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Séamus Mac Donnchadha.

Julian Callan narrates a short exploration of an Irish festive institution. The Crib brings to life the story of the Nativity through a fascinating collection of moving mechanical figures.

Presented by John S Doyle

Anne Rabbitte, Denis Naughten, Michelle Mulherin, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Colette Browne discuss proposed rent freeze, funding for victims of domestic violence, ban on smoky coal and future for RTÉ

Today Irish theatre professionals and stage writers have expressed discontent with the 2020 Abbey Theatre programme. Irish writer and playwright Jimmy Murphy discusses with Seán.

Marie Crowe, Donncha O'Callaghan and Ruby Walsh are joined by Mark Langdon, Dame Kelly Holmes, Shane McGrath, Gary Murphy, and Greg Allen...

Sarah-Anne and her husband Adrian thought having kids would be easy and were delighted to get pregnant soon after deciding to take the next step. Sadly four miscarriages later, the couple have now come to terms with the fact that they won’t be biological parents.

Ted Tynan, Worker's Party Councillor, and John Sheehan, Lord Mayor of Cork, Fianna Fáil Councillor, discuss the proposed Victorian Quarter in Cork.

Irish drummer, Bryan O'Connell, on cult Can drummer, Jaki Leibzeit and his musical journeys.

On today's show, Donate to Crumlin and Temple St to win a Gucci handbag; Sarah Ann Buckley on unsuccessful attempts at pregnancy; Dan Lambert gives a shout out for couriers to deliver donations of toys for children in direct provision: Paddy Cullivan on alcohol-free Christmas tipples; and live music from Mike Hanrahan and Leslie Dowdall.