Today is Wish Day! Newstalk is partnering with Make-A-Wish Ireland to celebrate Wish Week. Join us all week as we talk to some incredible children and their courageous families, and hear how Make-A-Wish Ireland have been beacons of light for children facing the toughest battles of their lives.   Make-A-Wish Ireland is dependent on the generosity of the public. You can donate online at makeawish.ie/donate.   Kieran is joined by Catherine and her son Billy. Billy is a 15 year old Boxing fan whose wish to see Katie Taylor fight in person was made true.

Newstalk Make-A-Wish Story: Billy Konsoulas

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Hair loss can be a problem for both men and women, and is very emotionally taxing when it happens...  Joining Kieran to discuss how we can deal with hair loss is Trichologist and owner of Trua and Remi, Claire Fullam.

How can you deal with hair loss?

UK research found that only thirty per cent of families commit to a traditional pocket money routine... So what is the best routine anyway? Should we be giving our kids money every week, or should they work for the few bob they want? Kieran is joined by Adrian Barry from OffTheBall and Aoife Lee, parenting coach from ParentSupport.ie to discuss.

How much pocket money is enough?

Newstalk’s own Pat Kenny joins Kieran on The Bookshelf to discuss his favourite book, ‘The Bonfire of the Vanities’ by Tom Wolf.

The Bookshelf with Pat Kenny

You may have heard that a 73-year-old man with a suspected heart condition  died and 30 were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit turbulence. But, what exactly is turbulence? And should you be scared of it?   Joining Kieran to discuss is Cabin Crew for an International Airline & Host of the ‘Bad Air Hostess’ Podcast, Paula Gahan.

Dealing with turbulence when it happens

Ireland needs another quarter of a million homes, but can the government bridge the gap? The Minister For Housing Darragh O’Brien is with Kieran to discuss the new Housing Commission report and what needs to be done to reach housing targets...

Newstalk Make-A-Wish Story: Billy Konsoulas

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