mirrors, restaurant toilets are now a spectacle which attracts influencers and digital camera users. Interior Stylist & Design Colour Consultant at Retwiggd Sarah Twigg Doyle joined Sean to discuss.