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Most people would have learned about the Norman Invasion of Ireland back at the end of primary school, or the start of secondary school.So, the details might be somewhat hazy in your mind, but that may not be a bad thing as much of what we learned was a story told primarily from the perspective of the invader rather than the invaded. Indeed, it’s not even referred to as the Norman Invasion anymore!Dr Seán Ó Hoireabhard is a Lecturer in Medieval History at Maynooth University and the author of a new book focussing on the invasion as experienced by the native Irish Kings. It’s called ‘The Medieval Irish Kings and the English Invasion’. Seán joins Seán to discuss.Image: British Heritage Travel
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What life with no nose is like
Vasculitis is a rare condition that constricts blood vessels and can lead to loss of function or degeneration of certain parts of the body.In the case of Jayne Hardman, the disorder took her nose, but as she puts it, she now has several to choose from.Jayne Hardman is Patient Advocate for Vasculitis UK and joins Seán to discuss.
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Why is ‘The Great Wave’ so iconic?
‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ remains one of the most iconic and mass-produced images in the world, from its original printing almost 200 years ago, to its appearance on t-shirts and handbags today. The National Museum of Ireland has prints on display in Collins Barracks from the same collection of Mount Fuji prints, which offer an intriguing insight into the artist himself.Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Siobhan Doyle, Curator at the National Museum of Ireland, who looks after these prints…
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Study finds shorter life expectancy for those with ADHD
A major new study examines the life expectancy of people with ADHD and the results are startling…Seán is joined by Josh Stott, Professor of Ageing and Clinical Psychology at University College London to discuss.
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Can employers fire you over your social media?
Could you end up losing your job over something you post on social media?The answer appears to be yes... and now, employers are entitled to step in when an employee posts something online in their private time if it could damage their reputation.For more on this, Seán is joined by Michael O’Doherty, Barrister, Lecturer and author of ‘Internet Law’...
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