Podcast appearances and mentions of henry mckean

We asked Henry McKean to crisscross the highways and byways, meeting people along the way and asking them about their childhood summer roadtrips, compared to now. He joins Anton in Carlingford to tell him how he got on.With thanks to ESB's network of EV chargers, giving you the freedom to go further.

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?

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?

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)

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)

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

40 years ago on June 5th, 1985, the Chicago Cubs hosted the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field in the smash hit 1980s movie 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off'. Henry McKean was on the streets of Dublin, asking people if they ever skipped school like Mathew Broderick did all those years ago.

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.

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

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.

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!

According to a new study with decades of research, beautiful people earn more than their average peers. But if you're good looking and intelligent, it makes no difference to your earning power. Newstalk reporter Henry McKean took to streets of Dublin to meet people easy on the eye and asked if they have pretty privilege.

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!

Transport for Ireland is losing €20 million a year to fare evasion. Nearly 7% of Dart passengers do not have a valid ticket, and fare evasion rates jump to 15% on the Dublin to Drogheda and Dublin to Longford routes.What is going on? And are you a fare dodger?Newstalk's Henry McKean joins Kieran to discuss.

Almost fifty people were injured yesterday when a car ploughed into fans celebrating Liverpool FC's Premier League win. A 53 year old man has been arrested. We heard from Michael Perkins, BBC Radio Merseyside and Henry McKean spoke to Irish fans who flew home from Liverpool early this morning.

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.

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.

One in four people in Ireland are ‘clinging on' when it comes to their finances, according to the Credit Union.Over half of us are financially ‘comfortable', but 20% of us are just ‘coping'. To discuss further, Kieran is joined by Newstalk's Henry McKean.

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.

New figures from the department of justice show that 60,0000 people were caught by Gardaí driving while using their phones between 2022 and 2024.There are currently more than half a million drivers with penalty points on their licence, of which 866 have 12 points, meaning they are under an automatic six-month ban.Newstalk's Henry McKean joins Kieran to discuss.

People aged 16 and 17 are as civically informed as their peers aged over 18, but are “unjustly restricted”, according to Social Democrats TD Aidan Farrelly.Today, they will table a bill seeking to reduce the voting age in Ireland from 18 to 16.Newstalk's Henry McKean has been asking the public for their thoughts, and joins Kieran to discuss.

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.

Ireland's Eurovision journey is over. Ireland are out of the Song Contest. Emmy failed to qualify for the Grand Final on Saturday. What went wrong? Henry McKean was in the Arena for us last night and he told us what was the atmosphere like last night.

Disappointment and reflection as Ireland fail to qualify for Eurovision final. Henry McKean reports live from Eurovision 2025 on a night that didn't go well for Ireland,

With the second Eurovision semi-final on tonight, how will Ireland fare against seemingly tough competition?Newstalk's Henry McKean joins Kieran backstage from Basel to discuss, and share what he's heard from Ireland's representative EMMY, Marty Whelan and more!

RTÉ's Eurovision Head of Delegation Michael Kealy has said it “feels wrong” when others suggest the broadcaster boycott the Eurovision Song Contest.There has been controversy over Israel's participation in the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, with many calls for RTÉ to pull out of the event.That obviously hasn't happened and Ireland is competing tonight, along with Israel.Are you disappointed that we are going ahead with the song contest?Andrea is joined by Newstalk's Henry McKean reporting from Basel, Frank Dermody, President of Ireland's Eurovision Fan Club, Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign and more to discuss.

Last night was the first Semi Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel. Just 10 songs made it through. Henry McKean bumped into this celebrity chef at Eurovision.

Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean is in Basel Switzerland for this year's Eurovision! He joins Kieran to discuss what things are like on the ground, including his chat with Ireland's Eurovision representative EMMY.

The first of the two Eurovision semi-finals took place in the Swiss city of Basel last night; Henry McKean joins us with all the highlights.

The white smoke appeared and a new pope was elected. Henry McKean was in St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV, American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, successor to Pope Francis appeared to the world.

A new Pope is now elected and the Conclave have chosen Cardinal Robert Prevost. Henry McKean is live in Rome to bring reaction after the white smoke was released.

Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel last night following the first round of voting to elect a new pope. The latest from the Vatican with Henry McKean and Senior Reporter Global, Mail Online Nick Pisa.

The conclave begins later today. Our reporter Henry McKean is at St Peter's Square and has been getting a sense of what people think.

The Conclave starts to select a new Pope, after a Holy Mass this morning. Newstalk |Reporter Henry McKean is in Rome and he reported for us this morning live from St Peter's Square.

Today is Special Olympics Collection Day. The Special Olympics can change lives from the first steps to the world stage. Henry McKean met a former athlete who became a coach and 7 year old Ellen, who is just starting out. It's Special Olympics Collection Day. Keep an eye out for the bucket collectors or log onto Special Olympics.ie.

An Airbnb survey says a quarter of the Irish population have explored Asia, but 82% have never visited Leitrim, and 76% have never visited Westmeath. Are you one of them?Henry McKean has been investigating, and joins Kieran to discuss.

The 3 Arena is closing its bars during the David Gray concert this weekend, following a rowdy crowd at his last show in the venue. But, should it be down to personal responsibility? Should concert goers just show respect to fellow revelers and the artist?Henry McKean joins Kieran to discuss, and share what he's heard.

Hundreds of tonnes of dog poo end up in our bins every week, but are compostable or plastic dog poo bags the way to go?Henry McKean has been speaking to dog owners and vets, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Are you a ‘JOMO' or ‘FOMO' person?According to the experts, the Joy of missing out can protect your mental health in a fear-of-missing-out world. It can help reclaim peace in a hyperconnected and never ending 24/7 cycle.Henry McKean joins Seán to discuss, and share what he's heard from the public.

How do we try to save face when we've lost an argument or made a fool of yourself? After Trump's tariff u-turn, do you apologise? Do you try to change the goalposts or pretend it never happened?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.Image: Reuters

Temperatures are the highest so far this year, reaching up to 20 degrees in the midlands. But, are you wearing sunscreen, or is the stint of nice weather so good that you're forgetting the basics?Henry McKean hit the beach to find out, and joins Seán to discuss.

It's Wish Day! This week marks Make-A-Wish Ireland's annual fundraising week, which raises money to grant life-changing wishes to children facing critical illnesses nationwide.Since 1992, Make-A-Wish Ireland has granted wishes for more than 3,350 children across Ireland, including 214 wishes granted in 2024 alone. Henry McKean joins Seán to do multiple challenges - including sucking on a lemon, doing jumping jacks and wearing as many underpants as possible!