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Do you have any weird food habits and why are so many of us fussy eaters even in adulthood? Henry McKean has been out and about asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.
Do you have any weird food habits and why are so many of us fussy eaters even in adulthood? Henry McKean has been out and about asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.
According to a new survey, 65% of us listen to the same songs on loop. Why do we do it, and are you open to new music? Henry McKean met music lovers and experts, and sent in this report.
An Italian village in Lake Como is to impose €200 fines on male tourists with bare chests walking down the street. Henry McKean went out and asked: should we introduce fines here in Ireland, or is it ok to let it all hang out in the good weather? And, what about wearing sunscreen?He sends in this report.
An Italian village in Lake Como is to impose €200 fines on male tourists with bare chests walking down the street. Henry McKean went out and asked: should we introduce fines here in Ireland, or is it ok to let it all hang out in the good weather? And, what about wearing sunscreen?He sends in this report.
As the good weather continues, how are the wild animals in the zoo coping in the heat? Henry McKean visited Dublin Zoo and met the Macaques from Indonesia, an old world monkey and the Dhole, a red type wolf from Asia.He sent in this report!
As the good weather continues, how are the wild animals in the zoo coping in the heat? Henry McKean visited Dublin Zoo and met the Macaques from Indonesia, an old world monkey and the Dhole, a red type wolf from Asia.He sent in this report!
What makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sends in this report.
What makes a good summer? Is it the weather, or the things you do? And, do we have rose-tinted glasses on when looking back?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sends in this report.
Dynamic pricing at the World Cup has led fans to pay a minimum of one thousand dollars for a ticket. But, why is it allowed, and how are fans coping with the high prices?Henry McKean is just back from New York where the final will be held on Sunday the 19th of July at 8pm Irish time, and joins Ciara to discuss.
There has been a noticeable decline in interest in the J1, the US student visa where you can work and travel across America. Once a right of passage, many Irish students have shied away from it. As the cost of living in the States is high, US immigration can ask to look through your social media feed, so some are waiting for a new White House administration.Henry McKean sent this report from the streets of New York City, speaking to bar owners and J1'ers.
Jude Bellingham told England fans to text your bosses and say you're not coming into work.Even though the Republic of Ireland didn't qualify for this World Cup, is your boss giving you some wriggle room to enjoy the weather and watch the late night matches in the tournament?Henry McKean in this report…
There has been a noticeable decline in interest in the J1, the US student visa where you can work and travel across America. Once a right of passage, many Irish students have shied away from it. As the cost of living in the States is high, US immigration can ask to look through your social media feed, so some are waiting for a new White House administration.Henry McKean sent this report from the streets of New York City, speaking to bar owners and J1'ers.
This week the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. The Supreme Court ruled that babies born in the US have a constitutional right to citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's bid to end the 150-year-old policy. With America being built on immigration what does this all mean for average American families celebrating the 4th of July? Henry McKean joins Pat from New York to discuss.
Taylor Swift married Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in New York last night but did it hold up to all the hype and did the ‘wedding of the century' overshadow America turning 250 today? Henry McKean reports from New York.
The wedding of the century is going ahead. Taylor Swift will today marry Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, with 1,000 invited celebrity guests. Privacy around this wedding has made it hard to report on. Henry McKean left his Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan in 40 degree heat and he sent us this report from outside Madison Square Garden.
The wedding of the century starts tonight at midnight Irish Time, 7pm New York time. Taylor Swift will today marry Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, with 1,000 stars and family to be in attendance. Top secrecy around this wedding has made it difficult for the press to be accurate, so a vacuum has been created, but this only encouraged Henry McKean, who joins Ciara to discuss from the Big Apple!
The wedding of the century is going ahead. Taylor Swift will today marry Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, with 1,000 invited celebrity guests. Privacy around this wedding has made it hard to report on. Henry McKean left his Fitzpatrick Hotel in Manhattan in 40 degree heat and he sent us this report from outside Madison Square Garden.
This Saturday will be the 4th of July, also known as America's Independence Day - its 250th one at that! But, with the current state of affairs stateside, should we be celebrating the day, or do you not care?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.
This Saturday will be the 4th of July, also known as America's Independence Day - its 250th one at that! But, with the current state of affairs stateside, should we be celebrating the day, or do you not care?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.
How do you know if someone is from Cork? They'll tell you! The city is fondly named as the ‘true capital', but should that become a reality?Henry McKean has been out asking Corkonians for their unbiased opinions, and joins Seán to discuss.
How do you know if someone is from Cork? They'll tell you! The city is fondly named as the ‘true capital', but should that become a reality?Henry McKean has been out asking Corkonians for their unbiased opinions, and joins Seán to discuss.
Katy Perry is playing in Malahide Castle tonight. To offset her concert and her recent Blue Origin spaceflight, Henry McKean was sent on an eco staycation! He spent these hazy summer days in an EV, with thanks to ESB, Ireland's largest EV charging network.He joins Ciara and Shane to discuss how he got on!
Is the one night stand dead? According to research, it's in slow decline for a number of reasons. From being more safety-conscious to being disappointed and dissatisfied the next morning. Other reasons given is the rise in online dating, and some Gen Z don't know how to flirt!Henry McKean sent in this report.
Is the one night stand dead? According to research, it's in slow decline for a number of reasons. From being more safety-conscious to being disappointed and dissatisfied the next morning. Other reasons given is the rise in online dating, and some Gen Z don't know how to flirt!Henry McKean sent in this report.
Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean attends Ireland's Special Olympics and talks to competitors and their families
When people come to Ireland for the first time, they notice all sorts of customs unique to us. We say hello to strangers, we eat Tayto sandwiches, and we say thank you to the bus driver.But is this custom dying out?Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to find out!
Hundreds of athletes from around the country are making their way to Dublin for the start of the Special Olympics Summer Games.It is the first time in eight years that the national games have been staged, after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted plans to hold the last scheduled event in 2022.Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to Tallaght Stadium for the opening of the games.
When people come to Ireland for the first time, they notice all sorts of customs unique to us. We say hello to strangers, we eat Tayto sandwiches, and we say thank you to the bus driver.But is this custom dying out?Newstalk reporter Henry McKean went to find out!
Writing in the Irish Times, Seamus O'Reilly has been swamped with questions from his 7 year old, including the question: would you rather have no stomach or no bum? Henry McKean has an 8 year old at home, and has to field similar questions, what is the best way to answer them?Henry met with parents and kids, and sent in this report.
While it's often said that we are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, is there value in our modern world to be alone sometimes?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and sends in this report.
Katie Taylor will bring a fairytale ending to her stellar career; Ireland's greatest ever athlete will fight at Croke Park on Saturday, September the 5th. Fighting for the vacant WBC Super Lightweight Championship in a historic undisputed clash against France's undefeated Flora Pili.Henry McKean was at the launch at Croke Park this afternoon, and sent in this interview with Katie Taylor.
Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire. If you had that kind of money what would you do with it? Should any one person have that much money?Henry McKean spoke to Money Expert Eoin Magee and Oxfam Ireland, as well as listeners, and sent in this report...
In many towns and cities across Ireland, you can get a supermarket meal deal, which includes a sandwich, a packet of crisps and a drink for as little as €3.99, but is it killing the traditional packed lunch or lunch break? Do you find it soulless and lacking in flavour and nutrition?Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Ciara and Shane to discuss.
A new survey reveals what people would most like to bring back from the 1990s, including renting videos and leaving the house without a phone. Whether it was your favourite band, TV show or memorable advert, there is so much to celebrate from the decade. What do you miss and what would you like to bring back?Henry McKean goes back in time to the nineties with news stories, TV shows, DJS, music and nostalgia!
Even though thunderstorms are expected in the south, most of Ireland is still enjoying glorious weather. Why does hot sunny weather cheer so many of us up? Henry Mckean spoke to Brianna Parkins in Australia, as well as experts.He sends in this report from Portmarnock Beach in Dublin!
Writing in today's Irish Times, Sadhbh O'Neill says there is little interrogation of public spending on car parking amid bike shelter angst. She writes about the astonishing amount of space in most urban areas given over to the publicly-subsidised storage of private cars.Henry has been looking into this in a very hot and sunny Cork, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.
"Tell them that you love them."Charlie McKean, a father, sailor, State Solicitor, and brother of Newstalk's Henry McKean, died suddenly of a heart attack last month, at the age of 46.Henry speaks with Moncrieff, surrounding National Brother's Day, about the heartbreak of losing a sibling...
Safefood says there are significant gaps in kitchen hygiene practices among Irish home cooks.As part of their ‘Clean As You Go' campaign, Safefood are asking households to adopt simple, practical habits to prevent the spread of harmful bacteria and safeguard family health.Henry McKean has been out asking the public for their poor kitchen habits, and joins Shane to share what he's heard.
Did you wake up this morning and think, are you living the life you want to live? Are you doing the job you dreamt about in school and are you in the relationship you want to be in? If not, are you going to do anything about it?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and sent in this report…
One third of Irish children are not making their first holy communion, according to some parishes. So, with the cost of living crisis biting across Ireland, how are parents affording communion this year and are they cutting back? Henry McKean has this report.
According to a new study, a third of weight shed after fat jabs is lost from muscle and bones. The advice is to do strength training, or you could be at risk of fractures…Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and sent in this report.
Ireland's newest bathing area, Dún Laoghaire Baths, is off limits to swimmers this season because of water pollution. It's advised for swimmers not to get into the water.It was designated a bathing area in 2025 after a new jetty and access steps were built. The bathing area was found to be polluted from sewage overflows and dog poo…Newstalk's Henry McKean visited, and he sent in this report.
Tonight is the 70th anniversary of Eurovision in Vienna. It's the first of the two semi-finals, with the final on Saturday. However, 5 countries are boycotting it because of Israel's continued participation, including Ireland. RTÉ will not air it and instead will show the ‘My Lovely Horse' episode of Father Ted. The creator of the sitcom, Graham Linehan, isn't happy and says using his show is a tool of “antisemitic harassment”...To discuss further, Seán is joined by Eurovision fan, Newstalk's Henry McKean.Image: Channel 4
Cycling Ireland says that there is a “safety crisis” as more than half of cyclists say Irish roads have become more dangerous…Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Shane to discuss.
Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports on whether blondes have more fun or if brunettes do it better.
Break-up and divorce gift lists are growing in popularity, driven by a cultural shift to treat the end of a relationship as a significant life event, giving support and a move away from the stigma…To discuss further, Seán is joined by Henry McKean.
More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes according to Make-A-Wish Ireland.Last year over 229 wishes were granted, its highest number to date. The nationwide fundraising campaign, in partnership with Newstalk, which has been running all week finishes today with Donation Day.Now in its 18th year, Wish Week brought us powerful stories from children and families across Ireland to listeners, highlighting the life-changing impact of a wish for children living with critical medical conditions.We asked Henry McKean to get involved and he joins Seán to discuss!
Last year, Revenue's service dogs or sniffer dogs found over €100 million of drugs, tobacco and cash. Henry McKean visited Dublin Port and met the dogs in action, as well as Alan Foley, Revenue's National Detector Dog Programme Manager.He sent in this report.
Today the National Wax Museum launched a Taylor Swift wax works, which cost €40,000! This is two years after the Sinead O'Connor wax works was removed after complaints from her family because of the unlikeness...Henry McKean was there for the big reveal with Swifties, sent in this report.