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Designer Paul Costelloe said “I really love Irish people... they are so quick to pay you a compliment”, but is he right? Do we give out enough compliments to people? Are they genuine and how do you take a back handed compliment? Should we compliment people more?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.
An Post has put out a warning when it comes to sending teabags, crisps or chocolate this Christmas, because of US tariffs and rules…Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.
We all have them, we all use them, and some of us would rather forget them: nicknames! From childhood tags that never seem to die, to the affectionate (or not-so-affectionate) labels we pick up at work or online, nicknames say a lot about who we are, and how others see us.So, the question is - why are we so obsessed with using them?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public, while Andrea is joined by Independent MEP Luke ‘Ming' Flanagan and listeners to discuss.
Two-thirds of people would avoid Dublin City Centre for fear of crime, according to a new survey from Dublin Inquirer and Amárach. But is it geography, do you feel safer in some areas and not in others?Henry McKean has been touring the streets of Dublin City Centre and joins Seán to discuss…
The Movember “Dispose with Dignity” campaign is being launched this morning, calling for male sanitary bins nationwide. At the moment they are only in ladies toilets. The Irish Cancer Society and PHS - a sanitary bin company, have come together to have a conversation and to reduce stigma around the subject. Henry McKean met a delivery driver recovering from prostate cancer, he tells Henry about his experience of having a catheter bag and finding it difficult to bin it, out and about.
Two-thirds of people would avoid Dublin City Centre for fear of crime, according to a new survey from Dublin Inquirer and Amárach. But is it geography, do you feel safer in some areas and not in others?Henry McKean has been touring the streets of Dublin City Centre and joins Seán to discuss…
The Government is aiming to introduce a digital wallet that would hold people's life milestones for easy access. This could include documents such as a birth certificate or deeds to your home.Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their thoughts…To chat a bit more about this plan, Ciara Doherty is joined by Eoin Keary, Founder of Edgescan, and Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty.
The Halloween decorations are down for another year, but straight up are the Christmas decorations. Is the Christmas season too long and too commercialised?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.
Have traditional restaurant manners in Ireland been replaced by a free-for-all anything goes? Phone calls, watching videos and eating with your mouthful? What's the worst you have seen, and has there been a noticeable decline in manners?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
Irish people are as afraid of public speaking as they are of death according to a new survey by The Broadcast Institute. 1,000 Irish adults were asked to name their biggest fear. 31 per cent, topping the poll said a fear of heights, with public speaking and death tied for second place at 30 per cent. Henry McKean chatted to people about their worst fear and spoke to Paul Connolly from the Broadcast Institute. He sent this report.
Have traditional restaurant manners in Ireland been replaced by a free-for-all anything goes? Phone calls, watching videos and eating with your mouthful? What's the worst you have seen, and has there been a noticeable decline in manners?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
A University of Westminster study found that watching a horror movie burns as many calories as a 30-minute walk, but with the day that's in it - are horror movies ‘Halloween movies' or are they in a category of their own?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joining Ciara Doherty in studio to discuss is Chris Wasser, Arts Journalist and Sunday Independent Film Critic and Comedian Jim Elliot.
Today, we sent Henry McKean down the Marble Arch Caves in county Fermanagh to experience a sound bath for the first time, with thanks to discovernorthernireland.com. Henry lay on a yoga mat deep underground with water rushing through, and sent this report!
Today, we sent Henry McKean down the Marble Arch Caves in county Fermanagh to experience a sound bath for the first time, with thanks to discovernorthernireland.com. Henry lay on a yoga mat deep underground with water rushing through, and sent this report!
Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 1997!From the death of Princess Diana to Michael Flatley's massive Riverdance success to the band Steps being established, there is plenty to look back on!
This Bank Holiday Monday, Henry McKean returns with 'The Rewind'! This time, he's taking a trip back to 1997.From Princess Diana to Michael Flatley, he joins Ciara to discuss what you can expect when you listen in.
Bon Jovi are set to play in Croke Park next summer!Henry McKean, as well as Newstalk Reporter Emily Keegan, were at the press conference for this big announcement, and even met with Jon Bon Jovi himself! Henry joins Ciara to discuss.
The former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recently shared a story of his first day working at Meta. He told employees not to bring their 'authentic self' to work - an apparent joke that did not go down well. But, is there a point to this? Should you leave your authentic self at home?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
The former British Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg recently shared a story of his first day working at Meta. He told employees not to bring their 'authentic self' to work - an apparent joke that did not go down well. But, is there a point to this? Should you leave your authentic self at home?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
It's now the final countdown until the Presidential election, but how will rural Ireland and the farmers vote?Henry McKean met farmers at the Kilcullen Mart in County Kildare, and sent in this report.
Six people have been arrested after Gardaí were attacked with fireworks and a van was set on fire during scenes of ‘sustained violence and thuggery' at Citywest hotel last night. Henry McKean spoke with rioters and protestors at the area as the gardai started to clear protesters and regain control. Also speaking to Pat this morning was Acting Deputy Garda Commissioner Paul Cleary.
In an interview this weekend, Colin Farrell described his forties as his most meaningful and beautiful decade.For most people, what is the best decade, or even year, of their life? Or should we even think about our lives in that way?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
In an interview this weekend, Colin Farrell described his forties as his most meaningful and beautiful decade.For most people, what is the best decade, or even year, of their life? Or should we even think about our lives in that way?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
Neighbourhoods across the nation should reimagine how we grow, share and eat food by growing gardens in their areas. That's the call from Ballymun-based charity GAP Ireland, as part of National Community Gardens and Allotments Week. Henry McKean visited the area putting this call into practice and sent us this report.
Are you in a family WhatsApp group? If so, what are the criterias to be included? Is there a group for the core family, one for extended relatives and one for the annoying ones you put up with? And, what happens when those annoying people find out about your hidden chats?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out in the public investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
Henry's Front Bench is back! Henry McKean meets the Presidential election candidates on a park bench and tries to get to know them behind the politics.Today, Henry meets independent candidate Catherine Connolly, and sends in this report…
Ireland has seen a 10% boom in men's grooming in 2025. With waxing, laser treatments and anti ageing tweakments (non-surgical cosmetic procedures) taking off. Men want to feel better but is it a vanity move? Henry McKean tried some tweakments, he sent us this report.
Henry's Front Bench is back! Henry McKean meets the Presidential election candidates on a park bench and tries to get to know them behind the politics.Today, Henry meets Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphreys, and sends in this report…
Is there a supermarket price war coming? The German supermarkets have reduced the price of its home brand 2 litre of milk by 10 cent, the first price cut since 2023. But, grocery prices have increased by 40% since 2022. How have you dealt with rising costs?Henry McKean met grocery shoppers in Cork, and sent in this report.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared war on “fat generals”, but how hard is it to pass an army fitness test?Henry McKean took part in one with the Irish Defence Forces, and joins Kieran to discuss how he got on!
All has been revealed today for Budget 2026. So, what's new, and what should you look out for?Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, joins Kieran to go through the highlights of what has changed. Newstalk's Henry McKean also sends in thoughts from the public.
Halloween season has started, so we buried Henry McKean alive, and he sent us his funeral! Henry got a sneak peek at the Nightmare Realm (with Fanta) which opens tomorrow in Dublin. The 7,000 square metre experience brings Halloween alive.Warning! This report has jump scares from the start!
Are we ruder in traffic than before? Have we lost our manners? Have we lost all courtesy and decency, and have we stopped saying thank you to the bus driver?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.
Do you miss the old phone box to ring your boyfriend or girlfriend? Do you think it's sad they are now assigned to history? Today, we are celebrating the humble phone kiosk!Henry McKean joins Kieran to discuss.
A survey has revealed just how much people like to gossip. Here in Ireland is it a part of the fabric of society?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been getting all the gossip, and joins Seán to discuss!
Shane Lowry secured the Ryder Cup for team Europe yesterday, and it's safe to say that many celebrations have happened, with more to come.Newstalk's Henry McKean has made the trip to Lowry's home golf club in Offaly to get reactions from the locals, including Shane Lowry's own granny! He joins guest host Ciara Doherty to share what he's heard.
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean was in Offaly to bring us all the reaction as Shane Lowry holes the decisive putt which saw Europe win the Ryder Cup.
Henry and Heather de Bromhead and their daughters Mia and Georgia, opened The Jack de Bromhead Equine Centre located on the campus of ChildVision in Drumcondra.The new indoor equine therapeutic centre, is named after 13 year old Jack who died at a race meeting in 2022.Henry McKean visited the new equine centre to see how Jack de Bromhead's legacy will help children for generations to come…
The Justice Department is today launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of fireworks as we enter the Halloween season. Are you noticing fireworks going off earlier each year? Residents in the suburbs of Dublin and Bray chatted to our reporter Henry McKean.
Traitors Ireland is the most successful RTÉ programme since Love/Hate getting Late Late Toy Show ratings. Henry McKean met Traitors and Faithfuls at The Traitors Finale Watch Party, and sends in this report!
Traitors Ireland finished up last night after infighting, lying and tears but who came out on top and why was this the most successful programme on RTE since Strumpet City? Henry McKean stayed up last night at a watch party and met the winners.
The Marie Keating Foundation is trying to raise awareness around prostate cancer, including how you now only need to take a blood test to check for it - “no bum hole needed”!To discuss further, Seán is joined by Henry McKean.
It's the final day of the Ploughing Championship in Screggan just outside Tullamore and Henry McKean is there for us.
The Presidential Election was in the Offaly air at the Ploughing Championships along with the mud and the craic. It's Day two in Screggan and over the 3 days 300,000 are expected. Henry McKean sent this report from a muddy field...
‘Man flu' is a term used to describe a mild illness, but with exaggerated symptoms. Men take more sickies on average than women, five sick days a year, compared to just four days for women.So, does this fit the bill for you?Henry McKean has been asking people at the Ploughing Championships, and joins Kieran to share what he's heard.
People watching the Traitors Ireland were left "howling" after contestant Paudie drew the line at hugging another player.Henry McKean is at the Ploughing asking the question: do men from rural Ireland just not hug?He joins Kieran to share what he's heard!
Around 60,000 kids from around Ireland started school for the first time recently. We decided to follow junior infants from their first day and then recheck on them to see how they got on.Henry McKean joins Seán to share what he heard!
Have you noticed a rise in touchscreens in take aways, petrol stations and mobile phone shops?When you're ordering fast food, would you rather stab a greasy touchscreen, or talk to a human being?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss!
What is the etiquette around breaking up in 2025?Is it in person, a DM, a text or a ghosting?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss!
'Friendflation' is a new internet term, which defines the idea that it is too expensive nowadays to have too many friends, and all the dinners and nights out that go alongside it.Is this something you suffer from?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.
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