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    Ask Me Anything: Henry McKean

    02/10/2026 | 21 mins.
    For this week’s Ask Me Anything, Newstalk’s Henry McKean joined Andrea to answer your questions about being a radio reporter!
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    What is proper black tie etiquette?

    02/10/2026 | 9 mins.
    Newstalk is heading to the IMRO awards tonight and getting all done up! But, getting ready for a black tie ball is no mean feat.
    Stylist Lorna Weightman and Menswear owner Louis Copeland join Andrea with their advice on black tie etiquette…
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    Are horses treated well enough in Dublin city?

    02/10/2026 | 10 mins.
    Content Creator Holly Carpenter shared a bizarre experience on her social media last night, where a loose horse was standing alone on her street! Is there any issue with how horses are treated in this city?
    Martina Kenny, Co-Founder of My Lovely Horse Rescue, Fianna Fail Councillor and Chair of the Animal Welfare Oversight Committee, Deirdre Heney and more also join to discuss.
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    Would a sunbed ban break EU rules?

    02/10/2026 | 18 mins.
    For a long time, the Government has been attempting to ban sunbeds, there are already restrictions on under 18s using them, but many believe it is not enough. According to the Irish Cancer Society, if you use a sunbed even one time, your risk of melanoma goes up by almost 30% and your risk of being diagnosed with melanoma before you are 50 years old goes up by 75%...
    The Irish Independent has discovered that the European commission is concerned the Government's proposed ban on commercial sunbed use could be contradictory to EU rules.
    Joining Andrea to discuss this is Professor Anne Marie Tobin, Consultant Dermatologist at Tallaght Hospital, Karrieann McDonnell, Personal Trainer from County Clare and Shirley McEntee, who was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago after using sunbeds…
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    Regional Roundup with Holli Breslin

    02/10/2026 | 12 mins.
    Content Creator Holli Breslin joined Andrea with a roundup of some of the stories from across the country this week!
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