Memorial unveiled for 14 famine orphan girls shipped from Cork to Melbourne
A memorial has been unveiled in Dunmanway in Cork to remember the 14 girls who were orphaned by the Famine and shipped to Australia as part of the dubious Earl Grey Scheme.Joining Seán to discuss this is Historian Michelle O’Mahony, who has been investigating the story…Image: Cork County Council Library & Arts Service
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New investigation shows majority of culled badgers found negative for TB
The Government’s badger culling programme is coming under scrutiny after an investigation by The Journal has alleged that 80% of culls have been carried out on badgers that were not carrying tuberculosis…Joining Seán to discuss is Patricia Devlin, Reporter for the Journal Investigates...
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What is the etiquette around thank you cards?
Did you know that writing a simple thank you note can improve your mental wellbeing? But, when exactly should we be writing thank you notes, and what are the rules around them?Patricia Maybury, Etiquette Expert and Founder of The Etiquette Suite, joins Seán to discuss.
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Are you shopping online or on the high street? - Henry McKean Asks
Have you ever bought clothes online, then realised they are the wrong size and they don’t look like they did in the photo, so you send them back?How do you shop for shoes and shirts in 2025? Online or in person?Henry McKean joins Seán to share what he’s heard from the public!
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Irish Air Force may become part-time - why?
It is being reported that due to resourcing problems, Irish military flight operations will have their hours reduced to a more part-time basis.What is behind these issues, and what are the ramifications?Joining Seán to discuss is Kevin Byrne, retired Lieutenant Colonel.
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