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Grey Matters

The Communications Clinic

Society & Culture

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7 episodes

Bite Me
06/03/2026 | 26 mins.
Teeth are easy to take for granted - until they start to disappear. In this episode, Terry and Fergus explore the surprising role that oral health plays in how we age, from the everyday act of brushing our teeth to the life-changing consequences of losing them.
To share your thoughts, comments or questions with Terry and Fergus email [email protected]
The Unpaid, Unprotected Grandparent
25/02/2026 | 27 mins.
This week, Terry Prone and Fergus Finlay dive into the overlooked contribution of grandparents who are shaping the lives of the majority of Irish parents.

Send in your comments and questions to [email protected]

For further information on any of the topics discussed in this episode, visit www.tusla.ie
Things We Refuse To Talk About
19/02/2026 | 32 mins.
This week, Terry and Fergus answer your questions, from health regimes, book recommendations and future episode topics. To submit a question or comment, email [email protected]

Books mentioned in episode:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osmond.
The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen.
A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle.
Monetising someone else’s memory loss
03/02/2026 | 26 mins.
When does family support cross the line into exploitation? In this weeks episode, Terry Prone and Fergus Finlay tackle what may be the most pressing issue facing older people today: the right to privacy and dignity when living with dementia.
What's Wrong with vanity?
27/01/2026 | 22 mins.
In episode three, Terry and Fergus debate on one of the most controversial questions around ageing: what’s wrong with vanity and why is older women’s vanity judged so harshly? Speaking candidly about her own facelifts, Botox and fillers, Terry argues that cosmetic surgery is not about superficial beauty but about fighting back against ageism and workplace discrimination. Exploring the hypocrisy around “ageing gracefully”, the risks of Ireland’s largely unregulated cosmetic surgery industry, and why for many women, looking younger is a matter of professional survival, not ego.

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About Grey Matters

Grey Matters is a bold and insightful podcast series that confronts the realities of growing older in Ireland with unflinching honesty, sharp humour, and deep compassion. Hosted by two of the nation’s most respected voices, Terry Prone and Fergus Finlay, the series tackles the overlooked challenges, persistent stereotypes, and the triumphs of Ireland’s older generation. Combining rigorous debate with warm camaraderie, Grey Matters invites listeners into a candid conversation about age, identity and the future of Irish society. Grey Matters is produced by The Communications Clinic.

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