Podcast appearances and mentions of henry mckean

This Friday, most Office Christmas parties are taking place across Ireland. But have we learned anything from last year? The heavy drinking, the inappropriate hugging, the awkward moment on Monday morning when you had to face the person you snogged?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been asking the public for their stories, and joins Seán to discuss.

Michelle Obama says no one should see turning 35 as a deadline for marriage or success. So, what should you have done before that time comes around?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Michelle Obama says no one should see turning 35 as a deadline for marriage or success. So, what should you have done before that time comes around?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss.

Bank of Ireland is going to offer what they call a ‘trading down' loan, also known as a bridging loan. What's significant about this, is that this is the first time a major bank has offered this product since the boom times…It begs the question, even in a cost of living crisis: is the boom back?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

In this week's episode of "Let Me Explain," host Sean Defoe explores the controversial proposal to rename Dublin Airport after former Taoiseach Sean Lemass. With insights from TD Malcolm Byrne, we discuss why Lemass deserves this honor, given his pivotal role in shaping modern Ireland and establishing Dublin Airport itself. Joining the conversation, Henry McKean takes to the streets to gauge public opinion on the name change, revealing a mix of support and resistance. From literary figures to sports icons, we consider who should truly represent the airport.

Bank of Ireland is going to offer what they call a ‘trading down' loan, also known as a bridging loan. What's significant about this, is that this is the first time a major bank has offered this product since the boom times…It begs the question, even in a cost of living crisis: is the boom back?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

A bill to rename Dublin airport after former Taoiseach Seán Lemass is being introduced in the Dáil.Fianna Fáil's Malcolm Byrne, wants to have the airport named ‘Seán Lemass Dublin International Airport'.Ciara Doherty is joined by Newstalk's Henry McKean to discuss.

If you're in a relationship, and aren't really feeling that person a Christmas present, is this the best time to dump them? Do you have a breakup story around this time of year?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

If you're in a relationship, and aren't really feeling that person a Christmas present, is this the best time to dump them? Do you have a breakup story around this time of year?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Republic of Ireland are playing the Czech Republic on March 26th in a World Cup play off, which makes us want to go down memory lane…Are you jumping on the bandwagon?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Republic of Ireland are playing the Czech Republic on March 26th in a World Cup play off, which makes us want to go down memory lane…Are you jumping on the bandwagon?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Health Insurance Authority is increasing the stamp duty levy on private health insurance policies by 10% from April 2026, to fund a subsidy scheme for older and higher risk people with health insurance.Is this putting too much pressure on families?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has resigned from Irish public life and is taking a job at the World Bank.Newstalk's Henry McKean chatted to people in Cork about changing their careers in middle age, and sends in this report.

After a famous win for Ireland yesterday, beating Hungary 3-2 to reach the playoffs for the World Cup, screams and tears engulfed the nation as Troy Parrott scored the winning goal in the last seconds of the game. But has yesterday shown that we have become better at expressing our emotions in public ?Henry McKean reports.

There was five minutes, and 12 seconds of additional time played when Parrott poked a Liam Scales header, from a Caoimhín Kelleher hit and hope, into the Hungary net. What a moment it was!Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family at the Bridge Tavern in Portland Row after they watched Troy's hat-trick. We also spoke to the former coach of Troy Parrott from his early days at Belvedere FC Cameron Moules.

Last night people all around Ireland were celebrating Ireland's win against Hungary and the man of the moment Troy Parrott!Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family at the Bridge Tavern in Portland Row after they watched Troy's hat-trick, beating Hungry 3-2 in Budapest and getting Ireland to The World Cup play offs in March.

There was five minutes, and 12 seconds of additional time played when Parrott poked a Liam Scales header, from a Caoimhín Kelleher hit and hope, into the Hungary net. What a moment it was!Henry McKean met Troy Parrott's friends and family at the Bridge Tavern in Portland Row after they watched Troy's hat-trick. We also spoke to the former coach of Troy Parrott from his early days at Belvedere FC Cameron Moules.

After a famous win for Ireland yesterday, beating Hungary 3-2 to reach the playoffs for the World Cup, screams and tears engulfed the nation as Troy Parrott scored the winning goal in the last seconds of the game. But has yesterday shown that we have become better at expressing our emotions in public ?Henry McKean reports.

We can keep dreaming of following Ireland to the World Cup in North America next Summer, as Ireland claimed a historic victory against Portugal last night in the Aviva…Newstalk's Henry McKean got thoughts from the public, and joining Jonathan Healy to chat about the game and our hopes for Sunday is former Irish International, Ray Houghton, and Commentator and Broadcaster, George Hamilton.

There's nothing that inflames our judginess more than getting behind the wheel and judging other people on the road.So, what are your biggest driving icks?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Gardai have charged 29 people as part of a major clampdown on retail crime. Operation Táirge is a garda investigation into theft, handling stolen goods, criminal damage and assaults on shop staff in Dubin's north inner city. In the face of this 'Dublin Town' are switching on their Christmas Lights tonight across 24 streets. Henry McKean reports on shoplifting and what shops have to cope with. He sent us this report.

There's nothing that inflames our judginess more than getting behind the wheel and judging other people on the road.So, what are your biggest driving icks?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Over 450 motorists have gotten out of convictions and avoided getting penalty points by making a donation to the court poor box since 2022.459 drivers in front of the District Court had their charges dismissed or struck out after putting money in the poor box.To discuss further Ciara Doherty is joined by Newstalk's Henry McKean.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.