At the Masters golf championships, it's traditional that the reigning champion chooses the menu for one of the dinners. Rory McIlroy chose elk as one of the meats on offer, but how do you cook that? Joining Seán to discuss is author and TV Chef Brian McDermott.
New collection showcases messages from Irish diaspora in the 1900s
19/03/2026 | 7 mins.
A new university project showcases an online collection of messages sent between Ireland and America in the 1900s. Joining Seán to discuss this is Breandán MacSuibhne, Historian of Modern Ireland and Director of the University of Galway’s Imirce Project.
One year on since the LA Fires - Henry McKean Reports
19/03/2026 | 19 mins.
It's been over a year on since the LA Fires, which killed over 30 people and destroyed over 18,000 homes and structures and displaced around 200,000 people… How are LA communities doing a year on, and are they getting back to normal and rebuilding or facing unforeseen struggles? Henry McKean has visited one of the worst affected parts of LA and joins Seán to discuss.
Can having a bath make you run faster?
19/03/2026 | 7 mins.
A new scientific study has revealed that having regular hot baths can boost your performance as a long distance runner. Joining Seán to discuss is Elliott Jenkins, a PhD Candidate in Exercise Physiology at Cardiff Metropolitan University…
Should we have oral immunotherapy in Ireland?
19/03/2026 | 15 mins.
Seán’s guest spent time yesterday speaking to an Oireachtas committee about the need for greater and more extensive resources for oral immunotherapy for children with allergies. Joining to discuss is Sheila Downes, from Allergy Action Ireland…
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