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Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The Rewind with Henry McKean - 1985

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 46:31


Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 1985!From Live Aid with Bob Geldoff and Nik Kershaw, the biggest stories of the year with Jonathan deBurca Butler, activism with Grace O'Sullivan and David O'Callaghan from the Here and Back Again Podcast on pop culture - there is plenty to look back on!

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Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
The biggest moments of 1985 - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 12:20


Ahead of his show this Bank Holiday Monday looking back on the year, Henry McKean joins Kieran to rewind the clock to 1985!

Highlights from Moncrieff
The Cost of Dating - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 20:40


Gen Z adults in the States, those currently in their teens and 20s, are becoming more frugal about what they spend on dates as they deal with higher living costs, according to a Bank of America survey. Is it similar here?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to share what he's heard.

Moncrieff Highlights
The Cost of Dating - Henry McKean Reports

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 20:40


Gen Z adults in the States, those currently in their teens and 20s, are becoming more frugal about what they spend on dates as they deal with higher living costs, according to a Bank of America survey. Is it similar here?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins guest host Tom Dunne to share what he's heard.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
International Friendship Day - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 10:57


Today is International Friendship Day!Henry McKean has been out asking people about friendships, and how to get out of toxic friendships. He joins guest host Mandy Johnston to share what he's heard.

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Highlights from Moncrieff
Does your job define you? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 22:07


A quarter of us stick to core office hours and go home at 5 on the dot. What does your job say about you? And does it define you?Henry McKean has been finding out, and joins Seán to discuss.

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Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Should we ditch the rounds when it comes to drinking?

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 12:19


‘The rounds system needs to be burned to the ground.' This is what Tanya Sweeney, Irish Independent columnist and journalist, has to say about buying rounds when drinking. She explains why and Henry McKean has been gauging people's reaction on the street.

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Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The rise of affordable antiques shops

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 12:15


There has been a rise in affordable antique shops as new home owners look for a bargain and something with character. Moving away from the Swedish modern flatpack. Henry McKean visited Pete's Antiques and Macs Warehouse and sent this report.

Moncrieff Highlights
Does your job define you? - Henry McKean Asks

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 22:07


A quarter of us stick to core office hours and go home at 5 on the dot. What does your job say about you? And does it define you?Henry McKean has been finding out, and joins Seán to discuss.

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Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The atmosphere and build up is hitting fever pitch in Donegal

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 9:51


Donegal take on Kerry on Sunday, in the All - Ireland Football final. The atmosphere and build up is hitting fever pitch at Downings GAA club (Clg Na Dunaibh) in Donegal, Henry McKean took a trip to Donegal and sent us this report.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Blackspots for footpath parking - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 22:17


Gardaí issued just over 900 fixed penalty notices in Dublin in the first six months of the year, with Finglas and Ballymun being the worst offenders. Why is this such a problem?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

Moncrieff Highlights
Blackspots for footpath parking - Henry McKean Reports

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 22:17


Gardaí issued just over 900 fixed penalty notices in Dublin in the first six months of the year, with Finglas and Ballymun being the worst offenders. Why is this such a problem?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

Highlights from Moncrieff
What rules do you have for house guests? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 22:47


Amal and George Clooney have a no phones rule for guests, their policy is to allow a safe and frank conversation. So, what rules do you have for your house guests and how long is too long for someone to stay?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been talking to the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.

Moncrieff Highlights
What rules do you have for house guests? - Henry McKean Asks

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 22:47


Amal and George Clooney have a no phones rule for guests, their policy is to allow a safe and frank conversation. So, what rules do you have for your house guests and how long is too long for someone to stay?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been talking to the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Henry McKean trip to Tipp!

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 10:39


Cork take on Tipperary on Sunday, in the All - Ireland Hurling Final. The first time these two sides have met in the final. The atmosphere and build up is hitting fever pitch, at J K Brackens GAA Club Templemore. Henry McKean took the trip to Tipp and he sent us this report.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
What will a CAP overhaul mean for farmers? - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 12:27


EU cash for farmers or the Common Agricultural Policy could reduce or change in the next EU budgetary cycle in 2028. But, what would this mean for Irish farmers who receive over €2 billion in payments. Will farmers be able to keep the lights on if the money dries up?Henry McKean has been out to a mart speaking to farmers, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
What is the greatest toy of all time? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 12:44


From Lego to the Rubik's Cube, Hamleys have released a list of the 100 top toys of all time. To mark its 265th birthday, the toy store giant has released a ‘hero' list. To discuss further, Kieran is joined by Henry McKean.

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Highlights from Moncrieff
How happiness changes with age - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 17:21


What age are we at our happiest, and does it surprise you that happiness can dip in your mid-forties, especially in women?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been happily investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Bin companies are taking pictures of your rubbish - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 14:09


It has been brought to our attention that bin companies are taking photos of our recycling and sending us letters in the post when we are doing it wrong. To discuss further we are joined by Henry McKean.

Moncrieff Highlights
How happiness changes with age - Henry McKean Reports

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 17:21


What age are we at our happiest, and does it surprise you that happiness can dip in your mid-forties, especially in women?Newstalk's Henry McKean has been happily investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Anton Savage Show
Henry McKean at the Laois Walks Festival 2025

The Anton Savage Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 12:35


The Laois Walks Festival is back after a 5-year absence, and for the month of July, there are 22 walks to choose from. We sent Henry McKean last night on the Abbeyleix Bog Walk, and he joins Anna Daly in studio to tell us how he got on.

Highlights from Moncrieff
The search for Ireland's biggest 99 - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 12:04


As the Irish summer is finally here with temperatures reaching a possible 30 degrees, we sent Henry McKean to try and find the best and biggest ice cream. He visited Curran's Service Station Ross Cross on the Old Dublin to Navan Road, near Tara County Meath, who sell foot-long 99s for €3.30. He sent this report.

Moncrieff Highlights
The search for Ireland's biggest 99 - Henry McKean Reports

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 12:04


As the Irish summer is finally here with temperatures reaching a possible 30 degrees, we sent Henry McKean to try and find the best and biggest ice cream. He visited Curran's Service Station Ross Cross on the Old Dublin to Navan Road, near Tara County Meath, who sell foot-long 99s for €3.30. He sent this report.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The advantages of holiday in Ireland

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 14:08


In 2024 Irish residents took nearly 17 million overnight trips within Ireland. Despite the high cost many are still taking a staycation. Henry McKean has been looking at the advantages of holiday in Ireland.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Is cycling without hands illegal? - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 17:13


A cyclist has claimed that he was given a ticket by a City of London Police officer under the Human Rights Act for cycling no handed. But, here in Ireland what is the law for cycling without holding onto the handlebars?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Seán to discuss.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Campervan Culture in Ireland's Tourist Hotspots

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 22:04


NewsTalk's Henry McKean reports from campsites across the country, talking to tourists and campervan owners about the growing popularity of van life, the pressure on facilities, and how locals feel about the surge in this "mobile tourism."Listen here.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
School's Out for Summer

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 8:32


Most primary schools break up today and summer is finally here. Henry McKean visited the boys from O'Connell Primary School in Dublin 1 and sent us this Summer Kidstalk. Get all the sounds of the last day of school, here.

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Highlights from Moncrieff
Are We Too Affectionate with Our Pets?

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 23:44


Has Ireland's love for pets has gone too far?With insights from pet owners, kids, a vet and even a pet bonding specialist, NewsTalk's Henry McKean reports on if our obsession with animals is bordering on 'too much.'Listen here

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Backstage at the Night and Day Festival

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 10:59


Night and Day a family friendly festival at Lough Key in County Roscommon is now in its 4th year. Tickets are still available with a line up of KT Tunstall, The Stunning, José González, Paul Brady, Something Happens and many more. Henry McKean went backstage and met organisers Coillte who have built the festival into Lough Key Forest Park.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Should vegan burgers be called burgers? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 11:56


Irish farmers have welcomed plans by the European Parliament to restrict “cynical” vegetarian and vegan food producers from using words such as sausage and burger to sell their products.Henry McKean has been getting thoughts from the public, and joins guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss.

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Highlights from Moncrieff
US to inspect social media accounts in visa process - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 17:50


Students wanting to get into the US will be required to list all social media usernames for every platform they have used over the past 5 years, and make their private media profiles public.How do young people feel about this? Newstalk's Henry McKean has been asking, and joins Seán to share what he's heard…

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
How have service stations changed in the past decade? 

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 9:50


In recent years big service stations have popped up across Ireland's road network. In the past before motorways, you would stop in a village for a break and find a pub. Now it's all change. With petrol pumps and as many EV charging points and multiple restaurant choices. Henry McKean met travellers from across Ireland at Junction 14 Mayfield in Kildare. He sent this snapshot in time at one of Ireland's busiest service stations.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Is Killaloe paradise in Ireland? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 13:46


It's time for some summer vibes! The weather here in Killaloe (where the show is taking place today) is stunning and the summer feels in full swing.Henry McKean has been chatting to locals and visitors and asking: is Killaloe paradise?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
What Would You Do with The Euromillions Jackpot?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 4:32


NewsTalk's Henry McKean joins The Hard Shoulder with reaction from the public after one Irish person scooped a €250 million Euromillions jackpot — the biggest in the country's history.Listen here

Highlights from Moncrieff
Tales from Strangers - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 20:45


We use these roads, paths, and railways to make human connections every day. Bus routes are the heart of Ireland's connections, and along the way we have the opportunity to connect with strangers in a variety of ways.Henry McKean joins Seán to tell more, and share what conversations he had with strangers.(In partnership with Vodafone)

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Henry McKean meets the zookeepers at Dublin Zoo

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 11:07


Henry McKean went out first thing with the zookeepers and met the red pandas, sea lions and penguins just as Dublin Zoo opened its doors to the public.The show today was live from Dublin Zoo as part of Newstalk Summer Tour 2025 with thanks to ESB's 1600 EV chargers across Ireland giving you the freedom to go further.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Picking Wexford strawberries - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 12:12


Why is the Wexford strawberry so famous, is it the weather in the Sunny South East, the soil or the cold nights? Henry McKean has tried to find out and visited a strawberry farm in Enniscorthy this afternoon. He joins Kieran to discuss!

Highlights from Moncrieff
Are we too prudish for PDA? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 19:09


With summer loving in full swing, we often see more Public Displays of Affection, in the streets and at rock concerts. But, is it socially acceptable to snog and hug passionately in public, in 2025?Henry McKean joins Seán to discuss!

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Biking with Timmy Mallett! - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 8:36


1980's Kids TV Presenter Timmy Mallett is cycling around Ireland, meeting people and painting along the way. Henry McKean brought along his old bike, met up with Timmy Mallett, and went for a bike ride!

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Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Dodgy boxes for your car - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 16:34


In recent weeks we have seen a rise in TVs in cars. Touch screens converted to TVs or TVs added to the dashboard playing videos. Driving around and watching TV. But is it allowed and is it safe? Henry McKean has been finding out for us.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
What should be done about distracted driving?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 7:47


Newstalk's Henry McKean's reporting today looked into devices that can transform the screen of a car to allow the use of video streaming services, even while driving.So, what should be done about these devices, and how can we combat this epidemic of distracted driving?Shane O'Donoghue, Editor of completecar.ie, joins Kieran to discuss.

Highlights from Moncrieff
The world of running dating - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 20:13


Dating in Ireland these days is not easy, with so many people relying on dating apps and social media and getting nowhere. Singles are looking for a new outlet to find love and genuine connections.To investigate, Henry McKean went on a singles run! He joins guest host Tom Dunne to discuss how he got on.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Is modern life too noisy? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 23:27


Extended exposure to noise pollution can affect your heart and brain function, disturb your sleep and cause severe annoyance!Henry McKean joins Seán Moncrieff to discuss further, and share what he's heard from the public.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
What are the micro stresses in your life? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 11:54


As the phrase goes, don't sweat the small stuff, but a new study says micro stresses like traffic or losing your keys can trigger the same exhaustion as a single major life event!To discuss further, Kieran is joined by Newstalk's Henry McKean.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
The Little Museum Reopens

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 12:13


The Little Museum of Dublin this morning reopens after a multi -million refurbishment and a brand new lift for accessibility. Ranked as the number 1 ‘Thing To Do' in Dublin and number 12 among Europe's top 25 attractions on TripAdvisor. NewsTalk got a sneak peak of the fully renovated museum as it returns to its stunning Georgian home on St. Stephen's Green after a €4.3 million transformation. Newstalk's Henry McKean reports

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Should we ban smoking outdoors in public? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 8:51


France will ban smoking in all outdoor places that children visit, according to their Health and Family Minister.The ban will come into force from July 1st and will include beaches, parks, public gardens, outside schools, bus stops and sports venues. Ireland was a trend-setter on the indoor smoking ban back in 2004; should we follow France this time?Newstalk's Henry McKean joins Kieran to share what he's heard.

Highlights from Moncrieff
Are you shopping online or on the high street? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 23:27


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!

Highlights from Moncrieff
Are we a nation of eavesdroppers? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 16:01


Do we like to listen to people in public? With the trend of people talking out loud on the phone - isn't it impossible to avoid? What have you heard out and about?Newstalk's Henry McKean joins guest host Tom Dunne to share what he's heard.

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Highlights from Moncrieff
Is Dublin one of the best cities in the world? - Henry McKean Asks

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 21:28


According to the Oxford Economics Global City Index, Dublin is the 13th best city in the world, but falls to 100th when it comes to quality of life and housing.Henry McKean has been out and about to try and get the feeling on the streets of the capital, and joins Seán to discuss.

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Highlights from Moncrieff
Quitting your job - Henry McKean Reports

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 24:38


The BBC has confirmed Gary Lineker will leave his presenting roles sooner than planned.His departure comes after he shared an Instagram post about Zionism that included a drawing of a rat, historically used as an antisemitic insult.Henry McKean has been out and about talking to people about quitting, and joins Seán to discuss.