Podcast appearances and mentions of 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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 2000!It was the year of Y2K, Bush VS Gore, Westlife dominating the charts, Brian O'Driscoll getting a hat-trick in Paris & arriving on the global rugby scene, Sonia O'Sullivan winning Silver at the Sydney Olympics and the arrival of reality TV with Big Brother.

The tears, the joy, the medals, the courage and the snow.In March, Team Ireland brought home pride as well as gold, silver and bronze. We bring you their story every step of the way, that's the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, with Henry McKean.

A study has found that we love it when plans suddenly get cancelled and consider it a tiny triumph. We love 'jomo' or the joy of missing out. Finding money in your coat pocket or getting the last parking space are the small wins that cheer us up.Henry McKean asked these people what 'pick me ups' put a smile on their face!

A Cork Pub Owner thought it was a late April Fools when he found out his pub would be demolished to make way for the Cork Luas. The 2 Billion infrastructure project caught some by surprise.Henry McKean went to Cork to find out more, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Rory McIlroy has become the 6th golfer ever to achieve the career grand slam with his long-awaited win at the Masters.Joining Kieran to discuss this amazing moment for Irish sport is Newstalk's Henry McKean from Rory's hometown of Holywood and Enda McNulty, Performance Coach and CEO of McNulty Performance. Kieran also got some words from another Irish golfing legend, Padraig Harrington!

Celebrations went on late into the night last night in Holywood after Rory McIlroy became the first Irish man to win the US Masters, and the 6th ever golf player to achieve the career grand slam.Newstalk Reporter Henry McKean is in Holywood, and joins Andrea to share what he's seen.Image: Reuters

After a long eleven year wait, Rory McIlroy finally claimed Masters glory last night to complete the career grand slam. Henry McKean spoke to friends and kids at Holywood Golf Club in Co Down.

Keeping your room tidy and making the bed everyday are the main life skills parents want their children to learn before they move out of home.Half of parents say putting away and hanging up clothes, being able to do a grocery shop on a budget, and starting a savings account are the next most important life lessons.Henry McKean has been out investigating, and joins Kieran to discuss.

As part of National Pet Day, Newstalk reporter Henry McKean reports why pet insurance is important. He also discovers why one in ten have a social media page for their dog. Henry was out and about meeting pet owners and their pets.

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!

The Revenue Department in Ireland hires a lot of people - not just to make sure you're paying your taxes - but to prevent smuggling.One if its staff members, who managed to sniff out a quarter of a million in cash and €2 million worth of cigarettes, is a dog named Toby.Henry McKean went out to meet him!

Some Cork households, schools and businesses have now been under a boil water notice for 15 years. Many are spending a fortune on bottled water. Henry McKean visited East Cork and sent this report.

Wayne Rooney was caught short when he was spotted urinating in public after a night out in London…How common is it here in Ireland to urinate in the street? Can't forget spitting too! Henry McKean tries to find out, and joins Sean to discuss.

Don't forget, it's Mother's Day this Sunday! Henry McKean visited South City CNS in Dublin 8, to find out how the kids are preparing for it…

When families go on holiday - that can include other generations. Is that always a good idea? Do most families even like each other that much?Henry McKean has been asking the public for their thoughts, and joins Seán to discuss.

The Oxford English Dictionary has announced that multiple ‘Irishishms' will be added to its next edition. This includes the spice bag, debs and blaa! What do you think of these additions, and what other Irish words should be included?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Kieran to discuss.

Is going out with friends for a pint a thing of the past? Replaced by an interactive experience where you become someone else and get served by a robot barman? Henry McKean checked out the world of 'competitive socialising' and sent in this report…

According to a new finding from the 2025 World Happiness Report, 1 in 4 Americans are eating alone the vast majority of the time. But, how does that compare to here in Ireland?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.

According to a new poll in the UK, men can multitask as much as women! This shocking revelation has left one question standing: is this really true?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to discuss.

Newstalk's Henry McKean was in Dublin Airport to get reaction from Team Ireland's incredible campaign at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.

Do Italians have a better life than us, and what does La Dolce Vita mean? Do they just appreciate life more? Henry McKean is in the Italian Alps at the Special Olympics World Winter Games and joins Seán to discuss.

How much should you pay your babysitter, and have they become unaffordable for parents when you include the meal out?Henry McKean has been out asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, many families are now living in consistent poverty and are struggling to get by.Henry McKean has been out and about speaking with the public, and joins Seán to share what he's heard.