Moncrieff

WEEE Ireland are sending 1 million blue battery boxes to homes around the country this month to try and encourage better recycling habits. But why exactly are we not allowed to chuck old batteries in the black bin? Joining Sean was Leo Donovan, CEO of WEEE Ireland to explain...

When Sean O’Casey’s ‘The Plough and the Stars’ opened at the Abbey Theatre 100 years ago, a riot broke out. But why? Joining Sean to tell us the story was Frank McNally, Chief writer of the Irishman’s Diary in the Irish Times...

A tough new parenting trend known as Fafo – “f*** around and find out” – is taking off on social media, with some parents rejecting gentle parenting in favour of natural consequences and tough love. But does it teach resilience and independence, or leave children feeling unsupported and ashamed? Richard Hogan, Child Psychotherapist, joined Sean to discuss the ins and outs of Fafo

We’re talking about one of those surprisingly relationship-making — or relationship-breaking — behaviours: kissing. It sounds simple, but a recent conversation in the media has highlighted how many of us really don’t know whether we’re good at it — or how our partner might feel about our technique. Some experts have even suggested that poor kissing can lead to serious frustration in relationships if it goes unaddressed.
Joining Sean to unpack it all was Emily Power Smith, Clinical sexologist and sex therapist

Claire Byrne explores the big stories through the lens of real life.
This podcast brings context, consequences and clarity to the issues shaping Ireland today.
Covering politics and current affairs alongside the human stories behind them, Claire asks the questions people are thinking, but don’t always hear answered.
From housing and health to work, family life, well-being and culture, you’ll hear smart, engaging discussion and moments of light relief - connecting the dots between what’s happening and what it means for you. And it all kicks off on February 3rd.
Follow The Claire Byrne Show on the GoLoud app, or wherever you get your podcasts.