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    The Health Reset: GP Dr Nina Byrnes

    10/08/2026 | 8 mins.
    It’s time for The Health Reset! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.
    This week, Andrea is joined by Dr Nina Byrnes, GP at Generation Health Medical Clinic, to answer your medical questions!
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    Is the sing song dying out?

    10/08/2026 | 12 mins.
    Are we at risk of losing sing songs?
    Podcaster from ‘I’m grand Mam’ PJ Kirby posted a video saying that the sing song is dead! He was at a wedding, and nobody had a party piece for the end of the night…
    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss this is Stylist Laura Mullet and Danny McElhinney, Music Journalist with the Irish Mail on Sunday.
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    Why have breast reductions become more popular?

    10/08/2026 | 20 mins.
    More women are choosing to undergo breast reduction surgery, with recent figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) showing that breast reduction and implant removal procedures now outnumber breast implant surgeries.
    So, what's behind this growing trend? Are women seeking relief from chronic pain and discomfort, improved mobility, or simply making a choice that feels right for their health and wellbeing?
    Joining guest host Clare McKenna to discuss is Consultant Plastic Surgeon and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Ciara McGoldrick and listeners.
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    What impact does the current weather have on farmers?

    10/08/2026 | 11 mins.
    We’ve been enjoying the good weather over the past month or so, but spare a thought for farmers who are watching the drought kill their crops, and affect their livestock.
    Darragh McCullough, Farmer and Broadcaster, joins Clare McKenna to discuss.
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    Finance Matters: Compound Interest

    10/08/2026 | 14 mins.
    Are you determined to finally get on top of your finances once and for all?
    For many, looking at your bank account is something you dread, but how should we best manage what’s coming in and what’s coming out?
    For this edition of Finance Matters, guest host Clare McKenna is joined by Paul Merriman of Ask Paul to discuss the impact of compound interest, and why it matters.
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